Detailed info available by clicking on links or scrolling down. For the past events, see the Event Archives broken down by years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Sundays 8:00pm to 11:00pm Flamenco and rumba at Vinoteca
A magnificent performance of Flamenco Rumba & Tablao: José Oretea (guitar & vocals), Richard Marlow (Flamenco guitar), and Sara Jerez-Marlow (dance).
Vinoteca is located at 1940 11th St NW DC. (202)332-WINE. Closest metro stop: U St/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo station)
Tuesdays at 8:00pm Flamenco show at Las Tapas
Spanish restaurant with bar. Stage is raised high enough that the show is visible from just about any table in the dining room. If you're seated at the bar, the view is partially blocked. Guitarist Michael Pérez and one dancer in one performance at 8:00pm.
Las Tapas (formerly known as Costa del Sol) is located at 710 King Street, Alexandria, VA. Street parking is difficult but there are a few garages several blocks away. No age limit. (703)836-4000. Reservations are highly recommended. Closest metro stop: 15-minute walk from King St
Wednesdays at 8:00pm Flamenco show at Las Tapas
Only one show featuring guitarist Richard Marlow and one dancer. Las Tapas (formerly known as Costa del Sol) is located at 710 King Street Alexandria, VA. Street parking is difficult but there are a few garages several blocks away. No age limit. (703)836-4000. Reservations are highly recommended. Closest metro stop: 15-minute walk from King St)
Thursdays around 7:45pm and 8:45pm Flamenco show at Las Tapas
Spanish restaurant with bar. Stage is raised high enough that the show is visible from just about any table in the dining room. If you're seated at the bar, the view is partially blocked. Guitarist Richard Marlow accompanies dancers Sara Jerez and Edwin Aparicio.
Las Tapas (formerly known as Costa del Sol) is located at 710 King Street, Alexandria, VA. Street parking is difficult but there are a few garages several blocks away. No age limit. (703)836-4000. Reservations are highly recommended. Closest metro stop: 15-minute walk from King St
Fridays 7:00pm and 8:30pm
Flamenco show at El Manantial in Reston
Featuring singer Gerard Moreno, guitarist Ramin Rad and two flamenco dancers. El Manantial is located at 12050 North Shore Drive, Reston VA. Call 703-742-6466.
Fridays 8:00pm and 9:00pm Sevillanas Show at La Tasca in Old Town Alexandria
Featuring dancer Genoveva and guest. This La Tasca branch is located at 607 King St Alexandria, VA (one block from Las Tapas). (703)299-9810. Closest metro stop: 20-minute walk from King St
Fridays and Saturdays about 8:00pm-11:00pm Rumba show at Bambule
Guitarists Richard Marlow and guest guitarist. Past guests have Kivanc Oner, Miguelito and Michael Bard. Rumba flamenca duets and Gipsy Kings' repertoire. Bambule is located at 5225 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington DC across the street from the Friendship Heights metro (south exit). (202)966-0300
Fridays 9:30pm
Duende Camarón at La Tasca Old Town Alexandria
Rumba show featuring the Cesar and José Oretea. La Tasca is located at 607 King St in Old Town Alexandria. (703)299-9810 Closest metro stop: 20-minute walk from King St
Saturdays around 7:00pm and 8:00pm Flamenco show at Café Citrón
Bar with extensive menu (primarily Caribbean/latin-american food). Show features dancer Sara Jerez (or substitute) guitarist Michael "Miguelito" Pérez. This venue is very narrow. There are only a few spots that have a full view of the show. Otherwise you'll have to stand by the bar with the rest of the crowd. Read the February 11, 2005 Weekend Section article in the Washington Post (PDF format).
Call ahead and reserve the table by the stage. Between shows and afterwards, DJ plays international music and it's usually very loud. Great for dancing--not so good for conversation.
Saturdays 9:30pm-12:30am
Duende Camarón at Las Tapas in Old Town Alexandria
Rumba show featuring César and José Oretea and band. Las Tapas is located at 710 King St Alexandria, VA. (703)836-4000. Nearest metro is King St on the Blue and Yellow lines.
Special Events in detail
Here you will find single-performance events by visiting and local artists.
