Haven't you ever wondered about things like "When was Paco de Lucía last
in DC?" Um...well I just realized how useful it would be to have an archive
past events archive to help answers questions like that one. But since I didn't
realize this great idea until now, the archives only go back as far as June
2003. Oh well! Years from now, you'll better appreciate this archive.
Thursday February 12, 2009 8:00pm
9th Annual Flamenco Festival at Lisner presents Noche de Sevilla: Arcángel, Dorantes, Rosario Toledo
This captivating concert of vocals, piano and dance features award-winning artists from the prestigious Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla.
Sharing the program are Arcángel, a powerful and passionate vocalist who was described as "one of the most promising flamenco artists seen in recent years;" Dorantes, an extraordinary pianist who uses flamenco as the
foundation for his work; and the explosive young dancer Rosario Toledo, who has worked with Manuela Carrasco, Miguel Poveda and Joaquin Grilo, among others.
Saturday and Sunday February 14-15, 2009 8:00pm
9th Annual Flamenco Festival at Lisner presents Antonio Gades Company: Carmen
Based on Carlos Saura's Oscar-winning film and performed by one of Europe's premier dance troupes, Carmen is the masterpiece which catapulted choreographer Antonio Gades and his company to international fame.
Carmen stars over 30 dancers and musicians, including the earthy and sensuous Stella Arauzo, who appeared in many of Gades' productions, and the formidable Adrian Galia, who has worked with the National Ballet of Spain and Enrique Morente. The score includes some of the most captivating melodies from Bizet's opera, plus music from the popular zarzuela El Gato Montes.
"Drama of the highest order... heart-stopping." - the Times (UK)
Tickets: $35, $45, $55, $65; GW Students & Alumni: $20
Wednesday and Thursday February 25-26, 2009 8:00pm
9th Annual Flamenco Festival at Lisner presents Los Farruco
Los Farruco - the first family of flamenco dance - is a famous flamenco dynasty known for its electrifying performances of Spanish Gypsy art.
Conceived and directed by Farruquito, grandson of the legendary patricarch El Farruco, this program features La Farruca, daughter of El Farruco, noted for her passionate dancing; La Faraona, dubbed "the mother of bulería" by
her father El Farruco; Barullo, grandson of El Farruco, who maintains the elegance of traditional flamenco dance; two guitarists; and three singers.
Tickets: $35, $45, $55, $65; GW Students & Alumni: $20
Saturday February 28, 2009 8:00pm
Furia Flamenca's Lorca: Flamenco Poetry at the Alden Theatre
From the press release:
I am thrilled to invite you to Furia Flamenca's next production: "Lorca: Flamenco Poetry" The show premieres at the Alden Theatre in McLean, Virginia on February 28, 2009 and will be on stage for ONE NIGHT ONLY! This is Furia Flamenca's most ambitious production to date which will be bringing to life the poetry and music of the famous Spanish poet Federico García Lorca. For more information on the show see the show's description below. To purchase tickets you can go to our website at www.furia-flamenca.com to the Performance page where there will be a link to the Alden Theatre's website. Or, you can go directly to the Alden Theatre's website at www.mcleancenter.org/alden/guestartist.asp Don't wait to buy your tickets as this is a one night only show and will sure sell out!
Local flamenco dance company Furia Flamenca under the direction of Estela Velez brings to life some of the works of Federico García Lorca, poet, playwright, artist, and composer in an evening of dance, poetry, and song. Federico García Lorca was killed in the Spanish Civil war by Fascists in 1936 at the age of 38. Amongst the works portrayed are some of his most famous collections of poems including the Romancero Gitano (Gypsy Ballads) which includes Prendimiento de Antonito El Camborio en el Camino de Sevilla and Muerte de Antonito perhaps a foreboding of Lorca's own death. His words are filled with passion for life, love, and death as in the lament to the bullfighter, Llanto por Ignacio Sánchez Mejias. His Gypsy spirit is also present in his songs from the joyful sounds of Sevillanas del Siglo XVIII to the haunting and melancholy Zorongo. Guitarists Guillermo Christie and Torcuato Zamora, percussionists Hector "Coco" Barez and Antonio Castro-Ossorio, violinist Andrea Vercoe, and singers Jorge Porta and Margarita Ossorio join Furia Flamenca to bring you the passion of Federico García Lorca.
Sunday March 8, 2009 8:00pm
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana at the Reston Community Center
From the press release: Come see why the Washington Post named Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana one of the five best dance performances of 2007. If you missed their show last season, don't get left out in the cold—come warm up in the passion and heat of this beautiful dance company. Ticket info at Reston Community Center website.
Friday-Sunday March 20-22, 2009
Flamenco Festival at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia
From the press release:
This three-day festival will showcase some of the leading names in flamenco through performances and workshops. In addition, there will be a concert of flamenco-inspired pieces by VCU Guitar faculty, students and alumni. This is a chance to fully explore this exciting art form with some of the finest Flamenco guitarists, dancers, and singers.
