New World Flamenco Festival, Irvine California 2006
http://www.thebarclay.org/

Café Flamenco
Before and after each performance, enjoy the festival atmosphere of Café Flamenco with food, refreshments and entertainment on the theatre’s plaza. Guitarist José Tanaka and other guest artists will entertain. Good food, good company, and a chance to mingle with the artists.

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Workshops
An important part of past Festivals has been the participation of more than 600 students taking part in workshops each year taught by Festival artists. Workshops range from beginning level to advanced/professional. Please go online for a complete description of classes and to determine the appropriate level for each student’s skills.

Workshop Links:
Baile
Guitarra

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Accommodations
Why not stay overnight in Irvine after the festivities, or stay longer and enjoy another show! To find accommodations in all price ranges, visit www.destinationirvine.com

“Morón, a tiempo y a compás”
(Morón, a time and a rhythm)
Compañia Juana Amaya
with Juan del Gastor
August 4-6, 2006
Fri & Sat at 8pm; Sun at 6pm

The festival presents a premiere work dedicated to the flamenco of Morón de la Frontera. Morón, a tiempo y a compás is an ode to a singular style of flamenco found in this tiny village. Juana Amaya’s company will include her uncle, the legendary guitarist Juan del Gastor, her daughter Nazaret, and other musicians and dancers from Morón. This marks the first time that Juana will have performed with her uncle, making these performances a tribute as well to the del Gastor legacy that she and her daughter have inherited.

 

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“Sin Fronteras”
(Without Borders)
starring Savion Glover, Yaelisa
& Son de Jerez
August 8-9, 2006
Tue & Wed at 8pm

The celebration of la Frontera continues with Sin Fronteras, an exciting evening of innovation. The evening begins with an ensemble of gypsy stars from Jerez de la Frontera featuring Andrés Peña, baile, Manuel de la Malena and Luis Moneo, cantaores, Domingo Rubichi and Juan Manuel Moneo, guitarra, The second half of the program stretches boundaries by presenting the extraordinary American dancer Savion Glover with Yaelisa in an extended dance duet that also features Jason McGuire ‘El Rubio’ on guitar.

These virtuosos may be from distinctively different backgrounds, but both are recognized for their extraordinary improvisational skills – a talent at the very heart of flamenco dancing. Inspiration sin fronteras.

 

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“Una Mirada al Flamenco”
(A Look at Flamenco)
Compañia Rafaela Carrasco
August 11-13, 2006
Fri & Sat at 8pm; Sun at 6pm

Rafaela Carasco, of Sevilla, is one of the most important flamenco choreographers of the younger generation. She is also a breathtaking dancer. Una Mirada al Flamenco, Rafaela’s latest work fully displays her rare ability to explore new concepts while maintaining the essence and integrity of flamenco. The company includes five male and female dancers and an equal complement of guitarists, singers and other musicians. The 2006 festival is pleased to present Ms. Carrasco at a time when her star is rising.