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"El Cid" Founder Clark Allen Passes in Los Angeles
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 14, 1925, Clark Allen died of respiratory failure at the age of 82 in Los Angeles on January 20th. A musician and musicologist, an artist, sculptor, model-maker, and nautical historian, an actor, linguist, and world traveler, Clark was endlessly creative, a larger-than-life figure who will be greatly missed. He and his former wife and lifelong friend, actress and dancer Margarita Cordova, lived and studied in Granada, Spain, for more than a year, before returning to Los Angeles, where they founded and entertained at El Cid, the renowned flamenco club, for more than 18 years. In 1972, Clark was shot during a robbery at El Cid, and his survival, after more than a year in the hospital, amazed his doctors. The late Vincent Price began collecting his paintings in the 60s, even as Clark toured with Carl Sandburg and Bette Davis in “The World of Carl Sandburg,” as well as appearing in Marlon Brando’s “One Eyed Jacks” and several episodes of “The Twilight Zone” and “Peter Gunn.” Clark continued to perform locally until recently, singing folk songs in several languages and then doing pencil and charcoal sketches of people in his audience. Clark is survived by his sister, Janet Martin, of Prescott Arizona. His daughter Angela, an artist, and son David, a musician, as well as his two grandsons, live in London, England. A private family memorial will be held this weekend.
El Cid Flamenco Dinner Theatre
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THE CERVANTES INSTITUTE PRESENTS:
Performed by winners from the Festival 'Cante de las Minas'
DATES: February 13, 14, 15, & 16, 2008
SHOWTIME: 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Instituto Cervantes Chicago -31 W. Ohio - Chicago, IL 60610
CALL: 312.335.1996
Flamenco shows featuring the winners of 'El Cante de las Minas' festival: Jesus Matias Solano (cantaor), Rafael Fernandez Andujar (guitarist), Antonio Heredia (bailaor) and Inmaculada Ortega (bailaora).
The International Festival 'El Cante de las Minas' takes place yearly at La Union in Murcia, Spain during the month of August. Since 1961, this festival has grown in importance, recognized as one of the most important annual flamenco festivals occurring today.
Pictured: Inmaculada Ortega (bailaora)
Instituto Cervantes of Chicago
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FLAMENCO FESTIVAL USA
FLAMENCO FESTIVAL USA 2008
Nueva York, Washington DC & Miami (Estados Unidos),
del 7 al 23 de febrero de 2007 NUEVA YORK • Town Hall
8 de febrero
‘Cuatro esquinas’, con Carmen Linares, Miguel Poveda, Juan Carlos Romero & Pastora Galvan 9 de febrero
Tomatito Quinteto • City Center 15 de febrero
‘Mujeres’, con Merche Esmeralda, Belen Maya, Rocio Molina, Diana Navarro 16 y 17 de febrero
Ballet Flamenco Eva Yerbabuena, ‘Santo y sena’ • Skirball Theater (NYU) 23 y 24 de febrero
Son de la Frontera WASHINGTON DC • Lisner Auditorium 9 de febrero
‘Cuatro esquinas’, con Carmen Linares, Miguel Poveda, Juan Carlos Romero & Pastora Galvan 10 de febrero
Tomatito Quinteto 12 de febrero
‘Mujeres’, con Merche Esmeralda, Belen Maya, Rocío Molina, Diana Navarro
14 y 15 de febrero
Ballet Flamenco Eva Yerbabuena, ‘Santo y sena’ MIAMI • Carnival Center for the Performing Arts 7 de febrero
‘Cuatro esquinas’, con Carmen Linares, Miguel Poveda, Juan Carlos Romero & Pastora Galvan 8 de febrero
Tomatito Quinteto 9 de febrero
‘Mujeres’, con Merche Esmeralda, Belen Maya, Rocio Molina, Diana Navarro
LOS ANGELES
6 / 7 FEBRUARY - BALLET FLAMENCO EVA YERBABUENA
ROYCE HALL, UCLA (www.uclalive.org/event.asp?Event_ID=471 )
Complete Festival Info Here
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Canizares - IBERIA FLAMENCO - Mountainview, CA
Flamenco Society of San Jose presents IBERIA FLAMENCO Friday, February 22 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, February 23 at 7:30 pm Direct from Spain, flamenco guitarist Juan Manuel Canizares and his Flamenco quartet. Canizares is one of the most important figures in current flamenco guitar. Widely praised as one of Spain's most gifted flamenco guitarists, he has created an impeccable and original style of playing. This performance showcases pieces from his flamenco solos albums and several pices from his latest recording 'Suite Iberia' by Albeniz. SecondStage - $39 TICKETS: Call 650-903-6000 or Order Tickets ON-LINE
Further Information Listed Here!
