Every time Edwin Aparicio takes the stage in Philadelphia, he brings down the house. He has been featured at the Feria de Sevilla in Philadelphia at the International House twice. And twice he has given audiences the thrill of an authentic performance one would only expect to find in a dark, smoky tablao in Spain. The closing night of the 2005 2nd Annual Feria de Sevilla in Philadelphia Edwin was joined by his frequent dance partner Anna Menendez and daughter of the great Jose Greco, Carmela Greco. Ana was graceful, energetic and highly stylized- the picture of beauty. Carmela danced like a wild woman- raw and real. All three dancers wooed the audience with their own style, but it was Edwin that stole the show with his playful style and mastery of technique.

Edwin is my favorite stateside male flamenco bailaor. His incredible control and energy are absolutely captivating. It may sound clichéd, but you have to see him to believe him. Rarely will you find a dancer who simultaneously possesses power, grace and energy and technical ability as Edwin does.To read more about Edwin Aparicio, his projects, upcoming performances or contact information, visit FlamencoAparicio on the web.

More Edwin on the web:
Arte Flamenco

Tons of pics of Edwin on DCFlamenco.com

The original DCFlamenco Edwin page

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Brief Biography:
Edwin Aparicio is the artistic director of the "Arte Flamenco" Dance Company in the Washington DC metro area, where he is a choreographer, teacher, and performer. He has performed throughout the United States and is the artistic director of Encuentros and Bailes Inéditos and Entresueño, which premiered in 2006 in Washington, DC and Chicago. In August 2004, he was invited to give master classes at the Bailes Ferrer series in Miami with Pedro Cortés and Belén Maya. Mr. Aparicio made his flamenco debut at the legendary Casa Patas in Madrid and has performed with The Washington National Opera at The Kennedy Center, under the direction of Plácido Domingo in El Gato Montés in 1997, and Don Giovanni in 2003. He performed as a soloist in the José Greco Spanish Dance Company, and has shared the stage with such acclaimed artists as Chuscales, Silverio Heredia, Paco Fonta, Roberto Castellón, Pedro Cortés, Cuquito de Barbate, Eliezer "La Truco," and Elena Andújar. Mr. Aparicio toured the United States with Reynaldo Rincón’s "Romería Flamenca," and was a featured artist at the First Annual Chicago Flamenco Festival in 2002.


Photos:
These photos are from Edwin Aparicio's flamenco ensemble's performance at the 2nd Annual Feria de Sevilla in Philadelphia. The group performed on the I House stage on Sunday May 8th, 2005 and featured guest dancer, Carmela Greco, daughter of the late Jose Greco.

 

 

 

 

 

Photos by
Joy Gant.
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Alfonso Cid, Richard Marlow & Carmela Greco Alfonso Cid, Richard Marlow &
Edwin Aparicio 		Carmela Greco at International House Edwin Aparicio & Carmela Greco Carmela Greco
Anna Menendez and singer Alfonso Cid Carmela Greco Anna Menendez and cantaor Alfonso Cid and tocaor Richard Marlow Carmela Greco Edwin Aparicio
Edwin Aparicio and Anna Menendez Edwin Aparicio Edwin Aparcio, bailaor
Carmela Greco takes a bow Edwin Aparicio and Anna Menendez Salida...