Hammering one's heels on the floor may not be considered decorous behavior in some quarters, but when it's the members of A'lante Flamenco bringing those feet down, it's not only proper, it's art. This ensemble of five dancers and six musicians brings all the requisite passion and skill to this traditional dance form, but Artistic Director/Choreographer Olivia Chacón and Music Director Isaí Chacón also make their flamenco relevant, addressing issues such as immigration, gentrification, and women's rights, and incorporating tech like a virtual dance jam via Facebook. A'lante knows how to keep the beat and get our heartbeats racing.
