"People send me music all the time but I rarely get a chance to listen to anything. One morning, as I was running out to go to the set, I grabbed it without even opening it and listened to it in the car on the way to the location. And I said, ‘Hey, this is great! This is exactly what I want for the movie.' And it worked out well for everyone. They were grateful we were using their music and my producer was happy that we weren't using something that would cost a lot of money like a George Gerswin song!" - Woody Allen

Tellarini performs another of his group's songs, "La rey Del Retiro," in the picture, which also features a couple of tracks by the Biel Ballester Trio with Leo Hipaucha & Graci Pedro, "When I Was a Boy" and "Your Shining Eyes." Other music includes "Gorrion" and "Entre Las Olas," written and played by Juan Serrano (Professor Emeritus, California State University, Fresno, and Vida Flamenca Newletter subscriber); "Asturias," written by Isaac Albeniz and played by Juan Quesada; "Entre Dos Aguas," performed by Paco de Lucia and written by the artist and Jose Torregrosa; "El Noi de la Mare," a traditional Catalonian folk song arranged for classical guitar by Miguel Llobet and Andres Segovia and performed by Muriel Anderson; "Big Brother," written by Stephane Wrembel and performed by his trio with special guest David Grisman; and almost inevitably "Granada," composed by Isaac Albeniz and performed by Emilio de Benito.

Photo: Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson and Woody Allen on the set of "Vicky Cristina Barcelona." © 2008 Victor Bello / Weinstein Co.

History of the Way of St. James Pilgrimage

The legend that St James found his way to the Iberian peninsula, and had preached there is one of a number of early traditions concerning the missionary activities and final resting places of the apostles of Jesus. Although the 1884 Bull of Pope Leo XIII Omnipotens Deus accepted the authenticity of the relics at Compostela, the Vatican remains uncommitted as to whether the relics are those of Saint James the Great, while continuing to promote the more general benefits of pilgrimage to the site.

According to a tradition that cannot be traced before the 12th century, the relics were said to have been discovered in 814 by Theodomir, bishop of Iria Flavia in the far northwest of the principality of Asturias. Theodomir was guided to the spot by a star, the legend affirmed, drawing upon a familiar myth-element, hence "Compostela" was given an etymology as a corruption of Campus Stellae, "Plain of Stars."

Full information here...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santiago_de_Compostela

August 15, 16, 17 2008
Fri &Sat at 8pm; Sun at 6pm
Tickets: $43, $38

The intimacy and energy of the tablao magnified by the excitement of the concert stage-this show, starring the magnificent Antonio El Pipa, combines it all to fabulous effect. His production, De Tablao, has garnered rave reviews at Spain 's major festivals and on tour throughout Europe . The cast will transport the audience to an intimate Spanish nightclub and set the Barclay stage afire. www.antonioelpipa.com.

Fotos Flamencos
Daniel Muñoz, photographer
July 28-August 17 | Brittas Café |4237 Campus Drive | 949.509.1211
August 8-17 | Irvine Barclay Theatre lobby
Examples of Daniel's photos can be seen at:
www.flamenco-world.com/magazine/indices/3ephoto.htm

New World Flamenco Academy
August 3-17 | at various locations
An important part of past Festivals has been the participation of more than 600 students taking part in workshops each year taught by Festival artists. Workshops range from beginning level to advanced/professional with a special class just for kids.

Café Flamenco
August 8-17 | Irvine Barclay Theatre plaza
Café Flamenco takes place on the plaza in front of the theatre before and after every performance. Festival-goers can come early, enjoy the festival atmosphere of Café Flamenco, sample Spanish cuisine prepared by Tapas Restaurant, and meet new friends. After the performance the artists come and mingle with the festival crowd to the festive sounds of flamenco guitar.

Tickets are available at:
Barclay box office: (949) 854-4646 or www.thebarclay.org
Ticketmaster: (714) 740-7478 & (213) 365-3500 or www.ticketmaster.com

Pictured: Compañia El Pipa, courtesy The Barclay Theatre.

Ebony Repertory Theatre presents
Rafael Amargo & Compañia de Flamenco in
Tiempo Muerto (Time Out)

at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center
4718 W. Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90016

A truly authentic Flamenco experience, Tiempo Muerto arrives at the Holden stirring audiences with its rhythmic and meticulous footwork, expressive and articulate flamenco guitar and its soulful lyrics written by Rafael Amargo.

A dance event not to be missed, Tiempo Muerto will leave audiences breathless!

Tickets:
$50 Preferred Seating
$40 Orchestra General
$35 Balcony General
$25 Senior/Student (with valid ID)
Groups of 15 or more 20% discount off Orchestra general seating

Tickets and Information: 323-964-9766 or www.ebonyrep.org
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

Video: http://rafaelamargo.blip.tv
Audio: http://rafaelamargo.blip.tv/file/532155/

WORKSHOPS SCHEDULE COMING SOON!

Texto y fotos: Antonio Conde.

...El fín de fiesta del ciclo "Los veranos del Corral" estuvo cargado de todo. En uno de sus mejores momentos, es una de las figuras del baile granadino con mayúsculas. Premiada con el galardón máximo que otorga el Festival Internacional de Cante de La Unión, el trofeo "Desplante" en 2003, su carrera profesional se encuentra in crescendo. El eco de un granadino de bandera sonó en el cante de Manuel Osuna. Una larga serie de fandangos dieron muestras del buen cante. Las guitarras de Miguel Iglesias Y David Carmona se pelearon por acompañarle una y otra vez, y no es para menos. Se suman al cante Miguel Lavi y "El Galli" en la soleá que regaló Fuensanta La Moneta. La dramaturgia de su baile inquieta. Es viejo, cargado de expresión, y gusta. Es puro hasta las entrañas. Es de esas artistas que dan veracidad a su baile. No queda en una coreografía aprendida. Siente lo que hace y se nota. Es pura energía. Deleite de David Carmona con taranta, que da paso al cambio de look de La Moneta que se adentra en el mundo de la farruca. Y otra vez dramaturgia hasta el extremo. Sus gestos dan hasta miedo cuando mira hacia delante. Es la rabia contenida en sus venas que se desprende en sus pies, en sus brazos y sale para llegar.

Malagueñas que dan merecido descanso a la granadina que vuelve con tragedia, esta vez en seguiriyas. Portentosa y radiante rasgó las vestiduras de quienes la disfrutaron. Calurosos y merecidos gestos del público. Y no es para menos. El baile de Fuensanta La Moneta se escribe con Mayúsculas.

The journey of Ojos de Brujo (ODB) started well before they began to know one other. In the depths of their previous experiences. In their fascination with the rhythmical treasures of the planet and the languages of flamenco. With a constant experimental curiosity and the need to reach out to and encounter other artists.

