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San
Francisco Bay Area
International Flamenco Festival, October 15 - 23, 2005
Featuring,
Direct from Spain Andrés Marín y su Compañía
Flamenca. Festival events include two performances of "Vanguardia
Jonda" by Andrés Marín and Company, Bay Area Flamenco
Gala Showcase with the region’s top Flamenco dance artists, art
exhibition, legendary documentary film "Flamenco, A Personal Journey",
and master classes with the visiting artists. Brought to you by The Bay
Area Flamenco Partnership.
www.flamencofestivalsf.com
Link
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Andrés
Marín
& Company Members
Workshops
Dance,
Guitar, Cante
& Percussion
October 19, 21 and 23, 2005
LINK
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La
Tania
Flamenco Dance Workshops
Concert Video, costumes for sale
Workshops: afternoons Saturdays and Sundays Nov 5 - Dec 4, at Studio Danza,
San Francisco. For details on workshops, video and costumes email: latania@latania.org
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Carola
Zertuche
Flamenco
Dance classes
 7
Week workshop, Wednesdays
October 26 - December 14, 2005
6:30-7:30 Beginning Technique (Farruca); 7:30-8:30
Intermediate/Advance (Solea)
Studio Danza, San Francisco
Details and registration email:
carola_zertuche@yahoo.com
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David
Jenkins
Flamenco
Event Bookings
and Guitar Instruction
Imbue
your event with the passionate colors and sepia ambience of Flamenco.
Enjoy the Rhapsody of Flamenco’s Mysterious Tributaries from its:
East Indian, Baroque, Moroccan, Andalusian,
Cuban & Jazz Origins. Link
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Mónica
Flamenco Dance Classes
10 week workshop
Mondays, Oct 3 ~ Dec 12
6-7pm ~ Introduction to Flamenco
7-8pm ~ Beginning II
8-9pm ~ Intermediate/Advanced
Classes at SF Dance Center
For registration and details LINK
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Arte
y Pureza
Flamenco
website of Cihtli Ocampo "La Gallardi" and Ethan Margolis
"Canasta". Visit arteypureza.com
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FEATURE
SHOW
SAN
FRANCISCO, CA.
August 22, 2005
The
riveting sights and sounds of flamenco by Yaelisa & Caminos Flamencos,
the nation’s premier contemporary flamenco company, will fill the
air in a spectacular display of Spain’s revered dance form this
fall in both San Francisco and the North Bay. Company director and renowned
flamenco artist, Yaelisa, will, for the first time, present an all-Spanish
company for her fall season premiere of “Flamenco Pa Dos.”
“Flamenco For Two,” represents a departure for Yaelisa in
that she returns to a focus on her own dancing in solo and in duet with
her dance partner, Juan Ogalla. The two dancers, in collaboration with
a brilliant group of musicians and singers, will create a raw, electrifying
dynamic with lots of improvisation. Exciting, intimate, and breathtakingly
energetic, the performances take place FRIDAY, OCTOBER
28TH (Marin Showcase Theater, San Rafael) and SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER
29TH, AND 30TH (Cowell Theater, Fort Mason.) For more information visit
the website www.caminosflamencos.com
Friday, October 28, 2005, 8pm
Marin Showcase Theater, Avenue of the Flags
San Rafael
Tickets: $35, 415.499.6800
www.ticketweb.com
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Saturday
& Sunday, October 29 & 30th
The Cowell Theater Landmark Bldg A
Ft. Mason Saturday, 8pm
Sunday,
2pm & 7pm
Tickets: $35, $25 students & seniors; $15 children (12 & under)
415.345.7575
www.ticketweb.com
Juan Ogalla
Juan Ogalla made his professional debut in 1983 at the age of eleven at
the Gran Teatro Falla de Cadiz in Cadiz, Spain. Since that time, he has
toured the world appearing with many of Spain's finest artists including
Christina Hoyos, Manuel Morao, Maria Pagés and Beatriz Martin.
In 1992 he joined the Ballet Christina Hoyos, and performed with her as
a soloist and dance partner until 2000. In 1992, Juan was awarded the
2nd prize Nacíonal de Baile Flamenco from the Peña Flamenca
de Huelva. In 2000, he toured Japan and choreographed for Yoko Komatsubara,
and has recently appeared in New York at Hunter College in "Andalucía
Lejana y Flamenco Sensacíonal," produced by Ms. Komatsubara.
In 2001, Juan also collaborated with producer Olympia Estrella in the
production of "Flamenco Blue Impressions," a blending of tap,
jazz and flamenco, at the 42nd Street Theater in New York which received
rave reviews. Juan recently appeared at the Festival de Jerez 2005 to
enormous critical praise.