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SON DE LA FRONTERA in Carmel, San Francisco, AND LOS ANGELES!!!
The Bay Area Flamenco Partnership presents
SON DE LA FRONTERA
Direct from Spain "A Centennial Tribute to Diego del Gastor"
with Special Guest Artist Juan del Gastor Son de la Frontera is one of Spain's most highly acclaimed flamenco ensembles. Nominated for the 2008 BBC Radio 3 World Music Awards, they are inmersed in an innovative exploration of the cross-pollination of Iberian, North African and Gypsy traditions as well as flamenco's assimilation of New World influences from Latin America and the Caribbean. The group's founder, Raul Rodriguez, plays the Cuban tres (which is like a small guitar, with three sets of double strings), an instrument he discovered after his mother, the vocalist Martirio, was given one after performing in Cuba with Compay Segundo, lead singer of the Buena Vista Social Club. Lead dancer Pepe Torres is a polyrhythmic powerhouse who's superb footwork provides the band's main percussive support. Both of their best-selling CDs ('Son de la Frontera' 2006 World Village and 'Cal' 2007 World Village) have made top spots on critics' picks lists around the globe and a Latin Grammy nomination for 2007.
IN LOS ANGELES!
DATE: Thursday, February 28, 2008
SHOWTIME: 8:00 PM
LOCATION:
Echoplex (below the Echo)
1154 Glendale Blvd (Main Entrance is through Alley)
Los Angeles, CA 90026
ADMISSION: $25.00 - $35.00
LOGON TO: Ticketweb.com
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29th, 8pm
SUNSET CENTER, CARMEL
San Carlos St., Carmel
Click here for purchasing Tickets
or order by phone (831) 620-2048
Box Office hours: Mon-Fri, 9:30am-5:30pm; Sat, 12 noon-4pm SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 8pm
YERBA BUENA CENTER, SAN FRANCISCO
700 Howard at 3rd
Click here for purchasing Tickets
or order by phone (415) 978-2787
Box Office hours: Tues-Sun, 12 noon-5pm
Further information @ la nina flamenco productions
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Ballet Flamenco Eva Yerbabuena, Los Angeles
Santo y Sena (Signs and Wonders)
U.S. Premiere
When: Wed-Thu, Feb 6-7 at 8pm
Where: Royce Hall, UCLA Campus, Westwood, CA
Price: $54, 40, 28 ($17 UCLA students)
Routinely called the most exciting flamenco dancer of her generation, the legendary Seville-based Eva Yerbabuena and her company of five dancers ignite the Royce stage with passionate emotion, explosive footwork and stylish, finger-snapping syncopations. Described by Dance Insider as not only an impressive flamenco dancer, (but also) an impressive dancer, period, Yerbabuena regularly performs to sold-out houses across the globe and has won every major Spanish choreographic award, most notably the Premio Nacional de Danza 2001, a recognition of her place among the great figures of flamenco. She has been featured in Stomp award-winning IMAX film Pulse, Leaving Las Vegas director Mike Figgis documentary Flamenco Women, and has danced with German dance theater giant Pina Bausch. The company presents a thrilling new production, accompanied on stage by a full ensemble of
Ballet Flamenco Eva Yerbabuena
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Paco Pena Flamenco Dance Company - Pasadena - Feb. 16, 2008
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Paco Pena Flamenco Dance Company
A Compas! -- Into the Rhythm
From the early days in which Paco Pena decided to launch his now world famous company, he set out to bring onto the stage a true rendition of what the art of Flamenco represents.
Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 8:00 PM
California Institute of Technology
Beckman Auditorium
$32, $27, $22 / $10 youth
Cal Tech
332 South Michigan Avenue
(south of Del Mar Boulevard)
Pasadena, California 91106
Parking is free, and spaces with names are available for general parking, after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends.
TICKETS:
Ticket Office hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays from September through May.
Phone: (626) 395-4652
outside the greater Pasadena area, order toll free (888) 222-5832
E-mail: events@caltech.edu
More Paco Pena Here!
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DOMINGO ORTEGA FLAMENCO DANCE WORKSHOP
4 LOCATIONS -- MARCH 2008:
Portland, Oregon -- March 11-15
San Diego, CA -- March 17-18
Los Angeles, CA -- March 19-20
Long Beach, CA -- March 21-22
World-class Flamenco dancer Domingo Ortega has been heralded by critics as a 'startling personal update of flamenco style.' On the cutting edge of new trends in flamenco, Domingo Ortega stretches the boundaries of traditional form to produce exciting new variations.
Domingo Ortega will be on a four city workshop tour this March. For those of you who attended his workshop last year, I'm sure you'll remember how much fun it was, how terribly wonderful his choreography is, and, what an encouraging teacher he is to work with.
You can sign up for just the Advanced Beginning/Intermediate class, just the Advanced class, or both. I encourage everyone to take both classes if you can afford it (the Euro isn't helping us this year!). Advanced students will enjoy the Intermediate level. Kristina Cobarrubia writes, "I've performed and used last year's tientos and pieces of the solea por bulerias." Intermediate students will benefit from the Advanced level by introducing their ear and body to new rhythms.
If you're not sure who Domingo Ortega is, check out this website: http://www.domingoflamenco.com
And, you can see Domingo teaching last year's workshop class on my YouTube site: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubgNfqzwE1I
Advanced palo: Solea
Adv./Inter. palo: TBC (maybe Bulerias de Jerez)
SAN DIEGO FEES:
$35 per class if paid by Feb 16th for two-four classes.
$40 per class if paid after 2/16.
$45 at the door, or a single class.
Send me a check made out to:
Kristina Cobarrubia, 12919 Brome Way, SD,CA 92129
SAN DIEGO Studio:
Dance Place
Studio 103, in the new NTC Promenade
2650 Truxton Rd., San Diego, CA
(take Rosecrans into Pt. Loma, turn left on Roosevelt, left on Truxton)
NO NEW SHOES! (They still like their marley!)
LOS ANGELES FEES:
Four Classes Paid by March 7: $120.00
Send a check made out to:
Beth Nesbitt, 128 North Harper Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90048-3504
All Four Classes: $35 per class (paid in full on first day of workshop class) CASH ONLY WORKSHOP DAYS! Two classes: $40 per class
Single Class: $45
STUDIO LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED
LONG BEACH FEES:
Four Classes Paid by March 1st: $120.00
Send a check made out to:
Sarah Parra, 6282 Alexandria Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
All Four Classes: $35 per class (paid in full on first day of workshop class) Two classes: $40 per class
Single Class: $45
STUDIO LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED
It's STILL cheaper than a trip to Spain!!
As mentioned, all of us need your committment by email. Please send us your response as soon as possible. The workshop will fill quickly. Here is our contact information for studio locations and questions.
SAN DIEGO: cobarrubia@hotmail.com
LOS ANGELES: beth@vidaflamenca.com
LONG BEACH: sarahparra@1esencia.com
PLEASE NOTE: Portland, Oregon -- March 11-15 (SOLD OUT)
Vida Flamenca on YouTube featuring Domingo Ortega
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Espectaculos al XII Festival de Jerez
El certamen, que se celebrara entre el 22 de febrero y el 8 de marzo de 2008, ofrecera 50 espectaculos en diversos escenarios.