In 1999, the group recorded its first album, 'Vengue' (another gypsy word for the energy that flows through life). It was a homemade production that captured the attention of critics and the public alike, and news of the band's performances spread rapidly. It was also the beginning of a period of independent production for ODB, after which they would begin to publish their own work. Going against conventional industry wisdom, they created their own structure and team for promotion, production, and recording of all future material.

The adventure that started in September of 2002 with the release of their second album, ''Barí' ("joy" or "virtual essence" in Caló) was the band's next step. Now, without industry pressure, they were free to take a new direction. They presented 'Barí' to enthusiastic fans across the globe between 2002 and 2005, through several tours in Latin America and the U.S., playing in the most important jazz, rock, and world music festivals such as Glastonbury, Rosklide, Summerstage NY Central Park, Lowlands, Montreal Jazz... Japan, Colombia, Morocco, Cuba, Mexico, Hungary, France, and Germany.

It is during this time that an encounter with the Senegalese group Daara J came about, along with Martirio's infinite celebration till the dawn and the beatbox antics of Maxwell Wright steering tanguillo rhythms; the vitality of Cuban pianist Roberto Carcasses and the magical world of Nitin Sawney, whose recent release featured guest Brujos; the majestic guitar work of Pepe Habicheula, the contagious energy of the Asian Dub Foundation; the lucidity of Raúl Rodrígues. Tambores beating out bulerías and so funky, so much funkier than Catalan rumba!

The vital enthusiasm of ODB has always gone well beyond music. A hive of artistic activity in which phographers, graffiti artists, visual entertainers, illustrators, programmers and producers collaborate and participate. Artists from all over the world play in and deepen the group's ideas, collected in the extra disc that the group is including in its new release, "Techarí."

A lovingly and luminously designed album, Techarí is alive with the colors, flavors, and textures that arise while exploring the group's visual world. They decided to publish it in both a standard edition as well as a deluxe booklet featuring artists' interpretations of each song.

Currently, they are getting ready to embark on the Techarí World Tour and are already gathering material for their next album. It is a voyage that has only just begun, set to continue into parts unknown...

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Photograph: Eiko Takahashi, dancer, 1984, Sevillanas Festival with unidentified flamenco guitarist. Courtesy Gilles Larrain. ©Gilles Larrain.

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER:
Gilles Larrain went on a two-week trip to Andalusia in 1983 to photograph flamenco for GEO magazine. He ended up staying for two months in the attic of La Carboneria a flamenco venue in Sevilla as guest to the owner, Paco Lira, a kind of godfather to the flamenco world. The photos of "Flamenco: Landscapes of its Soul" are the result of Gilles' endless nights at the Carboneria and his trips with Paco to the homes of some of flamenco's legendary families. Others were taken at Gilles' SOHO studio where he continues to photograph flamenco artists that come to New York. Gilles' one-of-a-kind gelatin silver prints document major contemporary flamenco artists off stage in intimate settings. His photos capture the privileged studio moment and explore the visual aesthetics of flamenco that reflect the austere beauty of the Andalusian landscape.

Over the years Gilles has photographed many legends from our flamenco community. In the coming months we will be presenting an ongoing series of photographs from Mr. Larrain's "Flamenco" series. I am honored to be able to present extraordinary work from this highly regarded series.

http://www.gilleslarrain.com/index.html
Gilles Larrain Studio
95 Grand Street
New York, New York 10013
By appointment only: 212 925 8494

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CALIFORNIA
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Latin rhythm and fiery flamenco for hire!
Encuentro Musical Ensembles!!!

The right mix of relaxing guitar melodies, Latin rhythm and fiery flamenco!

Solo Guitar
Spanish Guitar Duo
Latin Trio
Latin Conjunto
Accompaniment for cante and baile

Full Flamenco Presentation for large and small venues featuring cutting edge dancers and musicians!

Please contact:
Gabriel Osuna (based in Los Angeles)
email: gabriel@gabrielosuna.com
website: www.gabrielosuna.com



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Somos Flamencos
CDLX Flamenco Boutique

Irvine Barclay Theater
August: 8,9,10, 12,13,15,16,17

Picos, Mantones, Pericones, Flamenco Skirts for baile and fashion. Mention this ad and receive 10% off select merchandise.

www.tierra-flamenca.com



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Castanets Hand Made by Flamenco Maestro Teodoro Morca
Castanets, castañuelas, palillos

Made in custom sizes by a dancer for dancers or anyone that wants the finest concert quality musical instrument.

The only completely hand-made castanets, made-to-order, specially tuned for flamenco rhythms. Teo Morca is known as the "Maestro de Castanuelas" and has played castanet concertos with major Orchestras.

Teodoro Morca has taken the finest unbreakable material, which he calls "Tela de Musica". This marvelous material incorporates all of the qualities of the best granadillo ebony: beautiful tone, lightness, power, superb action and they can be played in any arm and hand position with ease.

Tuned to perfection, these castanets speak for themselves and are finished with the polish of the finest jeweler's rouge. These hand-made, hand-tuned and hand-polished instruments are a work of art.

Whether Dancing, or just playing for the joy of playing, these beautiful instruments will sing out with their joy and artistry -- and will add to your joy and artistry.

Each pair sells for $150.00 regardless of size. There is a $4 shipping charge in the United States that covers first class mail. These castanets are guaranteed against breakage for life.

ORDER NOW AT morca@morca.com OR CALL: 575-779-2016



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Fanny Ara Presents:
A TRAVES DE SUS OJOS

Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, SF
accessible by muni lines 22 & 28
Saturday September 6, 8PM
$32, $26 students/seniors, $16 children, reserved seating
Box Office: 415-345-7575 (11-5, tue-sat)
on-line at http://www.fortmason.org/boxoffice/index.shtml


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New Adv / Int Flamenco Class with Fanny Ara
-Choreography for SPRING DANCE INSPIRATION 2009-

SPRING DANCE INSPIRATION - a cure for brain tumors - has been one of the most popular dance festivals in SF. The event benefits the National Brain Tumor Foundation, and TK Fundraising Productions will be organizing this event in 2009 for the third consecutive year.

TK Fundraising Productions will present a new class: "Advanced / Intermediate Flamenco Class with Fanny Ara". This class will start on Sunday, September 7, 2008 and will be held at 1PM at, depending on the week, SF Dance Center or City Dance studios in SF. The choreography will be "Guajiras" by Fanny Ara and will be danced with "Abanico" (Flamenco Fan). The class will feature the choreography to be used for the group flamenco piece in SPRING DANCE INSPIRATION 2009 -a cure for brain tumors-, which will be held on March 21 and 22, 2009 at the Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. Please check our video clip of Spring Dance Inspiration 2008 on
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZkIsmNDP14

To sign up or for more info please contact Kumi at
415-710-9434 or kumidews@sbcglobal.net


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Flamenco Classes with Claudia de la Cruz in Santa Ana  
 
CSUF Grand Central Art Center
125 N. Broadway St
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(We are located in Downtown Santa Ana in the Grand Central Arts Building at the basement of the Gypsy Den)

Here are a schedule of classes for Summer 08.

