DC Flamenco Announcements

DC Flamenco Announcements Message for February 2008

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:53:00 GMT

Hi, it's me Miguelito, keeping you informed of the latest flamenco events for the Washington DC area. It's been quite a while since I sent out one of these to my mailing list, I know, but it's still better than me sending out too many, right?

Anywayz, if you haven't heard already Lisner is having is 8th annual flamenco festival and I highly recommend you buy tickets now before they sell out, and they will!

Here's the schedule in brief:

Thursday, February 7th
The always popular Flamenco Dance On Stage ... Starring YOU!
The 7pm beginners workshop will be taught by Sara Jerez-Marlow (with guitar accompaniment by me, Miguelito) and the 9pm workshop for more experienced dancers will be taught by Ana Martinez (with guitar accompaniment by Paco de Malaga). There will be a Spanish wine and cheese reception between the workshops at 8pm. More info at http://lisner.org/eventdetails.asp?id=418

Saturday Feb 9th, 8pm
Cuatro Esquinas (Four Corners): Carmen Linares, Miguel Poveda (voices), Juan Carlos Romero (guitar), Pastora Galván (dance)
Two of flamenco's leading singers, Carmen Linares and Miguel Poveda, share the stage in a virtuosic vocal display ranging from the Gypsy roots of flamenco to contemporary innovations.Linares, one of the great names in flamenco, has been celebrated worldwide for over 30 years for her exquisite style; Latin Grammy nominee Miguel Poveda has become an important figure in the new generation of flamenco vocalists.In their new show, Cuatro Esquinas, they will joined by the remarkable guitarist Juan Carlos Romero and Pastora Galván, a commanding young dancer in her Washington debut. More info at http://lisner.org/eventdetails.asp?id=371

Sunday Feb 10th, 7pm
Tomatito Quintet
The dazzling Gypsy guitarist Tomatito is noted for his mastery of the compás and his elegant style. In his teens, he began a long partnership with singer Camerón de la Isla, which lasted until Camerón's death in 1992. Since then he has become one of flamenco's most highly regarded solo guitarists and received several Latin Grammy Awards. In this performance, he will be joined by his musical ensemble and the dynamic Gypsy dancer Jose Maya, a rising star in flamenco. More info at http://lisner.org/eventdetails.asp?id=387

Tuesday Feb 12th 8pm
Gala Flamenca: Mujeres...Merche Esmeralda, Belén Maya, Rocío Molina with special guest Diana Navarro. Directed by Mario Maya.
This all-star gala, featuring three generations of dancers, is dedicated to the women of flamenco. The program, entitled Mujeres, is comprised of the legendary Merche Esmeralda, acclaimed for her mesmerizing performances for the National Ballet of Spain and Carlos Saura's Sevillanos and Flamenco; the innovative and soulful dancer Belén Maya, known for her work with Mayte Martín and the Dance Company of Andalucía; and Rocío Molina, a highlight of the 2005 festival who was called "a brooding treasure" (The New York Times).
Appearing as guest artist is the extraordinary award-wining singer Diana Navarro in her Washington debut. The show is directed by renowned dancer and choreographer Mario Maya. More info at http://lisner.org/eventdetails.asp?id=388

Thursday, Friday Feb 14, 15, 8pm
Ballet Flamenca Eva Yerbabuena - Santo y Seña (Signs and Wonders)
Eva Yerbabuena returns after her acclaimed appearance here in 2002. Hailed as "a revelation" (New York Times) and a major force in flamenco today, she is a consummate artist known for her breathtaking solos and dramatic footwork. She has enraptured audiences throughout the world and won every prestigious Spanish choreographic award, including the National Dance Prize. Her company of dancers and musicians will present the Washington premiere of her new show, Santo y Seña (Signs and Wonders). More info at http://lisner.org/eventdetails.asp?id=389

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If you haven't been out to one of the local tablaos, here's a select list of weekly shows:

8:30pm and 9:30pm Mondays at Cafe Citron located at 1343 Connecticut Ave NW DC. 21 and over after 10:00pm--bring ID! Call 202-530-8844. Featuring singer Gerard Moreno, guitarist Miguelito and dancer (usually Maria or Sara Jerez-Marlow). One of my favorite places because of the festive ambience. It's very lively and the coziness of the place encourages friends and fellow flamencos to spontaneously join us for some Sevillanas or a patada of bulerias.

