March 3, 2026 | 7 pm @ Wise Co. Performing Arts Center
Pound,VA–Conceived and directed byMartínSantangeloand choreographed by BessieAward-winning principal dancerSoledadBarrioand Martín Santangelo,NocheFlamenca’s“Searchingfor Goya”brings to life the extraordinaryart of Spanish painter Francisco de Goya, revealing Goya’sscorching political criticisms and hispenetrating examinations of the humancondition.
Inspired bythe Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition,“Goya’s GraphicImagination,” SantangeloreanimatesGoya’swork through the language of flamenco, featuring a company of dancers, singersand musicians whose mastery of flamencostretches the boundaries of the art form.The production consists of 10-12vignettesinspired by Francisco de Goya’spaintings,featuring original music, wardrobeandlighting design, as well as original maskdesign by world-renowned artistMaryFrank.
Pro-Art presents Soledad Barrio and NocheFlamencain “Searching for Goya” Tuesday,March 3at 7 p.m.in the Wise County Performing Arts Center at J.W. Adams Combined School in Pound. A talkbackfollows the performance.Tickets are $15 at the door. Children and studentswill be admitted free.For more information and to make reservations, visitproartva.org.
Formed in 1993 by Martín Santangelo andhis wife, Soledad Barrio,NocheFlamencawas born of passion and the desire topresent the authentic form of flamencoto audiences across the globe.Hailed by critics for its transcendent anddeeply emotional performances,the company’s highlights include regular seasons in New York City, including at Lincoln Center, the Joyce Theater, Joe's Pub at the Public Theater and at its home base at the West Park PresbyterianChurch.NocheFlamencaalso tours extensively across the U.S., throughout Canada, in Europe, the Middle East, Argentinaand Australia.Find out more about the company atsoledadbarrioandnocheflamenca.com.
The49th Pro-Artseasonoffers anarrayofdance,from balletandstreetto flamencoand Native American traditional,musical experiences that weave across genre, highlightingblues,jazz, beatboxing,old-time, Celticandclassical,thefamedBindlestiff Family Cirkus,andtheaterand culturalprogramsto expand the palate and open the mind.Explore the season andreserve ticketsatproartva.org. Season tickets can be purchased online, in person at any show, or by calling (276) 376-4520.Pro-Art is committed to making the arts accessible to everyone, if price is a barrier of entry, contact them for available resources.
Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues,for accessibility inquiries or general questions,call (276) 376-4520 or emailcontact@proartva.org.Forweather related updates,patrons are encouraged to checkproartva.orgforreal-timeinformation.
This engagement ofSearching for Goyais made possible in part through theMid Atlantic Tours program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.Pro-Art is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at WiseandMountain Empire Community College.
Category: Dance