2008 Calendar of Events

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January 2008

2008 Spain Tour with Fineza Flamenca information now available
(Tour dates May 18 - May 31)
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Entry to Velvet is free. Take in the show while having dinner or enjoying some drinks.

For more information, visit The Grand website:
http://www.theatrejunction.com/cms/293.html

February 2008

Information is now available for
Spain Trip with Claudia Carolina
July 6, 2008
Madrid
See July calendar below for more detail.

For more information please call Claudia Carolina at (416) 537-0072.

Please visit www.theatreflamenco.ca for more up-to-date information.

Solea workshops with Holly Blazina.
Saturday February 2nd & 16th 11:15 – 1:15
A class on Compas Basics will take place on February 2nd, 10:00 – 11:00
These classes offer a fun opportunity to improve your Flamenco dancing, guitar playing and listening experience.
Contact Holly Blazina 283 – 6218 hollyblazina@yahoo.ca
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3-day FESTIVAL PASS Adult: $50 Student/Senior $40
ADVANCE Adult: $20 Student/Senior: $15
DOOR Adult: $25 Student/Senior: $20

For more information, contact Dancers’ Studio West at (403) 244.0950, or visit their website:
www.dswlive.ca

March 2008

April 2008

Doors open at 8:00 pm
Show at 8:30 pm
Cover (Tickets): $15 in advance; $20 at the door

Tickets can be purchased at the Beat Niq or from Annette Morcos 217-1954 or email info@flamencocalgary.com
or from Beat Niq phone #: 263-1650

Please note: Shows sell out a couple of weeks in advance, so buy your tickets early. This is a general seating event, except for patrons of the restaurant

Alma de Espana
In concert on Sat. April 12th, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.. Featuring Guitarist Harry Owen and dancer/singer Veronica Maguire, co-founders of the company

Alma de Espana, currently recognized as one of the leading Flamenco Dance Companies in North America

The show will be at the University Theatre and the seating is reserved with tickets priced at $32.50.

Tickets are available at the Campus Ticket Centre (220-7202) and for more info. or to reserve tickets call Peter Knight (289-9660).

Lizt Alfonso Danza Cuba
Wednesday, April 16
Thursday, April 17, 8 PM
The Arden Theatre
5 St. Anne St, St. Albert AB

Eighteen impeccable female dancers, musicians, and singers of Lizt Alfonso Danza Cuba present a flamboyantly entertaining display of their own Cuban-fusion style. Vibrant, elegant, and vividly theatrical, Alfonso's choreography seamlessly weaves together elements of ballet, Spanish classical dance, flamenco and Afro-Cuban movement. Bursting onstage in a riot of rhythmic energy and precise coordination-combined with brilliant ruffles, emphatic heels and clicking castanets-Lizt Alfonso Danza Cuba creates an unforgettable dance explosion.

Tickets available by calling The Arden Theatre Box Office at 780-459-1542 or www.ardentheatre.com

Tracy Cumberbatch presents

Fiesta Gitana
A Night of Flamenco Dance and Music
Friday, April 18, 2008
Arrata Opera Centre
1315 – 7th Street SW
Show starts at 8pm

Fiesta Gitana is a thrilling night of the sights and sounds of Spain right here in Calgary. On April 18, the night begins with the sounds of Seville played by classical guitarist Brett Roselle and the unique and vibrant Spanish Inspired Art of Joni Brestler. Then onto Seville and the flare and drama of Flamenco dance.

Fiesta Gitana’s Flamenco concert features local artists performing traditional and modern Flamenco forms. Dancers Tracy Cumberbatch, Francesca Canalizo, and Maria Regnier are featured with the accompaniment of Flamenco guitarist David Matyas, violinist Jonathan Lewis, percussionist Pradeep Vyas. Graziella Terracciano joins in with her skills in palmas while Marretta Cruz performs both palmas and the unique form of castines. These accomplished performers join together to share their talents and Gypsy spirit in this one unique night.