10:00pm Mondays at Ozio Lounge located at 1813 M St NW DC (near Dupont Circle). 21 and over--bring ID! Call 202-822-6000. Featuring rumba group Duende Camaron. Very intimate atmosphere. A lot of my friends go here (including me) after my show at Cafe Citron and carry on until 1:00am doing palmas and dancing to Gipsy Kings style repertoire.

7:45pm and 8:45pm Tuesdays and Thursdays at Las Tapas located at 710 King St in Old Town Alexandria. Call 703-836-4000. Featuring a guitarist (Tuesdays with Miguelito, Thursdays with Richard Marlow) with two dancers. This place has one of the best stages in the area: it's raised about 4 feet off the ground so you can see appreciate a full view of the dancers no matter where you sit.

7:30pm Wednesdays at Cubanos located at 1201 Fidler Lane in Silver Spring, Maryland. Call 301-563-4020. Featuring guitarist Torcuato Zamora and dancer Maria. Another intimate atmosphere and excellent Cuban food!

8:30pm and 9:30pm Fridays at Cabanas located at 3050 K St NW DC in Georgetown. Call 202-944-4242. Featuring guitarist Miguelito with two dancers. The show takes place in the spacious dining room. But you can also watch the show from the bar. Sometimes my singer friend Hector Marquez joins us onstage.

8:00pm and 9:00pm Saturdays at Tapeo located at 1301 S. Joyce St in Arlington (Pentagon City). Call 703-416-6431. Featuring guitarist Miguelito with one or two dancers and occasional guest guitarists and singers. Excellent tapas. Reserve a table by the stage for the best view or just sit at the bar.

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OK, that's the DC flamenco scene in brief. For more information, visit my website at http://www.dcflamenco.com and don't forget to visit my blog at http://www.dcflamenco.com/blog (which I updated more often than the rest of my website!).

-Miguelito

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Flamenco Festival Post-Gala reception exclusively for the DC Flamenco community!

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 15:09:00 GMT

Dear flamenco friends,
It's me, Miguelito, with news about an exclusive event for DC Flamenco readers!

As you probably figured out by now, I've been coordinating with the fine people at Lisner over the years in getting the word out to the DC community about the annual Flamenco Festival. This year Lisner will be presenting the USA premiere of Gala 2007: Bienal de Sevilla and to celebrate there will be a Post-Gala artist reception immediately after the concert.

But get this: the reception is open only to the Gala artists, officials and guests of the Embassy of Spain and DCFlamenco.com readers like you!

This is great opportunity for us, the DC Flamenco community, to personally welcome the Gala artists and congratulate them on their USA premiere in a place a lot more comfortable than the theatre's backstage. :-) Here's the info...

February 13, 2007 (after concert)
Embassy of Spain's Post Gala Artist Reception at Circle Bistro

The Embassy of Spain cordially invites you to a Post-Gala Artist Reception in celebration of the 7th Annual Flamenco Festival, DC

Immediately following the Tuesday, February 13th "Gala 2007: Bienal de Seville" performance at GW Lisner Auditorium

Location: Circle Bistro
One Washington Circle, Washington, DC (Five blocks from the Auditorium)

Selected hors d'�uvres & wines will be served

Tickets ($35) available at the Lisner Box Office, TicketMaster Outlets, PhoneCharge (202) 397-SEAT and online at www.ticketmaster.com Please be sure to use the password, "Spain" when requesting tickets.

Hope to see you there!
-Miguelito

In the meantime, checkout the pics from an exclusive artist reception I attended at the Spanish Ambassador's Residence in 2002.

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DC Flamenco Announcements Message for January/February 2007

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:54:00 GMT

Dear flamenco friend,
It's me Miguelito keeping you informed of the latest flamenco events for the Washington DC area. Here's what's coming up for January and February 2007:

Saturday January 27, 2007 9:30pm
Sala Rociera flamenco party at the Pink Flamenco
Basically a Sevillanas/rumba party. This is a perfect opportunity to practice your Sevillanas with different partners in a fun atmosphere. Typically, we do Sevillanas "line dancing." Also, dance students are encouraged to try out their flamenco dances with the guitarists (see pic below). Miguelito and other professional-level guitarists will be there. Student guitarists, cajon players
and singers are also encouraged to participate. Sound system with microphones will be available. More info at http://www.dcflamenco.com/sala

Sunday January 28, 2007 4:00pm
Miguelito and friends at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond
This performance is part of VCU's highly regarded guitar series. Joining me will be singer/guitarist Gerard Moreno and dancers Mariya, Ginette Perea and Shahram Tehranian. More info at the VCU Guitar Series website http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/artweb/Music/concerts/guitar.html