Monday January 18, 2010 7:30pm
Ouros (Danny Knicely with the Oretea Bros & Ralph Gordon) at St Mark Presbyterian Church in Rockville
Multi-instrumentalist Danny Knicely returns to IMT with his latest band, Ouros, which combines great musical composition and songwriting with impeccable musicianship. Ouros performs songs in both Spanish and English with rich vocal harmonies and virtuoso instrumentation. These international band-members fuse flamenco, bluegrass, jazz, Latin, and traditional American and European music into a consistent and original sound. If you enjoy infectious rhythms and melodic innovation, this is a must-go concert. www.myspace.com/ourosmusic
Monday February 1, 2010 6:30pm
Tangos de Málaga Flamenco Workshop by La Maja at You Can Dance Studio in Hampton, Virginia
Join us for an evening of fun and excitement as "La Maja" introduces Tangos de Málaga and creates a choreography specifically for the class. This choreography will be set for a series of flamenco classes spanning Feb 7-June 21 ending with a recital night so that you can give yourself the chance to learn the dance and all of its nuances. (this is optional.) For more Information please call 757-722-0030. Prerequisite: Dance Skirt (Long), Flamenco or character shoes, Hat. More info at www.youcandance2.org
Friday February 5, 2010 7:00pm & 9:00pm CANCELED: Lisner Auditorium's 10th Annual Flamenco Festival: Dance on Stage
Includes Wine & Cheese Reception.
Enjoy a taste of the best in Spanish wine and cheese and step up to Lisner's stage for an informative and entertaining session of flamenco dancing. The 7pm class is for anyone wishing to learn the basics taught by DC's own Sara Jerez-Marlow. The 9pm class, led by DC legend Ana Martínez, is best for students with any background in dance or interest in flamenco dance. Get your tickets early for this sure to sell-out, limited capacity event!
Monday February 8, 2010 7:00pm
CANCELED: Dressed to Dance at the Corcoran Gallery of Art
From the press release:
Organized by the Regional Government of Madrid and co-sponsored with the Embassy of Spain in collaboration with Flamenco Festival New York—Washington.
Delight in an evening of Spanish dance, costume, fashion, and music! Vestidos para bailar—Dressed to Dance—is a unique, live runway show and simultaneous dance performance showcasing a selection of historic and modern avant-garde Spanish dance costumes. Nineteen dancers take to the Corcoran's Atrium to perform in costumes created by Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, and some of the most innovative contemporary Spanish fashion designers. This celebration of Spanish art and culture is not to be missed. Dressed to Dance is brought to you by the Regional Government of Madrid and is part of the program Preview Spain: Arts and Culture '10.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 8:00pm
Lisner Auditorium's 10th Annual Flamenco Festival: Gala Flamenca
Featuring: Pastora Galván, Manuel Liñán, Belén López, Rocío Molina
This year's gala features important new figures in flamenco dance: fiery Manuel Liñán, sensuous Pastora Galván, passionate Belén López, and Rocío Molina, the fiery dancer who has "become one of the finest soloists in the world today (New York Times)."
Thursday, February 11, 2010 8:00pm
CANCELED: Lisner Auditorium's 10th Annual Flamenco Festival: Compañía María Pagés in Autorretrato
María Pagés, one of the leading innovators in modern flamenco, is known for the sinuous movement of her "endless arms" and her charismatic stage presence. Born in Seville, the award-winning Pagés gained international recognition as a principal dancer with the companies of Antonio Gadés, Mario Maya and Rafael Aguilar before creating her own company in 1990.
For this festival, her acclaimed 15-member troupe presents Autorretrato, the introspective and soulful program that won the Giraldillo Prize for Best Show at Seville's 2008 Bienal de Flamenco.
Sunday, February 14, 2010 7:00pm
Lisner Auditorium's 10th Annual Flamenco Festival: Compañía Rocío Molina in Oro Viejo
The Málaga-born Rocío Molina has become a major star in the flamenco world at the age of 25. Through her work with the Compañía María Pagés, Mujeres with Belén Maya and Merche Esmeralda (seen at the 2008 Flamenco Festival), and performances with her own company, she has been regarded as a revelation in flamenco dance.
This program features the Washington premiere of Oro Viejo (Old Gold), where she explores the passage of time accompanied by three dancers, a singer, and musicians (guitar, percussion, palmas).
Sunday, February 21, 2010 7:00pm
Lisner Auditorium's 10th Annual Flamenco Festival: Marina Herédia and the Chekara Arab-Andalusian Orchestra of Tetouan in Tres Culturas
This program brilliantly brings together flamenco with the Andalusian repertoire of Morocco—music that originated in the courts of Sevilla, Granada and Córdoba during the Golden Age of Andalusia when Muslims, Jews and Christians co-existed in southern Spain.