Sin fronteras Junto al tiempo, Francisco Lopez destaco otro aspecto que define la programacion. La evidencia, cada vez mas palpable, de que “el flamenco no tiene fronteras. Es un arte que abre sus puertas, su casa y eso se demuestra a diario”. Este rasgo y la incorporacion de “artistas muy jovenes” configuran, a su juicio, las senas de identidad de esta nueva edicion. En cualquier caso, aclaro que esta “apuesta por los nuevos talentos es una obligacion que siempre nos hemos marcado”.
Los intentos de abarcar nuevos campos artisticos mas alla del flamenco tradicional y la oportunidad que se brinda a los jovenes de mostrar sus cualidades aparecen con nombre propio en los ciclos de baile De la frontera y Los Novisimos, que tendran lugar en la Sala Compania. En el primero de ellos estaran presentes Miguel Angel Berna, Malucos (pictured), Mayte Bajo y Marco Vargas. En el segundo se da cabida a artitas como Maria Jose Leon, Patricia Guerrero, Fran Espinosa y Leonor Leal. ...
More Info Here!
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OUR COMMUNITY NEWS - Tango Events Listed at End!
Announcements from our local, national, and international flamenco communities!
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Photo: Courtesy Gilles Larrain. El Farruco y Carmen Segura, 1983. © Gilles Larrain.
ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER:
Gilles Larrain went on a two-week trip to Andalusia in 1983 to photograph flamenco for GEO magazine. He ended up staying for two months in the attic of La Carboneria a flamenco venue in Sevilla as guest to the owner, Paco Lira, a kind of godfather to the flamenco world. The photos of "Flamenco: Landscapes of its Soul" are the result of Gilles' endless nights at the Carboneria and his trips with Paco to the homes of some of flamenco's legendary families. Others were taken at Gilles' SOHO studio where he continues to photograph flamenco artists that come to New York. Gilles' one-of-a-kind gelatin silver prints document major contemporary flamenco artists off stage in intimate settings. His photos capture the privileged studio moment and explore the visual aesthetics of flamenco that reflect the austere beauty of the Andalusian landscape.
Over the years Gilles has photographed many legends from our flamenco community. In the coming months we will be presenting an ongoing series of photographs from Mr. Larrain's "Flamenco" series. I am honored to be able to present extraordinary work from this highly regarded series.
http://www.gilleslarrain.com/index.html
Gilles Larrain Studio
95 Grand Street
New York, New York 10013
By appointment only: 212 925 8494
CALIFORNIA
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Flamenco dancer Juan Talavera continues his fun and exciting Flamenco Dance for all levels at classes at East Los Angeles College. For registration information, please call 323-265-8793,4,5! Juan also has weekday classes at his home studio in Whittier, and is available for Private and Semi-Private classes.He will again be teaching in Palm Desert, California on Saturdays, at the Joslyn Center 73-50 Catalina Way, starting Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008. 760-340-3220 for registration. Ask for Extention 102.
For a complete schedule, please visit www.flamencobravo.com. Juan can be reached at 562-699-7595 or emailed at bailaorflamenco@yahoo.com.
please visit: FlamencoBravo.com
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FLAMENCO DANCE CLASSES WITH BRISEYDA ZARATE
Three Locations:
Gypsy Camp Ethnic Arts Center
3265 Motor Avenue
Los Angeles, Ca. 90034
Eagle Rock Dance Center
5054 1/2 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Los Angeles, Ca. 90041
The Flamenco Kitchen
126 S. Avenue 58
Los Angeles, Ca. 90042
*Private lessons also available
For a full schedule of classes, live footage, performances and more,
visit: WWW.BRISEYDAZARATE.COM
Check out my Flamenco Dance Reel hot off the press!
