Thursday night flamenco at Taste of Jerusalem in Silver Spring
Manuel and Isabelita Otero dancing Sevillanas at Taste of Jerusalem. August 23, 2007 8:22pm
It's not too often that I get out to see tablao shows in the DC area, cuz hello? usually I'm the one who's performing in them. 
So when I heard that guitarist Torcuato Zamora was starting up a new weekly tablao show, I was determined to clear my schedule and show up and give my moral support. Turned out to be on a Thursday which worked out perfectly. As expected Torcuato's loyal fans and friends packed the place. Naturally, as the self-appointed official photographer and historian for the DC flamenco community, I brought my camera and took lots of pics. Here's a small random selection for your enjoyment.
Manuel and Isabelita. August 23, 2007 8:22pm
Isabelita. August 23, 2007 8:22pm
Actually her name is Isabel, but I call her Isabelita to differentiate her from her mom who also dances flamenco and who has the same name.
Manuel and Isabelita. August 23, 2007 8:23pm
Manuel and Isabelita. August 23, 2007 8:24pm
Isabelita. August 23, 2007 8:57pm
Isabelita. August 23, 2007 8:57pm
Isabelita. August 23, 2007 8:59pm
Fellow flamenco dance student, Salem. August 23, 2007 9:01pm
Isabelita. August 23, 2007 9:03pm
Isabelita with her parents and cousins. August 23, 2007 9:11pm
Isabelita and Torcuato Zamora. August 23, 2007 9:12pm
Isabel, owner Kamal Hawa and friend of the family, Allie. August 23, 2007 9:13pm
Isabelita with her dancer friends Daniela and Adriana. August 23, 2007 9:50pm
The flamenco shows at Taste of Jerusalem are on Thursday nights around 7:30pm and 8:30pm (subject to change so call ahead). Taste of Jerusalem is located at 8123 Georgia Ave in Silver Spring, Maryland. Call 301-594-3067 for more info and to make your reservation.
Thanks to my friend Daniela for kindly giving me a ride to the restaurant and inviting me to join her table. Thanks Dani!
Anywayz, it's 10:44am and I think I'm going to go back to bed and get some more sleep 
on account of the fact that a friend and I caught a midnight movie (Superbad) last night after the show at Cabanas and got home pretty late. As for tonight (Saturday), I'll be performing at Tapeo with dancers Ginette Perea and Claudia. See you there!
In other news...my guitarist friends Michael Bard and Amilcar Cruz were mentioned in yesterday's Weekend Section with regards to their latin jazz group Trio Caliente. Congrats guys!
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