Marina Herédia is an entrancing voice from Granada and important figure in the new generation of flamenco singers. She shares the stage with the Arab-Andalusian Chekara Orchestra of Tetouan, which has collaborated with many of flamenco's leading singers and includes musicians on violin, oud (lute), kanun (zither), guitar, and percussion, and dancer Jara Herédia.
Tres Culturas is presented in co-operation with the Spain-USA Foundation, the Embassy of Spain, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Spanish Presidency of European Union.
Tres Culturas is part of Preview Spain: Arts & Culture program
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 8:00pm
Lisner Auditorium's 10th Annual Flamenco Festival: Compañía Israel Galván in La Edad de Oro
Israel Galván, a rebel and traditionalist who has been called "revolutionary" is known for his incredible footwork punctuated by moments of stillness and silence. Since appearing in 1994 in Compañía Andaluza de Danza under the direction of Mario Maya, he has won flamenco's most prestigious awards, including Spain's National Dance Prize.
His show "La Edad de Oro" (The Golden Age) strips flamenco to its bare essence, sculpting a form that is both steeped in tradition and intoxicated by the moment. Galván is joined by the renowned vocalist Fernando Terremoto, son of the legendary Terremoto, and guitarist Alfredo Lagos, with artistic direction by Pedro G. Romero.
"a provocative and fascinating dancer" New York Times
Friday and Saturday March 26-27, 2010 7:30pm
Latin Ballet of Virginia in Passion, Love and Roses
The Latin Ballet of Virginia proudly presents Passion, Love & Roses choreographed and directed by guest artist Antonio Hidalgo under the supervision of the Antonio Gades Foundation from Spain. Mr. Hidalgo is a renowned flamenco and Spanish folk dance performer/choreographer who uses traditional forms to express modern situations. He has performed as a principal dancer for Antonio Gades, a legend and master teacher/choreographer whose vision of flamenco on film and stage changed how the world saw the dance form. Mr Hidalgo has been tasked with restaging Gades' works for continued preservation.
Passion, Love & Roses is based on Federico García Lorca's literature and Antonio Gades' choreographic history combined to showcase their vision of the people of Andalucía, Spain. Passion, Love & Roses centers on three female themes of Lorca's tragedies of love, frustration, fate, freedom, death, romanticism and womanhood: The House of Bernarda Alba, Yerma and Dona Rosita 'La Soltera.' These three themes are based on the life and struggles of Spanish women during the historical periods of bourgeois life, social modernization and World War I. Passion, Love & Roses will include traditional Spanish and Flamenco as well as Spanish Contemporary and Theatrical Dance.
The New York Times noted: "At the peak of Antonio Gades' stage career in the 1960's and 70's, Mr. Gades became Spain's best-known dancer, on the way to rivaling the flamenco legends of the past." His works feature highly-charged emotional content, making his pieces easily relatable regardless of the culture of the audience.
Passion Love and Roses is sponsored in part by The National Endowment for the Arts.
Happenings at the Harman brings the community up close and personal with the performers and performances at the Harman Center for the Arts as well as throughout the metro-DC community. Held on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 1:00pm, these free performances feature some of the leading artists and thinkers of the day as they explore the synergy between the performances on our city's stages and the events that shape our community and world.
Seating is based on availability and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Wednesday-Sunday March 31-April 4, 2010
Flamenco Workshop with Alfonso Losa at DC Dance Collective
From the press release: Beginner/Intermediate 7:00pm-9:00pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday;
12:00pm-2:00pm Saturday & Sunday.
Intermediate/Advanced 8:00pm-10:00pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday;
1:00pm-3:00pm Saturday & Sunday
Registration $325 2 hours daily
$450 3 hours
Late-Registration after March 12th
$350 2 hours daily
$475 3 hours
Due to the popularity of the last workshop I will close registration when these classes fill so reserve your space now!!
REGISTER BY MARCH 12TH
Email me at or call 202-468-8461 for more information!!!
Thanks
besos!!!!
Geno
[Editor's note: Be sure to check the Facebook event page for any last-minute changes/announcements.]
Friday April 2, 2010 7:00pm
International Club of DC presents An Evening in Madrid: Flamenco Dance Performance with complimentary Champagne Followed by a Night of Dancing at Café Citron VIP Lounge
From the press release:
Enjoy a breathtaking Spanish dance performance. Dance the night away with other internationally-minded professionals.
