Barcelona Flamenco Ballet

What Barcelona Flamenco Ballet does

Barcelona Flamenco Ballet (legal entity: Asociación Cultural Compañía Barcelona Flamenco Ballet) is a Barcelona-based cultural association founded in 2017 by dancer and choreographer David Gutiérrez Molina. The company produces original large-format flamenco productions that fuse traditional flamenco with jazz, contemporary dance, and neoclassical music, performed by a permanent ensemble of approximately 22 dancers and supporting musicians (guitarists, vocalists, pianists, percussionists). It operates seven signature productions — Romeo y Julieta, Carmen, Luxuria, Re-Ocean, Tiempo Nuevo/Flamenco Reborn, Tormenta de Amor, and Tempo Flamenco — staged for international opera houses, theaters, and festivals across more than 50 countries, with a cumulative audience exceeding 500,000 spectators.

The company generates revenue through two commercial streams. The first is theatrical performance revenue from touring its original productions to international venues (NCPA Beijing, Shanghai International Dance Centre, Alex Theatre Los Angeles, Porto Coliseum, Sibiu International Theatre Festival, among others), structured as one-time licensing fees per performance. The second is a private events division branded as Barcelona Flamenco EVENTS, offering customized flamenco entertainment for weddings, corporate events, congresses, team building, and luxury hospitality clients (Hotel W Barcelona, Hotel Arts, Opium Mar, Cavas Codorniu, Ibiza villas) with scalable formats ranging from solo artists to full ensemble casts, live or pre-recorded. Pricing is custom-quoted and not publicly disclosed.

The organization is recognized institutionally as 'the flamenco ballet of the city of Barcelona' and receives support from Generalitat de Catalunya, Barcelona City Council, Ministry of Culture, and the European Union. Its core competitive advantages are the artistic reputation of founder David Gutiérrez (Max Awards nominee, honorary artist at Foshan Grand Theatre), a seven-year international booking network, and a co-production partnership with Orquesta Flamenca de Sevilla for the Tempo Flamenco production. The company operates without external venture capital or private equity investment.

Name

Barcelona Flamenco Ballet

Legal name

Asociación Cultural Compañía Barcelona Flamenco Ballet

Website

https://barcelonaflamencoballet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Barcelona Flamenco Ballet is a Barcelona-based cultural association founded in 2017 that produces and tours original large-format flamenco fusion productions to international opera houses, theaters, and festivals across 50+ countries, while also offering customized private event entertainment for weddings, corporate clients, and luxury hospitality venues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts / Live Entertainment

NAICS

Dance Companies (711120)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Dance Theatre (Narrative/Experimental) (MPAGADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dance Performances (THAJAFAD), VIP Hospitality & Client Entertainment (Boxes, Suites, Hosted Experiences) (MPAGAHAG)

Keywords

• Flamenco performances
• Flamenco ballet
• Live dance productions
• Private event entertainment
• Performing arts tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Theatrical Performance Revenue: The company generates revenue through touring theatrical productions of its original flamenco shows (Romeo and Juliet, Carmen, Luxuria, Re-Ocean, Flamenco Reborn/Tiempo Nuevo, Storm of Love/Tormenta de Amor, Tempo Flamenco) presented at international opera houses, theaters, and festivals. Performances are booked across 50+ countries and multiple continents.
2. Private Events (Barcelona Flamenco EVENTS): The company offers a personalized, luxurious, and exclusive event service for private clients including weddings, corporate events, congresses, team building, anniversaries, and special occasions. Revenue is generated through booking fees for customized flamenco performances ranging from solo artists to large ensembles, with live music or pre-recorded options. Event services include guitarist, dancer, singer formats up to full theatrical productions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Barcelona Flamenco Ballet produces and internationally tours original flamenco ballet theatrical productions that fuse traditional flamenco dance, singing, and guitar with contemporary dance, jazz, and neoclassical music. The company also operates Barcelona Flamenco Events, a private events service offering customizable flamenco entertainment packages — ranging from solo artists to large ensembles, with live or pre-recorded music — for weddings, corporate events, congresses, team building, and special occasions. Revenue is generated through theater/festival bookings (50+ countries) and custom-quoted private event service fees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Barcelona Flamenco Events: A personalized luxurious and exclusive event service for private events, weddings, corporate events, and celebrations.