Shot live for the Spanish Institute of Dance and directed by
documentarian Joshua Jotoke.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZvvX2-O_XY
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Learn the Art of Flamenco Dance With Linda "La Matadora" Andrade visit: www.sakaiflamenco.com *Weekly Class Schedule Tuesdays 5-6 p.m. Beginning, and 6-7 p.m. Intermediate-Advanced. Plaza de la Raza, 3540 Mission Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90031 Phone (323) 223-2475 Students must register at Plaza's office. Wednesdays Beginning flamenco dance class Wednesday evenings from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Elite Dance Studios, 29439 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384 (661) 295-7774. Call the studio for details. Thursdays 6-7 p.m. (intermediate) & 7-8 p.m. (beginning) The Vibe (North Glendale/Pasadena area), 2287 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020 Phone (818) 248-8838. $15/class per six-week session or $20 drop-in rate. Private and Semi-Private classes (up to 4 people) are available to all levels and ages (students MUST reserve early to hold a space, 24-hour minimum cancellation policy). Saturday and weekday mornings to late afternoons, and Sunday mornings. Home studio at Ranchito Hi Yan Ka in Tujunga, CA 91042 (818) 951-7378. $40 per/hour for a private class or $30 per/hour per/student for a semi-private for students who are registered in at least one weekly studio class. All other private classes are $65 per/hour and semi-privates are $50 per/hour per/student. *Class times occasionally subject to change. Please note that the Plaza classes are on a quarter/semester schedule. Be sure to call ahead for accurate dates.
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Choreographer/dancer Deborah Greenfield is leaving town and selling
some costumes from dance productions and concerts.
Please see the photo gallery here: http://picasaweb.google.com/rosanegra8/Deborahcostumes Note: Dress # 2 and one of the male capes is sold. )
Give me a cal or an email if you're interested in anything. 323 908 3363 www.rosanegraflamenco.org
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Rina Orellana Intro to Flamenco Workshop---
SATURDAYS, January 26 - March 15, 2008, 8 weeks, Redondo Beach Please note: Victoria Romero will teach the first four classes of this session until Rina returns from maternity leave. This class is an introduction for new beginners with no previous Flamenco experience. The two fundamental rhythms that form combinations and basic footwork technique will be taught. No previous dance experience necessary. This class may be repeated until the student is confident in the rhythms and footwork to move on to the next level. Fee:
$75 workshop, Redondo Beach residents
$80, non-residents Location:
Dance Room in Aviation Gym
1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
(on the corner of Aviation Blvd. and Manhattan Beach Blvd.)
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Please visit http://www.cafepress.com/flamencostore
Email: rina@rinaorellana.com
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Announcing...... Maia Sofia was born on January 3, 2008, weighing 5 lbs. 9 oz.
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Bulerias with Paloma!
come learn the GYPSY way to dance FLAMENCO! come to paloma's NEW bulerias class!
all levels, everyone welcome!
no studio affiliation!
just drop in and pay per class!
a new bulerias section each month!
technique and bulerias choreography prices:
$20 per class, $15 per class if you pay one month in advance (4 classes)
$5 TO OBSERVE
call (805) 570-6064 for more information
palomariosbailaora@gmail.com
for information on classes, workshops, performances, etc., go to:
http://palomariosbailaora.googlepages.com
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"Sueno Flamenco"
CASA ESCOBAR -- MARINA DEL REY
14160 Palawan Way
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: (310) 822-2199
Fax: (310) 822-2199
http://www.casaescobar.com/
1st & 3rd Thursday of the month
Showtime: 9 pm
CASA ESCOBAR -- MALIBU
3828 Cross Creek Rd, Malibu, CA
(310) 456-9919
www.casaescobarmalibu.com
http://www.casaescobarmalibu.com/
Every Wednesday
Showtime: 8 pm
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Flamenco Dancer Pamela Lourant is now living in Los Angeles, and available for performances, classes, semi-privates, and privates.
Pamela Lourant has been performing flamenco for the past 15 years. She is one of very few African American professional flamenco dancers in the United States. In southern California, Pamela has taken part in The New World Flamenco Festival, Forever Flamenco at the Fountain Theater, Benise's Spanish Nights and PBS special,as well as the TV show Alias on ABC. At 23 she has already traveled to Jerez, Sevilla and Madrid, Spain. Her current plans are to continue performing throughout California and eventually return to Spain.
Contact Pamela directly at: plourant@hotmail.com
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Esencia Flamenca Fundraiser
From Jan. 15 - Feb. 11th
Valentine's Day Fundaraiser for EFDC
Mary Kay Skin Care and Cosmetics
25% of all sales go to Escencia Flamenco to help cover the costs of our upcoming show in May.