Start your weekend with your ICDC friends on a trip to Madrid with a flamenco dance performance and complimentary glass of champagne, followed by a night of dancing to European and other international dance hits at CafÈ Citron's exclusive VIP lounge! Your evening starts with a celebration of Spanish dancing with a passionate flamenco performance. Sip on champagne and let yourself get carried away by the heart-pounding rhythm of one of the most celebrated Spanish dances. Afterwards, dance the night away to the Euro and international dance beats played by our DJ.
Taste one of Citron's colorful and vibrant cocktails from a variety of Latin countries as you enjoy a night of dancing. You'll have a wonderful time whether you come by yourself or with friends. Don't miss this opportunity to meet other ICDC members and make new friends at one of the most exciting private clubs in DC.
Please note: We will be in the Suite Lounge (private party room), adjacent to Café Citron. Please inform the bouncer who will direct you to a separate entrance.
Tentative Agenda (Agenda is subject to change)
7:00PM Check-in and socialize with other attendees. Enjoy a spirited flamenco dance performance, socialize with other attendees, enjoy Cafe Citon's drink specials, and dance the night away!
10:30PM Evening concludes.
Tickets are only $10 for a limited time online and $20 at the door. Please reserve your tickets soon, as capacity is limited.
[Editor's note: This is NOT the regularly-scheduled weekly flamenco show at Cafe Citron. This is a special one-time only special event organized by International Club of DC.]
Saturday April 10, 2010 11:00am
Furia Flamenca at the College of Mary Washington Multicultural Fair
From the press release:
The Multicultural Fair generally attracts 3,000 to 4,000 people each year, and exemplifies the University of Mary Washington's commitment to enhancing multicultural awareness. Typically held in early April, the Fair provides an entire day devoted to multicultural entertainment, children's activities, international and American food, and ethnic craft vendors. Each year the Multicultural Student Affairs and James Farmer Multicultural Center work closely with UMW student organizations, faculty and staff in planning festivities. The University also partners with the greater Fredericksburg community, which plays an integral role in successfully implementing the fair.
Sunday April 18, 2010 4:30pm Flamenco at the Source: Screening and Discussion with Brook Zern at the National Gallery of Art East Building
From the press release: Flamenco scholar Brook Zern presents segments from the renowned Rito y Geografía del Cante Flamenco—the vast ethnographic documentation of flamenco, completed in Spain 40 years ago, and featuring legendary traditional interpreters in the context of their everyday lives. Zern's focus is the diversity of flamenco song, from alegrías, guajiras, malagueñas, and granaínas to the poignant cante jondo. (120 minutes)
Program is free of charge but seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis. Doors open approximately 30 minutes before the show.
Friday April 23, 2010 7:30pm
Post Classical Ensemble: Falla and Flamenco—El Corregidor y la Molinera at Sidney Harman Hall
From the press release:
Manuel de Falla, Spain's most famous composer, used flamenco to revitalize Spanish music after a century of somnolence. All the music on our program is infused with the haunting cante jondo of flamenco song, and the dramatic exuberance of flamenco dance. El Corregidor y la Molinera (The Magistrate and the Miller's Wife), a boisterous farce, is an early version of Falla's best-loved score, The Three-Cornered Hat. This new production, also to be conducted by Angel Gil-Ordóñez at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, is Spain's major American cultural export in celebration of its Spring 2010 Presidency of the European Union.
Saturday April 24, 2010 2:30pm
Flamenco Dance Class at UMD College Park's Maryland Day
Come learn the rhythmic and expressive dance of the Gypsy and Andalusian peoples of Southern Spain with Dance professor, Miriam Phillips. Please wear hard-soled shoes or boots.
FREE and open to the public. This is just one of many events happening on Maryland Day. More info at the Maryland Day website.
Sunday May 2, 2010
Flamenco Completo Workshop with Ulrika Frank and Marija Temo in Vienna, Virginia
From the press release: Dance, Guitar, and Singing - all in one workshop!
Ulrika Frank (flamenco dancer) and Marija Temo (flamenco guitarist and singer), each known for their informative teaching styles, have collaborated to offer a complete workshop experience that unites dancers, guitarists, and singers in the same class. Flamenco Completo is unique in that the workshop focuses on the structure of letras (verses of flamenco singing), how the structure varies, and is improvised in different ways.
Dancers are given choreography to letras, guitarists learn to accompany both the letras and the dance simultaneously, and singers are taught letras with melodic and structural changes. While accompanying one another, dancers and guitarists will realize and learn the adjustments needed in order to interpret the variations that occur in the singing.