Juan
Ogalla Workshops
Juan Ogalla will teach workshops
for
Beginners-Advanced from Tuesday
November 1 - Friday, November 4 at Studio Danza in San Francisco. LINK
MUSIC
Returning to the company after eleven years and replacing longtime Music
Director Jason McGuire, “El Rubio,” will be one of Spain’s
most brilliant guitar virtuosos, Granada-born Chuscales (Jose “Chuscales”
Valle Fajardo.) Chuscales is internationally recognized as one of the
new breed of flamenco guitarists whose fiery, lightning-fast technique
and outstanding guitar prowess have catapulted him into new territory
with flamenco guitar. Singers Manuel de la Malena, from Jerez, Antonio
de Jerez, and Jesus Montoya, from Sevilla, will help rock the house with
their rousing vocal styles and dynamic presence. Montoya, a powerhouse
voice, is called the “Spanish Pavarotti” for his sheer vocal
prowess.
YAELISA
Yaelisa & Caminos Flamencos was founded by Emmy Award winning dancer
and choreographer Yaelisa, widely regarded as one of the most gifted Flamenco
artists of her generation. Raised by a Spanish flamenco artist, Yaelisa’s
unique improvisational talents were visible from an early age. Since 1990
Yaelisa has spent time living and performing in Spain and has performed
with many of Spain’s finest artists. In 1996 she created a base
of operations in the San Francisco Bay Area where she continues to choreograph,
develop and train dancers. She’s the founder and Artistic Director
of The New World Flamenco Festival presented every year at the Irvine
Barclay Theater in Irvine, California; her work has been commissioned
by modern dance companies; she was the only American choreographer among
eleven chosen to present her choreography at the prestigious Certámen
de Coreografia in Madrid; and, she is one of only two flamenco artists
who has ever received an Emmy Award for Choreography. Most recently, Yaelisa
and Caminos Flamencos were the recipients of the 2003-2004 Izzy Award
for Best Company Performance, for “Mujeres."
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UPCOMING
SHOWS
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on the show for calendar details. Check show information with venue.
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Sept 30, 0ct 1
La Nina Productions and The Bay Area Flamenco Partnership present
EL
HOMBRE Y EL FLAMENCO
An all-male cast, featuring dancers JUANAIRE and TIMO NÚÑEZ,
singer FÉLIX DE LOLA, guitarist BENJAMIN WOODS and percussionist
RAMI ZIADEH. La Peña, Berkeley, Friday Sept. 30; Kuumbwa,
Santa Cruz, Saturday Oct. 1st
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Oct 2
The Flamenco Room at the ThirstyBear Two cuadro-style flamenco
shows at 7:15 & 8:30 Featuring: Félix de Lola, Tim
Nuñez, Benjamin Woods, Felice Valenzuela and Kerensa DeMars
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Oct 8
AZAFRAN FLAMENCO at Avance Restaurant Saturday, 7:30 & 9:15
pm Performers: Roberto Zamora, Ricardo Diaz, Fanny Ara, Miriam
'La Miri'
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Oct 9
The Flamenco Room at the ThirstyBear Two cuadro-style flamenco
shows at 7:15 & 8:30 Featuring: Roberto Zamora, Roberto Aguilar,
Juanaire and Carola Zertuche
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Oct 15
Carolina Lugo Presents "Majas, Mujeres y Hombres" Fall
Student Cabaret 7:30
PM, Diablo Light Opera Company Pleasant Hill, CA Tickets: $18
at the door
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Oct 15
San Francisco Bay Area International Flamenco Festival 2005 BAY
AREA FLAMENCO SHOWCASE GALA A Benefit for
Hurricane Katrina Relief Featuring eight of the region's
top dancers and an exhibit of original paintings by Roberto Zamora
SATURDAY, 8PM
PROJECT ARTAUD THEATER, San Francisco
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Oct 16
The Flamenco Room at the ThirstyBear Two cuadro-style flamenco
shows at 7:15 & 8:30 Featuring:
Nina Menéndez, Ricardo Diaz, Christine Hall and Juan del
Valle
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Oct 20
San Francisco Bay Area International Flamenco Festival 2005 ANDRÉS
MARÍN Y SU COMPAÑÍA FLAMENCA present "Vanguardia
Jonda" THURSDAY, 8PM BRAVA THEATER, San Francisco $40 adv./$45
door
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Oct. 20 & 21
In celebration of Latin Heritage Month Soul del Arte presents
Tradicíones e Innovacíones
Oscar Reynolds, Bolivian panpipe master and guitarist Chuscales,
legendary flamenco guitarist from Antequera, Spain, Mina Shibata
Valle Fajardo, international flamenco dancer making her Bay Area
debut and many more artists. Thursday, October 20, 8 P.M., Montgomery
Theater San Jose; Friday, October 21, 8 P.M., Veteran’s
Building San Francisco
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Oct 22
San Francisco Bay Area International Flamenco Festival 2005 ANDRÉS
MARÍN Y SU COMPAÑÍA FLAMENCA present "Vanguardia
Jonda" SATURDAY, 8PM RIO THEATRE, Santa Cruz
$30 adv./$35 door
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Oct 23
San Francisco Bay Area International Flamenco Festival 2005 Rare
screening of legendary documentary film "FLAMENCO, A PERSONAL
JOURNEY" with discussion by filmmaker, Tao Ruspoli SUNDAY,
One showing only! 4pm ROXIE CINEMA, San Francisco
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Oct 23
The Flamenco Room at the ThirstyBear Two cuadro-style flamenco
shows at 7:15 & 8:30 Featuring:
Patricia Velásquez, Roberto Aguilar, Melissa Cruz and Kerensa
DeMars
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Oct 28, 29, 30
Yaelisa & Caminos Flamencos present Flamenco Pa Dos
All Star Spanish Cast Yaelisa, artistic director/dancer; Juan
Ogalla, dancer; Chuscales, guitarist/ composer; Manuel de la Malena,
singer; Antonio de Jerez, singer
Jesus Montoya, singer; Friday 8pm Marin Showcase Theater, San
Rafael; Saturday, 8pm Sunday, 2 & 7pm Cowell Theater, Ft.
