Founded in Madrid in 1993 by director Martín Santangelo and his wife Soledad Barrio, Noche Flamenca celebrates the essence, purity, and integrity of one of the world's most complex and mysterious art forms. The company has been hailed internationally for its transcendent and deeply emotional performances and is recognized as the most authentic flamenco touring ensemble in the field today. Lead dancer Barrio has won awards from over a dozen countries for excellence in dance and is considered one of the greatest performers of our time. "I can think of no current ballet dancer in the world as marvelous as she" (New York Times).