Flamenco Completo will enhance your awareness to listen, react, and respond.
Friday-Sunday May 7-9, 2010
Flamenco Master Classes with Pablo Rodarte at Joy of Motion Friendship Heights & Bethesda
From the press release:
Palmas & Contra Tiempos
Friday May 7, 2010 8:00-9:30pm
JOMDC Friendship Heights
Saturday May 8, 2010 5:30-7:00pm
JOMDC Bethesda
Sunday May 9, 2010 2:30-4:00pm
JOMDC Friendship Heights
Level: All levels of Flamenco welcome
Each workshop is $25 in advance, $30 at the door
The workshop will focus on two essential elements of Flamenco: palmas and contratiempos. The focus will be on teaching and mastering palmas (hand clapping) patterns associated with different palos as well as contra tiempo (counter rhythms) in footwork. The class will cover palmas technique focusing on specific palos (rhythms). Learn how and when to clap Sordas (softly) and Claras (loudly) and when to use each form of palmas correctly depending on the rhythm and place in the music. In addition, the workshop will cover contra tiempos (counter rhythms) and provide exercises and practice with footwork. Learn how to improve the way you syncopate your footwork. The workshop is ideal for flamenco dancers of all levels and experience is the perfect workshop to compliment your dance technique. New material will be covered in each workshop.
Choreography Workshop: Tangos and Bulerías
Friday May 7, 2010 9:30-10:30pm
JOMDC Friendship Heights
Saturday May 8, 2010 7:00-8:00pm
JOMDC Bethesda
Sunday May 9, 2010 4:00-5:00pm
JOMDC Friendship Heights
Level: All levels of Flamenco welcome
Each workshop is $25 in advance, $30 at the door
The workshop will focus on teaching short choreographic sequences to the rhythms of Tangos and Bulerías. The class will include an explanation of the structure of the palo or the "cante" so that the student is able to comprehend the structure and not have to be "married" to the steps. New material will be covered in each workshop.
[Editor's note: to register for the master classes, visit the Joy of Motion website.]
About Pablo Rodarte
Pablo Rodarte is among the few American-born artists who can claim notoriety and respect in a culture not of his birth. Trained in his youth in the disciplines of tap dance, classical ballet, and jazz, Mr. Rodarte at the age of 19 embarked on a career which would afford him artistic recognition throughout Europe, the Middle and Far East, Australia and finally the United States. For 24 years of his life Spain was a home, an institute of learning and a stage on which he excelled as an exponent of the Spanish dance. Because of his mastery of classical ballet and jazz, Spanish television, film and theater were quick to take advantage of his talent providing Mr. Rodarte a wide range of experience for his development as a performer and visual artist. Mr. Rodarte studied under the great masters including; Antonio Marín, Mercedes León y Albano Zuñiga, Victoria Eugenia, Alberto Lorca, José Granero, Tomás de Madrid, María Rosa Mercéd, Pedro Azorín, Ciro and finally Ángel Torres. Schooled in the three disciplines of Spanish dance (regional, flamenco, and bolero school) Rodarte danced with the companies of Rafael de Córdoba, Alberto Lorca, María Rosa, Antonio Gades, Raul, Pacita Tomás, Alberto Portillo, Carmen Cubillo, José Molina, José Greco, Susana Di Palma, Carlota Santana , and María Benitez. His work in the USA includes founding the company Amanecer Teatro Flamenco in Denver, Colorado, ten years as an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico and Artistic Director of Dance España based in Albuquerque. This unusual and extensive artistic career has ultimately created in Mr. Rodarte an invaluable tool for theater direction. Natividad Flamenca, Carmen's Tango Bar, The Red Haired Carmen, and finally Pailletes and Candy Beads are among his recent theater pieces. Mr. Rodarte now resides in Denver, Colorado where he devotes himself to passing his knowledge on to others through teaching in both the Denver Metro Area and in Colorado Springs.
Saturday May 8, 2010
Natalia Monteleón's Arte Flamenco at Baltimore Flowermart
Wednesday May 19, 2010 7:30pm
International Club DC presents "An Evening in Madrid: Flamenco and Paso Doble Performance with Champagne" at L2 Lounge in Georgetown
From the press release:
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Time: 7:30pm-10:30pm
Location: L2 Lounge in Georgetown
Street: 3315 Cady's Alley NW
City/Town: Washington, DC (Directions)
For only $12 join us on a trip to Madrid with Flamenco and Paso Doble dance performances and a complimentary glass of champagne at one of Georgetown's most elegant lounges. Let yourself get carried away by the heart-pounding rhythm of the most celebrated Spanish dances. Afterwards, meet and socialize with other ICDC members as you enjoy the elegant and chic atmosphere of L2 Lounge. Come by yourself, invite your friends, and make many more as ICDC celebrates the arrival of spring! Tickets only $12 for a limited time!
