Flamenco Photo Diary and Blog by Miguelito: Flamenco at Las Tapas. January 28, 2010

Pam de Ocampo dancing a seguiriya accompanied by guitarist Richard Marlow. January 28, 2010

It's 5-something pm on Friday as I type these words. I'm at a Panera in Arlington taking advantage of the free WiFi while enjoying coffee. Yeah, I know. I usually go to Barnes and Noble to blog, but just wanted to mix it up a little and try a different place.

Anywayz, it's been a busy week flamenco-wise: every day I've either been performing, rehearsing or going out to a show and supporting my fellow flamencos. Last night (Thursday) was one of those nights. I never really know who will be dancing on a Thursday at Tapas and so when I arrived around 7:30pm (half an hour before showtime) it turned out to be dancers Anna Menéndez and Pam de Ocampo!

Pam de Ocampo, Jose Oretea, Richard Marlow and Anna Menendez

Pam de Ocampo, José Oretea, Richard Marlow and Anna Menéndez. January 28, 2010

Flamenco shows at Las Tapas (in Old Town Alexandria) are on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. Call 703-836-4000.

Just a couple of quick updates on the local scene:

Flamenco is back at El Manantial in Reston, Virginia starting this Saturday around 7pm and 8:30pm. Call 703-742-6466 to make reservations and confirm showtimes.

For those of you coming out to my flamenco show at Cafe Citron on Saturday nights at 7pm and 8pm, please remember to call ahead at 202-530-8844 and reserve a table by the stage for the best view.

This Sunday January 31st, Things To Do DC is hosting Taste of Spain: Dinner and Flamenco Dance Show at Las Tapas featuring guitarist Miguelito with dancers Sarah Hart and Ginette Perea.

On Friday February 5th, International Club of DC is hosting An Evening in Madrid: Flamenco Dance Performance at Cafe Citron.

Also on February 5th, local dancers Sara Jerez and Ana Martínez are giving dance workshops for beginners on the stage of Lisner Auditorium as part of the 10th Annual Flamenco Festival.

On Monday February 8th, the Corcoran Gallery is hosting Dressed to Dance "a unique, live runway show and simultaneous dance performance showcasing a selection of historic and modern avant-garde Spanish dance costumes."

Lisner Auditorium's 10th Annual Flamenco Festival officially begins on Tuesday February 9th in Gala Flamenca featuring Pastora Galván, Manuel Liñán, Belén López and Rocío Molina.