Products and services

• Romeo y Julieta An original flamenco ballet adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, redefining the classic narrative through a fusion of flamenco, contemporary dance, and jazz; designed for international touring at opera houses, theaters, and festivals.
• Carmen An original flamenco ballet adaptation of Bizet's Carmen, fusing flamenco dance, singing, and guitar with theatrical staging for international touring venues.
• Luxuria An original flamenco ballet production fusing flamenco with contemporary artistic staging, performed at major Spanish and international venues.
• Re-Ocean An environmental-themed original flamenco ballet production with social and environmental messaging around ocean conservation, fused with contemporary dance and theatrical staging.
• Tiempo Nuevo (Flamenco Reborn) The company's inaugural and signature original flamenco ballet production, fusing traditional flamenco with contemporary dance, jazz, and neoclassical music; premiered at Teatro Barts in Barcelona on June 9, 2017, and the work earned David Gutiérrez Molina Max Awards nominations for Best Male Artist and Best Choreographer.
• Tormenta de Amor (Storm of Love) An original flamenco ballet production performed at major Spanish and international venues during the company's early expansion period.
• Tempo Flamenco An original flamenco ballet production co-produced with Orquesta Flamenca de Sevilla, fusing neoclassical, flamenco, and contemporary dance with classical and traditional music performed by the only existing flamenco orchestra in the world.
• Barcelona Flamenco EVENTS A personalized, luxurious, and exclusive private event service offering customized flamenco entertainment for weddings, corporate events, congresses, team building, anniversaries, and special occasions; scalable formats from solo artists (guitarist, dancer, singer) to large ensemble casts with live music or pre-recorded options.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ spectators across 50+ countries in 7 seasons
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Orquesta Flamenca de SevillacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarcelona Flamenco Ballet and Orquesta Flamenca de Sevilla have entered into a partnership for the co-production of 'Tempo Flamenco.' This collaboration represents a union of two prestigious organizations working together toward a new cultural objective unique in the performing arts world. The orchestra is the only existing flamenco orchestra on the planet, and the production fuses neoclassical, flamenco, and contemporary dance with classical and traditional music performed by the orchestra.
• DuquendeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuquende, a prominent exponent of the Catalan flamenco genre, collaborates with BFB. His talent has been featured alongside the company, allowing BFB to expand its creative horizon toward unexplored directions.
• Montse CortésminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontse Cortés, a prominent exponent of the Catalan flamenco genre, collaborates with BFB. Her collaboration demonstrates BFB's versatility and capacity for adapting to different artistic styles.
• ParritaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParrita, a recognized Catalan flamenco artist, has performed alongside David Gutiérrez and BFB, contributing to the company's artistic collaborations.
• Symphony Orchestra of VallèsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBFB has collaborated with the Symphony Orchestra of Vallès, elevating its art to new heights by integrating flamenco with symphonic orchestral arrangements.
• Ukraine Synchronized Swimming TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBFB's collaboration with the Ukraine synchronized swimming team at the 2016 Rio Olympics demonstrated its capacity to fuse flamenco dancing with elite sporting disciplines.
• Teatro BartsminorOthersThe modern Teatro Barts in Barcelona was the venue for BFB's first spectacular premiere 'Tiempo Nuevo' (Flamenco Reborn) on June 9, 2017. The overwhelming success of the premiere launched the company's trajectory.
• Ministerio de Cultura (Ministry of Culture)minorOthersListed as a collaborating sponsor of Barcelona Flamenco Ballet, providing institutional support for the company's cultural activities.
• Generalitat de Catalunya (Government of Catalonia)minorOthersListed as a collaborating sponsor of Barcelona Flamenco Ballet. Awarded 'Premi Corona' distinction to David Gutiérrez for promoting flamenco art worldwide.
• Diputació de BarcelonaminorOthersListed as a collaborating institution supporting Barcelona Flamenco Ballet's activities.
• Ajuntament de Barcelona (Barcelona City Council)minorOthersListed as a collaborating institution supporting Barcelona Flamenco Ballet, which is recognized as 'the flamenco ballet of the city of Barcelona.'
• Unión Europea (European Union)minorOthersListed as a collaborating institution supporting Barcelona Flamenco Ballet's activities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ballet Nacional de España (BNE): Spain's national ballet company with a strong flamenco tradition, touring internationally and competing for the same opera house and festival slots as BFB. Directly comparable in business model (state-supported dance company producing narrative flamenco productions) but operates at significantly larger scale with state funding.
• Nuevo Ballet Español: Barcelona-based Spanish flamenco dance company with a fusion of flamenco, contemporary, and ballet — directly comparable to BFB's positioning, geography, and creative approach. Founded in 1997, it operates at a similar or larger scale and competes head-to-head for Barcelona-rooted flamenco audiences and corporate events.
• Sara Baras Compañía de Danza: World-renowned flamenco dancer Sara Baras leads her own touring company with multiple original productions — directly competing with BFB for premium flamenco bookings at international opera houses and festivals. Most established private flamenco company in Spain with comparable dual model of touring shows and corporate event services.
• María Pagés Compañía: Internationally touring Spanish flamenco company led by dancer/choreographer María Pagés, with a multi-production catalog and global festival presence. Directly comparable to BFB in business model, scale, founder-led structure, and fusion of traditional flamenco with contemporary and neoclassical elements.
• Compañía Nacional de Danza: Spain's premier national dance company based in Madrid, producing contemporary and neoclassical repertoire with international touring. Comparable to BFB in scale, touring structure, and reliance on a single artistic director (currently Joaquín De Luz), with similar fusion of classical and contemporary styles.
• Compañía Flamenca La Lupi: Long-running Spanish flamenco company led by dancer La Lupi, with a similar founder-driven model producing narrative flamenco shows for international touring. Directly comparable to BFB in scale, founder-led structure, and focus on theatrical narrative flamenco productions.
• Compañía Antonio Gades: Historic Spanish flamenco company founded by the late Antonio Gades, recognized as one of the most influential flamenco dance companies in history. Comparable to BFB in narrative-focused flamenco productions and international touring, though with a much longer brand heritage and broader name recognition.
• Cristina Hoyos Compañía de Flamenco: Legendary Spanish flamenco dancer Cristina Hoyos's company, with deep historical brand equity and international touring experience. Directly comparable to BFB in founder-led model, narrative flamenco productions, and international touring at major opera houses.

Broad incumbents

• Sadler's Wells: London's leading dance venue and promoter, presenting a broad portfolio of contemporary dance, ballet, and flamenco productions to international audiences. Comparable to BFB as a major venue partner/programmer that books flamenco companies and shapes the international touring circuit in which BFB competes.

Regional players

• Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana: US-based flamenco company led by Carlota Santana, producing and touring flamenco productions primarily across North American venues. Comparable to BFB in founder-led structure, production catalog, and touring model, but operates in a different geography (primarily US) with English-language educational programming alongside performances.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/barcelonaflamencoballet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/barcelona-flamenco-ballet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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