About L2 Lounge in Georgetown
You will enjoy your time at one of the most exclusive lounges in Georgetown known for outstanding design, sound, audio visual effects, and refinement. Consistent quality, personalized service, and attention to detail are the hallmarks of L2 lounge. The culinary and beverage offerings are selected by noted experts in the field and the staff is dedicated to exceeding your expectations.
Requested Attire
Business or cocktail attire required. Please, no sneakers or jeans.
Friday May 28, 2010 7:30pm
A Night of Flamenco & Tapas at St Michael the Archangel's Church in Silver Spring, MD
From the press release:
Enjoy a wonderful night of flamenco music and tapas and help raise money for the youth going to World Youth Day in Madrid, Spain in 2011.
Date: Friday May 28, 2010
Time: 7:30pm
Location: St Michael the Archangel's Church
805 Wayne Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Directions)
Free valet parking available.
Cost: $50.00 per person
Any questions call JR at 240-463-0106
[Editor's note: the performers include guitarist Hector Márquez, singer Naíto, percussionist Mateo Romero and dancer Sarah Hart.]
Friday-Sunday June 4-6, 2010
Sevillanas Workshop by Edwin Aparicio in Takoma Park
Feria de Sevilla is around the corner so it is time to finally learn the popular Sevillanas dance or brush up on your skills.
Edwin Aparicio will be teaching a Sevillanas workshop at his home studio June 4th, 5th & 6th.
Space is limited to 12 students (first come first served), so please sign up by sending an email to () as soon as possible to reserve a spot.
Schedule:
Friday, June 4th, at 8:00pm,
Saturday, June 5th, 1:00pm,
Sunday, June 6th, 1:00pm.
Each class is 1.5 hours long.
Price: $30 per class per person ($90 full workshop)
Pre-requisites: At least one year of flamenco studies
Saturday June 5, 2010 6:15pm
Furia Flamenca at the Washington Folk Festival at Glen Echo Park
Saturday June 5, 2010 8:00pm
Ziva's Spanish Dance Ensemble at Black Rock Center for the Arts
From the press release: Performing a range of Spanish dances from the fiery and seductive flamenco of Andalusia to the spirited folk dances of Aragon, Ziva's Spanish Dance Ensemble enchants audiences with its distinctive choreography, colorful costuming, and dramatic flair. Founder Ziva Cohen continues to push the boundaries of the art form by blending traditional Spanish dance with modern styles. "…exceptional…passionate…arresting…Cohen evoked the inner seething passion that lies at the heart of flamenco." (Washington Post)
Artist bio (from press release): Cáceres began his flamenco training with his father, Alfredo Cácerise. He later studied with Spanish guitarist and bailaor Paco Galiano and took jazz guitar lessons with Germán Giordano. He was granted a scholarship from the Fundación Cristina Heeren de Arte Flamenco in Sevilla, Spain. There, he also studied the flamenco compás and palmas method of Manolo Soler, the legendary Flamenco dancer and percussionist.
He has been involved in a wide variety of projects and bands, in styles ranging from Flamenco, to Jazz, Brazilian, Salsa, Pop and Latin. He has collaborated on more than 50 recordings in Guatemalan and International productions. He won the National Jazz Competition in 2004 with his composition, Colores urbanos, at the Antigua Jazz Fest in Guatemala.
Cáceres has released three recordings: Incienso (Flamenco guitar, 1999), Baracá (Latin-American music, 2003), and Mestisaje (Jazz-Flamenco with his band Siroko, 2004). As part of The Russ Hewitt Band, he recorded on the 2009 Grammy Nominated album, Bajo el Sol, and is currently recording in Dallas on Russ's soon to be released second album. He has collaborated with international musicians Ed Calle, Joey Heredia, Dan Warren, Walfredo Reyes Junior, Bob Parr, Sean McCurley, John Beasley, and Homayoun Sahki.