Tickets: $28 advance; $32 at the door (cash)
Please note: Spanish Wine and Tapas tasting at an additional cost and may be purchased at the door

Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling (403)263-0079 or by going on line to www.pumphousetheatre.ca

Tickets will also be available at the door.

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Information contact: flamencotracy@yahoo.ca

May 2008

2008 Spain Tour
Fineza Flamenca
May 18 - May 31
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June 2008

July 2008

Spain Trip with Claudia Carolina
July 6, 2008
Madrid

We are offering two packages this year:

Package A:
Flamenco Dance Class (for 10 days, 2 hours per day)
Spanish Language Classes after siesta (twice a week, 1 1/2 hours each)
Train to Córdoba and hotel
Tickets to Toledo
Cost: $1200.00

Package B:
Spanish Language Classes after siesta (twice a week, 1 1/2 hours each)
Train to Córdoba and hotel
Tickets to Toledo
Cost: $400.00

*Additional language , guitar and cajón classes may be arranged.
Cost: TBA

Payment Schedule:
It is important to honour this payment schedule, or a place for you cannot be guaranteed.
First Installment Due: Saturday, March 15th (Please note: $150.00 of first installment is non-refundable.)
Package A: $400.00
Package B: $200.00
Second Installment Due: Monday, May 6th
Package A: $800.00
Package B: $200.00
***NB: A late fee of $150.00 will be added if second installment is late.
Please mail cheques to:
Claudia Carolina,
178 Margueretta St.
Toronto, ON M6H 3S3

For more information please call Claudia Carolina at (416) 537-0072.

Please visit www.theatreflamenco.ca for more up-to-date information.

See guitarist Holly Blazina and dancer Fiona Malena at the Kensington Sun and Salsa festival.
Performance time: Sunday, July 20th 1:30 on the stage near Julio's Barrio

Festival runs Sunday, July 20, 2008, 11:00 am until 5:00 pm and is free to the public
http://www.visitkensington.com/

August 2008

Spain
Welcome to the land of Flamenco, Bull fighting and Sherry wine. Spain's location at the Western most point of the Mediterranean and its closeness to North Africa has made its culture, music and history unique to Western Europe. Fineza Flamenca Dance invites you to join our Feria festivities where colorful Flamenco dresses will be swirling to the sounds of the Sevillanas. You will also be shown how to dance this beautiful folkloric dance of Seville.

TICKETS: GlobalFest tickets for the International Fireworks Competition and OneWorld Festival can be purchased through Fineza Flamenca. For information: 403-217-1954 General Admission are $10 while quantities last.

Visit www.globalfest.ca for more details

Fineza Flamenca Summer Workshop:
INTRODUCTION TO FLAMENCO

Tuesday August 26, 2008
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
cost: $40

This is an introductory class. No dance or flamenco experience is required.

Contact Annette @ info@flamencocalgary.com or 403-217-1954, or visit www.flamencocalgary.com for more details

September 2008

Fineza Flamenca Fall Class Schedule is now available.
For more details visit www.flamencocalgary.com/sched.html
or contact Annette Morcos
info@flamencocalgary.com or 403-217-1954

Annette Morcos & Peña Buleria presents:

'El Sonido del Silencio'

Friday September 5 , 2008
Centennial Theatre, Vancouver

Saturday September 13, 2008
University Theatre, University of Calgary Campus

Sunday September 14, 2008
Westbury Theatre, Edmonton

"El Sonido del Silencio"
Cuando el sonido muere
existe solo el silencio
llenando espacio
con el movimiento
hasta el volver del dulce
sonido de la musica

-Cristina Hall-

When sound dies out
only silence exists
filling up space with movement
until the sweet sound
of music returns.

"El Sonido del Silencio" is an encounter between flamenco's past and present; where the old and the new come together in one performance to express a timeless sense of music and movement. The performance will take you back in time to experience what it was like in the18th century "CafésCantantes" (gathering places where drinks and flamenco recitals were offered). We will explore voices from the past and thus comprehend how their emotive energy has inspired and affected the dance, the guitar, and the singing as we experience and live them today.

