“Prophecies” is the newest creation by the artists of A’lante. Inspired by the prose poetry of Khalil Gibran, whose book “The Prophet” has captured readers’ imaginations since 1923, A’lante’s work imagines a mythical dialogue with Gibran’s fictional prophet, using centuries-old flamenco music and dance as a common idiom. “Prophecies” invites audiences to consider the role of tradition in our 21stcentury digital society, while digging into the very roots of the flamenco art form to unearth a new creation. “Prophecies” earned A’lante Flamenco...
read moreJoin the talented students of Flamencura Dance Studio for a celebration of flamenco to mark our school’s third anniversary! Students of all levels–from our Kid’s Flamenco classes all the way through our Adult Advanced class–will perform both traditional and modern dances. This year we have a special treat–a restaging of Antonio Gades’ bewitching choreography to Manuel de Falla’s Danza Ritual del Fuego from “El Amor Brujo”, featuring Flamenco I, II and III classes and starring Stephanie...
read moreNot enough flamenco in Austin, you say? Well get ready for EL FLAMENCAZO 2012 at FLAMENCURA! Six days of music and dance workshops and activities featuring phenomenal guest artists: Miguel Vargas, from Sevilla, Spain www.miguelvargas.com Illeana Gomez www.illeanagomez.com Guitar workshops by Jose Manuel Tejeda, from Havana, Cuba plus Percussion workshop with our own Pepe Gaytan, & Palmas and Cante workshops with Isaí Chacón. All activities are held at Flamencura Music & Dance Studio, 7113 Burnet Rd.#111, unless otherwise indicated....
read moreTHE RED SHOES: A FLAMENCO FAIRYTALE Live the dream…until it becomes a nightmare! A’lante Flamenco Dance proudly presents “The Red Shoes: A Flamenco Fairytale,” an innovative new flamenco interpretation of the deliciously dark fable by Hans Christian Andersen. With choreography by Olivia Chacón and live music directed by Isaí Chacón, the production explores the attractions and dangers of giving in to temptation. Once the world of control and reason is left behind to embrace ecstasy, chaos takes over… DARK SOUNDS The distinctive “sonidos...
read moreReceive the gift of flamenco music and dance this holiday season–celebrate el Dia de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day/Epiphany, January 6) with los Reyes del Flamenco (the Kings of Flamenco)! Los Reyes del Flamenco are some of the region’s best flamenco artists, united on this special occasion to bring naughty and nice adults and children passion, rhythm, and soul. The Kings (and Queens) of Flamenco are: Special Guest dancer Illeana Gomez (from Albuquerque, NM) Special Guest singer Josemaria Roldan, “Pepe de Sevilla” singer...
read moreTime Friday, September 23 · 8:00pm – 10:00pm Location Copa Bar & Grill, 217 Congress Ave., Austin TX Created By Olivia Chacon More Info Flamencura presents A’lante Dance Ensemble in “Tu, Yo y Ella: Mujeres en Companía (A Flamenco Threesome)” at Copa, Friday September 23. $8 cover.Cante, baile, toque… Tu, yo y ella… Nosotros.Make a date for a flamenco threesome: the debut of A’lante Flamenco Dance Ensemble with Flamencura…and you!Cast: Isai Chacon: Guitar and vocals David Cordoba: Guitar...
read moreAntonio Arrebola performs with Flamencura at Copa Bar and Grill, 217 Congress Ave. Don’t miss the fireworks as Antonio rips up the stage, accompanied by Isaí Chacón (vocals, guitar), David Córdoba (guitar), Luisma Ramos (guitar), and dancer Olivia Chacón! 8pm, doors open 7:30. $12. Tickets at the door. Stay for salsa dancing after the show! ...
read moreOlivia and Isai of Flamencura will be special guest artists at the McCallum High School Cinco de Mayo performance this Thursday, May 5 at 3:30 in the McCallum H.S. Theater. They will be joined by McCallum students performing Maxican Baile Folklorico, Classical Guitar, and more!
read moreThis summer Flamencura debuts new flamenco dance programs for kids ages 7-11 and teens 13-18. Kids can take advantage of our half-day summer camps offered in three different week-long sessions throughout the summer. A 3-week intensive session for teen dancers will begin July 11. For more information write info@flamencura.org!
read moreEnjoy Flamenco on the patio with Soniquete featuring dancer Olivia Chacon and a stunning view of the Austin skyline, 8-10pm Free parking! Uncorked Tasting Room and Wine Bar, 900 E. 7th St. http://www.uncorkedtastingroom.com/
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