Cáceres currently lives in Los Angeles, where he is the guitarist for Karina Velasco's Flamenco company, Cuatro Caminos Arts & Flamenco, located in Los Angeles, as well as the Flamenco! Live! Dance Ensemble in Sonoma County and the Russ Hewitt Band in Dallas, Texas.
Sunday June 6, 2010 3:30pm
Natalia Monteleón's Arte Flamenco at the Washington Folk Festival at Glen Echo Park
Sunday June 6, 2010 5:00pm
Persia Meets Flamenco featuring Roya Ensemble at the Washington Folk Festival at Glen Echo Park
From the press release
"Innovative Fusion with Seductive Sounds", as dubbed by the Smithsonian, The Roya Ensemble presents: "Persia Meets Flamenco"
Roya Bahrami: Compositions, Santur, Vocals
Ricardo Marlow: Flamenco Guitar
Denis Malloy: Bass Clarinet
Steve Bloom: World Percussion
Sunday June 6, 2010 at 5pm
Free & open to public
Location: Glen Echo Park, Puppet Company Theatre
7300 MacArthur Boulevard
Glen Echo, MD 20812
The Washington Folk Festival is produced by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington: "The 30th Annual Washington Folk Festival showcases the diversity of traditional music in the Washington area. All the musicians, storytellers, dancers, and craftspeople live in the the greater Washington metropolitan area and volunteer their talents to put on a first class festival of national renown."
Please visit us at www.royab.com for more information such as samples and video clips.
Saturday June 12, 2010 7:30pm POSTPONED: Furia Flamenca in "Here I Stand Awards" in honor of Rita Moreno, Lincoln Theatre, Washington, DC
From the press release:
Rita Moreno, ground-breaking actor, dancer and singer, recipient of the Oscar, Tony, Grammy, two Emmys, and Presidential Medal of Freedom will be awarded the Paul Robeson "Here I Stand" award for her long-standing commitment to ACTIVISM IN THE ARTS, on 12 June 2010, 7:30-10:00pm, at the Historic Lincoln Theatre at 1215 U Street NW, Washington, DC 20009. The event consists of an interview with Ms. Moreno, by special guest Ms. Jennice Fuentes, performances by Clavekasi, Furia Flamenca, Dance Asia Alliance, Dance Institute of Washington, and a special performance of HTCMLI's Lucky Lions and Thunder Drums. Master of Ceremonies will be Mr. Omari Amir Daniels. Tickets for an "An Unforgettable Evening with Rita Moreno" are on sale now at the Lincoln Theatre box office and Ticketmaster outlets.
Sunday June 13, 2010
Centro Español de Washington's Feria de Sevilla at Strathmore
Organized by Centro Español de Washington, it's the DC area's biggest and most anticipated event featuring artists and students of the local flamenco community. FREE admission!
There are brief performances (each about 20 minutes long) throughout the afternoon by some of the local dance companies at the beautiful outdoor amphitheatre. Get there early to find a good spot on the lawn. Here's the schedule from the flyer (subject to change):
12:30pm Opening Ceremony "Salve Rociera"
1:00pm "Requiebros" Carmen de Vicente
2:00pm "Flamenco Aparicio" Aparicio Dance Company
3:00pm "Arte Flamenco" Natalia Monteleón
4:00pm "Ana Martínez & Paco de Málaga"
5:00pm "Furia Flamenca" Estela y Torcuato
Shows don't always start on time and groups have been known to switch time slots. So I advise you to come at the beginning and plan to spend the whole afternoon supporting all the groups, enjoy the Spanish food and checkout the casetas where there is non-stop Sevillanas dancing.
Also check out pics from previous years: 2005 and 2009.
Friday & Saturday June 25-26, 2010 8:00pm
Spain in Motion! Music & Dance from Spain at Gunston Arts Center Theater in Arlington, Virginia
From the press release:
Carmen de Vicente Spanish Dance Academy presents:
SPAIN IN MOTION! Music and Dance from Spain
Featuring: Carmen de Vicente
"The most mind boggling castanet playing that I ever heard" -J. McLelland, Chief Critic Washington Post
Sergio Bernal First dancer from the Royal Conservatory of Madrid
Requiebros Spanish Dance Group
June 25th and 26th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Gunston Arts Center Theater I 2700 Lang Street, Arlington, VA 22206
GeneralAdmission: $25.00 Children 12 and under $20.00 (major credit cards accepted) Tickets at 703-684-1949
Directions: From 395 take S. Glebe Rd. exit, stay on S. Glebe Rd. (left lane after exit) turn left on Lang St., Arts Center is behind Giant Shopping Plaza
Sponsors: Arlington County through the Arlington Commission for the Arts and the Cultural Affairs Division of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Resources; The Embassy of Spain
Saturday & Sunday June 26-27, 2010
Natalia Monteleón's Arte Flamenco at EBLO Latino Fest at Patterson Park in Baltimore
June 28-July 2, 2010
Flamenco Workshop by Sergio Bernal-Alonso in Arlington, Virginia
From the press release:
Dates: June 28-July 2, 2010
Description: Workshop will concentrate on the technique of footwork, stylistic hand, arm, and torso movements; students will also have the opportunity to incorporate techniques when they learn Tangos and other Spanish dance forms under the direction of Sergio Bernal-Alonso.
