Centro Internacional de Flamenco

The Jaleos Competition

An international competition whose objective is to preserve, promote and bring higher visibility to Jaleos Extremeños.

The international flamenco dance competition in Jaleos Extremeños aims to highlight one of the most significant flamenco styles of Extremadura, thus celebrating the cultural identity of the region and strengthening its presence and recognition at an international level.

Jaleos extremeños

A style whose origins link it to the land of Extremadura, life and celebration.

Jaleos extremeños find their origin in the songs and dances interpreted at gypsy weddings.

Sponsors

Partners

5 reasons to compete

01.

Flamenco has been declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, a form of recognition which includes Extremadura and its Jaleos

02.

Participating in this competition will allow you to connect with and celebrate the unique identity of Jaleos Extremeños, one of the most vibrant and significant variants of flamenco.

03.

This event offers an international platform to show your talent, gain recognition and stand out in the world of flamenco.

04.

The Jaleos competition already has the support of the greatest dance figures in Spain, who will be part of its jury.

05.

The Competition is the result an initiative by local institutions to bring more attention to Flamenco in Extremadura.

Competition Jury

Cristina Hoyos

Dancer and choreographer.

Rubén Olmo

Director of the National Ballet of Spain.

Patricia Guerrero

Director of the Flamenco Ballet of Andalusia.

"La Lupi"

Dancer and
choreographer.

Juan Carlos Guajardo

Secretary of the Jury. Jesús Ortega International Flamenco Center.

Competition Prizes

The International Flamenco Dance Competition by Jaleos Extremeños awards the following prizes:

FIRST PRIZE

9.000 €

Trophy

SECOND PRIZE

4.000 €

Diploma

THIRD PRIZE

2.000 €

Diploma

TIKTOK PRIZE

500 €

"A Patá por Jaleos"

TRAINING SCOLARSHIP

Two 2-week training scolarship at the prestigious National Ballet of Spain

TRAINING SCOLARSHIP

A 5-day training scolarship in the Hércules 2025 Flamenco Cycle

CONTRACT
TO WORK

A 3-day contract to work at the Tablao Flamenco Centro Cultural Madrid

Competition Phases

September 2024
September 2024

Opening of registration period

Contestants will submit videos online for the organization’s consideration.

Register
October 20, 2024
October 20, 2024

Closing of the registration period

Registration must be done before midnight on October 20
October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024

Selection of semi-finalists

Those selected will be informed of their participation in the semifinals.

November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

Semifinal

To take place in Teatro López de Ayala in Badajoz.

November 16, 2024
November 16, 2024

Grand Finale of the Competition

To take place in Teatro López de Ayala in Badajoz.

Sign up

To register, it is mandatory to use and respect the music of "escobillas", as well as to apply correctly "soniquete" of the Jaleos Extremeños. The audios are available for download through the following links:

Composition: Juan Manuel Moreno

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