San Francisco Bay Area's Online Flamenco Magazine
October 2005

+ Oct 15
San Francisco Bay Area International Flamenco Festival
OPENING NIGHT GALA
Benefit for Hurricane Katrina Relief
BAY AREA FLAMENCO ALL-STAR SHOWCASE

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San Francisco Bay Area
International Flamenco Festival, October 15 - 23, 2005


Featuring, Direct from Spain Andrés Marín y su Compañía Flamenca. Festival events include two performances of "Vanguardia Jonda" by Andrés Marín and Company, Bay Area Flamenco Gala Showcase with the region’s top Flamenco dance artists, art exhibition, legendary documentary film "Flamenco, A Personal Journey", and master classes with the visiting artists. Brought to you by The Bay Area Flamenco Partnership.
www.flamencofestivalsf.com
Link

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Andrés Marín
& Company Members
Workshops

Dance, Guitar, Cante
& Percussion
October 19, 21 and 23, 2005
LINK

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La Tania
Flamenco Dance Workshops
Concert Video, costumes for sale

Workshops: afternoons Saturdays and Sundays Nov 5 - Dec 4, at Studio Danza, San Francisco. For details on workshops, video and costumes email: latania@latania.org

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Carola Zertuche
Flamenco Dance classes
7 Week workshop, Wednesdays
October 26 - December 14, 2005
6:30-7:30 Beginning Technique (Farruca); 7
:30-8:30 Intermediate/Advance (Solea)
Studio Danza, San Francisco
Details and registration email:
carola_zertuche@yahoo.com

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David Jenkins
Flamenco Event Bookings
and Guitar Instruction


Imbue your event with the passionate colors and sepia ambience of Flamenco. Enjoy the Rhapsody of Flamenco’s Mysterious Tributaries from its: East Indian, Baroque, Moroccan,
Andalusian, Cuban & Jazz Origins. Link

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Mónica
Flamenco Dance Classes

10 week workshop
Mondays, Oct 3 ~ Dec 12
6-7pm ~ Introduction to Flamenco
7-8pm ~ Beginning II
8-9pm ~ Intermediate/Advanced
Classes at SF Dance Center
For registration and details
LINK

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Arte y Pureza

Flamenco website of Cihtli Ocampo "La Gallardi" and Ethan Margolis "Canasta". Visit arteypureza.com

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Juan Ogalla Workshops
Juan Ogalla will teach workshops fo
r Beginners-Advanced from Tuesday
November 1 - Friday, November 4 at Studio Danza in San Francisco. LINK


MUSIC

Returning to the company after eleven years and replacing longtime Music Director Jason McGuire, “El Rubio,” will be one of Spain’s most brilliant guitar virtuosos, Granada-born Chuscales (Jose “Chuscales” Valle Fajardo.) Chuscales is internationally recognized as one of the new breed of flamenco guitarists whose fiery, lightning-fast technique and outstanding guitar prowess have catapulted him into new territory with flamenco guitar. Singers Manuel de la Malena, from Jerez, Antonio de Jerez, and Jesus Montoya, from Sevilla, will help rock the house with their rousing vocal styles and dynamic presence. Montoya, a powerhouse voice, is called the “Spanish Pavarotti” for his sheer vocal prowess.


YAELISA

Yaelisa & Caminos Flamencos was founded by Emmy Award winning dancer and choreographer Yaelisa, widely regarded as one of the most gifted Flamenco artists of her generation. Raised by a Spanish flamenco artist, Yaelisa’s unique improvisational talents were visible from an early age. Since 1990 Yaelisa has spent time living and performing in Spain and has performed with many of Spain’s finest artists. In 1996 she created a base of operations in the San Francisco Bay Area where she continues to choreograph, develop and train dancers. She’s the founder and Artistic Director of The New World Flamenco Festival presented every year at the Irvine Barclay Theater in Irvine, California; her work has been commissioned by modern dance companies; she was the only American choreographer among eleven chosen to present her choreography at the prestigious Certámen de Coreografia in Madrid; and, she is one of only two flamenco artists who has ever received an Emmy Award for Choreography. Most recently, Yaelisa and Caminos Flamencos were the recipients of the 2003-2004 Izzy Award for Best Company Performance, for “Mujeres."

