New World Flamenco Festival- August 3-18, 2003

Irvine Barclay Theatre 

(949) 854-4646
http://www.thebarclay.org

"The New World Flamenco Festival sets the standard for other festivals to match...first class in every way."- FlamencoBuzz.com
 

Distancias
August 5, 2003 at 8pm
 
Bridging the distances between countries and cultures, times and styles, Distancias will be a lively and eclectic concert to celebrate the opening of the Festival. Yaelisa and Jason McGuire, the Festival's music director and virtuoso guitarist, hosts a group of Spanish and American friends for an evening of wide-ranging music and dance. Jason, known as "El Rubio," and musicians will open the show, to be joined in the second half by Yaelisa, singers Antonio de la Malena, Manuel de la Malena and special Guest Artist Antonio "El Pipa" from Jerez.
Tickets: $25-35

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Jerez, Puro
A festival original from Jerez de la Frontera.  August 8-10, 2003;  Fri & Sat at 8pm; Sun at 6pm
 
The town of Jerez de la Frontera in the Andalucia region of southern Spain is considered the cradle of flamenco. It is home to a truly vibrant community of flamenco artists and is the host of the Festival de Jerez held each spring, one of flamenco's most important events. Yaelisa, artistic director of the New World Flamenco Festival, along with singer Antonio Malena (a resident of Jerez), have hand-picked a company of 12 artists from Jerez for a program of authentic Jerez-style flamenco.  A special experience you'll get only by making the journey to Jerez, or by attending the New World Flamenco Festival.  Tickets: $30-$42
 
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Israel Galván and Company

From Sevilla - Israel Galván and Company.  August 12-13, 2003  Tue & Wed at 8pm
 
Israel Galván is often referred to as "the Nijinsky of flamenco" for his bold innovations and his willingness to experiment. Born into a family of flamencos, he is part of the new generation of flamenco artists stretching the art form and expanding it to new audiences. His virtuosity combined with his forward vision of flamenco is a rare and illuminating experience.
Tickets: $30-$42
 
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Ballet Flamenco de Antonio Canales

From Madrid, the West Coast premiere of Ballet Flamenco de Antonio Canales
 August 15-17, 2003;  Fri & Sat at 8pm; Sun at 6pm
 
Flamenco stirs the emotions like no other dance form, and among its stars few generate excitement like the brilliant Antonio Canales. As a soloist he has taken part in numerous international dance galas, sharing the limelight with celebrities such as Nureyev and Julio Bocca. At 40, he dances like a storm - but now with a sophistication that comes of experience. More importantly, his style of dancing has influenced nearly the entire "next" generation of male flamenco dancers including some who have appeared at the festival in previous years. He has also starred in several films, including last year's Oscar-nominated movie Vengo.  
 
Tickets: $38-$52
 
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Vengo

Vengo, a film by Tony Gatlif [in Spanish with English subtitles] August 6-7, 2003 at 7:30pm at Edwards University Cinemas
 
A majestic ode to the artistry and magic of flamenco dancing, set against the compelling backdrop of two gypsy families locked in an age old struggle for power. A mesmerizing feast for the eyes as well as the ears, this Oscar-nominated film starring Antonio Canales eloquently echoes the emotions of the characters in the beautiful, traditional songs of internationally-acclaimed musicians Tomatito, Sheikh Ahmad al Tuni, La Caita and La Paquera de Jerez. 
 
Tickets: $10

August 10

Unión Española
Presents
Flamenco Music & Dance!

~ with guest artist ~
 
Dancer, Estefanía Ramirez, direct from Valencia, Spain
 
and the group Arte y Compás,  featuring -
 
~ Dancers ~
La Fibi & Juliana Drechsel (soloists)
Lea Kobeli, Marina Elana, Sanae Ishii &  Sara Moncada
 
~ Musicians ~
Patricia Velasquez (Vocals)
El Moreno (Vocals)
Benjamin Woods (Guitar & Cajón)        
Roberto Aguilar (Guitar)
 
Mónica (Artistic Director & Palmas)
 
Sunday, August 10, 2003 at 4:30 p.m.
 
Unión Española
2850 Alemany Blvd, San Francisco, California
 
Tickets: 
In Advance: $12   At the door: $15
Children under 10: Free!
 
* Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
Phone (415) 584-6917   Fax (415) 469-7184
 

Estefanía Ramirez has performed and taught in the most prestigious theatres, universities, dance centers and dance festivals throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Panama, England and Spain.  Here is the U.S. she has performed with Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco, Pablo Rodarte, Joaquin Enciñias and in Sevilla with José Galvan’s Cuadro Flamenco.  Currently she resides and works in Valencia, Spain.  She works as a professor in Flamenco Dance in the Centro Valenciano de Danza (Valencia), Coordinator and Founder of the JORNADAS FLAMENCAS de CASTELLÓN (Annual Flamenco Festival in Castellón de la Plana), and director of GRUPO de DANZA ESPAÑOLA (pre-professional Spanish Dance and Flamenco Company). As a freelance artist she has performed throughout the Communidad Valenciana and made many appearances in Magazines and Television.
 
Visit the website at www.flamenco-dance.com for updates on performances and workshops.
 

Monica
Flamenco Dance Performance & Instruction
www.flamenco-dance.com
info@flamenco-dance.com
(415) 330-9075
P.O. Box 460541
San Francisco, CA 94146-0541

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