Friday March 20, 2009 7:30pm
Flamenco guitarist Paco de Málaga and flamenco guitarist, singer and dancer Marija Temo
W. E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts
Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, 922 Park Ave Richmond, Virginia (Map/Directions)
General admission: $15, students: $10. Group rates available
Saturday March 21, 2009 11:00am
Flamenco master class with Marija Temo
James W. Black Music Center Recital Hall, 1015 Grove Ave Richmond, Virginia (Map/Directions)
FREE admission
Saturday March 21, 2009 2:00pm
Flamenco guitar master class with Paco de Málaga
James W. Black Music Center Recital Hall, 1015 Grove Ave Richmond, Virginia (Map/Directions)
FREE admission
Saturday March 21, 2009 7:30pm
Flamenco dancer Edwin Aparicio and company
W. E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts
Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, 922 Park Ave Richmond, Virginia (Map/Directions)
General admission: $15, students: $10. Group rates available
Sunday March 22, 2009 4:00pm
VCU Department of Music faculty and alumni, the VCU Guitar Ensemble and the VCU Community Guitar Ensemble perform a program of flamenco selections and flamenco-inspired works.
W. E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts
Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, 922 Park Ave Richmond, Virginia (Map/Directions)
FREE admission
Ticket information:
VCU Music Box Office: (804) 828-6776 or music@vcu.edu
The VCU Music Box Office is located in the lobby of the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts and is open
weekdays from 2:00 to 4:00pm during the academic year.
Thursday April 9, 2009 6:30pm-8:30pm
Emily Mazzotti and friends at the Cocina de Coprodeli fundraiser
From the press release:
Join Coprodeli USA on April 9, 2009 from 6-8:30pm at the Josephine Butler Parks Center 2437 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC for an evening of Latin Cuisine, Peruvian Cocktails & Vibrant Flamenco Performances to Benefit Coprodeli USA's continued Earthquake Reconstruction Efforts in Perú!
Enjoy an evening of elegant Spanish cuisine by Ceiba chef Manuel Flores, authentic Peruvian cocktails from Macchu Pisco, wine from Brassfield Estate Winery and Three Monkeys Wine, live Flamenco performances by Emily Mazzotti [Editor's note: Joining Emily will be flamenco guitarist Tito Aguilar and guest male dancer], and Latin music to support Coprodeli's work in Ica, Perú.
Coprodeli USA aids Peruvian families living in extreme poverty by providing for fundamental needs, promoting education and job training, supporting entrepreneurship, and developing strong self-sustaining community programs. All proceeds benefit Coprodeli's housing reconstruction goals and business development in Ica, Perú, the region worst hit by the August 2007 earthquake.
$15 Donation - Tickets Available in Advance at www.coprodeliusa.org. $20 at the door.
Saturday April 11, 2009 3:45pm-4:25pm
Furia Flamenca at the National Cherry Blossom Festival Tidal Basin Stage
From the press release:
Furia Flamenca is a Flamenco dance company, under the direction of Estela Velez, which combines Flamenco's gypsy heritage with a modern touch to create an elegant balance of motion and energy. Visit www.Furia-Flamenca.com
Monday April 20, 2009 6:00pm and 7:30pm
Furia Flamenca at the National Theatre
From the press release: The pulsing passion and dynamic ferocity of signature Spanish choreography, accompanied by live guitar, will transport you to sunny southern Spain. With elegance and explosive percussive choreography, clicking heels and staccato castanets and brilliant costuming, traditional gypsy dance melds with modern flamenco, creating mesmerizing and breath-taking entertainment.
Seating is limited. Tickets are required, and are distributed one half-hour prior to performance, on a first-come-first-served policy. One ticket only to each person in line. The National Theatre is located at 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC. More information at the National Theatre website.
Saturday May 2, 2009 8:00pm
Flamenco Recital at American Dance Institute featuring students of Anna Menendez
American Dance Institute and Anna Menendez present FLAMENCO RECITAL featuring students of Anna Menendez With Special guests:
- Members of Pastora
- guitarist Behzad Habibzai
- singer Barbara Martínez
Saturday May 30, 2009 8:00pm-2:00am
Noche de Sevillanas at DC Dance Collective
From the press release: Every year we have in DC the "Feria de Abril", that«s a sevillanas fair, where you can wear your "traje de gitana", eat/drink spanish food and drinks, and dance sevillanas.
This time The Feria is canceled, so DC Dance collective is offering a small and more intime version of that. Just one caseta, and less variety in food and driks, may be, but the same spirit!
All the local flamenco musicians are going to visit us, and we will have two different spaces. The main studio is going to be for sevillanas, the smaller one, will be Rumba flamenca, and juerga!
DC Dance Collective wants to get closer with all the spanish and flamenco community, because they feel a lot of caring and respect for us. They have five flamenco teachers right now, with different classes and styles!
Your are invited to come and join us that night, we«ll have a lot of fun! And don«t forget your flamenco costumes!