Tuesday
5:00pm Palmas & Compas
6:00pm Beginning Flamenco I

Wednesday
5:00 pm Castanets II (Technique & Choreography)
6:30 pm Sevillanas
7:45 pm Flamenco Beginners II (Technique & Fandangos Choreography)

Thursday
3:15 pm Tierrita Flamenca I Repertory
4:30 pm Tierrita Flamenca II Repertory
6:00 pm Castanets I
7:15 pm Flamenco Int/Adv (Technique, Tientos Choreography)
8:30pm Flamenco Beginners II (Technique, Fandangos Choreography)

Saturday
9:30 am Flamenkitas (Recreational Flamenco ages 3 - 6)
10:30 am Niñas Flamencas (Introduction to Flamenco Level I ages 7 - 10)
11:45 am Niñas Flamencas (Child Dance TechniqueII)
1:00 pm Niñas Flamencas (Child Technique III)
2:00 pm Flamenco Advance Adults (Technique & Solea por Bulerias Choreography)

SUNDAY NEW!!!

10:00 am Sevillanas & Palillos (Castanets/Castañuelas)
11:15 am Beginning Flamenco I
12:30 pm Señoras Flamencas (Flamenco for Seniors)

REGISTER NOW!

Schedule subject to change without notice *
Private classes available by arrangementFlamenco Workshops offered
Guest Artist to be announced
More activities at CSA
visit: culturalstageofart.org

CLASSES (714) 543-1370. Please call in advance.
www.tierra-flamenca.com (Also, featured Flamenco vendor at the Barclay Festival. Visit the booth and say hello!)



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Announcing... the FLAMENCO PROJECT
A new showcase for flamenco where innovation and tradition meet

SONIDOS TRADICIONALES, SONIDOS ACTUALES
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 7pm
Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice, CA

Rina Orellana, baile & dirección artística
Kerensa DeMars, baile
Jesus Montoya, cante
Kai Narezo, toque
Joey Heredia, percusión

The debut Project- Sonidos Tradicionales, Sonidos Actuales- sets out to intertwine tradition with the contemporary. Rina Orellana brings together a passionate flamenco ensemble that will weave through flamenco puro and innovative music and dance.

$25 General Admission
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
310-977-7332



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Call for Submission to Flamenco Festival

Esencia Flamenca Dance Company is producing a free and open to the public Flamenco Festival. It will be on Sunday Sept 14th from 12pm - 4pm.

Esencia Flamenca Dance Company has received a small grant from the Arts Council OF Long Beach to produce a Festival. We are inviting all Flamenco schools and groups to come perform and promote their schools and performing groups at our event. There is no fee to perform, they must provide their own musicians and singers though. We do not accept recorded music at the performance. It is not only for Dance groups- guitarists and singers are also invited to come showcase their talents.
 
The outdoor venue seats 1000 people and will be covered by the press.

Tickets are $60, $48, $38 (plus a facility fee)
To purchase tickets for this not-to-be missed event, call 805-963-0761 or order on-line at www.lobero.com

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Garage Studio For Rent

I have a garage attached to my house that serves as a dance studio.  I live in Rancho Bernardo in the North County of San Diego. It is available for rent to either practice in it or teach small classes or privates.  I could charge between $10-$15 an hour.

Contact: barbbrosius@yahoo.com



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CASTANET WORKSHOPS WITH ROBERTO AMARAL

Learn the exciting and beautiful art of playing castanets
6 fun and intensive summer workshops for beginning and intermediate students

Roberto Amaral is a master teacher and choreographer who has taught and trained many of today's generation of leading professional dancers. Maestro Amaral has developed his own castanet vocabulary unlike anyone else's. Many dancers and master teachers in Spain have referred to his castanet expertise as "amazing". Also, several of his students have gone on to do great things here in the U.S. and in Spain, receiving high praise for their precise technique and knowledge of this unique instrument.

Each 2 hour workshop will focus on learning Roberto's original exercises, patterns and combinations which are easily incorporated into various flamenco and classical dances requiring castanet accompaniment. Also, this can be a valuable learning experience for non-dancer musicians/percussionists who would like to learn how to play a fun instrument!

* Each workshop will be limited to a maximum of 10 students.
* A slightly different curriculum will be taught in each session
* The first 3 sessions will be focusing on beginning technique and theory, while the remainder of the 6 workshops will be taught at an intermediate level. Those beginner students who enroll in the first 3 workshops are welcome to also participate in the intermediate ones so as to further their knowledge and playing ability with exercises and patterns of a slightly more complexed nature. It would just be the next natural progressive learning step.
* Enrollees can take anywhere from 1 to all 6 workshops (at least 2 beginning workshops are recommended for a basic introductory understanding of castanet playing and application)
* Each student must provide his/her own castanets. Student and professional quality castanets can be purchased online from the website esflamenco.com Prices vary with the quality. The website is vey helpful with choosing the proper castanets for your needs. Roberto can also assist you with this if contacted at least 3 weeks before your scheduled workshop.
* Workshop tuition: $40.00 per 2-hour session
* Workshop dates and times: Sun. June 1st......2 - 4 pm ( Beg.)

Sun. June 22nd...2 - 4 pm ( Beg.)
Sun. July 13th.....2 - 4 pm ( Beg.)
Sun. July 27th....2 - 4 pm ( Int.)
Sun. Aug. 10th....2 - 4 pm ( Int.)
Sun. Aug. 24th....2 - 4 pm ( Int.)

* Pre-registration at least 5 days prior to each session is required.
* Special customized workshops and master classes at the Roberto Amaral Dance Studio can be arranged and set up on other days and in other time slots. For either a customized castanet or flamenco dance workshop you must have a group of at least 6 students to qualify for the $40.00 per person rate. Otherwise a slightly higher tuition will apply.
* Workshops can also be arranged in cities outside the L.A. area. An "out-of town" special fee and a consecutive 2-day minimum would apply. If you're interested in organizing a special workshop please use the contact info below.