In collaboration with Peña bulería Flamenco club (which produces and presents Flamenco performances in the Vancouver area), Annette Morcos brings “El Sonido del Silencio” to both Calgary and Edmonton. The performance features accomplished artists from Spain.

A well respected flamenco dancer, Cristina Hall, has gained high acclaim wherever she has worked including her home base of Sevilla, Spain. Her unique dance style has been described as powerful and musical. During a brainstorming session in Sevilla, El Sonido del Silencio was presented as an idea by Cristina, and began to take form as a collaborative effort during Annette’s recent visits to Spain in the winter and spring of 2008. Crucial to the delivery of this inspired work are the sounds emanating from the guitar of Manuel Alejandro Montero, an accomplished musician who has won two Sabicas competitions in Murcia, Spain; both as concert guitarist and a singing accompanist; and the voice of David de Alcala whose singing career has found him on stage along side masters such as Calixto Sánchez, Fernando de la Malena and José de la Tomasa. Also performing are singer Pirouz de Caspio from Vancouver and dancer Annette Morcos from Calgary. This concert series will be accompanied by scheduled workshops in all three cities in guitar, dance and song.



Friday September 5 , 2008 at 8:00 PM
Centennial Theatre, Vancouver

Saturday September 13, 2008 at 8:00 PM
University Theatre, University of Calgary Campus

Sunday September 14, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Westbury Theatre, Edmonton

For information: www.flamencocalgary.com/ElSonidodelSilencio.html
For information: 403-217-1954

“El Sonido del Silencio” is a two evening engagement on September 13th, 2008 at the University Theatre (University of Calgary Campus, 2500 University Drive SW) at 8:00 pm; and September 14, 2008 at the Westbury Theatre, Edmonton at 7:00 pm

'El Sonido del Silencio' Workshops
with Guest Artists
Cristina Hall, Dancer
Manuel Alejandro Montero, Guitarist
David de Alcala, Singer

Calgary
DANCE WORKSHOP:

September 8, 9, and 10
(Please note based on studio availability the 3rd class maybe moved to Monday September 15 at the same time)

Beginner / Intermediate Level
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Intermediate / Advanced Level
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 pm

Calgary
GUITAR WORKSHOP:

September 8 and 9
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Calgary
CANTE (SINGING) WORKSHOP:

September 13
Time: 10 - 11:30 am

Edmonton
DANCE WORKSHOP:

September 14
Beginner / Intermediate Level

Intermediate / Advanced Level
Time: 12:45 - 2:30 pm

Edmonton
CANTE (SINGING) WORKSHOP:

September 14
Time: 2:30 - 3:30 pm

For full details, visit www.flamencocalgary.com/Sept2008workshops.html

"EXQUISITE VIRTUOSITY"
- Francisco Martinez, Flamenco Critic, Cordoba

The now 19-year-old guitarist Javier Conde (born Caceres, 1988) has been known for several years as the 'Wunderkind' of the flamenco guitar. Trained by his father, José Antonio Conde, and grandmaster Andrés Batista, he has been performing on stage since the age of eight. In 2003, he recorded his first solo CD - 'Homenaje a Los Grandes de le Guitarra'. The CD led to invitations to the biggest guitar festivals in Europe, for both the flamenco and the classical guitar. Serious recognition in flamenco circles came after winning the fiercely contested 'Bordón Minero' first prize at the festival of La Unión in 2004. This prize has never before been won by such a young guitarist. In addition to his phenomenal technique, it is above all the phrasing that distinguishes his guitar playing.

Now at age 19, Javier Conde is playing at the same level that Paco de Lucia (regarded as the best in the world) played at the same age. His recent live concert album was nominated for Best Flamenco Album by the Academia de Musica in Madrid, and he is invited to play at the famous Seville Biennale this year. Discover him for yourself on his Canadian debut tour with his extraordinary ensemble of guitarists, singer and dancer.

