Bonnie Stewart

Vancouver International Flamenco Festival showcases the beauty and complexity of flamenco culture

By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Get ready to transport yourself to Spain, because the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival (VIFF) is back. In an interview with The Peak, two of this year’s performers, Jafelin Helten and Bonnie Stewart, described their love for flamenco and its unique history. Growing up, Stewart tried different dance styles before discovering she was most passionate about flamenco. In her 32 years of experience with the genre, Stewart gathered knowledge about flamenco history. Through oral tradition, the art form spread throughout Spain. Between the 9th and 14th centuries in Spain, flamenco developed through cultural influences from the…

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