Monday, March 30, 2009

Students twirl to Flamenco - The Daily Advance

Students twirl to Flamenco - The Daily Advance

Students twirl to Flamenco
The Daily Advance, NC
Flamenco dancing originated from the region of Andalusia, Spain, and it is generally acknowledged that it was shaped by Arabic, Andalusion, Sephardic and Gypsy culture during and after an 800-year-long period of the Christian Reconquest. ...

Preview calendar: Dance, galleries and museums in March 26-April 1 - North County Times

Preview calendar: Dance, galleries and museums in March 26-April 1 - North County Times

Preview calendar: Dance, galleries and museums in March 26-April 1
North County Times, CA
Belly dance classes ---- Newly relocated from Oceanside, this studio offers Arabic-style belly dancing classes as well as classes in flamenco, salsa, samba, ballroom, Polynesian, yoga, tribal fusion and Latin mix; Art/Dance Academy, 1850 Hacienda Drive ...

Cuatro lavadoras ejercerán de "tablao" flamenco en el Festival de ... - TeleCinco

Cuatro lavadoras ejercerán de "tablao" flamenco en el Festival de ... - TeleCinco

TeleCinco
Cuatro lavadoras ejercerán de "tablao" flamenco en el Festival de ...
TeleCinco, Spain
Las seis bailaoras de la compañía suiza de flamenco "El Contrabando" desplegarán su virtuosismo durante el próximo festival de flamenco de Düsseldorf (oeste de Alemania) encaramadas sobre cuatro lavadoras metálicas. La joven bailaora sevillana Rafaela ...

Severinsen swings with Pops (The Cincinnati Enquirer)

Severinsen swings with Pops (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
Former "Tonight Show" bandleader Doc Severinsen introduced his new band, "El Ritmo de la Vida," in a sizzling evening of Latin rhythms and a fusion of Spanish, flamenco and gypsy jazz at Music Hall.

Dance to a different beat with Zumba - Telegraph.co.uk

Dance to a different beat with Zumba - Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.uk
Dance to a different beat with Zumba
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom
A standard one-hour class uses four basic rhythms based on simplified versions of salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton (mixed up with a bit of mambo, flamenco, rumba and calypso). ''It’sa cardio-based workout which also helps tone and sculpt the body ...

Preview calendar: Dance, galleries and museums in March 26-April 1 - North County Times

Preview calendar: Dance, galleries and museums in March 26-April 1 - North County Times

Preview calendar: Dance, galleries and museums in March 26-April 1
North County Times, CA
Belly dance classes ---- Newly relocated from Oceanside, this studio offers Arabic-style belly dancing classes as well as classes in flamenco, salsa, samba, ballroom, Polynesian, yoga, tribal fusion and Latin mix; Art/Dance Academy, 1850 Hacienda Drive ...

Museum and gallery events - Philadelphia Inquirer

Museum and gallery events - Philadelphia Inquirer

Museum and gallery events
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA
Reality in Paintings of Female Flamenco Dancers - Features art lecture, demonstration of castanets, fans & flamenco shoes & a short video clip. 4/1 noon. Contemporary Video Art Series: Muxima (2005) - Video work that integrates music & film, ...

Flamenco Festival - Stage

Flamenco Festival - Stage

Flamenco Festival
Stage, UK
Directed by Jose Antonio, Spain’s top dance company returns to the Flamenco Festival with a brand new show featuring choreography from some of flamenco’s brightest talents. Caprichos is a non-narrative work giving an abstract and personal vision of ...

Share this Article: - Washington Post

Share this Article: - Washington Post

Share this Article:
Washington Post, United States
... shops selling woven handbags and child-size flamenco dresses. The two sections of Ronda are connected by three bridges, most notably the Puente Nuevo, a majestic stone bridge built in the late 1700s from stone pulled from the riverbed below. ...