[Editor's note: according to the flyer, there is a $10 cover and a cash bar. For directions to the studio, visit the website for DC Dance Collective. If you're on Facebook, please RSVP!]
Saturday May 30, 2009 8:00pm
Una Noche Flamenca at Area 405 in Baltimore
From the press release:
AREA 405 announces UNA NOCHE FLAMENCA!
Flamenco dance and music returns to Area 405 for one night only, Saturday, May 30th, 2009
Featuring the talents of dancers Edwin Aparicio and Anna Menéndez, guitarist Richard Marlow, cante Barbara Martínez and percussionist Behzad Habibzai.
This acclaimed event will feature internationally celebrated Flamenco dancers and musicians in a traditional tablao style setting within the rustic character of AREA 405's gallery.
Doors open at 7:15pm with complimentary appetizers a cash bar featuring Spanish wines. Flamenco performance begins promptly at 8pm.
AREA 405 is proud to host such a distinguished group of performing artists.
There are just 100 tickets available at $35 each. Tickets may be reserved by calling AREA 405 at 410-528-2101 or emailing us at info@area405.com
AREA 405 will also be open from 3pm to 7pm the day of the event for advance purchase, and will only hold reserved tickets until 7:45pm the night of the show. Area 405 accepts checks and cash only.
Area 405 is located at 405 East Oliver Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 www.area405.com
This event will surely sell out, so reserve your tickets today!
Sunday May 31, 2009 3:00pm-3:45pm
Ziva's Spanish Dance Ensemble at the Washington Folk Festival in Glen Echo, Maryland
From the press release: Ziva's Spanish Dance Ensemble captivates audiences with Spanish dances that range from the fiery and seductive flamenco of Andalusia to the spirited dances of other Spanish provinces. Ziva's artistic direction blends traditional Spanish dance with more modern dances, resulting in her unique neoclassical choreography. The performance will include Spanish music and flamenco dances to include the Tangos,
Soleá, Alegrías, Farruca, Bulerías, and the Pasodoble that will be performed by up to six dancers, and they will be accompanied by a guitarist, a percussionist (playing the cajón) and a singer.
Sunday May 31, 2009 9:00am-8:00pm
Suspiro Andaluz and Torcuato Zamora at Fiesta Real in Rockville, Maryland
Flamenco group Suspiro Andaluz, directed by María, and guitarist Torcuato Zamora will be performing at the Fiesta Real, a cultural fair celebrating Spain. There will be Spanish food, flamenco and football (soccer) all day! More details at the Real Maryland website.
Schedule (from the Real Maryland website):
9:30am Monarch's League Game
11:30am Super Y League Game Boys U16 vs. Princeton
1:30pm Super Y League Game Boys U17 vs. Princeton
2:00-3:00pm Sevillanas Lessons with María
3:00-4:00pm Music, Cuisine & Culture
4:00-6:00pm USL 2 Professional Soccer Match Real Maryland FC vs Harrisburg City Islanders (PA)
4:45-5:00pm Flamenco Half-time Performance
6:30-8:00pm Super 20 League Game Super 20 Team vs. Princeton
Welcome to a class first time ever offered: Cante Structure por Bulerías!!
Being that we just don't have enough opportunities to work with cante, I would like to offer an opportunity to anticipate and learn how to follow cante for those that are interested for when we are in juerga situations, on stage, following a recording, or a performance.
Objective: To offer a class on Letra Structure, where you will learn how to listen to different variations and styles of letra in order to accompany it via palmas, guitar, and dance. Specifically you will learn how the letra is accented, where the climaxes, resolutions, and remates tend to occur.
Goal: For everyone to be better prepared in how to work with cante as a guitarist or dancer. For those singers who would like to attend, you will gain a grasp on how to learn letras and convey them rhythmically for baile and for guitarists.
How the class will be run: We will listen to different recordings; I will make charts to help show how to follow the letras in the recordings or sing them for you; No one will be obligated to play, dance, or sing, but for those that want to accompany via guitar or dance to the recording or to me singing/playing, opportunities will be given and then in true cuadro style, we will apply the different accentuations learned in class with palmas to effectively support the dancer, guitarist and cante.
To all who are interested: Please bring in different CD recordings that you would like to make sense of. We will cover what we can in the class. Bring your dance shoes, guitars, vocal chords, hands to do palmas, and a notebook and pen to take notes. The class is geared towards your comfort and understanding.
Topic for this class: Cante Structure por Bulerias- Suitable for all levels of guitar, dance, and singers
Cost: $25, Pay at class (Cash or check made out to Marija Temo)
Location: Roda Movements (5 min walk from Takoma Park Metro) at 7003 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912. 301-920-0913
Parking: Plenty available behind the studio if you turn on the first side street and then go up the second driveway (up a steep hill). Parking also available on the street.
Time: 5/31 (Sunday) 6:00pm-7:30pm
Join us for dinner afterwards, right across the street from Roda Movements. Any questions, don't hesitate to ask. This class is for you.
