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Miguelito's Photo DiaryOctober 22, 2004 - October 26, 2004
Las Tapas October 26, 2004 Customarily, I play a guitar solo before the dance part of the show. When there are substitute dancers, I usually find out who they are the moment they approach the stage. Last Tuesday, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that dancer Ulrika Frank was the substitute. This was the first time I've performed with her and I believe it was her first time to perform with a guitarist in the DC area. She did a solea por bulerias for the first set and a tientos/tangos (see photos) for the second. Excellent dancer. I was impressed! My thanks to Jose Oretea for taking pics. 
Miguelito. October 26, 2004 8:44pm (photo by Jose Oretea) 
Ulrika Frank, Anna Menendez and Miguelito. October 26, 2004 8:45pm (photo by Jose Oretea) 
October 26, 2004 8:46pm (photo by Jose Oretea) 
October 26, 2004 8:47pm (photo by Jose Oretea) 
October 26, 2004 8:48pm (photo by Jose Oretea) 
Despite his busy work schedule, my friend Steve Svoboda frequently makes the time to come out and support the local flamencos. Thanks Steve! October 26, 2004 10:17pm 
October 26, 2004 10:18pm 
Steve and Beth. October 26, 2004 10:19pm 
October 26, 2004 10:20pm Cafe Citron October 25, 2004 Just for fun I added, in parenthesis, the countries where my friends are from. 
Grace and Maria Fernanda (from Mexico). Maria learned flamenco growing up in Monterey. October 25, 2004 8:13pm 
Naturally, I asked her to dance Sevillanas. October 25, 2004 8:23pm (photo by Grace) 
Sara Candela in Guajiras. October 25, 2004 8:31pm (photo by Grace) 
October 25, 2004 8:32pm (photo by Grace) 
Miguelito with Kari (from Nepal) and Madiha (from Pakistan). October 25, 2004 9:17pm (photo by Shishir) 
Miguelito with Jori and Anila (both from Albania). October 25, 2004 9:25pm (photo by Jose) 
Miguelito with Sarika (from India). October 25, 2004 9:36pm (photo by Nancy) 
Miguelito and Gerard. October 25, 2004 9:43pm (photo by Sarika) 
October 25, 2004 9:44pm (photo by Sarika) 
October 25, 2004 9:53pm (photo by Sarika) 
Miguelito, Gerard and Jose Oretea. October 25, 2004 10:00pm (photo by Sarika) 
Madiha with los Bolivianos: Fernando, Jose and Gary. 10:15pm October 25, 2004 
Maria Fernanda and friends putting on their flamenco moves. October 25, 2004 10:34pm 
Practicing bongos with Cafe Citron hostess Cindy (Colombian/Greek). October 25, 2004 11:31pm (photo by Sarika) 
Sarika, Preeta (from India) and friend. October 25, 2004 11:32pm Arte Flamenco rehearsal October 24, 2004 Natalia Monteleon's Arte Flamenco company has been invited to perform at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn on November 6, 2004 at 3pm and 8pm. For tickets, call 301-258-6394. The following pics are from one of the rehearsals. 
Yours truly taking a self-portrait in the dance studio mirror. Sitting next to me is student guitarist Quique. October 24, 2004 12:15pm 
Baltimore aficionado and singer for this show Javier Bustamante with Quique. October 24, 2004 12:41pm 
Dina Ioffe, Natalia Cuesta and Erika Olander rehearsing Zorongo Gitano. October 24, 2004 1:02pm 
Alex, Erika, Julie and Natalia discussing choreographic ideas. October 24, 2004 1:41pm 
The "famous" Miguelito. :) October 24, 2004 1:43pm (photo by Quique) Pilar Andujar workshop at Cabin John Mall October 23, 2004 To my knowledge, this is the first time Pilar Andujar has given a workshop in the DC area. Thanks to Ziva for bringing Pilar and organizing this workshop which was well-attended. 
Pilar (center) leading the class in palmas as students take turns demonstrating contratiempo footwork. October 23, 2004 1:25pm 
Pilar explaining how the tempo of the palmas must be precise like a metronome. October 23, 2004 1:27pm 
October 23, 2004 1:29pm 
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October 23, 2004 1:55pm 
October 23, 2004 1:57pm  Ziva and Pilar. October 23, 2004 (photo courtesy of Ziva) Ulrika Frank's class at Joy of Motion October 23, 2004 After interviewing Ulrika, I decided to attend one of her classes to take a few pics and observe her teaching methods firsthand. 
Arriving at the entrance of Joy of Motion studios, Friendship Heights. October 23, 2004 11:51am 
Ulrika using her expertise in anatomy to explain how to properly execute arm movements. October 23, 2004 11:52am 
October 23, 2004 11:53am 
Ulrika is skilled in using easy-to-understand anologies that help the students understand how to properly execute body movement in dance. October 23, 2004 12:03pm 
October 23, 2004 12:11pm 
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October 23, 2004 12:44pm My thanks to Ulrika for giving me the opportunity to interview her and photograph her class. For more info, visit her website at www.frankflamenco.com 
From right, Shahram Tehranian, Ulrika Frank and husband (holding daughter) in the lobby of the Alden Theater after the Bailes Ineditos show. Interesting trivia: did you know that years ago, when Shahram was still living in Sweden, he found my website, contacted me for info about the local flamenco scene before he moved to DC? He also took a workshop from Ulrika while still in Stockholm. October 23, 2004 10:37pm La Rosa Negra Restaurant in Lewes, DE October 22, 2004 Since moving to Delaware (2 hours from DC), my long-time friend Micaela Moreno has been working hard setting up flamenco shows at various hispanic festivals there during the past few years. This past Friday, we gave a performance at a restaurant called La Rosa Negra 1201 Savannah Rd in Lewes, DE. Call 302-645-1980. 
Crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on the way to Delaware. October 22, 2004 5:35pm 
On Route 50 about to get on 404. Only an hour to go! October 22, 2004 5:55pm I couldn't find someone to take pics during our show, sorry. Anyway, the performers were dancers Micaela Moreno, Shahram Tehranian and guitarist Miguelito (that's me!). The audience was very enthusiastic about our show--we've been invited to come back again. For the benefit of flamencos in Delaware, I'll announce the next performance as soon as it is confirmed. 
View of the stage from the audience point of view. October 22, 2004 9:02pm 
Outside the restaurant just before we headed back towards DC. October 22, 2004 10:02pm Micaela had her share of local fans from Delaware in the audience. I did too although it was pure coincidence that one of my former coworkers (when I used to have a day job in Arlington, VA) just happened to be in the restaurant that night! Stoneridge School of the Sacred Heart October 22, 2004 Gigi and I performed here two years ago. They invited us back to give a half-hour presentation to an assembly of the entire student body at this all-girls school. 
October 22, 2004 9:31am (photo by Victor) 
October 22, 2004 9:32am (photo by Victor) 
October 22, 2004 9:38am (photo by Victor) 
October 22, 2004 9:39am (photo by Victor) 
October 22, 2004 9:41am (photo by Victor)  Photos taken with the Olympus Stylus 300 Digital Camera Text and original images ©1996-2013 by . Please do not republish content from this website, including text and photos, in whole or part without prior written permission. |
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