Thursday February 8, 2007 7:00pm and 9:00pm
Flamenco Dance on Lisner�s Stage ... Starring You!
From the press release: Enjoy a taste of the best in Spanish wines and cheese and step up to Lisner�s stage for an informative and entertaining session of flamenco dancing basics taught by DC�s own Sara Jerez-Marlow. Get your tickets early for this sure-to-sell-out, limited capacity event! Choose one: 7pm class with 8pm reception or 8pm reception with 9pm class. Non-rubber soled shoes preferred. No sharp heels. Order tickets at Ticket Master http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/172067/ More info at Lisner's website http://www.lisner.org/

Friday Feburary 9, 2007 8:00pm
Paco de Luc�a in concert at Lisner Auditorium
From the press release: Paco de Luc�a, one of the world's greatest guitarists, has captivated the flamenco world for over three decades with his peerless style and groundbreaking fusions. The most innovative and influential flamenco artist of the last 40 years, he infused elements of jazz and salsa into flamenco, redefining and reinvigorating the genre. His extensive credits include a long partnership with Cama�n de la Isla, collaborations with jazz musicians John McLauglin and Chick Corea, and appearances with his award-winning ensemble. "Luc�a knows how to tell a musical story, how to seduce and surprise his listeners and how to build a piece from ruminative beginnings to a sizzling finish in a single dramatic arc." -The Washington Post. Order tickets at Ticket Master http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/15003D8596A3C45C?artistid=879505&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=40
More info at Lisner's website http://www.lisner.org/

Tuesday February 13, 2007 8:00pm
Gala 2007: Bienal de Sevilla (USA premiere!!!) at Lisner Auditorium
Featuring: Joaqu�n Grilo, Isabel Bay�n, La Moneta, Manuel Li��n, Olga Pericet & Marcos Flores From the press release: This gala event features two celebrated figures in flamenco dance � Joaqu�n Grilo, a flamenco dance master known for his tours with Paco de Luc�a, and Isabel Bay�n, whose elegant, precise style returns flamenco to its origins in an intimate show of pure dance. Sharing the program will be four rising stars of flamenco dance in their US debut: La Moneta, often described as a "torrent of strength"; renowned dance soloist and teacher Manuel Li��n; Nuevo Ballet Espa�ol collaborator Olga Pericet; and Marcos Flores, a prot�g� of Antonio Canales. "Joaqu�n Grilo illustrates what flamenco is ... force, passion and energy." -Diario de C�diz. Order tickets from Ticket Master http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/15003D859DECCDBD?artistid=1092116&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=40 More info at Lisner's website http://www.lisner.org/

February 15-16, 2007 8:00pm
Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras in Sabores (DC premiere) at Lisner Auditorium
From the press release: Renowned for her rapid fire footwork and commanding yet elegant presence, Sara Baras is Spain's most popular dancer and a flamenco icon. Baras is the recipient of Spain�s prestigious National Dance Award and broke box office records during a recent five-month run in Madrid. Her 20-member company with guest dancers Jos� Serrano and Luis Ortega will present the DC premiere of Sabores, a new work that celebrates the many styles of flamenco. "... her dance is sculptural and magnificent, her footwork of a virtuosity rarely attained..." - Le Figaro. "Sara Baras commands the flamenco stage with the merest flick of her hem, the merest rattle of her heels..." � The Sunday Telegraph (London) Order tickets from Ticket Master http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/172067/ More info at Lisner's website http://www.lisner.org/

Saturday February 17, 2007 8:00pm
Compa��a Rafaela Carrasco's Una Mirada del Flamenco (DC premiere) at Lisner Auditorium
From the press release: Rafaela Carrasco, from Seville, is a breathtaking dancer and one of the most important flamenco choreographers of today�s generation. Keeping one foot in the old world as she dances toward the new, she is an elegant, refined and gutsy dancer whose innovative choreography expresses what flamenco means in the 21st century. Her company of dancers and musicians will perform the DC premiere of Una Mirada del Flamenco, which displays Carrasco�s rare ability to explore new concepts while maintaining the essence and integrity of flamenco. "Carrasco is that elite, instinctive dancer whose entire body �plays� like a musical instrument." -OC Register. Order tickets from Ticket Master http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/15003D85A99DE42E?artistid=1092131&majorcatid=10002&minorcatid=207 More info at Lisner's website http://www.lisner.org/