Tickets are Now On Sale
Reserved Seating

8 pm, Friday, September 19
at University Theatre, U of C

Tour Dates:
Montreal - Theatre Gesu, Friday, September 12 (tentative)
Ottawa - Dominion Chalmers United Church, Saturday, September 13 (tentative)
Winnipeg - Pantages Playhouse Theatre, Thursday, Sept. 18
Calgary - University Theatre, U of C, Friday, Sept. 19

Tickets available at:
Campus Ticket Centre 220-7202
and Megatunes 229-3022

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

CLAIRE MARCHAND 204-452-3948

info@theatreflamenco.ca
www.theatreflamenco.ca

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El Tio Pepe
Live in Concert

Sunday, September 28th, 9pm
Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Calgary

Thursday, October 2nd, 9pm
The Vat, Red Deer

Friday, October 3rd, 10:30pm
The Vat, Red Deer

Saturday, October 4th, 9pm
Century Casino, Edmonton

If you like rock and latin music, welcome aboard this trip. These are the Spanish sounds from Columbia and his native country Spain. Antoine Ruize, named El Tio Pepe, adds flavour and spice to rock music, giving birth to a new cocktail...

El Tio-Pepe will take you on a musical journey of cultures and languages that cross all borders and have no boundaries. Their music will bring people of all race together promoting the arts and culture of many different ethnicities, especially English, Spanish and French.


For information or tickets, call 430-880-0845 or visit www.whitelightpro.com/tio.html

October 2008

Fiona Malena Flamenco Society Presents

LUNA
Flamenco live, vibrant and direct from Seville!

Saturday, October 4th, 8 pm
University Theatre, Calgary
Tickets $32 advance $37 door
Groups of 10: $29/per ticket
Reserved Seating.
Online Sales: www.pumphousetheatres.ca
Box Office: 403.263.0079
www.fionamalena.com 403.202.0904

LUNA has been created and rehearsed in Spain by a group of flamencos who have a shared the stage together in the past and developed a unique artistic relationship distilled over time. Spontaneous rhythmic interplay, musical interaction and fiery accompaniment carry the audience through a journey of flamenco expression. In LUNA, a solitary dancer finds her inspiration in the passage of night and the waning of the moon. Through the dramatic movements of the dance, darker instincts as well as joyous expression are juxtaposed in an intimate and riveting performance.

Featured Artists
Dancer Fiona Malena
Guitarist Juan Ramirez
Singer Elena Morales

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November 2008

Cantos De La Tierra" (Songs of the Earth)
November 6 through November 9, 2008
The Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company presents their fall season at the Premiere Dance Theatre
207 Queens Quay W, 3rd Floor, Harbourfront Centre
Tickets on sale September 9, 2008.
Box Office 416 973-4000
Info: 416 595-5753
click here to see poster
www.flamencos.net

Toronto International Flamenco Festival
Show: Mercedes Ruiz in Junca
Saturday November 15, 2008 , 8:00 pm
St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
Tickets: Call 416.366.7723
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Visit www.torontoflamencofestival.com

Workshop
November 11 to 15, 2008
St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
For Info Call 905.660.9417 or 1.866.854.7074
or email Info@theartofexpression.com

Hot Foot Latina presents

A Night on the Gypsy Caravan featuring the Music and Dance of Flamenco
November 22nd, 2008, 7:30 pm
John Dutton Theatre
616 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary

Our group of artists bring the sights and sounds of Spain to Calgary in this fun and festive evening celebrating the diversity and passions of the Flamenco form.

Featuring local dancers Tracy Cumberbatch, Maria Regnier, and Francesca Canalizo, palmista Marrieta Cruz, and guitarist David Matyas.

Visit www.hotfootlatina.com or call 403.246.9692 for details or tickets

December 2008

The information on this site is provided as a service to the flamenco community. We make no guarantees as to the accuracy of the information. Please contact the event organizer as listed for confirmation of event details.