Alliance Dance Institute Spring Showcase. April 29, 2006
It's 2:36pm on Sunday as I type these words. Despite going to bed at 5:00am this morning, I still got up around 10:00am feeling well-rested. Not logical I know. It certainly helped that I went easy on the alcohol for change. Not that I'm an alcoholic or whatever. :-) Just cutting back a bit these days so I don't wake up with a throbbing headache in the morning. I'll quickly finish this up and get outdoors for the rest of the day and chill.
Anyway, last night was a pretty intense (albeit very enjoyable) evening that began with a performance at the Alliance Dance Institute where they were having their Spring Showcase featuring student and professional performances.
Some of Marsha Bonet's students performed a special choreography that featured snippets of different palos from bulerias, fandangos de Huelva, Sevillanas and rumba. And the cool thing, at least from my perspective, was that not only was it their first time to perform flamenco onstage, but it was also their first time to perform with live music. Accompaniment provided by yours truly!
Cynthia, Sophia, Kate, Rachel, Marsha and Miguelito. April 29, 2006 9:25pm (photo by Jason)
I'm not just here to promote myself and my services, but I feel it's very important that flamenco dance students get some experience working with live accompaniment early on. I've already talked about the advantages of live music in flamenco many times over the years, so I'm not going go into it now. Kudos to Marsha on insisting on using live music for this showcase!
A friend just called a few minutes ago and invited to go hiking in Great Falls, Virginia. So I'm going to end the commentary now, sign off and get dressed. It's a beautiful day and I'm sure I'll get some inspiring nature pics.
So just a quick congrats to Marsha's students and to Marsha herself on inspiring performances last night.
Cynthia, Sophia and Kate. April 29, 2006 9:25pm (photo by Jason)
Sophia, Kate, Marsha, Cynthia and Rachel. April 29, 2006 9:28pm (taken with my camera phone)
Jason, Silvia and Bala. April 29, 2006 9:50pm
Marsha Bonet and Miguelito in Farruca. April 29, 2006 10:25pm (photo by Jason)
April 29, 2006 10:26pm (photo by Jason)
April 29, 2006 10:27pm (photo by Jason)
For more information about Marsha Bonet's flamenco classes, visit the Alliance Dance Institute's website or call 703-354-6000.
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Comments
Hi, I am so happy you posted some photos (showcase); it gives me a feel about what occured before I receive Marsha's take. Ditto about Flamenco with live music--a must. I also would like to comment on your blogs: some I enjoy a great deal. Your love for Flamenco is unmatched. I am please to know that the Farruca performance was a success.
Jan
aka Marsha's Mother
Posted by: Jan | May 1, 2006 12:48 AM
hi jan!
thank you for your comments. we've talked on the phone at least once. anyway, there are a number of other proud mothers, like yourself, out there checking up on their daughters through my blog. glad to be of service. hehe. :-)
Posted by: Miguelito | May 1, 2006 11:34 AM
Hi I trying to get a hold of Marsha Bonet. I haven't been able to get on her web site. Could you please forward my email address to her. Thank You!
Posted by: Michelle Heistuman | May 8, 2006 10:31 AM
hi michelle,
yeah her website hasn't been updated for months--they keep her quite busy at alliance dance institute! i'll forward your meesage to her. you can also call the studio at 703-354-6000.
Posted by: Miguelito | May 8, 2006 11:08 AM
Thanks for your help!!!!
Posted by: Michelle | May 26, 2006 10:01 PM
your passion for dancing is amazing. I Have a music video that Human Era Records is producing and I would like you to be a dancer for it. but I am located in florida/orlando your hometown.
Posted by: Master Of strings | July 30, 2007 5:01 PM