 

 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Click on the show for calendar details. Check show information with venue.

+ Sept 30, 0ct 1
La Nina Productions and The Bay Area Flamenco Partnership present
EL HOMBRE Y EL FLAMENCO
An all-male cast, featuring dancers JUANAIRE and TIMO NÚÑEZ, singer FÉLIX DE LOLA, guitarist BENJAMIN WOODS and percussionist RAMI ZIADEH. La Peña, Berkeley, Friday Sept. 30; Kuumbwa, Santa Cruz, Saturday Oct. 1st

+ Oct 2
The Flamenco Room at the ThirstyBear Two cuadro-style flamenco shows at 7:15 & 8:30 Featuring: Félix de Lola, Tim Nuñez, Benjamin Woods, Felice Valenzuela and Kerensa DeMars

+ Oct 8
AZAFRAN FLAMENCO at Avance Restaurant Saturday, 7:30 & 9:15 pm Performers: Roberto Zamora, Ricardo Diaz, Fanny Ara, Miriam 'La Miri'

+ Oct 9
The Flamenco Room at the ThirstyBear Two cuadro-style flamenco shows at 7:15 & 8:30 Featuring: Roberto Zamora, Roberto Aguilar, Juanaire and Carola Zertuche

+ Oct 15
Carolina Lugo Presents "Majas, Mujeres y Hombres" Fall Student Cabaret
7:30 PM, Diablo Light Opera Company Pleasant Hill, CA Tickets: $18 at the door

+ Oct 15
San Francisco Bay Area International Flamenco Festival 2005 BAY AREA FLAMENCO SHOWCASE GALA A Benefit for Hurricane Katrina Relief Featuring eight of the region's top dancers and an exhibit of original paintings by Roberto Zamora SATURDAY, 8PM
PROJECT ARTAUD THEATER, San Francisco

+ Oct 16
The Flamenco Room at the ThirstyBear Two cuadro-style flamenco shows at 7:15 & 8:30
Featuring: Nina Menéndez, Ricardo Diaz, Christine Hall and Juan del Valle

+ Oct 20
San Francisco Bay Area International Flamenco Festival 2005 ANDRÉS MARÍN Y SU COMPAÑÍA FLAMENCA present "Vanguardia Jonda" THURSDAY, 8PM BRAVA THEATER, San Francisco $40 adv./$45 door

+ Oct. 20 & 21
In celebration of Latin Heritage Month Soul del Arte presents Tradicíones e Innovacíones


Oscar Reynolds, Bolivian panpipe master and guitarist Chuscales, legendary flamenco guitarist from Antequera, Spain, Mina Shibata Valle Fajardo, international flamenco dancer making her Bay Area debut and many more artists. Thursday, October 20, 8 P.M., Montgomery Theater San Jose; Friday, October 21, 8 P.M., Veteran’s Building San Francisco

+ Oct 22
San Francisco Bay Area International Flamenco Festival 2005 ANDRÉS MARÍN Y SU COMPAÑÍA FLAMENCA present "Vanguardia Jonda" SATURDAY, 8PM RIO THEATRE, Santa Cruz
$30 adv./$35 door

+ Oct 23
San Francisco Bay Area International Flamenco Festival 2005 Rare screening of legendary documentary film "FLAMENCO, A PERSONAL JOURNEY" with discussion by filmmaker, Tao Ruspoli SUNDAY, One showing only! 4pm ROXIE CINEMA, San Francisco

+ Oct 23
The Flamenco Room at the ThirstyBear Two cuadro-style flamenco shows at 7:15 & 8:30
Featuring: Patricia Velásquez, Roberto Aguilar, Melissa Cruz and Kerensa DeMars

+ Oct 28, 29, 30
Yaelisa & Caminos Flamencos present Flamenco Pa Dos All Star Spanish Cast Yaelisa, artistic director/dancer; Juan Ogalla, dancer; Chuscales, guitarist/ composer; Manuel de la Malena, singer; Antonio de Jerez, singer
Jesus Montoya, singer; Friday 8pm Marin Showcase Theater, San Rafael; Saturday, 8pm Sunday, 2 & 7pm Cowell Theater, Ft. Mason, San Francisco

