The duende, a mysterious spirit behind all Spanish arts, has both a dark side and an irresistible appeal. With flamenco, it’s the devil that lights a fire under the feet of dancers, and the handsome stranger who keeps turning up in all the right places. Practitioners of these sultry moves, which began as a gypsy dance in the fifteenth century, say flamenco is more than just choreography–it’s a passionate art. We’ll buy that, especially when the dancer is Manolete, the legend from Granada who’ll give his first-ever performance here. Earlier in his career, Manolete’s moves were considered scandalous; nowadays audiences are more shock-resistant, of course–but go ahead, try us. 612-340-1725; www.southerntheater.org
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