Editor's note: for more info about Marija Temo, visit her website.
Friday June 5, 2009 12:00pm-1:30pm
Flamenco Aparicio at Live! On Woodrow Wilson Plaza
From the press release: "DESHO Productions Present Flamenco Aparicio Dance Company in 'Live.' On the Woodrow Wilson Plaza located at The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC 20004. The performance will start at 12:00pm-1:30pm."
[Editor's note: This event is FREE! So if you can escape from work on your lunch hour to come out for this show, do it! Yours truly, Miguelito, be there taking pics. For more information about Woodrow Wilson Plaza, visit their website. Nearest metro is Federal Triangle on the Orange and Blue Lines. Checkout pics from previous performances in 2004 and 2006.]
Saturday June 6, 2009 6:30pm
Verano Flamenco at DC Dance Collective
Tablao night! Dancers Flor Pérez Taboada and Genoveva are presenting a tablao night with guitarist Richard Marlow and singer José Oretea. Invited guests: Gonzalo Grau, Pam De Ocampo and Jen Graham.
DC Dance Collective is located at 4908 Wisonsin Ave NW DC (nearest metros are Friendship Heights and Tenleytown on the Red Line). $15 admission plus a cash bar.
Sunday June 7 & 21, 2009
Cante Structure por Bulerías Class by Marija Temo at Roda Movements studio in Takoma Park
From the press release: Theme for June classes: Cante Structure por Bulerias. Suitable for all levels of guitar, dance, and singers. Send an email to Marija to sign up.
Cost: $25, Pay at class (Cash or check made out to Marija Temo)
Location: Roda Movements (5 min walk from Takoma Park Metro) at 7003 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912. 301-920-0913
Parking: Plenty available behind the studio if you turn on the first side street and then go up the second driveway (up a steep hill). Parking also available on the street.
When: June 7 and June 21 (Sundays)
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Friday and Saturday June 12-13, 2009 8:00pm
Gipsy Kings at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia
From the press release:
These flamenco superstars showcase their distinctive sound and guitar styling, spicing up the night with passionate worldly beats.
Sunday June 14, 2009 1:00pm-8:00pm
Feria de Sevilla at Taberna del Alabardero
From the press release:
Taberna del Alabardero would like to invite you to come experience the Feria de Sevilla in a distinguished ambiance which will take place on June 14th from 1:00pm to 8:00pm featuring:
The Carmen de Vicente Flamenco School at 3:00pm [Editor's note: showtime subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm.]
Enjoy our Spanish Sherry wines and traditional fried fish throughout the day for a $75 all inclusive price.
A special performance will be given by El Maestro Manolo Leiva with dancer Emily Mazzotti and flamenco guitarist Henry Jova at 5:00pm [Editor's note: showtime subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm.]
Friday and Saturday June 19-20, 2009 8:00pm
Carmen de Vicente Spanish Dance Academy presents Indalo, Music and Dance from Spain at Gunston Arts Center in Arlington, Virginia
From the press release:
Carmen de Vicente Spanish Dance Academy presents:
"INDALO"
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
Carlos Sánchez Segura
First dancer from the Royal Conservatory of Madrid
The Requiebros Spanish Dance Group
June 19 & 20, 2009 at 8:00pm
Gunston Arts Center Theater I
2700 Lang Street, Arlington, VA 22206
General Admission: $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 (Program subject to change)
Monday through Thursday June 22-25, 2009
Carlos Sánchez Segura Flamenco Dance Workshop in Arlington, Virginia
From the press release:
Dates: June 22-25, 2009
Description: Workshop will concentrate on the technique of stylistic hand, arm, and torso movements; students will also have the opportunity to incorporate techniques when they learn Tangos and Alegrías under the direction of Carlos Sánchez-Segura
Fee: $150 (includes six hours of instruction)
Children Beginners: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Children Advanced: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Adults: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Class Location: 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive, Room 129, Arlington, VA 22206 (Former WETA Building; next to I-395 in Shirlington). Entrance to the building is located in the rear parking lot, which is accessible by Nelson Street.
Biography: Carlos Sánchez-Segura was born in Madrid, Spain and began to dance at the age of six at the María Paz Oliver Dance School. Two years later, he was admitted to MadridŐs prestigious Royal Conservatory of Dance. This marked the beginning of a rigorous program of artistic training under some of the best teachers, instructors and choreographers offered by Spain, among them, the late and highly-respected Mariemma.
Carlos' ten-year period of studies at the Royal Conservatory has included classical, folkloric, regional, and popular dances of Spain, including flamenco. His determination, discipline, self-imposed high standards,
and superior level of achievement have won him the praise of the ConservatoryŐs faculty and the admiration of audiences throughout Spain.
His soloist and group performances from 2006 to 2009 include zarzuelas (Spanish operettas), festivals, workshops, video filming sessions, and national competitions. He is the holder of several awards for distinguished performance in Spanish dance.
