This corral in Cordoba, which dates back to the XV century, has inspired literary passages in works of such historical importance as Miguel de Cervantes Don Quijote. It is a typical residential quarter that was used as a lodge from the date of its construction through 1972. Its traditional architecture, build around a central patio, from which two floors of rooms radiate, had made this Cordoban building a monument of touristic value that transports visitors to a time of knights and armor.

Cordoba’s City Hall has now ordered the Posada’s restoration, respecting the building’s essence but offering visitors the added value of making turning it into the Casa del Flamenco- Centro ‘Fosforito’.

The first floor will now be the the Center for Flamenco Performance, which includes five studios, one of which is dedicated entirely to the distinguished singer from Puente Genil, Antonio Fernández ‘Fosforito’, the adoptive son of Cordoba. There, Fosforito fans will find personal objects that belonged to the singer, photographs, album covers and recordings.

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The dancer Sara Baras has spent over a decade headlining successful shows thanks to her magnificent work on stage. Her racial, profound and elegant dancing is topped off by exquisite staging making her deserving of her numerous recognitions, amongst which some of the most important include the National Dance Prize, The Max Performing Arts Prize in the Best Female Dancer, Best Dance Performance and Best Choreography categories, as well as the Gold Medal of Andalucía.

However, the most important of all of her recognitions is the loyalty of her public, who show after show, have packed the theatres that the dancer from Cadiz has graced and from which she has no announced she will now retire temporarily. The young Baras has decided to take a break to become a mother, as the doctors have recommended that she take a professional break in order to seek motherhood.

Sara Baras is saying her goodbyes to the stage with ‘Esencia’ a collection of her most brilliant and unforgettable moments, a sort of anthology of her career. Twelve years ago, Baras founded her own company and has since traveled the world with nine shows characterized by their excellent quality, making her a reference in the dance world and a part of flamenco history.

In ‘Esencia,’ audiences will enjoy the Works from Baras’ Juana la Loca, Mariana Pineda and Carmen. Baras combines her own personal presence with that of these historical women.