Sergio was born in Madrid, Spain in 1990. He began to study Spanish dance at the age of 4. In 2002, he was admitted to the prestigious Madrid Royal Conservatory of Dance. After a year of dance and choreography training, he performed with Spain's National Ballet as a soloist. He was a guest artist in Carlos Saura's film Iberia in 2003.
In 2004 he joined Madrid's Flamenco Ballet. Since then, he has performed as a soloist, a guest artist, and an active participant in different choreographies with well-known Masters, such as Julia Estévex, Gloria Lópea, Marilo, and several others. In 2007, he traveled to Japan with the Yoko Komatsubara dance company as a guest artist of the Perpsícore dance festival, and as an instructor of classical and modern Spanish dance. In 2009, he was the main dancer in Pléyade and in Madrid's International Gala Dance, under the direction of Miguel Fuentes.
After a successful debut in the United States as a special guest of the Carmen de Vicente Spanish Dance Academy in the summer of 2009, he returned to Spain where he participated in the production of "El corazón de piedra verde" by Spain's National Ballet. During the period 2009-2010, he has performed classical and flamenco dance with several prestigious companies. At present, he is both a soloist, and a member of the Rafael Estévex and Nani Paños' dance company. In this capacity, he performed in the premiere of Sonatas and Flamenco Hoy at the Jerez Festival, under the direction of renowned Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura.
Wednesday June 30, 2010 12:00pm
Furia Flamenca in Happenings at Harman in Sidney Harman Hall
From the press release:
All events are held in the Forum of Sidney Harman Hall at 610 F St NW Washington, DC. Reservations not required.
Happenings at the Harman brings the community up close and personal with the performers and performances at the Harman Center for the Arts as well as throughout the metro-DC community. Held on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 1:00pm, these free performances feature some of the leading artists and thinkers of the day as they explore the synergy between the performances on our city's stages and the events that shape our community and world.
Seating is based on availability and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Friday August 27, 2010 7:00pm
Flamenco Night at El Manantial in Reston, Virginia
Singer Gerard Moreno, guitarist Miguelito and dancers Ginette Perea and Pam de Ocampo. El Manantial is located at 12050 North Shore Drive in Reston, Virginia. Call 703-742-6466.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 7:30pm
Ziva's Spanish Dance Ensemble at Village of Friendship Heights in Chevy Chase, Maryland
Saturday September 18, 2010 1:00pm
Furia Flamenca in the H St Festival
More info coming soon.
September 18-26, 2010
Manuel Liñan Flamenco Master Class at DC Dance Collective
DC Dance Collective is located at 4908 Wisconsin Ave NW DC (near Friendship Heights and Tenleytown metro stations on the Red Line). More info at Edwin Aparicio.
Saturday September 18, 2010 7:30pm
Furia Flamenca in the "Here I Stand Award" presented to Rita Moreno at the Lincoln Theatre
A magnificent performance of Flamenco Rumba & Tablao: José Oretea (guitar & vocals), Richard Marlow (Flamenco guitar), and Sara Jerez-Marlow (dance).
Spanish restaurant with bar. Stage is raised high enough that the show is visible from just about any table in the dining room. If you're seated at the bar, the view is partially blocked. Guitarist Michael Pérez and one dancer in one performance at 8:00pm.
Spanish restaurant with bar. Stage is raised high enough that the show is visible from just about any table in the dining room. If you're seated at the bar, the view is partially blocked. Guitarist Richard Marlow accompanies dancers Sara Jerez and Edwin Aparicio.
Beginner/Intermediate 7:00pm-9:00pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday;
12:00pm-2:00pm Saturday & Sunday.
From the press release:
From the press release:
Organized by 
Artistic Director Anna Menéndez.