Sunday June 28, 2009 1:00pm
Arte Flamenco at Latino Fest at Patterson Park in Baltimore, Maryland
Arte Flamenco's performance will take place at 1:00pm on Sunday June 28, 2009.
From the press release: Baltimore's Premiere Celebration of Hispanic Culture, Music and Art: Join EBLO at our 29th annual festival.
This music filled weekend features live Latin music including salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, reggaeton, duranguense, mariachi, dancers in colorful costumes from their native lands, bomba and plena performances, salsa dancing and the hottest Latino DJs, Arts and Crafts displays, Latino cuisine from the Americas and the Caribbean, community support information booths and family fun activities such as rock climbing walls, clowns, face-painting, two stages, and much more.
Saturday June 27, 2009 Noon to 10pm Sunday June 28, 2009 Noon to 9pm.
Patterson Park, Southeast Baltimore City (Eastern and S. Linwood Avenue)
Sunday June 28, 2009 7:00pm
Arte Flamenco 9th Annual Recital at Slayton House in Columbia, Maryland
The recital will take place at Slayton House in Columbia Maryland. Tickets are $15 for general admission/$5 for children 12 and under. More info on the flyer.
[Editor's note: many of the dancers I have performed with over the past ten years or so have studied with Arte Flamenco artistic director Natalia Monteleón. Checkout these pics from the 2005 recital.]
Sunday June 28, 2009 9:00pm
Suspiro Andaluz Returns to Artomatic
From the press release:
Suspiro Andaluz is a D.C. flamenco group founded in 2007, whose members have been featured at the Annual Spanish Festival at the Strathmore Center for Performing Arts, the Spanish Cultural Fair Fiesta Real in conjunction with Real Maryland FC Professional Soccer, as well as local venues throughout the greater DC area. Accompanied by a live guitarist, Suspiro Andaluz will perform some traditional sub-genres of flamenco, including Alegrías and Farruca, as well as the flamenco-style partner dance from Seville called Sevillanas.
Price: $25 per 2 hour class or $20 per class if you take 5 days or more
Dates and times:
Saturday 8/8 1:00pm-3:00pm
Sunday 8/9 1:00pm-3:00pm
Monday 8/10 7:30pm-9:30pm
Wednesday 8/12 7:30pm-9:30pm
Thursday 8/13 7:30pm-9:30pm
Saturday 8/15 1:00pm-3:00pm
Sunday 8/16 1:00pm-3:00pm
To Register:Please contact Anna Menendez at or call (410) 598-7562
NOTE: ADI is not taking registrations for this workshop
Saturday August 15, 2009 7:30pm
Furia Flamenca at Metro DC Dances at Carter Barron
From the press release:
Not to be missed: the opportunity to see local DC dance artists and groups who will showcase their stuff, one show, one night only. This is undoubtedly THE chance to see a medley of dance styles all in one show...and it's free!!
Representing the DC community:
- Aysha Upchurch /Life, Rhythm, Move Project
- City Dance II
- DCypher Dance Collective
**FURIA FLAMENCA (give a big cheer for our group!!!)
- Shang Dance Productions
- Urban Artistry
The Carter Barron Amphitheatre is located at 4850 Colorado Ave, NW DC (Map). Admission is FREE! More info at Dance/MetroDC website.
Sunday August 23, 2009 2:40pm
Micaela Moreno and Friends at the 15th annual Festival Hispano in Millsboro, Delaware
If you're at the beach in Delaware the weekend of of August 23rd, please come to the Festival Hispano and support us flamencos (only 13 miles from Rehoboth!). Thanks to dancer Micaela Moreno's connections with the Delaware hispanic community, we've been performing here pretty much every summer for a couple of years now. The photo to the left is from the show in August 2006 (from left: Micaela, Miguelito, Pam de Ocampo and Carlton Ashton).
This year the performers will include dancers Micaela Moreno and Pam de Ocampo, singer will be Hector Márquez and Miguelito (that's me!) on guitar.
The performance will take place at the Little League Complex on State Street in Millsboro, Delaware (Map).
Monday September 14, 2009 7:30pm
Furia Flamenca at the Metro DC Dance Awards at the Kennedy Center
From the press release:
The Metro DC Dance Awards is a spectacular event celebrating the excellence of Metropolitan DC, Maryland, and Virginia's dance community. It showcases the diversity of DC's finest with performances ranging from tango to tap to modern dance, and gives distinction to artists in thirteen categories - including Outstanding Youth Performance, Emerging Choreographer, and Outstanding Overall Production in Concert Dance. The Metro DC Dance Awards is the only annual opportunity in Metropolitan DC for artists and audiences to recognize professionals and youth in the dance field. Performances this year will include dance works by former Awards winners including Furia Flamenca, ARKA Ballet founder Roudolf Kharatian, and Jonathan Jordan of ARKA and The Washington Ballet. Making their Kennedy Center debuts are Frederick, MD, native Richard Move as Martha Graham, "hostess" of the Awards, and the DC Cowboys whose scintillating performances were the hit of last summer's edition of NBC's America's Got Talent.