DOWNTOWN KIDSPALOOZA FAMILY ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL - Newspaper Tree

DOWNTOWN KIDSPALOOZA FAMILY ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL - Newspaper Tree

DOWNTOWN KIDSPALOOZA FAMILY ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Newspaper Tree, TX
... Main Auditorium; Capoeira Quinto Sol (Brazilian dance/martial arts/acrobatics), Danzas Espanolas (flamenco troupe) and Ceiba (Latin American/Indigenous Music) groups will be performing throughout the day at different locations. The City of El Paso ...

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Antonio Gades' Carmen, Sadler's Wells, London Gala Flamenca Mujeres, Sadler's Wells, London (Independent)

Antonio Gades' Carmen, Sadler's Wells, London Gala Flamenca Mujeres, Sadler's Wells, London (Independent)
The annual outburst of flamenco kicked off at Sadler's Wells last week, underlining the brimming health of the art form in its current resurgence. Interesting then, to include a work made 25 years ago when the flame of flamenco tradition, enfeebled for decades, was only just beginning to stutter back to life.

Antonio Gades' Carmen, Sadler's Wells, London Gala Flamenca Mujeres, Sadler's Wells, London (Independent)

Antonio Gades' Carmen, Sadler's Wells, London Gala Flamenca Mujeres, Sadler's Wells, London (Independent)
The annual outburst of flamenco kicked off at Sadler's Wells last week, underlining the brimming health of the art form in its current resurgence. Interesting then, to include a work made 25 years ago when the flame of flamenco tradition, enfeebled for decades, was only just beginning to stutter back to life.

At home with the flamenco diva Eva Yerbabuena - Times Online

At home with the flamenco diva Eva Yerbabuena - Times Online

Times Online
At home with the flamenco diva Eva Yerbabuena
Times Online, UK
They were sharing the stage as part of the same company, and the rest is history. According to photographer Amelia Troubridge, who spent three days with Yerbabuena and her company shooting these images, flamenco isn’t just a dance, it’sa way of life, ...

Passion after the old routine - Financial Times

Passion after the old routine - Financial Times

Passion after the old routine
Financial Times, UK
By Clement Crisp Eva Yerbabuena returned to Rosebery Avenue on Monday, a significant figure in the Wells's flamenco festival. As in previous appearances, she has a theme - Signs and Wonders - and a programme note advises us that "in the silent pools of ...

Flamenco fundraiser shows the dark and lusty side of the dance - Lariat Saddleback College

Flamenco fundraiser shows the dark and lusty side of the dance - Lariat Saddleback College

Flamenco fundraiser shows the dark and lusty side of the dance
Lariat Saddleback College, Irvine Valley
... and Middle Eastern and Eastern European people” all share in the experience of flamenco. At the core of the music is a fight against oppression. “The music embodies the oppressed gypsy people, who migrated through centuries from India to Spain, ...

10 Questions with Kyle Staley - New Lenox Patriot

10 Questions with Kyle Staley - New Lenox Patriot

10 Questions with Kyle Staley
New Lenox Patriot, IL
I listen to a lot of rock, like the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I also have Rodrigo y Gabriela — flamenco music. What is your favorite thing to do when you're not participating in gymnastics? I like to play my guitar. I play rock music. ...

Celebrate Easter the Spanish way - Irish Times

Celebrate Easter the Spanish way - Irish Times

Celebrate Easter the Spanish way
Irish Times, Ireland
As the saeta, a mournful flamenco tune sung by a lone performer, rings out a deathly quiet envelops the crowd. Some of the best places to join in the festivities include Seville, Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, Tenerife and Cáceres. The choice is yours. ...

Restaurant review: Allan Brown at La Tasca - Times Online

Restaurant review: Allan Brown at La Tasca - Times Online

Times Online
Restaurant review: Allan Brown at La Tasca
Times Online, UK
For this is what La Tasca represents; a nightmarish flamenco between the delicious bar food of the Mediterranean and the tattooed, knotted-hankie vulgarisms of high-street, package-holiday Albion. It’s like hearing the Spanish Royal March being ...