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Ongoing Flamenco Classes with Roberto Amaral

WED: 7-8:30 - INT FLAMENCO TECHNIQUE and CHOR. (different palos each week)
WED: 8:30-930 - INT.CASTANETS (seguiriyas - different combinations each week)
THURS: 6:45-7:30 - INT/ADV CASTANETS (different palos each week)
THURS: 7:30-9 - INT/ADV FLAMENCO CHOR. (different palos each week)
SAT: 11am-12pm - INT/ADV.CLASSICAL CHOR. (new dance starting in July)
SAT: 12pm-1:30 - INT/ADV BULERIAS CHOR. (different combinations each week)

The Thurs and Sat flamenco classes are accompanied by guitarist Antonio Triana
Class prices are:
WED TECH: $20.00
WED CASTANETS: $15.00, $30.00 for both classes (2 1/2 hours)
THURS CASTANETS: $10.00
THURS FLAMENCO CHOR.: $25.00 (includes guitarist fee)
SAT CLASSICAL: $20.00
SAT BULERIAS: $25.00 (includes guitarist fee)

For registration and any further information please contact:
Roberto Amaral Dance Studio
14643 Hamlin St.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
Tel. (818)785-2359
For registration and any further information please contact:
deliciamusic@sbcglobal.net

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Flamenco Dance lessons in San Diego:
Kristina Cobarrubia teaches group lessons at
The Dance Connection, 2710 Garnet Ave
(in Pacific Beach):
Mondays: 7:30pm Intermediate
8:30pm Advanced
Wednesdays:7:00pm Beginner

See www.flamencoarana.com

Hold the date: October 18th!
Student Recital with performances by Company members
at the Lyceum Theater.

Kristina Cobarrubia
www.flamencoarana.com
Managing Director, Flamenco Olivar
www.saraolivar.com
858-538-2481
619-517-0149 cell

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Theater space for Rent
Please spread the word, and if this interests you, contact Aramazd @ 818-500-7200, or info@lunaplayhouse.com"

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Cantaor Agujetas in Cadiz
http://es.geocities.com/negro_abujetas
El mejor Flamenco

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Bailaora Concha Jareno's MySpace page!
Chicos os invito al estreno de mis dos nuevos espectaculos en la Sala Triangulo.
myspace.com/conchajareno

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Juan Talavera, noted Flamenco Dancer/Instructor is now is teaching full time at his new Whittier Studio Location. Please call 562-699-7595 for appointment and directions. You can email Sr. Talavera at bailaorflamenco@yahoo.com. Please feel free to visit www.flamencobravo.com for complete performing and class schedules.

Wednesdays & Sundays classes, guitarist, Marco Antonio Torres

Wednesdays & Sundays classes, featuring Flamenco Guitarist, Marco Antonio Torres
Monday: Advanced Beginning Flamenco Dance, 6:30-8:00 PM, (after Sept. 27th!)
Tuesday: Beginning Flamenco Dance 7:00-8:30 PM, Whittier (after Sept. 27th!)
Wednesday: Intermediate Flamenco Dance/ Improvisation, 7:00-8:30 PM, Whittier
Saturday: Beginning Flamenco Dance 12:00 PM (After Sept. 27th!)
Sunday: Beginning Flamenco Dance, 12:00-1:30 PM, Whittier
Palmas, Palillos y Sevillanas, 1:30-3:00 PM, Whittier
Intermediate Flamenco Dance, 3:00-4:30 PM, Whittier
Intermediate Flamenco Dance, Children's Class, 4:30-6:00 PM, Whittier
As of Sept. all classes will be $15.00 per class.

The celebrated dancer currently  performs at San Diego's famed Cafe Sevilla, Aug. 8, 9, 22, and 29!  Talavera has also appeared at the well known Fountain Theatre in Hollywood, California, to sold out houses. Not busy enough, he also  is preparing a student and professional show for The Joslyn Theatre, in Palm Desert, Ca., Sept 13-14, and at the Whittier Community Theatre, Sept. 27. For tickets and Info, call 562-699-7595.

For further information, please email to: bailaorflamenco@verizon.net

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Carola Zertuche and Theater Flamenco
Thursdays at Peña Pachamama
1630 Powell (at Union)
San Francisco, CA

(415) 646-0018 http://www.penapachamama.com

The magic (yes, magic) begins with the venue: Peña Pachamama, a Latin-American restaurant with small tables doused in low red-tinted lighting like a quaint Bolivian valentine. Order dinner and sangria early, because when the musicians step onto the tiny stage and the dancers take to the wood floor at 8:30, you'll be entranced for the next two hours. The weekly show, which has a $10 cover charge, is led by Carola Zertuche, an ever-intense and inspired dancer who toured Spain and Mexico before settling in San Francisco and taking up the artistic directing reins of Theater Flamenco, which bills itself as the city's second oldest dance company after the ballet. The dancers' feet beat out the improvised rhythmic accompaniment to the live music a hand's reach from the diners - the Andalusian way - creating an intimacy you can't replicate from a theater seat.

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Travel to Spain in beautiful downtown Bonita, California

Ole Flamenco
presents
FLAMENCO NIGHTS AT ROMESCO

Featuring
flamenco singer
La Reyes

and flamenco guitarist
Juan Moro

Join us
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday
For exciting Cuadro Flamenco Shows

And wonderful Baja-Med Cuisine

ROMESCO
BAJA MED BISTRO
4346 BONITA ROAD, BONITA CA 91902
RESERVATIONS encouraged: (619) 475-8627

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Benjamin Woods Flamenco Guitarist
Now in Southern California

Benjamin will be available for lessons, workshops, class accompanist, tablao and theatre gigs, solo guitar and anything else needing authentic flamenco guitar.

"I am very excited to start participating in the LA's talented flamenco scene. I have been coming here for years and been a fan of watching and meeting the wonderful flamenco people here in Socal."-Benjamin

Please visit the website for music clips, video, pics and more information.

Benjamin has been active in the flamenco community in San Francisco for over 8 years, and in Seattle before that. He has become known as one of, if not the strongest accompanists for cante y baile in the area, and well known for his inventive musical direction, sublime compositions and easy going attitude. He has played all over the world and accompanied some of Spain's best flamenco artists such as: Belen Maya, Pastora Galvan, Maria "Cha Cha" Bermudez, Anotnio de la Malena, and Jose Anillo, Jesus Alvarez, Gaspar Rodriguez, etc. In San Francisco, Benjamin has been a member of these companies: Yaelisa's Caminos Flamencos, Carola Zertuche's Theatre Flamenco, La Tania Flamenco, La Monica's Arte y Compas, La Fibi LIVE, Carolina Lugo's Brisas de Espana, Robert Boyd's Arte y Pasion, and many more.

Contact Benjamin: benwoods66@yahoo.com (510)435-3569

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Liliana de Leon Instructional Flamenco DVD

For many decades, people all over the world have discovered the strength in the Flamenco movements revealed in this DVD to achieve a fuller life.

