Jerezania

Name: Jerezania
Start: 2026-02-15T18:30:00+10:00
End: 2026-02-15T18:30:00+10:00
Location: Ad Astra

About

JEREZANIA
A journey into the heart of Jerez, Jerezania brings together Paco Lara, Juan Aguirre and Sebastián Sánchez, Maite Jimenez, and Carolina Constable in an intimate and deeply expressive flamenco performance. This concert captures the raw emotional power, rhythmic intensity and profound musicality that define the flamenco tradition of Jerez de la Frontera. Through guitar, dance and artistic dialogue, the trio celebrates lineage, heritage and the living soul of flamenco, offering audiences an authentic experience rooted in depth, passion and artistry.

Jerezanía is proudly supported by the Embassy of Spain in Australia, AECID, and Spanish Cooperation, celebrating the global exchange of Spanish culture.

Paco Lara
A distinguished guitarist from Jerez de la Frontera, Paco Lara has performed and recorded with many of Spain’s leading artists. His playing reflects the pure tradition of Jerez, blending technical mastery with emotional depth. He has toured internationally and is widely admired for bringing the authentic sound of Jerez to audiences around the world.

Juan Aguirre
Originally from Santiago de Chile, Juan Aguirre is a powerful flamenco dancer who developed his artistry in Seville’s flamenco community. A prize-winner at competitions in Ubrique and Ronda, he has performed in major tablaos and festivals across Spain, Europe and Latin America. Founder of Flamenco Juan Aguirre in Chile, he is recognised for his refined technique and striking stage presence.

Sebastián Sánchez
Born in Australia to Andalusian heritage with family roots in Jerez, Sebastián Sánchez carries a deep personal connection to the flamenco tradition. He has built a wide international career, performing across Spain and throughout Europe, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, New Caledonia and Australia as a dancer, producer and choreographer. With more than fifteen years of experience, he also teaches and shares the traditions passed on by his maestros.

Maite Jiménez
Born in Málaga, Andalusia, Maite grew up immersed in flamenco, surrounded by guitar, compás, and the rich culture of southern Spain. Flamenco has always been a natural form of expression for her. After many years performing with flamenco groups in Spain, she is now based in Australia, reconnecting with her roots and returning to the dance that shaped her.

Carolina Constable
Originally from Córdoba, Argentina, Carolina began dancing at the age of five, first training in traditional Spanish dance before discovering her true passion in flamenco. She has performed in theaters, festivals, and tablaos, and has many years of experience as a teacher. Through ongoing study of flamenco’s structure, origins, and styles, she continues to grow with deep respect for the art, sharing its beauty wherever she dances.