Antonio Gades' Carmen, Sadler's Wells, London Gala Flamenca Mujeres, Sadler's Wells, London (Independent)

Antonio Gades' Carmen, Sadler's Wells, London Gala Flamenca Mujeres, Sadler's Wells, London (Independent)
The annual outburst of flamenco kicked off at Sadler's Wells last week, underlining the brimming health of the art form in its current resurgence. Interesting then, to include a work made 25 years ago when the flame of flamenco tradition, enfeebled for decades, was only just beginning to stutter back to life.

Friday, March 20, 2009

Flamenco guitarist to play April 2 at art museum (The Springfield News-Leader)

Flamenco guitarist to play April 2 at art museum (The Springfield News-Leader)
MSU's Department of Music will present a concert by Ronald Radford, flamenco guitarist, at 7 p.m. April 2 in the auditorium of the Springfield Art Museum.

2009 CULTURAL OLYMPIAD: TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS (The Globe and Mail)

2009 CULTURAL OLYMPIAD: TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS (The Globe and Mail)
DanceMaria JuncalFlamenco diva Maria Juncal struts her spectacular stuff as part of the Vancouver International Dance Festival, promising a highly charged, sensuous night of true flamenco, driven by passion and commitment to the traditional Spanish form. Lauded as the ''flamenco sensation of 2008-09'' in Europe, the Canary Islands-born Juncal is the current must-see for dance fans. Today and ...

Steppin' out - Gloucester County Times - NJ.com

Steppin' out - Gloucester County Times - NJ.com

Gloucester County Times - NJ.com
Steppin' out
Gloucester County Times - NJ.com, NJ
"Riverdance" features American tap, Russian ballet and Spanish flamenco dancing. But its main focus is the high energy Irish dancing, which is credited with reinvigorating Irish dance throughout the world. "In Ireland a lot of parents send their kids ...

Spanish horses, dancers take center stage in festival (The Arizona Republic)

Spanish horses, dancers take center stage in festival (The Arizona Republic)
Goodyear event will celebrate the tradition, athleticism and grace of Spanish horses, along with passionate flamenco and folklorico dancers.

Spanish horses, dancers take center stage in festival (The Arizona Republic)

Spanish horses, dancers take center stage in festival (The Arizona Republic)
Goodyear event will celebrate the tradition, athleticism and grace of Spanish horses, along with passionate flamenco and folklorico dancers.

Cafés y tablaos hacen de Madrid la capital mundial del flamenco - Gacetas Locales

Cafés y tablaos hacen de Madrid la capital mundial del flamenco - Gacetas Locales

Cafés y tablaos hacen de Madrid la capital mundial del flamenco
Gacetas Locales, Spain
El flamenco ha demostrado también que sabe adaptarse a los tiempos y numerosos artistas prueban, con el flamenco como base,con otros ritmos en la llamada fusión. Los cafés y tablaos flamencos madrileños mantienen el arte que les dio vida. ...

Dance Listings - New York Times

Dance Listings - New York Times

Dance Listings
New York Times, United States
(Anderson) ★ SAVION GLOVER (Friday through Sunday) This virtuosic and imaginative artist celebrates tap as a form of music as well as of dance in “Savion Glover’s Solo in Time,” which merges his melodic footwork with live flamenco music. ...

Cut costs and make memories in Europe - CNN

Cut costs and make memories in Europe - CNN

Cut costs and make memories in Europe
CNN
As you enjoy the Galician folk club practicing their traditional dance, you realize northwest Spain is actually Celtic -- where flamenco meets "Riverdance." Even in London -- Europe's priciest city -- you can have a world-class experience for next to ...

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Costa Del Sol - Depok Metro

Costa Del Sol - Depok Metro

Costa Del Sol
Depok Metro, Indonesia
Most of us know the western part of Costa del Sol with great flamenco dance shows, concerts with international performers, horse racing, casinos, Tivoli, night clubs, and of course natural parks and much more. However, also the eastern part of Costa ...

