Yaelisa and Caminos Flamenco's world premier of
"Cancíones" at Novellus Theater, Yerba Buena Center, SF

Theatre Flamenco and Artistic Director Carola Zertuche present:

November 7 through 12, 2008

José Anillo (Cadiz) / Singer

Cádiz-born cantaor José Anillo took his first steps as an artist singing in the groups of several baile academies in Cádiz, San Fernando, Chiclana... He began his professional career as a member of the Manuela Carrasco Company, making his début at Madrid's Teatro de la Villa and Cádiz's Gran Teatro Falla.

Starting at the age of 18, he toured with various companies such as Cristina Hoyos, Belén Maya, Joaquín Grilo, Israel Galván, Javier Latorre and Rafael Campallo, among others. He was chosen for the lineup of 'Los 12 nombres para empezar el siglo XXI' ('12 Names to Begin the 21st Century') at the Granada Music and Dance Festival. In August 2003, he won the National Cantes por Alegrías Prize of Cádiz in the edition dedicated to Manolo Vargas. His cante has traveled to many countries all over America, to Asian countries like Japan and the Philippines, throughout Europe and to many cities in Spain.

Singing for numerous tocaores and bailaores, he has appeared in nearly forty episodes of Canal Sur TV's flamenco program 'Una llama viva'. He has also carried out record collaborations with artists such as Paco de Lucía, Capullo de Jerez and Fernando de la Morena, as well as on the compilation album 'Flamenco por Andalucía, España y la Humanidad' together with cantaoras Encarna Anillo and La Tana.

In 2005 and 2006 he joins the company of the Farruco family in shows like 'Los Farruco'. In 2007, he collaborates as a vocalist in the documentary 'The Last Conquistador' by director John Valadez, with music by composer Richard Martínez. That same year, he tackles his first experience as musical producer of the album 'Barcas de plata' by his sister, cantaora Encarna Anillo. He is now preparing his first solo album under the production of Juan Requena, Oscar Lagos, and his own.

with Yaelisa

Yaelisa is a master instructor who has won numerous awards for her choreographies. Her classes focus on introducing students to the movements, rhythms, and feeling behind this exciting and passionate dance form. The classes are an intense workout, yet fun for beginners and advanced dancers alike. Yaelisa is the artistic director of the award-winning Caminos Flamencos and the founder and artistic director of the New World Flamenco Festival.

NEW BEGINNERS CLASSES: Yaelisa will be organizing small groups of 5-6 NEW students for afternoon classes at her new Oakland studio. These classes will help students progress to enter regularly scheduled workshops. If you are interested, contact her via email or by phone.

** Both of these workshops focus on the completion of choreographies to be performed by the students. The Solea class will be in 2 parts, the first session focusing on the choreography, the second workshop (Nov. 8 - Dec. 13) focusing on the addition of Manton (Shawl) for Solea.