Visit: www.marykay.co/sarahparra to order products.
When ordering products please mention "EFDC" under customer comments.
Esencia Flamenca Dance Company is a registered 501C3 nonprofit.
For more info. call 562-761-1618 or please visit www.1esencia.com
www.myspace.com/esenciaflamenca/
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Mojacar Flamenco
2008 Student Recital - "Flamenco Olé!" Saturday, March 15th
7:00 PM Gray HallOneonta Congregational Church1515 Garfield AvenueSouth Pasadena, CA$15 adults/ $10 seniors/children under 12 Come and cheer on our glorious students as they bring you an exciting evening of flamenco dance and music. These shows always sell out, so make sure to purchase your tickets early, either from your favorite student or by mail from us. Just send $15 for each adult and $10 for seniors over 65 and children under 12 (checks or cash only, please) to:
Recital Tickets
c/o Mojácar Flamenco
721 Mound Ave
South Pasadena, CA 91030
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ANGELITA AGUJETAS
CANTE WORKSHOP
1PM
(Classes will be held the first Sunday
of every month)
PER-REGISTER BY PHONE
619-934-1390 or 619-890-1362
Classes will be held at:
1686 VIA AFABLE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
Directions to Classes:
5 South
Exit Coronado Ave
Turn right on Coronado Ave
Turn right on Thermal Ave
Turn left on Via Afable
Second house on the right
Enjoy Angelita sings on Sundays at Costa Brava in Pacific Beach. Dinner show 7pm-10pm
Reservations recommended
www.costabravasd.com
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Classes continue at International Arts Academy:
Check out their website. Workshops with guest artists from Spain are announced regularly. www.internationalartsacademy.net
Monday:
7:15 p.m. Teen Flamenco
8:15 p.m. Beg. I-B Adult Flamenco
Tuesday:
7:30 p.m. Beg. II Adult Flamenco
8:30 p.m. Beg. I Adult Folklorico
Wednesday:
7:15 p.m. Beg. I-A Adult Flamenco
8:15 p.m. Belly Dance
Thursday:
7:30 p.m. Beg. Flamenco Technique/Castanets
Saturday:
10:30 a.m. Beg. I Folklorico
11:15 a.m. Int. Folklorico
12:15 p.m. Beg. II Folklorico
2:15 p.m. Beg. I Folklorico
International Arts Academy
20628 E. Arrow Highway, #3 Covina, CA 91724
(626) 938-1111
www.internationalartsacademy.net
FLAMENCO ARTISTS & RESOURCES!!!
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JESUS MONTOYA, Cantaor
For all the latest news regarding noted flamenco singer JESUS MONTOYA, point your browsers to: http://community.webtv.net/JesusMontoya/jesussuayamontoyay
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DAN ZEFF GUITARS
Looking for a choice guitar, hard-to-find CD or instructional video? Check out Dan Zeff's website at https://www.danzeffguitars.com/index.cfm. And don't forget to check out his 'memorabilia' section.
New Shipments in all the time:
CD's
Instructional Videos
Guitars
Website: https://www.danzeffguitars.com/index.cfm
FLAMENCO RADIO
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AND REMEMBER, "TIM'S RADIO" 24/7"
(mostly flamenco with a mix of fusion and world)
http://www.flamencoradio.net/
PLACES TO SEE FLAMENCO IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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In San Diego
The Turquoise Cafe Bar Europa
858-488-4200
873 Turquoise St.
North Pacific Beach
San Diego , California 92109
858.488.4200
IN PACIFIC BEACH, CA:
SUNDAY NIGHT'S FLAMENCO SHOW
AT RESTAURANTE COSTA BRAVA
Every Sunday, 7:00 pm
Performers:
ANGELITA AGUJETAS comes from the legendary Agujetas Family of Gypsy Flamenco singers. Ed Biswick guitarist, and dancers Amelia and Monic.