Davie performing arts center still growing - MiamiHerald.com

Davie performing arts center still growing - MiamiHerald.com

Davie performing arts center still growing
MiamiHerald.com, FL
The list includes ballet, flamenco, tango, tap, hip-hop, guitar, piano and acting, said Khare, teaches voice and piano. The curriculum continues to expand. Ballroom dancing was added in February. Wednesday evening salsa classes start March 25. ...

Ratings Rise For Spain's Premios De La Música - Billboard Business News

Ratings Rise For Spain's Premios De La Música - Billboard Business News

Ratings Rise For Spain's Premios De La Música
Billboard Business News, NY
Live performances included pop duo Nena Daconte, flamenco singer Carmen Linares, pop group Los Secretos, Catalan rumba artist Peret, and duets by Russian Red and Depedro, and Cristina Rosenvinge and Nacho Vegas. But the closing performance by Barcelona ...

In the Pool: Team GB can make a bigger splash in 2012 - Independent

In the Pool: Team GB can make a bigger splash in 2012 - Independent

In the Pool: Team GB can make a bigger splash in 2012
Independent, UK
The pair then made waves at a post-Games event in Madrid by wearing flamenco shoes as part of their costume. On a less frivolous note, Britain will try to foster fresh interest in the sport by hosting the European Junior Championships next month in ...

Shrewd Spanish property investment in the home of Flamenco - Off Plan Property Exchange

Shrewd Spanish property investment in the home of Flamenco - Off Plan Property Exchange

Off Plan Property Exchange
Shrewd Spanish property investment in the home of Flamenco
Off Plan Property Exchange, UK
An area of Southern Spain could prove a shrewd long-term investment as property values in other areas of the country undergo painful corrections, agents have said. According to Mercers, property in Jerez has considerable potential compared to other ...
The Spanish property market - The truth from those who know Easier (press release)
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Steppin' out - Gloucester County Times - NJ.com

Steppin' out - Gloucester County Times - NJ.com

Gloucester County Times - NJ.com
Steppin' out
Gloucester County Times - NJ.com, NJ
"Riverdance" features American tap, Russian ballet and Spanish flamenco dancing. But its main focus is the high energy Irish dancing, which is credited with reinvigorating Irish dance throughout the world. "In Ireland a lot of parents send their kids ...

Flamenco star lights up stages from London to the Berkshires - Boston Globe

Flamenco star lights up stages from London to the Berkshires - Boston Globe

Boston Globe
Flamenco star lights up stages from London to the Berkshires
Boston Globe, United States
Rocio Molina, 24, of Spain is the top flamenco dancer of her generation. (Anton Meres/REUTERS/file 2007) By Farah Nayeri Dancer Rocio Molina sways her arms to the voice of an old man as he speaks sullenly of life, youth, and the tick-tock of time. ...

Intenso arranque para el ciclo 'Ámonos pal flamenco' - Ideal Digital

Intenso arranque para el ciclo 'Ámonos pal flamenco' - Ideal Digital

Intenso arranque para el ciclo 'Ámonos pal flamenco'
Ideal Digital, Spain
Hasta el 24 de abril ofrecerá en el auditorio del centro cultural Hospital de Santiago un total de 12 espectáculos de cante, baile, guitarra y flamenco fusión, en todos los casos a partir de las nueve de la noche. Tras la apertura protagonizada por el ...

Shrewd Spanish property investment in the home of Flamenco - Off Plan Property Exchange

Shrewd Spanish property investment in the home of Flamenco - Off Plan Property Exchange

Off Plan Property Exchange
Shrewd Spanish property investment in the home of Flamenco
Off Plan Property Exchange, UK
Mercers said: “Most famous for being the spiritual home of flamenco, the birthplace of sherry and centre for Andalucian dancing horses, Jerez has many more aces up its sleeve for a dynamic future.” Jerez Airport is also set to become the only Spanish ...
The Spanish property market - The truth from those who know Easier (press release)
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Monday, March 16, 2009

On the trail of a genius - Times Online

On the trail of a genius - Times Online

On the trail of a genius
Times Online, UK
Miró also enjoyed flamenco. There is a famous picture of him watching a dancer called La Chunga as she performed in a club called El Bar de los Talentos in Plaza Reial, off Las Ramblas. The club has long since closed and today the plaza more often ...