Liliana de Leon Instructional Flamenco DVD; Tangos Flamencos, provides a solid foundation for the Flamenco dancer. The technique segments of Brazeo, Floreo and Pies, offer beginners the chance to learn the basics of the full choreography at a pace that is comfortable. More experienced dancers will benefit from a well-rounded Tangos choreography with an Entrada, Letra, Escobilla, and Jaleos por Rumba segments that build technique, strength, and rejuvenate your performance experience.

Tangos Flamencos is now available for purchase at http://www.florypiedra.com/store.html

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FLAMENCO DANCE CLASSES WITH BRISEYDA ZARATE
Briseyda's classes cultivate strong, creative and exceptionally-skilled dancers and artists and are taught in conjunction with live guitar accompaniment.

STUDENTS RECEIVE:
-Professional instruction and mentorship in the learning and performance process.
-The consistency and discipline necessary to thrive in the art form.
-Personal Mastery of Flamenco technique, styling, rhythm and musicality.
-Performance experience in a professional setting and with other Flamenco professionals.
-Improved Self-Confidence & Creativity!

GROUP CLASSES
Taught in 6 or 4 week cycles. For further info please inquire at (323)719-1613, briseydaflamenca@hotmail.com

MONDAYS
12-1:30pm: Choreography Workshop (Beginning/Intermediatte)

THURSDAYS
6:30-7:30pm: Technique (Beginning/Intermediatte)
7:30-9pm: Choreography Workshop (Advanced)

Classes Held at:
Gypsy Camp Ethnic Arts Center
3265 Motor Avenue
Los Angeles, Ca. 90034

FRIDAYS
7-8pm: Technique (Beginning/Intermediatte)

SATURDAYS
11-12pm: Technique (Advanced)
12-1pm: Technique (Beginning)

Classes held at:
Eagle Rock Dance Center
504 1/2 Eagle Rock Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90041
(enter through back, street and metered parking)

PRIVATE INSTURCTION by appointment.
Single Private: $80/hour
4 privates: $270
8 privates: $480
Bailora/Bailaor Intensive:
12 privates $625

*Privates w/guitar accompaniment also available.

To see a class in action and to learn more about Briseyda click on the following links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGY-n4VgOZ4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZvvX2-O_XY
http://www.dancechanneltv.com/event/content/view/857/266/
http://www.briseydazarate.com/Video%20gallery.html

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Private Lessons by Sarah Parra
Sarah Parra has 20 years of Flamenco training and experience. Currently she is focusing her teaching to only private students and to those that seek to dance Flamenco as a profession. Students will be taught a choregraphy, how to improvise within the choreography and adapt it, how to incorporate or discover their own style, how to overcome their limitations, and of course the basics of Flamenco communication with the guitarist, singer, and palmeros.
Phone: 562-761-1618
Email: sarahparra@1esencia.com

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Bulerias with Paloma!
come learn the GYPSY way to dance FLAMENCO!

come to paloma's NEW bulerias class!
all levels, everyone welcome!
no studio affiliation!
just drop in and pay per class!
a new bulerias section each month!
technique and bulerias choreography

prices:
$20 per class, $15 per class if you pay one month in advance (4 classes)
$5 TO OBSERVE
call (805) 570-6064 for more information
palomariosbailaora@gmail.com
for information on classes, workshops, performances, etc., go to:
http://palomariosbailaora.googlepages.com

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"Sueño Flamenco"
CASA ESCOBAR -- MARINA DEL REY
14160 Palawan Way
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: (310) 822-2199
Fax: (310) 822-2199
http://www.casaescobar.com/

1st & 3rd Thursday of the month
Showtime: 9 pm

CASA ESCOBAR -- MALIBU
3828 Cross Creek Rd, Malibu, CA
(310) 456-9919
www.casaescobarmalibu.com
http://www.casaescobarmalibu.com/

Every Wednesday
Showtime: 8 pm

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Flamenco Dancer Pamela Lourant is now living in Los Angeles, and available for performances, classes, semi-privates, and privates.

Pamela Lourant has been performing flamenco for the past 15 years. She is one of very few African American professional flamenco dancers in the United States. In southern California, Pamela has taken part in The New World Flamenco Festival, Forever Flamenco at the Fountain Theater, Benise's Spanish Nights and PBS special,as well as the TV show Alias on ABC. At 23 she has already traveled to Jerez, Sevilla and Madrid, Spain. Her current plans are to continue performing throughout California and eventually return to Spain.

Contact Pamela directly at: plourant@hotmail.com

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ANGELITA AGUJETAS
CANTE WORKSHOP

GYPSY FIRE
CANTE WORKSHOP

Classes will be held Monday to Friday.

Pre-Register by Phone
619-934-1390 or 619-890-1362

Enjoy Angelita Agujetas singing on
Sundays at Costa Brava in Pacific Beach, Ca.
Dinner show 7pm - 10 pm.
Reservations recommended
www.costabravasd.com

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Classes continue at International Arts Academy:

Check out their website. Workshops with guest artists from Spain are announced regularly. www.internationalartsacademy.net

Monday:
7:30 p.m., Teen Flamenco
8:30 p.m., Beg. I Adult Flamenco
Tuesday:
7:30 p.m., Beg. Adult Folklorico
8:30 p.m., Beg. II Adult Flamenco
Wednesday:
7:15 p.m., Beg. I Adult Flamenco
8:30 p.m., Egyptian Belly Dance
Thursday:
7:30 p.m., Int. Tribal/Fusion Belly Dance
8:30 p.m., Beg. Tribal/Fusion Belly Dance
Saturday:
10:30 a.m., Beg. I Folklorico
11:15 a.m., Int. Folklorico
12:15 p.m., Beg. II Folklorico
1:15 p.m., Children's Flamenco (ages 7 to 12)
2:15 p.m., NEW Children's Flamenco (ages 5 to 7)
Temporarily at this time until mid-April
Sunday: Beginning April 6, 2008
3:00 p.m., Mixed-Level Tribal/Fusion Belly Dance

International Arts Academy
20628 E. Arrow Highway, #3
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 938-1111
www.internationalartsacademy.net
internationalartsacademy@earthlink.net

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Irit Spector Flamenco Dance Classes
Just wanted to let you know I'm opening two new Flamenco classes on Monday. My website www.iritlarubia.com is still under construction but is *looking much better* (thanks to Nadav!) and contains all info about classes plus some pics and videos.

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Anthony Garcia Flamenco Guitar
I am also playing at Napa Valley Grille atop Horton Plaza, next to Nordstrom, on most Sundays, 12 - 2. The patio is a really nice place to relax and enjoy a great meal and some music. There's a nice breeze throughout the afternoon, so it's not sweltering up there, don't fear the heat.