Mason, San Francisco
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FLAMENCO HALLOWEEN
A bone-chilling Hallow's Eve, featuring FLAMETAL, BENJAMIN WOODS'
wicked amalgam of Metal and Flamenco wrought on the forge of duende.
Celebrate the upcoming DAY OF THE DEAD with this world-class coven
of shredders and the evil and seductive FLAMETAL dancers, LA FANNY
and MELISSA CRUZ, 8pm LA PEÑA CULTURAL CENTER, Berkeley
$15
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Oct 29
Potaje at the Community Music Center An evening of contemporary
flamenco music and dance
DANCERS: La Eva, Alis Alonso MUSICIANS: Chus Alonso (flute, cajón
and musical direction), Mark Taylor (guitar), Paula Dreyer (piano),
El Moreno (voice), Brian Rice (percussion) and members of POTINGUE
ENSEMBLE 8:30 pm Community Music Center, San Francisco
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Oct 29 Theatre Flamenco
Theatre Flamenco perform "LAMENTO"
and
will
be joined by José Cortés, a gypsy with an enthralling
voice; and Manuel Gutierrez; 8 PM Mountain View Center for the
Performing Arts
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Oct 30
The Flamenco Room at the ThirstyBear Two cuadro-style flamenco
shows at 7:15 & 8:30 Featuring: Benjamin Woods, Melissa Cruz,
Fanny Ara and Special Guests TBA
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Nov 5
2005 Season Finale Performance CAROLINA LUGO’S BRISAS DE
ESPAÑA FLAMENCO DANCE COMPANY
Saturday, 8pm; at Cue Productions, Downtown Concord
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Nov 18
In an artist's studio that transforms into a performance space...
Under a tapestry of paintings...
Red Poppy Art House presents Virginia Iglesias y Compañia,
Baile:
Virginia Iglesias, Cante: Azriel “El Moreno”, Toque:
Jorge Liceaga Shows at 8 & 9pm / $12 donation at door. No
Reservations / Bar Only
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Nov 25, 26, 27
Theatre Flamenco perform "LAMENTO"
and
will
be joined by José Cortés, a gypsy with an enthralling
voice; and Manuel Gutierrez; Cowell Theater San Francisco
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Feb 18, 19 2006
Cal Performances Presents
 Noche
Flamenca Winner of a 2004 Lucille Lortel Award for Special Theatrical
Experience, Noche Flamenca is nothing less than "a soul-stirring
tour-de-force of theater," says The New York Times. Zellerbach
Hall Price: $24/$36/$48
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Jason
Engelund, el Pintor
Flamenco Art
ONLINE
GALLERY
View an archive of sketches and studies of Flamenco Live! 1995-1999. Bullfight
and flamenco painting, prints and posters. Pintura y arte del flamenco
y la corrida de toros. Jason Engelund Studios Link
Flamenco
Nightlife
NEW
Tablao in SF
Cuadro Flamenco, Fridays at the
222 Club. Check the Nightlife page for more. Link
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SF
Flamenco Back Issues
Interview
with El Grillu,
March 03
Read
interviews, essays, artist bios, see concert photos from artists and
aficionados like Paco de Lucía, Yaelisa, Farruquito, Juana Amaya,
Eva Yerbabuena, La Fibi, Jason McGuire,
Ben Woods Flametal, Cihtli Ocampo and Ethan Margolis,
Ojos de Brujo, La Tania, Juan del Gastor, Maria Bermudez, El Grillu,
Paco Sevilla, Carola Zertuche, La Miri, Jocelyn Ajami and many more.
Link
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Oct
15
San
Francisco Bay Area International
Flamenco Festival 2005
OPENING NIGHT GALA
A
Benefit for Hurricane Katrina Relief
BAY AREA FLAMENCO ALL-STAR SHOWCASE
Exhibition of Paintings by Roberto Zamora in Lobby Gallery
Participating
artists:
Mónica, La Fanny, Ricardo Diaz, Virginia Iglesias, Danica La
Mora, Yaelisa, Azriel El Moreno, Keni el Lebrijano, Roberto Zamora,
Melissa Cruz, La Fibi, Nina Menendez, Jason McGuire, Jorge Liceaga,
Christina Hall
All
proceeds will go to the
New Orleans Jazz Musician Emergency Fund:
LINK
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Bay
Area Dancing 1915-65:
Beyond Isadora
Now seeking historical information on Flamenco performed in the San
Francisco Bay Area between 1915-1965. Publication is planned for 2006/7.
Link
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