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Pasion y Arte presents
Flamenco de las Americas
the first Flamenco Festival
A Tablao experience with arte and passion!

A weekend of performances by Pasion y Arte, special guest artists from around the country as well as the students of the Conservatory - details to follow.

When:  Friday, May 23 through Sunday, May 25, 2008

Where:  The Shubin Theater
            4th & Bainbridge Sts., Philadelphia


tickets available through www.brownpapertickets.com/event/33796

Please contact Elba Hevia y Vaca at
267-235-5685 if you you would like to be a sponsor for this program.

Pasión y Arte Conservatory presents

A Master Class with

Adriana Maresma
 Tuesday, May 27

at the Pasion y Arte Garage Studio
6411 Overbrook Ave
Philadelphia, PA  19151

 
Beginner: 6:30-8pm
Intermediate: 8-9:30pm
$25 per Class

 for registration contact:
Elba Hevia y Vaca at 267-235-5685 or lorca121@aol.com

www.pasionyarte.com

Classes will be limited to 15 students - so reserve your space for this great opportunity!!

 “Adriana Maresma Fois’ insides are on fire; she fights with intensity and uninhibited vehemence.”-  Neue Luzerner Newspaper, Switzerland.


Adriana’s unique fire and elegance are what have marked her style and personality as a world class Spanish flamenco dancer. Her impassioned performances and choreographies have conquered stages throughout North and South America, Asia and Europe including New York's Metropolitan Opera House, Festival Flamenco Internacional de Albuquerque, Milau  International Dance Festival, Vancouver Flamenco Festival and Zurich Theatrehaus.  Adriana’s vast professional experience has given her the opportunity to work with celebrated artists including Maria Benitez, Placido Domingo, Carmen Linares, The Boston Pops, and Antonio “ El Pipa.” Adriana received her Bachelors Degree in Photography and Dance from the University of New Mexico. She has continued growing as a professional studying in Madrid, Sevilla and Jerez   (where she has resided now for over eight years), with master teachers like, Eva La Yerbabuena, Rafaela Carrasco, Joaquin Grilo, Merche Esmeralda, and Mario Maya, among others….Currently, Adriana collaborates with various international musicians creating  innovative  repertories touring solo performances throughout Europe and The United States. She also enjoys conducting workshops, sharing her skills and motivating students of all levels and backgrounds.


Click here to see Mike Hurwitz's  magnificent pictures from last month's juerga
Flamenco Wear by Anna Rubio

With more than 25 years experience -not only in Flamenco-but also in
 the creation of costumes for professionals in San Francisco,
 Philadelphia and Madrid ....
 Anna is currently available to create flamenco wear, dresses, skirts,
 cuerpos, picos...lo que quieras.. (such as the lovely ensemble Anna is wearing in the picture on the left!)

Anna's contact information is listed on her fabulous new website:
www.flamencodelencuentro.com
Brand New Beginner Classes

with Elba Hevia y Vaca of Pasion y Arte
beginning March 19th
Wendesdays
at
Chinatown Dance Studio

"Flamenco 101 and Intro to Sevillanas "


AND

with Monica Herrera
beginning April 6th
Sundays at Angler Movement Arts Center

"Beginning Flamenco"
**Note Time Change - 1:00 - 2:30pm**
details in "Find a Teacher"

Flamenco Performances at Amada Restaurant 
will be suspended after Friday March 21st while the restaurant reconfigures
the performance area.

Welcome Nezih Antakli!

Nezih is a professional percussionist and graduate of the Conservatory for Music and Dance in Rotterdam, The Netherlands who has just moved to Philadelphia .

He has worked with flamenco musicians and dancers for over 10 years in Europe and is now looking to collaborate with flamenco dancers and musicians in Philadelphia (including providing accompaniment for dance classes or for live performance).

Nezih offers private lessons at his home and also interested in finding a space to conduct workshops for cajon and other percussion instruments (including the Middle Eastern doumbek, framedrum and riqq).

Please contact Nezih at 215 900 8599 if you are interested, or if you have any suggestions
or visit him on the web at:
www.myspace.com/antaklinezih



Dos Lunas Flamenco is based in New Hope, PA and brings music and dance all over Bucks County. Check out their new website!

Here is a sampling of upcoming events:


Wednesday, March 5, 5pm

Emma and Ben have a radio spot on WDVR FM, 89.7 or 91.9, our of Lawrenceville, NJ.  Some guitar music with palmas and some chat.


Friday, March 7th

Dos Lunas hosts a juerga in Doylestown for first Friday. 8 - 10ish or later.  All are welcome to participate.
Where: Ballet Arts of Bucks County, between Oakland and Ashland off Main St, in Doylestown.


Sunday, March 9th
Ben plays during brunch at the Abbraccio restaurant. Full bar.  Recommended!
When: 11am-2pm
Where: Abbraccio's, on 57th in west Philly, one block north of Baltimore Ave.

Going to Jerez this Summer?

Check out the Cursillo "Barrio San Miguel"

(coordinated by my dear friend Paola Savino)

Mercedes Ruiz will be offering 2 levels of choreography/technique as well as Bulerias de Jerez for all levels.

accompanied by guitarist Santiago Lara and singer El Londro" (who will also be offering classes in toque and cante)

August 4-9 at Mercedes Ruiz' Studios at #2 Calle Baro - Jerez de la Frontera

for more info, or to register contact: paola.savino@gmail.com
Flamenco Fotos

Check out these photo galleries featuring flamenco in Philly:


 From Mike Hurwitz:


 

Includes performances of Flamenco del Encuentro, Pasion y Arte Flamenco Company as well as 2007 Student Recital, various juergas and more.

 

From Rafael Aviles:

includes performances of Pasion y Arte Flamenco Company and various juergas.

 

Thanks to these gentlemen for their artistry and support of the flamenco community in Philadelphia!!!!!!!!!!!

Peñas Flamencas

Phillyflamenco is privileged to have this insider's view of an authentic Sevillian Peña Flamenca. Special contributor (and dear friend) Alfonso Cid, just back from his summer at the Cristina Heeren Flamenco Foundation in Sevilla, sat down with Juan Iglesias Hernández (the president of the Federación Provincial de Sevilla de Entidades Flamencas to discuss his experience as past president of the Peña Flamenca Torres-Macarena.

For the full article, visit "About Flamenco".
 

Hear Here!

This month's installment of "Hear Here" has Behzad contemplating the nature of Jose Manuel Leon's "Sirimusa"

"De Luna a Lunares" 

Dancer Monica Herrera and husband Cristian Puig (guitarist) are busy flamencos.   In addition to performing their group "De Luna a Lunares," Monica offers classes in Philadelphia at Angler Movement Arts Center in Fishtown (with Cristian on guitar and cante). 

Details in "Find a Teacher"


or visit
www.flamencomherrera.com
www.cristianpuig.com
Grand Re-Opening

We've done a bit of renovating.....due to an insanely demanding schedule, Phillyflamenco founder "Alegria" Joy Gant is unable to continue to maintain the website. So, Flamencophile has stepped in. My hope is to continue using this website as a means to keep current on flamenco happenings in and around Philadelphia, PA while linking it with my blog in which I document my own experiences as a student, an aspiring dancer and obsessive flamenco afficionado. Many thanks to Joy for setting it all in motion and for 2 her years of service.


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