By the way, check out the Flight Night events once a month on Thursdays - they are fun. Fashion, Wine and live music, always enjoyable. Please view their site for details and to sign up for invitations - http://www.napavalleygrille.com/sandiego/about.php

Here is the summer schedule for Napa Valley Grille - 12 - 2pm:
8/17/08 Anthony Garcia

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ILLINOIS
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Arte y Vida Chicago: August 2008 Featured Event

Al Son Que Me Toques
Adapted from Federico García Lorca’s
Blood Wedding
Directed by Laura Crotte
August 8 - 10 | Owen Theatre | In Spanish

A young man must avenge his family’s honor when his new wife leaves him for the rogue whose family murdered his father and brother. In Al Son Que Me Toques, Lorca, Laura Crotte adapts Federico Garcia Lorca’s famous Spanish tragedy of forbidden lust and betrayal, Blood Wedding, into a stunning musical influenced by the rhythms, dance and vibrant spirit of Veracruz, Mexico.

Al Son Que Me Toques, Lorca (Chicago)
Adaptación de Federico García Lorca
Dirigida por Laura Crotte
Agosto 8 - 10 | en el Owen Theater | En español

Un muchacho joven debe vengar el honor de su familia cuando su recién esposa lo deja por el hombre que mató a su papá y hermano. En Al Son Que Me Toques, Lorca, Laura Crotte adapta la famosa tragedia Bodas de Sangre (Blood Wedding) de Federico García Lorca, la cual envuelve una traición y pasión prohibida, en una imponente obra musical con los ritmos, bailes y espíritu vibrantes de Veracruz, México.

Goodman Theatre
170 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60601

Box Office
312.443.3800
Group Sales
312.443.3820



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NEVADA
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Flamenco Dance with Rocio Ponce: Classes, Performances, & Booking in
Las Vegas Nevada. www.ToLiveTheMoment.com, 323-333-7067.

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NEW YORK
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Summer Workshop one of with L.A.'s Finest
Briseyda Zarate

July 16-August 6, 2008
Wed: 8-9 pm

Roy Arias Studios
218 West 37th Street
(Between 7th & 8th Aves.)

Contact: briseydaflamenca@hotmail.com

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La Magdalena

APARTMENT AVAILABLE IN SEVILLA DURING BIENAL
Ideal central location. Close walk to everything!!!!
CONTACT MAGDALENA AT: flamenco_con_magdalena@yahoo.com

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FRIDAY AUGUST 8
Stop by for a fruity sangria.... or some yummy empanadas at PAN LATIN CAFE -  Live Flamenco show featuring Magdalena and friends starts around 8pm. Reservations Recommended- there is very limited seating!

CLASS SCHEDULE
weekly guitar accompaniment

@ DJONIBA DRUM & DANCE CENTER 
37 East 18th St, 7th Fl, Bet Park & Brwy

Sundays
Beginner I / Intro-Includes 1/2 hour of castanets 
Tuesdays
Adv. Beginner / II-Tech and Choreo POR BULERIA  
classes at Djoniba are $15.00

NEW - Starting August 7th @ the new Roy Arias Dance Studios: 218 W. 37th St 5th Fl (between 7th & 8th Ave).

Thursdays   
6:00 - 6:30 Semi / Private Instruction by appointment
6:30 - 7:30 Advanced Beginner: Solea/BULERIA (includes palmas/compás training 7:30-8pm)
7:30 - 8:00 palmas/compás
8:00 - 9:00 Beginner: TANGOS (includes palmas/compás training 7:30-8pm)
9:00 - 9:45 Sevillanas - all levels welcome - refresh and review

single dance class $25.00 (includes palmas/compas training)
single palmas class $10.00
single sevillanas class $15.00

5 class dance card $115.00
5 class sevillanas card $70.00



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IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
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Saturday, August 23rd, 2008: Carmona Flamenco with Guest Artists Ana Montes and Savannah Fuentes at Solstice Café

The award-winning Carmonas (Marcos, Rubina and David) will be joined by guest artists Ana Montes and Savannah Fuentes for an evening of Flamenco
artistry. Solstice Café offers excellent coffees, beer, wine and desserts, in an intimate setting. Please note that there is no dinner menu.
 
Solstice Café
4116 University Way N.E.
Seattle, Washington.
 
8:00 & 9:30 pm (Doors open at 7:30 pm), NO RESERVATIONS.
Cover charge: $20 (includes both sets)
For more info contact Carmona Flamenco: (206) 932-4067 or marcos@fanw.org

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Upcoming Events:
 
Friday, September 19th, 2008: Olympia Flamenco Club Presents Carmona Flamenco, Oscar Nieto, and guest Savannah Fuentes

Carmona Flamenco in collaboration with dancer Oscar Nieto and guest dancer Savannah Fuentes in the opening concert of the Olympia Flamenco Club. A great flamenco evening with a new show in a new venue.

Showtime: 8pm
Traditions Cafe
300 5th Ave NW
Olympia WA
Info: 360.943.1382 Email: teresaflamenca@hotmail.com
Tickets: $22 (at the door or by check to:
Teresa Romero Torkanowsky
4805-2 Cushman Rd NE
Olympia, WA, 98506

Saturday/Sunday, September 20-21st, 2008: Oscar Nieto Dance Workshops in Seattle

American Dance Institute
8007 Greenwood Ave North
Seattle, Washington

Saturday
3:00 - 4:30 pm Level 1
4:30 - 6:00 pm Level 2
Sunday
12:00 - 1:30 pm Level 1
1:30 - 3:00 pm Level 2
 
$ 30.00 per session, $ 50.00 for two sessions
Pre-registration strongly encouraged
(206) 932-4067 or rubina@fanw.org  www.fanw.org

 
Saturday, September 27th, 2008: Carmona Flamenco with Guest Artists Oscar Nieto and Savannah Fuentes at Solstice Café

Join the award-winning Carmonas (Marcos, Rubina and David) will be joined by guest artists Oscar Nieto and Savannah Fuentes for an evening of Flamenco artistry.
Solstice Café offers excellent coffees, beer, wine and desserts, in an intimate setting. Please note that
there is no dinner menu.

Solstice Café
4116 University Way N.E.
Seattle, Washington

8:00 & 9:30 pm (Doors open at 7:30 pm), NO RESERVATIONS.
Cover charge: $20 (Includes both Sets)

For more info contact Carmona Flamenco:
(206) 932-4067 or marcos@fanw.org

Flamenco Arts NW
http://www.fanw.org/

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NEW MEXICO
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Teo Morca now offering classes in Flamenco and Classical Spanish Dance at Taos Academy of Dance Arts, (TADA') in Taos, New Mexico. These classes cover his 4 point program of Look, Feel, Move and Understand.

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 PM and 10:30 AM, with videos shown half hour before classes.

Call for info. at 575-779-2016 for other class info. workshops and productions.

