The show might be worth it (we didn't go - found much cheaper elsewhere), but skip the museum.Evoking passion, temperament and energy, flamenco is one of the most exhilarating art forms to witness, both in the visual and in the audible sense. A pity for a museum created by an artist I admire and respect. Summary: hi-tech without substance = gimmick. We give it one star because we were exposed to the different palos, but, considering the lack of context, you can achieve as much on your own without having to pay 10 euro. In the end, we both walked out of the museum feeling empty and thirsty, with a bullet-point knowledge of the origins of flamenco - with such an interesting cultural background, we SHOULD have come out with at least a few interesting facts to talk about. Speaking loftily about flamenco is NOT a substitute for interesting information. Even then, there's really no rhyme or reason to it all. Here, the push for the museum to be interactive unravels: there are some 7 or more screens playing music and commentary quite loudly, so you can't really hear the presentation in front of you. The presentation is a bit dry in terms of text, but what really detracts from the experience is the fact that behind you there's a large screen with flamenco music playing loudly, so you can't properly listen to the music in your earphones. The next room delves into the "palos" of flamenco - let's say, the various dances and styles. Also, the room is pitch dark so if you haven't read the four or five bullet points on the sheet you'll be lost. We honestly thought this was just the entrance to the actual exhibit. No exhibit, no audio commentary, nothing. We headed to that first room: it's just a screen with a psychedelic video of slow motion animation accompanied by background Indian music. I was very excited to see that it started with the origins of flamenco - where each element (the movement of the hands, the rhythm, etc.) came from. When you arrive, you are given a laminated sheet that explains in bullet points what you'll see in each of the rooms. It is definitely not worth the 10 euro admission fee. We were really sad to be disappointed in this museum. I wanted to take my wife to learn about flamenco, its origins, the different styles, etc. I can't comment on that, since we only went to the museum. Most reviews on this page are about the show. In February 2020 admission was 22 € (15 € for seniors). The venue has an annexed cafeteria, which is however open only around the show times. My rating 4 is a recognition of the dancers' ability the quality of the theatre is not at that level. Their use appears completely unjustified since the room is small: the singers' voice is unnaturally distorted and the clapping of hands is totally suffocated. But the show also has some negative points: particularly harmful is the use of microphones to amplify the voice of the singers and the sound of the guitar. The dancers showed extraordinary virtuosity in executing the “zapateado” (the tip-tapping of the feet), so much so that I don't hesitate to rate them among the best I've seen in a long time now. The show, like many others in Sevilla, is composed of three pieces of danced flamenco, separated by performances of guitar solo. Also viewing can be problematic if you are not sitting in the front row but if you sit there your legs will literally fight for space with the stage! Entry is by "first come, first sit", therefore it is advisable to be there well in advance and wait in line. Actually the theatre is located in the covered courtyard of the old building which houses the museum the courtyard has been filled with chairs, but they are too small and too close together, so sitting is uncomfortable, especially if you are tall. The show takes place in a small theatre attached to the "Museo del baile flamenco".
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