More than 200 dancers will gather this weekend in Portugalete, as the town celebrates the fifth edition of its dance festival. The performances will range from classical, regional, and Basque categories to urban, modern, Caribbean, and chicharrillo styles.
The exhibitions are scheduled to take place in San Roque Square and on the Churruca docks, weather permitting. Should it rain, the performances will be moved to the Santa Clara venue. The festival will kick off on Friday, April 24, at 6:00 PM, with delicate movements from ballet school students, followed by urban dance from a local academy.
On Saturday, April 25, exhibitions will continue from 1:00 PM, featuring the Casa de Andalucía and the Porturaíces group. In the afternoon, Basque folklore will take center stage with the participation of groups such as Berriztasuna, Gaurko Gazteak, Ikusgarri, Lora Barri, and Elai Alai. Sunday, April 26, will see performances from the municipal band, local academies, swing, and chicharrillo groups, also starting at 1:00 PM.
“"This activity invites us to enjoy music and dance, but it is also a showcase to show the public the work that different dance groups, dance academies, and regional centers are doing in their entities, as well as an opportunity for people who may be interested in dance to know the great offer there is in Portugalete and to be encouraged to be part of this great family that exists around folklore."