+ Oct 29
FLAMENCO HALLOWEEN
A bone-chilling Hallow's Eve, featuring FLAMETAL, BENJAMIN WOODS' wicked amalgam of Metal and Flamenco wrought on the forge of duende. Celebrate the upcoming DAY OF THE DEAD with this world-class coven of shredders and the evil and seductive FLAMETAL dancers, LA FANNY and MELISSA CRUZ, 8pm LA PEÑA CULTURAL CENTER, Berkeley $15

+ Oct 29
Potaje at the Community Music Center An evening of contemporary flamenco music and dance
DANCERS: La Eva, Alis Alonso MUSICIANS: Chus Alonso (flute, cajón and musical direction), Mark Taylor (guitar), Paula Dreyer (piano), El Moreno (voice), Brian Rice (percussion) and members of POTINGUE ENSEMBLE 8:30 pm Community Music Center, San
Francisco

+ Oct 29 Theatre Flamenco
Theatre Flamenco perform "LAMENTO"
and will be joined by José Cortés, a gypsy with an enthralling voice; and Manuel Gutierrez; 8 PM Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

+ Oct 30
The Flamenco Room at the ThirstyBear Two cuadro-style flamenco shows at 7:15 & 8:30 Featuring: Benjamin Woods, Melissa Cruz, Fanny Ara and Special Guests TBA

tions, Downtown Concord

Baile: Virginia Iglesias, Cante: Azriel “El Moreno”, Toque: Jorge Liceaga Shows at 8 & 9pm / $12 donation at door.and Noche Flamenca Experience, Noche Flamenca is nothing less than "a soul-stirring tour-de-force of theater," says The New York Times. Zellerbach Hall Price: $24/$36/$48

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View an archive of sketches and studies of Flamenco Live! 1995-1999. Bullfight and flamenco painting, prints and posters. Pintura y arte del flamenco y la corrida de toros. Jason Engelund Studios Link

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Flamenco Nightlife
NEW Tablao in SF
Cuadro Flamenco, Fridays at the 222 Club
. Check the Nightlife page for more.
Link

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SF Flamenco Back Issues

Interview with El Grillu, March 03
Read interviews, essays, artist bios, see concert photos from artists and aficionados like Paco de Lucía, Yaelisa, Farruquito, Juana Amaya, Eva Yerbabuena, La Fibi, Jason McGuire, Ben Woods Flametal, Cihtli Ocampo and Ethan Margolis, Ojos de Brujo, La Tania, Juan del Gastor, Maria Bermudez, El Grillu, Paco Sevilla, Carola Zertuche, La Miri, Jocelyn Ajami and many more. Link

 

 

 

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Oct 15

San Francisco Bay Area International
Flamenco Festival 2005
OPENING NIGHT GALA

A Benefit for Hurricane Katrina Relief

BAY AREA FLAMENCO ALL-STAR SHOWCASE

Exhibition of Paintings by Roberto Zamora in Lobby Gallery

Participating artists:
Mónica, La Fanny, Ricardo Diaz, Virginia Iglesias, Danica La Mora, Yaelisa, Azriel El Moreno, Keni el Lebrijano, Roberto Zamora, Melissa Cruz, La Fibi, Nina Menendez, Jason McGuire, Jorge Liceaga, Christina Hall

All proceeds will go to the
New Orleans Jazz Musician Emergency Fund:
LINK

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Bay Area Dancing 1915-65:
Beyond Isadora

Now seeking historical information on Flamenco performed in the San Francisco Bay Area between 1915-1965. Publication is planned for 2006/7. Link

 

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SF Flamenco is an online community center and magazine working to support and showcase the entire flamenco community in the greater San Francisco Bay Area by providing a promotional media interface representing flamenco culture, arts and artists to facilitate public awareness and understanding. This California on-line flamenco magazine, includes event listings, an artist directory, flamenco artist support and resources, historical and education resources, art, nightlife and resources on local, U.S.A., Spanish and international flamenco art and culture. If you are a local flamenco performer, find out about the free Feature Articles, and Performer's Network. Site created as a community arts project by Jason Engelund, El Pintor.

 

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