Flamenco on Film: La Singla | Film Screening and Q&A w/ Tapas & Wine

Sunday,  January 18 at 5:00 PM (doors 4:30 PM), 

Tapas at 5:00 PM // Film Screening at 5:45 PM - 95-minute runtime

Tickets are available for $20 in advance and $25 at the door (pay-what-you-can available)

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PG-13 - The documentary film La Singla explores the theme of abuse and its psychological consequences, though it does so without graphic or sensationalist portrayal.  While the film has an age rating of +16 in some regions, this is more likely due to the mature themes. There is no graphic violence, sexual content, or strong language.

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Flamenco on Film: La Singla

Film Screening and Q&A w/ Tapas & Wine

Join us for a captivating evening featuring the award-winning flamenco documentary La Singla, which tells the story of one of the most extraordinary and resilient flamenco dancers of all time.

After the screening, stay for a Q&A session with FLOR Director Lindsey Bourassa and FLOR Chair María Mazorra, where audience members are invited to share their thoughts and ask questions about the film and the rich tradition of flamenco art.

🎟️ Tapas included with your ticket 

🍷 Wine & beverages available for purchase at the bar

🤝 Co-presented by FLOR and Mayo Street Arts

As one of the greatest mysteries in Flamenco history, La Singla is more than just a film about a child flamenco artist, the Roma community, and the deaf community. This flamenco prodigy—who toured Europe with a young Paco de Lucía and shared the stage with the legendary Ella Fitzgerald—vanished at the height of her fame. This suspense thriller will uncover the universal story of an extraordinary woman whose mysterious gaze, unparalleled expression, and deep connection to flamenco art will captivate, move, and inspire audiences worldwide.

When Antonia Singla graced the stage, she did so without hearing the music. Born deaf to a Romani family in the suburbs of Barcelona, La Singla—as she would affectionately come to be called—rose to international acclaim by the age of 17. Quite literally moving to the beat of her own drum, La Singla’s pistol-like percussions were nothing short of revolutionary, gripping the world of flamenco with a dynamism never before experienced. But at the height of her fame, La Singla disappeared from the dance stage, leaving a scattered archival legacy of the world’s best bailaora behind.

Paloma Zapata’s hybrid film stunningly weaves the past and present together, expertly layering archival footage with passionate music and sound. One question drives her forward—to find La Singla herself and finally hear, in the dancer’s own words, the heartbreaking story of her life.

Running time: 95 minutes

In Spanish with English Subtitles

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FLOR brings together guitar, dance, and song to celebrate flamenco in both its traditional and contemporary forms. With a focus on connection and expression, FLOR’s mission is to foster artistic, cultural, and community stewardship through the art of flamenco.

https://www.florflamenco.org/

Lindsey Bourassa is a flamenco dancer, choreographer, teacher, community builder and the founding executive and artistic director of FLOR. Lindsey received her Master of Flamencology Degree from Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (Barcelona, Spain) in 2019 and her Certificate of Professionalization in Flamenco Arts at El Centro de Arte y Flamenco de Sevilla (Seville, Spain) in 2012. She has dedicated herself to the study of flamenco since 2004, predominantly in Sevilla, Spain. In her choreographic work, Lindsey creates flamenco performances that illustrate multifaceted storytelling, often woven together with original, creative prose. Having performed and taught in Spain and throughout New England, she has now settled in her home state of Maine, where her heart feels full to be creating and cultivating Maine’s first prominent and growing flamenco community. Her work on all fronts is inspired by the belief that art ignites magic, cultivates connection, uplifts diverse and uncensored stories, and has the potential to foster stewardship of each other and the earth.

María Mazorra was born in Cuba and began dancing flamenco at a young age. Her Spanish grandmother was an avid dancer and exposed her to flamenco music and dance. In NYC, she worked with numerous groups, studying with Mariquita Flores, Liliana Morales, and Bobby Lorca at the Harkness Ballet/School of Dance, later performing with Bobby Lorca as part of the Puerto Rican Dance Theater. In her late twenties, she pursued a different career path and became a physician. After retirement, she went back to school to enhance her volunteer work in Maine's animal shelters, graduating from York County Community College to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician.

She returned to flamenco in 2014, studying and performing with Lindsey Bourassa, and feels privileged to be part of a growing flamenco community in Maine. María is a member of the FLOR Community Performance Ensemble.

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PAY WHAT YOU CAN

No one will be turned away from MSA events for lack of funds. Please use this online form or contact MSA at 207-879-4629 or info@mayostreetarts.org to learn more and reserve tickets. Our box office staff are also happy to help at the door, pending availability!

EVENT PARKING

Free on-street parking is available in Mayo Street Arts’ neighborhood.

There is one paid parking lot conveniently located a six-minute walk from the venue: Top of the Old Port Parking (119 Pearl St, Portland ME 04101)

Mayo Street Arts is accessible by Greater Portland Metro bus routes with nearby transfer points 7, 9A & 9B. Click here to learn more.

ACCESSIBILITY

All performances and most other events held at Mayo Street Arts are wheelchair accessible. There are two accessible spots directly in front of our building, however there is not yet a curb cut out at that location.

If you would benefit from additional information or accommodations, we invite you to contact us at info@mayostreetarts.org or 207-879-4629.

COMMUNITY HEALTH

Audience members — in addition to artists, staff & volunteers — who feel sick or exhibit symptoms of illness should stay home out of respect for others.

SEATING POLICY

We will save your reserved seat until showtime, at which point any unclaimed seats may be offered to other people. Please call our box office at 207-879-4629 if you are running late.

CANCELATION POLICY

MSA has a no refund policy for all reservations. In the event that MSA is forced to cancel an event due to weather, illness, etc., refunds will be offered via the Ticket Tailor platform.