Saturday February 24, 2007 3:00-6:00pm
Introduction to Flamenco Dancing for Men and Women at Experimental Movement Concepts in Baltimore
Things to Do Baltimore, an organization sponsoring activities for adult professionals is presenting an introductory flamenco workshop for men and women on Sat Feb 24 from 3-6pm on taught by Tamara Sol Flys. Cost is $35. More info and registration at http://www.thingstodobaltimore

More events listed at http://www.dcflamenco.com/dcflamenco/flamenco_events.shtml

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Here's a quick rundown of the local restaurant and club performances in case you haven't been out in awhile:

Mondays at 8pm and 9pm
Flamenco show at Cafe Citron 1343 Connecticut Ave NW DC
Featuring dancer Mariya with guitarist Miguelito and singer Gerard Moreno. Call 202-530-8844. Nearest metro is Dupont Circle on the Red Line.

Tuesdays at 7:45pm and 8:45pm
Flamenco show at Las Tapas 710 King St Alexandria, VA
Featuring two dancers (who change from week to week) with guitarist Miguelito. Call 703-836-4000. Nearest metro is a ten-minute walk from King St on the Blue/Yellow Line.

Tuesdays at 8:00pm
Flamenco show at Red Maple 930 North Charles St in Baltimore, MD
Featuring dancer Tamara Sol Flys with guitarist Richard Marlow. Call 410-547-0149.

Wednesdays at 7:00pm
Flamenco show at Cubano's 1201 Fidler Lane in Silver Spring, MD
Featuring guitarist Torcuato Zamora with dancer Mariya. Call 301-563-4020. Nearest metro is Silver Spring on the Red Line.

Wednesdays at 8:00pm
Flamenco show at Las Tapas 710 King St Alexandria, VA
Featuring dancer Anna Menendez with guitarist Richard Marlow. Call 703-836-4000.

Wednesdays at 8:00pm
Rumba show at Thyme Square Cafe 4735 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda MD (down the street from Jaleo)
Featuring guitarists Ramin and Gerard Moreno. Call 301-657-9077. Nearest metro is Bethesda on the Red Line.

Thursdays at 8:00pm
Flamenco show at Andalucia Restaurant 12300 Wilkins Ave Rockville, MD
Solo guitar every Thursday by Miguelito. Dancer performs on the first Thursday of the month. Call 301-770-1880. Nearest metro is ten minute walk from Twinbrook on the Red Line.

Thursdays at 8:00pm and 9:00pm
Flamenco show at Las Tapas 710 King St Alexandria, VA
Guitarist Richard Marlow with two dancers (changes from week to week). Call 703-836-4000.

Thursdays 9:30pm to midnight
Rumba show at Gua-Rapo 2039 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA
Featuring rumba group Duende Camaron. Call 703-528-6500. Nearest metro is Courthouse on the Orange Line.

Fridays at 8:00pm and 9:00pm
Flamenco show at Cabanas 3050 K St NW DC (Georgetown waterfront)
Featuring guitarist Miguelito with dancer Ginette Perea. Call 202-944-4242.

Fridays and Saturdays
Sevillanas show at La Tasca Old Town Alexandria (down the street from Las Tapas)
Featuring dancer Genoveva and guest. Call 703-299-9810. Nearest metro is ten minute walk from King St on the Blue/Yellow Line.

Fridays
Sevillanas show at La Tasca Clarendon 2900 Wilson Blvd Arlington VA
Two dancers varies from week to week. Call 703-812-9120. Nearest metro is Clarendon on the Orange Line.

Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00pm-11:00pm
Rumba show at Bambule 5225 Wisconsin AVe NW DC
Featuring guitarist Richard Marlow and guest. Call 202-966-0300. Nearest metro is Friendship Heights on the Red Line.

Saturdays at 7:30pm and 8:30pm
Flamenco show at Tapeo 1301 South Joyce St Arlington VA
Featuring guitarist Miguelito with dancers Ginette Perea and Pam de Ocampo. Call 703-416-6431. Nearest metro is Pentagon City on the Blue/Yellow Line.

LATEST NEWS: Just heard that after almost 14 years, Jaleo will be cancelling their Sevillanas shows indefinitely starting next week. This Saturday Jan 20th at the Jaleo Crystal City 2250-A Crystal Dr Arlington, VA will be the last time. Call 703-413-8181.

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That's it for now. For the latest updates, please visit my website at http://www.dcflamenco.com/
-Miguelito

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