Saturday September 19, 2009 8:00pm
Edwin Aparicio's Flamenco! at the Creative Alliance in Baltimore
From the press release:
With hands clapping high and feet thundering, The Washington Post calls Edwin Aparicio Ňa technical powerhouse dancing with blistering conviction.Ó Tonight the flamenco master returns with renowned dancer Anna Menendez in her Patterson debut and special guest dancer Rebecca Tomas. Accompanied by throaty a cappella singing and rapid fire rhythms, the blazing four-musician ensemble is led by guitarist Richard Marlow and percussionist Behzad Habibzai.
Editor's note: check out this amazing video of Niño de Los Reyes on YouTube.
Saturday September 26, 2009 4:25pm
Furia Flamenca at the Reston Multicultural Festival
From the press release:
Enjoy and experience multicultural entertainment, cultural displays, children's and adults' activities, children's passports, a global fashion show, food, arts and crafts, and cultural demonstrations. Come dressed in your own native attire and share your culture with your neighbors. Free parking available at Lake Anne & Forest Edge Elementary Schools, Brown's Chapel, and the Tzu Chi Foundation.
Editor's note: admission is FREE! However, please get there earlier than the showtime in case of last-minute schedule changes and also to enjoy all the performances of this day-long festival. More info at the Reston Community Center website.
Sunday September 27, 2009 4:00pm
Furia Flamenca at Fiesta DC Latino Festival in Mt Pleasant
From the press release:
Bienvenidos/Welcome to the Latino Festival of Washington 2009, celebrating 38 years of tradition. Once again, the Festival will take place in the nationŐs capital on Sunday, September 27, 2009, coinciding with the festivities of Hispanic Heritage Month, in NW Washington, from 11am to 7pm.
Among other innovations, this year the Festival will bring back the colorful floats that were so popular in the 1980s. The Parade of Nations includes more than 30 folkloric groups from Latin America, Spain, and the Caribbean. During Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15) Fiesta DC will host a variety of special events dedicated to the elderly, children, women, youth, immigrants, artists and entrepreneurs.
The Latino Festival will feature six stages that will incorporate music, folklore, theater, and other performing arts. In addition, the event includes a ChildrenŐs Festival, a Science Fair, a Community-Based Organization Information Fair, a Diplomatic Pavilion for embassies and consulates, and sections for Arts & Crafts, Public Information and International Cuisine.
Fiesta DC presents a unique opportunity for small businesses and large corporations, as well as government agencies and non-profit groups, to reach out to the Latino community in the region, which includes the capital and the neighboring states of Maryland and Virginia.
The Latino population, currently among the fastest-growing in the nation, exhibits strong purchasing power and is characterized by a young and willing labor force that has revitalized social and commercial life in the Washington metropolitan area, home to nearly one million Latinos. Do not miss this great opportunity to bring information to the Latino community about your programs, products and services.
Thank you for joining us in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event is free to the public and family-oriented, with no sale of alcohol or tobacco allowed.
For more information about Fiesta DC Latino Festival, visit their website.
Friday October 2, 2009 8:00pm
Paco Peña Flamenco Dance Company at The Town Hall in New York
Paco Peña apparently is not coming to the DC area this year. This is one of the closest shows to the Nation's Capital.
From the press release:
Guitar maestro Paco Peña and his Flamenco Dance Company return to New York with A Compás! their spellbinding program showcasing flamenco's compelling rhythms. Joining Peña are three outstanding dancers: Ágel Muñoz acclaimed for his "regal, smoldering dancing" (New York Times); the explosive Ramón Martínez; and Charo Espino, whose electrifying castanet duet with Peña is one of the highlights of the show.
Saturday October 3, 2009 3:00pm
Paco Peña Flamenco Dance Company at Kimmel Center in Philadelphia
Paco Peña apparently is not coming to the DC area this year. This is one of the closest shows to the Nation's Capital.
From the press release:
Paco Peña, his musicians and dancers, bring the true spirit of flamenco to audiences all over the world. As a guitarist, composer, dramatist, and musical mentor, he builds inventively on the deep foundations of flamenco. His imagination, dedication, and skill constantly renew this archetypal Spanish art form-expanding its horizons, yet never losing touch with its visceral emotion.
Sunday October 25, 2009 4:00pm
Flamenco guitarist Torcuato Zamora with flamenco dancer María at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond
From the press release:
Torcuato Zamora was born amidst the rhythms and legends of Granada in Spain. At the age of five he moved to Barcelona where he began studying classical guitar. At age fifteen he began giving concerts professionally with his professors Ramón Delgado and Graciano Tarrago. In college he was a solo guitarist with La Tuna, the traditional Spanish college music ensemble. He has performed for the King and Queen of Spain. His international credits include concerts in Luxembourg, France, Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands and Canada. Mr. Zamora came to the United States in the 1960Ős and since that time has devoted himself to presenting the music of his country, flamenco, as well as classical and South American music and his own compositions. He has toured the U.S. with the José Molina Spanish Dance Company. He now resides in Washington, DC where he has dominated the Spanish music scene. Mr. Zamora has his own academy of Spanish and classical guitar in Silver Spring, Maryland.