Restaurante Costa Brava ~ 1653 Garnet Ave. Pacific Beach, Ca 92109 ~ 858-273-1218
"HAVANA" Club Restaurant & Bar
3831 N. Peck Rd.
El Monte, Ca 91731
Call restaurant for shows
(626) 452-1858
Ole Tapas Bar
13251 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 986-3190
Cross Street: Fulton Avenue
Tuesdays: Two shows: 8:30 and 10 pm
Alegrias
115 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA
The Fountain Theatre
5060 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, California
El Cid
4212 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California
La Luna Negra
44 W Green St, Pasadena, California
Cafe Sevilla, San Diego
555 4th Ave San Diego, California
Cafe Sevilla, Riverside
3252 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, California
NEW!
Cafe Sevilla, Long Beach
140 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA
Bar Celona
46 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, California
Casa Escobar
14160 Palawan Way, Marina Del Rey, California
The Minotaure
333 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey, CA
Flamenco Shows Friday and Saturday nights 7 & 11 pm
It's a small place, so reservations are recommended
Reservations: (310) 306-6050
The Granada
17 S 1st St (Cross Street: W Main Street)
Alhambra, CA 91801-3702
(626) 227-2572
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If you would like your restaurant (offering Flamenco and Spanish food) added, please email us and provide your information.
TANGO ~ TANGO ~ TANGO!
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Learn Argentine Tango as it's really danced in the clubs of Buenos Aires
with LINDA VALENTINO Teaching both rhythmic, 1950s-style tango and smooth salon style, as they are danced in the milongas of Buenos Aires. No tricks, no lifts, no drops, no show steps, NO NONSENSE! Just good social tango. CLASS SCHEDULE (As of January, 2008) Fridays in HOLLYWOOD 8:30 - 10 pm: Tango Technique Classes Plus Practica (10 to midnight) (Rotating series of classes addressing various aspects of tango technique, such as leading and following, connection, dancing on a crowded floor, improvisation, musicality, milonga, tango waltz etc.) JANUARY 4 - FEBRUARY 29: Close Embrace For The Crowded (or not so crowded) Floor If you have problems dancing in the traditional close tango embrace, or if you have difficulty dancing on a crowded floor, this is the class for you! we'll focus on proper posture and position, walking and turning in close embrace, fun, compact for a crowded floor, women's styling in a limited space, floorcraft and codigos of the milongas. $15 per person, or buy ten classes for $135 PRACTICA from 10 pm to midnight: FREE for those taking the class; $5 for practica only Friday Classes located at : Hollywood Dance Center, 817 North Highland Ave. in Hollywood (1-1/2 blocks north of Melrose; plenty of free street parking) Saturdays in HOLLYWOOD 2 - 3:30 pm: Tango Fundamentals (This class is for beginners, or anyone who wants to work on the basic elements of the dance) $15 per person, or buy ten classes for $135 Saturday Classes located at : Hollywood Dance Center, 817 North Highland Ave. in Hollywood (1-1/2 blocks north of Melrose; plenty of free street parking) Sundays in HOLLYWOOD 1 - 3 pm: Intermediate/ Advanced Tango $15 per person, or buy ten classes for $135 (PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO CLASS in Hollywood on the following Sundays: February 10, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 15) Class located at : Hollywood Dance Center, 817 North Highland Ave. in Hollywood (1-1/2 blocks north of Melrose; plenty of free street parking) Sundays in PASADENA
5 - 6 pm: Tango Fundamentals for Beginners
6 - 6:30 pm: Practice for All Levels
6:30 - 7:30 pm: Intermediate/Advanced Tango
$15 per person, or buy six classes for $69 Classes located at: The Dance Family Studio, 1795 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (NEW LOCATION!) (at the corner of Allen; lots of free parking in the lots behind the studio; enter the studio through the double doors off the parking lot)
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| Vida Flamenca Newsletter
Dear friends,
This Flamenco newsletter reflects my ongoing passion for flamenco music, song, and dance. I strive to bring you the most current information from our flamenco communities locally, nationally, and internationally.
Listed are current shows and workshops in and around Southern California and around the world. Additional events and important websites have been listed as links just below. Please take the time to visit and/or call for further information. Your support is needed today!