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FLAMENCO ARTISTS & RESOURCES!!!
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JESUS MONTOYA, Cantaor
For all the latest news regarding noted flamenco singer JESUS MONTOYA, point your browsers to: http://community.webtv.net/JesusMontoya/jesussuayamontoyay

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DAN ZEFF GUITARS
Looking for a choice guitar, hard-to-find CD or instructional video? Check out Dan Zeff's website at https://www.danzeffguitars.com/index.cfm. And don't forget to check out his 'memorabilia' section.
New Shipments in all the time:
CD's
Instructional Videos
Guitars
Website: https://www.danzeffguitars.com/index.cfm

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IN SPAIN
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Estimados amigos del FLAMENCO, con motivo de la apertura del "CENTRO MUNICIPAL DE FLAMENCO" en Almodóvar del Río (Córdoba), tengo el placer de informaros que durante 2008-2009 ofrecemos cursos intensivos de BAILE y GUITARRA flamenca durante todo el año.Los primeros 14 dias de clases son de forma gratuita.

Los profesores que imparten estos cursos seran:

BAILE: JORGE DEL PINO
GUITARRA: EL MACARENO

90 minutos diarios, de lunes a viernes. En caso de haber sólo un alumno, la clase seria de 60 minutos.

Para mas informacion sobre alojamiento, condiciones generales y disponibilidad:

CENTRO MUNICIPAL DE FLAMENCO
Director: José Urbano
14720 Almodóvar del Río - Córdoba
Telefono: 0034 647 71 12 66
Email:elmacareno@dolobores.net

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La Familia Farruco

Informacion sobre todos los cursos de baile flamenco impartidos por la Familia Farruco, dinastia gitana reconocida como una de las mejores familias en este arte.

Proximos Cursillos de la Familia Farruco
el 14 al 25 de Julio en Sevilla

El cursillo incluye:
10 horas con Farruquito Técnica
10 horas con La Faraona Bulería
10 horas con Farruca Coreografía
Clase Magistral con el Carpeta

Las dos últimas clases serán acompañadas de cante y guitarra.
Al finalizar el cursillo se entregará certificado de asistencia y foto de recuerdo

Se organizarán dos niveles:
Principiante- Intermedio Horario: 18:00 a 21:00
Intermedio - Avanzado Horario: 11:00 a 14:00
CUPO LIMITADO. Plazas por nivel: 15

Estudio: Por confirmar

Para reservar la plaza se deberá rellenar la solicitud de plaza y abonar el 50% del precio del cursillo en una cuenta bancaria (cuyos datos se darán a conocer una vez recibida la solicitud de plaza).

500€ para todas aquellas personas que reserven desde el hasta el 30 de junio.

El día 10 de julio, en caso de quedar plazas libres se podrá optar a pagar los cursos por separados.

220€ Cursillo de Farruquito
160€ Cursillo de Farruca
160€ Cursillo de Faraona

CONTACTO: dalirisgutierrez@yahoo.es

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Yvette "La Sole" performes as a soloist at El Zoco
Sanlucar de Barrameda, Cadiz; at 11:30pm.
First Saturday of Every Month.

Curso Flamenco de Verano en Sanlucar con Yvette "La Sole". In the last two years it has become a sought after course with students coming from Madrid, France and Germany to take this course. This year I'll have students from Barcelona, Chipiona, Jerez, Sanlucar and Florida USA. The morning class is full, but I still have room in my evening class.

July 14-18, 2008. Hours: 8:30-10pm. Price:125 Euros for the full week. Lodging is available at an additional cost.

Academia de Danza y Pilates de "La Sole"
C/ Alonzo de Lugo s/n
Sanlucar de Barrameda, Cadiz 11540
www.danzaypilates.com

Academia Patricia Ibanez, Jerez
C/ La Merced 9
Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz 11403
Tuesday/Thursday mornings

CEMEDSAN
Centro de Medicina y Deporte Sanlucar
Avend. Quinto Centenario
Sanlucar de Barrameda, Cadiz 11540
Fridays: 9:15am, 3:45pm. & 8:30pm.
Email Yvette: lasoleflamenco@yahoo.com

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REGULAR AND INTENSIVE ORIENTAL DANCE COURSES WITH MHIJEA (Olga Portas)
FUSION FLAMENCO AND ORIENTAL SHOWS (See u-tube videos under mhijea) for more info: 620102967 or olgaportas@yahoo.com
 
REGULAR AND INTENSIVE CAJON AND CANTE FLAMENCO WITH JOSE CARAOSCURA AND PERFORMANCES (see u-tube videos under caraoscura) for more info:636819516 or charamusco@hotmail.es
 

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IN ITALY:
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Alejandra Bertolino Garcia
cell.+39 393 5945433 / + 39 333 7694181
www.myspace.com/flamenjazz
www.flamenjazz.it

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IN BERLIN, GERMANY
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13. Flamenco Festival Berlin
8.-16. August 2008

Höhepunkte des Festivalprogramms

Mit zehn Bühnenaufführungen, einem Flamencofilm, Fiestas und Sevillanas-Partys prä­sentiert das 13. Flamenco Festival die unglaubliche Vielfalt des Flamenco. Elf Workshops in Tanz, Gesang und spannenden Kombinationen wie Gitarre/ Kontrabass und Perkussion/ DJing ergänzen das Abendprogramm. In vielen Aufführungen und Konzerten tritt Flamenco in einen Dialog mit anderen Kulturen, kreiert die Fusion mit weiteren Musik- und Tanzrichtungen - und bleibt dabei doch fest in seinen Wurzeln verankert.

Vorverkauf bundesweit an allen Theaterkassen mit Ticketonline und unter www.ticketonline.com.

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FLAMENCO RADIO
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AND REMEMBER, "TIM'S RADIO" 24/7"
(mostly flamenco with a mix of fusion and world)
http://www.flamencoradio.net/

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PLACES TO SEE FLAMENCO IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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NEW!
IN FULLERTON, CA
Lizarran Tapas Restaurant
Pintxos, Tapas and Much More!
310 N Harbor Blvd Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 879-9009

In San Diego
The Turquoise Cafe Bar Europa
858-488-4200
873 Turquoise St.
North Pacific Beach
San Diego , California 92109
858.488.4200

In Pacific Beach, Ca:

SUNDAY NIGHT'S FLAMENCO SHOW
AT RESTAURANTE COSTA BRAVA
Every Sunday, 7:00 pm

Performers:
ANGELITA AGUJETAS, comes from the legendary Agujetas Family of Gypsy Flamenco singers. She was raised in Rota, a small town near Jerez de la Frontera. Her father was "EL Viejo Agujetas, a Gypsy blacksmith who studied with Manuel Torre and was renown for his pure interpretation of the oldest Gypsy flamenco cante. Her brother, Manuel Agujetas, is widely acclaimed as today's most authentic and moving interpreter of cante jondo; he has recorded extensively, is featured in Carlos Saura's film, Flamenco, and is the subject of, Agujetas Cantaor, a doccumentary by Dominique Abel, Angelita's other siblings, Luis, Diego, Paco, El Gordo, and Juana are also cantaores as is her niece Dolores Agujetas and her nephew Antonio Agujetas.