María regularly performs as a soloist in the Washington DC area and teaches at DC Dance Collective. She is the instructor and choreographer of Suspiro Andaluz, a group of apprentice performers. María studied Flamenco at Amor de Díos in Madrid and FazilŐs in New York, and has participated in International Flamenco Festivals in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her most influential teachers include Omayra Amaya, Adela Campallo, Rafael Campallo, Pastora Galvan, and Carmela Greco. In addition to Flamenco, her training included extensive ballet with regular performances at the Lviv National Opera. María toured in Germany performing folk dance. She taught and choreographed folk dance in Norway and performed for the Queen. Her background also included jazz taught by an Alvin Ailey Dance Company member.
November 20, 2009 - December 6, 2009
Fuego Flamenco Festival at Gala Theatre
From the press release:
Casa Patas
Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21 at 8:00pm and Sunday, November 22 at 3:00 .
In its fifth annual festival, GALA continues its collaboration with Madrid's Casa Patas, the renowned cultural center for contemporary flamenco, to bring Washington audiences the best of this time-honored art form. Choreographer and dancer Isabel López and other internationally acclaimed artists will raise the roof in four performances of mesmerizing flamenco. Presented in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain. Performances are November 20, November 21, and December 5 at 8 pm, and November 22 and December 6 at 3 pm.
Aparicio Flamenco Dance Company
Saturday, December 5 at 8:00pm and Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 3:00pm
Edwin Aparicio, a fiery foot-stomping flamenco artist, and his outstanding group of dancers, cantaores, and guitarists from Los Angeles, New York, and Spain will take your breath away. Aparicio, featured in Dance Magazine annual "25 to Watch" list, combines a highly polished technique with innovative choreography exploring contemporary themes.
Single tickets are $30 and Student Tickets are $18. A Discount Festival Ticket is $50. Press Night for Flamenco desde abajo is Friday, November 20, and Press Night for Flamenco Deconstructed is Saturday, December 5.
Sunday November 22, 2009 11:00am-1:00pm
Flamenco Completo bulerías workshop at Roda Movements in Takoma Park
From the press release:
Dear DC flamenco aficionados: We are happy to announce that Marija Temo and Ulrika Frank are ending the Flamenco Completo tour at Takoma Park, Maryland, on Sunday November 22, 2009. This workshop will be a continuation of Marija's Cante Structure class but will also be most beneficial for students who have not attended those classes since it will be new material for everybody. We will complete the Bulerías structure and give some variations on llamadas, marking, and remates in order to participate in a fiesta.
Marija and Ulrika are also available for Coaching Sessions on November 18 thru November 22 where they teach together in form of private, semi-private, or group instruction. These sessions are offered to help students with their repertoire of falsetas, choreographies, letras, or any other particular request, in order to develop their structure and communication skills. This type of individual coaching will enhance students' abilities on how to work with any guitarist, singer, or dancer. Private classes are also available.
Please note that the workshop and the coaching classes will replace Marija’s regular classes during the month of November.
Workshop: Sunday, November 22, 2009, at 11:00am-1:00pm
Coaching Sessions: Available November 18 at 4:00pm-6:00pm; November 19 at 3:00pm-7:30pm; November 20 at 1:30pm-6:30pm; November 21 at 2:30pm-3:30pm + 5:30pm and on; November 22 at 1:00pm-2:00pm
How to register for the Workshop and the Coaching Sessions: Send an email to or call Victoria Brown Barquero at 202-406-0227. Note! Email registrations are needed so classes will not be canceled.
Cost for the Workshop: $50. Observation fee, $30.
Cost for the Coaching Sessions: $110 per hour, two teachers and one student. $65 per student per hour, two teachers and 2-4 students. $25 per hour, studio fee.
Payment: At the beginning of the Workshop and or Coaching Sessions. Cash preferred. Checks made out to Marija Temo.
Parking: Behind the studio if you turn on the first side street and then go up the second driveway (up a steep hill). Parking also available on the street.
Saturday November 28, 2009 11:00am and 2:00pm
Flamenco en Familia featuring Natalia Monteleón's Arte Flamenco at Gala Theatre
Free for the whole family! Free lecture demonstrations in guitar and castanets for children and the entire family by local flamenco artists.
Two sessions: 11:00am-12:30pm and 2:00pm-3:30pm. Both will be led by Natalia Monteleón and members of the Arte Flamenco Company.
December 5-6, 2009
Aparicio Flamenco Dance Company in Flamenco Deconstructed at Gala Theatre
From the press release:
The third and final weekend of FUEGO FLAMENCO will present Aparicio Flamenco Dance Company with guest artist Omayra Amaya from Spain. The company will present Flamenco Deconstructed on Saturday, December 5th at 8:00pm and Sunday, December 6th at 3:00pm. Aparicio and Amaya will raise the roof again with their fiery foot stomping and mesmerizing musicality.