As always, I remain committed to presenting the best in flamenco each week. We welcome your event submissions.
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Contact me directly at: beth@vidaflamenca.com
or CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR VIDEOS of past performances!
Vida Flamenca VIDEOS! |
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| Master Class With Rafael Amargo in London, England
A unique opportunity to participate in a workshop lead by the Flamenco Star RAFAEL AMARGO.
Rafael Amargo will be teaching Advance/ Professional level on the 3rd of February 2008 at Holborn. The workshop is 3 hours from 12-13.30 and from 14.30-16.00. The price for the workshop is £50pp. Rafael Amargo Choreography will be accompanied by three live musicians: 2 guitars and a singer LIMITED PLACES SO EARLY BOOKING RECOMMENDED. To book for this course contact Miriam on 07782318309 or via email at: miriam@raceandrhythm.com Visit our website for information on events, further courses and learn more about our company www.raceandrhythm.com
Race and Rhythm Website |
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| Flamenco Shows at The Fountain Theatre in Hollywood
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
(programming subject to change) WE PRESENT FLAMENCO ON THE 1st and 3rd SUNDAYS OF EACH MONTH. February 3rd:
Artistic Director/Guitarist: Jose Tanaka
Singer: Cristobal Osorio
Dancers: Vanessa Acosta, Clara Catalina, Mizuho Sato February 17th:
Artistic Director/Guitarist: Antonio Triana
Singer: Vicente Griego
Percussionist: Gerardo Morales
Dancers: Lakshmi Basile, Timo Nunez, Briseyda Zarate Produced by Deborah Lawlor & Ben Bradley RESERVE NOW! Seats go fast!
CALL 323-663-1525 Tickets Prices (for most shows unless stated differently above):
$30.00 - first two rows center
$23.00 - all other seats
$18.00 - Student Rush w/ID 15 minutes prior to show
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| Alegria Suarez Flamenco Dance Workshop in San Jose
Flamenco Society of San Jose presents
Direct from Spain
Flamenco Dance Workshop with Alegria Suarez
Born in Badajoz to a Gypsy Family, she was raised among dancers and theater people. In 1996 she made her debut as a cast member of "Plaza alta" in Seville's Theatre albeniz. In 1997-1998 she tour Japan, France and the US. In 1999-2000 She dance with the companies of Alejandro Granados, Manolete and Rafael Amargo. 2001-2002 her soloist in the "Orestes en Lisboa" premiered at Seville's Bienal de Flamenco. In 2004 she premier as protagonist of Federico Garcia Lorca's "romancero gitano" in Madrid's Teatro Espanol and in Seville's Bienal de Flamenco, touring Spain and in 2005 she recipient of the 2005 Telan Chivas award for dance for there role as Preciosa in Lorca's "romancero gitano". In 2006 premier as a dancer and choreographer in the Festival of Merida with "Itaca". In 2007 she made a collaboration with the company Caponata Argamacho in the Berlin Festival.
Saturday, March 15 - 3 pm
Sunday, March 16 - 1 pm
Hoover Community Center
1677 Park Avenue (Room #14)
San Jose, CA 95126
Fees:
Two hour workshop $70, if payment received before March1, 2008
$80 thereafter
For more information call:
The Flamenco Society of San Jose
510-792-8355
or email below
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| Encuentro Flamenco featuring cantaor Cristobal Osorio
Encuentro Flamenco with
Kambiz Pakandam ~ A la guitarra (Worldwide Performer in Spain, Portugal, Israel, India,and U.S.) & Cristobal Osorio ~ Al cante (5th International Festival of Gypsy Art in Norway, Festival of Cannes) Raised in Sevilla, he comes from a family of artists and flamenco lovers. From the moment he was born, he started learning the Flamenco styles of Sevilla and Cadiz. His grandmother Bernada Torres and his aunt Rosi de los Barrios initiated him in the art of compas (rythm) of this music, showing him the purest Flamenco styles of Utrera, Lebrija and Jerez.
Sunday, February 10th, 2008
Rosalie and Alva Performance Gallery
1417 W. 8th Street, San Pedro, CA 90732
$20.00 suggested donation
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