It's all about the dance - Schenectady Gazette

It's all about the dance - Schenectady Gazette

It's all about the dance
Schenectady Gazette, NY
Expanding on the rigid formalities of flamenco is a hallmark for the ensemble. For example, the company has dramatized the form to narrate tales of such Spanish legends as bullfighter Manolete, callous lover Don Juan and Bizet’s tragic Carmen. ...

Clap eyes on flamenco's leading ladies - guardian.co.uk

Clap eyes on flamenco's leading ladies - guardian.co.uk

guardian.co.uk
Clap eyes on flamenco's leading ladies
guardian.co.uk, UK
Today, known as Eva Yerbabuena, she is one of flamenco and Spain's top dancer-choreographers, playing to packed houses from Buenos Aires to Paris. In the Albaícin quarter of Granada at more or less the same time, another girl, Estrella Morente, ...

Alborada schedules gala and fundraiser - Greater Media Newspapers

Alborada schedules gala and fundraiser - Greater Media Newspapers

Alborada schedules gala and fundraiser
Greater Media Newspapers, NJ
The evening will feature an authentic Spanish dinner, flamenco and Spanish-dance performances by Alborada troupe members, a silent auction, door prizes and more. Guests will dance to the music of Donny Pesce. Honorees will be Robert Johnson and Charles ...

AK09 review: Fluff at the Town Hall - New Zealand Herald

AK09 review: Fluff at the Town Hall - New Zealand Herald

New Zealand Herald
AK09 review: Fluff at the Town Hall
New Zealand Herald, New Zealand
By Janet McAllister The chicken dances flamenco; "Humpty Hotpants" makes rude noises; the octopus becomes a squelchy wig; and "Scary Cheeks" - my four-year-old co-reviewer's favourite – is a wee slip of a knitted doll who likes headbanging to heavy ...

Flamenco guitarist to play April 2 at art museum - News-Leader.com

Flamenco guitarist to play April 2 at art museum - News-Leader.com

Flamenco guitarist to play April 2 at art museum
News-Leader.com, MO
MSU’s Department of Music will present a concert by Ronald Radford, flamenco guitarist, at 7 pm April 2 in the auditorium of the Springfield Art Museum. Radford will present a program of Gypsy melodies and flamenco techniques. ...

Business briefs: Batavian to chair Dreyer physicians - Geneva Sun

Business briefs: Batavian to chair Dreyer physicians - Geneva Sun

Business briefs: Batavian to chair Dreyer physicians
Geneva Sun, IL
Professional flamenco dancer Chiara Mangiameli will be teaching a master class on Sunday, March 22 at State Street Dance Studio, 9 N. 4th St., Geneva. Mangiameli will take dancers on an exploration of flamenco, including arm and hand movements, ...

Jerez y más Jerez en el espectáculo flamenco de 'El Pipa' - Ideal Digital

Jerez y más Jerez en el espectáculo flamenco de 'El Pipa' - Ideal Digital

Jerez y más Jerez en el espectáculo flamenco de 'El Pipa'
Ideal Digital, Spain
... con un magnífico cante por siguiriyas de Juan Junquera y cambio de Manuel Molina de María Mezcle, condicionó a los asistentes a profundizar en el pellizco y el sentimiento del estilo, con un baile sobrio y flamenco, pleno de enjundia. ...
'El Pipa' rebosa sentimiento flamenco en el teatro Infanta Leonor Ideal Digital
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Danse Danse season sure to push boundaries - The Gazette (Montreal)

Danse Danse season sure to push boundaries - The Gazette (Montreal)

Danse Danse season sure to push boundaries
The Gazette (Montreal), Canada
Montreal flamenco troupe La Otra Orilla performs El 12 at the Cinquième Salle, March 31 to April 17. The piece features dancer Myriam Allard performing with singer Hedi (El Moro) Graja and a guitarist. Grajasays the troupe's flamenco reflects the world ...