Other artists performing in Flamenco Deconstructed are dancer Defne Enç from Spain; singer Jesús Montoya from Long Beach, California; guitarists Roberto Castellón from New York and Richard Marlow from Washington, DC. Also appearing are company members from the Aparicio Flamenco Dance Company.
December 9-13, 2009
Flamenco Master Classes with Omayra Amaya at DC Dance Collective
Omayra Amaya comes from a long tradition of flamenco artists. She is the daughter of Olga and Curro Amaya and grandniece of Carmen Amaya, arguably the greatest flamenco dancer ever. Amaya appeared in her first choreographed role at the age of 12, when she performed with her father. By 15 she was touring and performing internationally with her parents. She attended the Boston Conservatory where she received a BFA in Dance and Choreography and later performed with Ana Sokolow, Ann Marie Forsyth, and Jennifer Scanlon. Soon after graduating from the Conservatory she founded the critically acclaimed fusion flamenco dance company Amaya, Flamenco Sin Límites and had a critically acclaimed nine-month run in Boston that garnered national attention. The show also inspired a PBS documentary about her and a film, Gypsy Heart, by Jocelyn Ajami. In 1999, she co-founded and directed at The National Conservatory of Flamenco Arts in Albuquerque, NM. She returned to Spain for further study and subsequently was offered a teaching position at The Boston Conservatory and Harvard University. More recently, she performed a duet with Steve Martin in the Hollywood film, The Pink Panther II, released in January 2009.
Location
Classes will be held at
D.C. Dance Collective
4908 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
15-minute walk from Friendship Heights Metro (Red Line)
Tel: (202) 362-7244
Prices*
$175 full 5-days, single level
$300 full 5-days, both level
$40 single class, drop-in rate
*Cash/checks only.
Please make checks payable to:
Edwin Aparicio
9204 Daleview Court
Silver Spring, MD 20901
E-mail:
Limited capacity, please RSVP and send your payment as soon as possible to guarantee space.
Class Schedule
Beginner/Intermediate
Technique/Choreography por Fandangos
Wednesday December 9, through Friday December 11
7:00pm-8:15pm
Saturday December 12 and Sunday December 13
5:00pm-6:15pm
Advanced
Technique/Choreography por Soleá
Wednesday December 9, through Friday December 11
8:30pm-9:45pm
Saturday December 12 and Sunday December 13
6:30pm-7:45pm
Los Farruco - the first family of flamenco dance - is a famous flamenco dynasty known for its electrifying performances of Spanish Gypsy art.
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Friday March 20, 2009 7:30pm
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American Dance Institute and Anna Menendez present FLAMENCO RECITAL featuring students of Anna Menendez With Special guests:
Flamenco group Suspiro Andaluz, directed by María, and guitarist Torcuato Zamora will be performing at the Fiesta Real, a cultural fair celebrating Spain. There will be Spanish food, flamenco and football (soccer) all day! More details at the 
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Tablao night! Dancers Flor Pérez Taboada and Genoveva are presenting a tablao night with guitarist Richard Marlow and singer José Oretea. Invited guests: Gonzalo Grau, Pam De Ocampo and Jen Graham.
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Arte Flamenco's performance will take place at 1:00pm on Sunday June 28, 2009.
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If you're at the beach in Delaware the weekend of of August 23rd, please come to the Festival Hispano and support us flamencos (only 13 miles from Rehoboth!). Thanks to dancer Micaela Moreno's connections with the Delaware hispanic community, we've been performing here pretty much every summer for a couple of years now. The photo to the left is from the show in August 2006 (from left: Micaela, Miguelito, Pam de Ocampo and Carlton Ashton).
From the press release:
From the press release:
Omayra Amaya comes from a long tradition of flamenco artists. She is the daughter of Olga and Curro Amaya and grandniece of Carmen Amaya, arguably the greatest flamenco dancer ever. Amaya appeared in her first choreographed role at the age of 12, when she performed with her father. By 15 she was touring and performing internationally with her parents. She attended the Boston Conservatory where she received a BFA in Dance and Choreography and later performed with Ana Sokolow, Ann Marie Forsyth, and Jennifer Scanlon. Soon after graduating from the Conservatory she founded the critically acclaimed fusion flamenco dance company Amaya, Flamenco Sin Límites and had a critically acclaimed nine-month run in Boston that garnered national attention. The show also inspired a PBS documentary about her and a film, Gypsy Heart, by Jocelyn Ajami. In 1999, she co-founded and directed at The National Conservatory of Flamenco Arts in Albuquerque, NM. She returned to Spain for further study and subsequently was offered a teaching position at The Boston Conservatory and Harvard University. More recently, she performed a duet with Steve Martin in the Hollywood film, The Pink Panther II, released in January 2009.