Alegria Academia, together with Alegria Dance Company, Malta’s only dance school specialising in flamenco dance, song and music, is presenting an evening of flamenco extravaganza entitled Aire Flamenco at Salesian Theatre, Don Bosco Street, Sliema, on November 29 and 30.

The event will pay tribute to the late Maltese dancer Sharon Sapienza and Spanish virtuoso flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia, who both gave their life to flamenco.

Under the direction of Ingrid Sciberras, the performance will feature flamenco dance with the participation of percussionist José Calderon from Seville, Spain, and guest artist Walter Vella on saxophone.

The programme also includes extracts from Bharat Natyam dance choreographed by Mavin Khoo for Alegria dancers.

Director of choreography Estelle Bonello Sant is preparing most of the dances together with Ingrid Sciberras, Nicola Henson, Sara Bianchi, Ursula Farrugia, Ema Marie Attard and Claudia Karapanou.

The show will also be making a contribution from its proceeds towards cancer research at the University of Malta, through the University Research Trust (RIDT).

For more information and tickets, contact Ingrid Sciberras on 9949 5187 or send an e-mail to alegriamalta@gmail.com.