Ed Biswick, Guitarist, Antonio Luna, Cajon, and numerous flamenco dancers

Restaurante Costa Brava
1653 Garnet Ave. Pacific Beach, Ca. 92109
858-273-1218

"HAVANA" Club Restaurant & Bar
3831 N. Peck Rd.
El Monte, Ca 91731
Call restaurant for shows
(626) 452-1858

Ole Tapas Bar
13251 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 986-3190
Cross Street: Fulton Avenue
Tuesdays: Two shows: 8:30 and 10 pm

Alegrias
115 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA

The Fountain Theatre
5060 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, California

El Cid
4212 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California

NEW!
The Lido Grill
417 Washington Blvd
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

La Luna Negra
44 W Green St, Pasadena, California

Cafe Sevilla, San Diego
555 4th Ave San Diego, California

Cafe Sevilla, Riverside
3252 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, California

Cafe Sevilla, Long Beach
140 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA

Bar Celona
46 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, California

Casa Escobar
14160 Palawan Way, Marina Del Rey, California

The Minotaure
333 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey, CA
Flamenco Shows Friday and Saturday nights 7 & 11 pm
It's a small place, so reservations are recommended
Reservations: (310) 306-6050

The Granada
17 S 1st St (Cross Street: W Main Street)
Alhambra, CA 91801-3702
(626) 227-2572

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If you would like your restaurant (offering Flamenco and Spanish food) added, please email us and provide your information.

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TANGO ~ TANGO ~ TANGO!
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Beata Söderberg Release

This month on World Village, Swedish cellist Beata Söderberg makes her debut with Bailata, an exciting collaboration between Söderberg and Argentine group Justango. Swedish-born Söderberg fell in love with Argentine tango during her studies at the Manhattan School of Music, when she discovered the world of New York's milongas. Bailata is her third album and her World Village debut. Her first album, Beatitudes (2004), earned her a nomination for the Carlos Gardel Prize, the Argentinian equivalent of the Grammy Awards, and will be re-issued on World Village soon, as well as BeSo (2005).

http://www.beatasoderberg.com
http://www.myspace.com/beatasoderberg
http://worldvillagemusic.com/anglais/album.php?album_id=105


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NEY MELO & JEN BRATT IN LA THIS WEEK AUG. 15TH- 17TH

Ney Melo and Jennifer Bratt dance an elegant style of social tango, rooted in the traditions of the Villa Urquiza area of  Buenos Aires. Their dance is defined  by a smooth and graceful walk, a powerful sense of musicality, classic steps entwined with intricate embellishments, and an intimate embrace. Their passion and respect for tango, its culture and music is clearly evidenced in their dance, as well as their teaching.

Saturday, August 16 - Sophie Dance - 310 S. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles 90036
2:00-3:00: Musicality: Medio, Doble & Contra Tiempos
3:15-4:15: Popular Steps from Buenos Aires
4:30-5:30: Milonga Traspie

Sunday afternoon, August 17 - Sophie Dance - 310 S. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles 90036
2:00-3:00: Mastering the Molinete (Turns)
3:15-4:15: Sadadas
4:30-5:30: Vals

Private Lessons Available - 6127 Del Valle Drive, Los Angeles 90048, 917-496-5415

Fees

Caltech Classes
Caltech Students w/ID: $5/one; $10/two
Affilliates & other full-time Students w/ID:
$10/one; $15/two
Non-Student/ Affiliate: $20/one; $35/two
Caltech All-Night Milonga
Free/CT Student; $5/Affiliates/ other full-time students;
$7/Non-Student
Caltech All-Night Milonga plus Workshop
$5/CT Student; $15/Affiliates/ other full-time students;
$27/Non-Student
Group Classes at Sophie Dance
$20/each class
$50/all 3 Saturday classes
$50/all 3 Sunday classes
$90/all 6 classes
Private Lessons
$100/hour



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 Tango Adamor

From the producers who brought you the 2006 smash stage hit “El Corazon del Tango” comes another spectacular night of original music and passionate tango.

This year "Tango Adamor" will highlight and culminate "Los Angeles de Tango", International Tango Festival and Fiesta week.

November 22, 2008
2 PM & 8PM

Wilshire Theater Beverly Hills
8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills CA
www.wtbh.org
Box Office: 323.655.0111
Ticketmaster: www.wtbh.org
November 23, 2008
7 PM

Alex Theatre
216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale Ca
www.alextheatre.org
Box Office: 818.243.2539
Armconcert: 818.265.0506

Talavera and selected members of the company just finished an appearance at The Eldorado Country Club in Palm Springs to two standing ovations. They have been just been "inked" to appear at the famed Joslyn Theatre, in Palm Desert, Ca., Sept 13-14, and at the Whittier Community Theatre, Sept. 27. For tickets and Info, call 562-699-7595.

Principal dancers will be Ricardo Chavez, Vanessa Acosta, and Juan Talavera! Also featuring Latin Bolero Singer, Teresa Zapata.. 

For further information, please email to: bailaorflamenco@verizon.net Tickets for this production featuring authentic Gypsy Flamenco Dancing, Singing, Music and Percussion will go on Sale in May. For further information, please email: bailaorflamenco@yahoo.com

Tix: $25.00

August 31st: Special Added Show!
Artistic Director: Jose Tanaka
Guitarist: Jose Tanaka
Singer: Jesus Montoya
Percussion: Gerardo Morales
Dancers: Fanny Ara, Mizuho Sato & TBA

September 7th:
Artistic Director: Antonio Triana
Guitarist: Antonio Triana
Singer: Jesus Montoya
Dancers: Vanessa Acosta, Timo Nunez, La Fibi and Carola Zertuche from S.F.

September 21st: Special Show!
ADORATIONS

A program in two parts, which is part of THE WORLD FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC - Los Angeles. Featuring: The Manipuri Dance Visions Ensemble directed by Sohini Ray and Briseyda Zarate w/ Vicente Griego & Gabriel Osuna
(contact Deborah Lawlor for more info at 323-663-2838)

Produced by Deborah Lawlor & Ben Bradley

RESERVE NOW! Seats go fast!
CALL 323-663-1525

Tickets Prices (for most shows unless stated differently above):
$30.00 - first two rows center
$23.00 - all other seats
$18.00 - Student Rush w/ID 15 minutes prior to show

Photos: Bruce Bisenz