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2009/2010 Calendar of Events Scroll to see a specific month.
September 2009
October 2009 Calgary, AB --- Widely recognized as one of the top flamenco guitarists of today, Pedro Sierra performs at the University Theatre on Saturday, October 3rd at 8 pm. A master of the flamenco tradition, Pedro is joined by La Tobala, a singer of great acclaim, with whom has worked closely for many years. La Tobala has sung all over the world from New York to Tokyo, working with artists such as Joaquín Cortés, Antonio Canales, also singing for the flamenco classic “Bodas de Gloria,” in which Pedro Sierra is a featured guitarist. Pedro is unique in that he is recognized not only as a guitar soloist, but also as an accompanist for song as well as dance. He traverses these important facets of flamenco with ease, musical virtuosity and spellbinding technique. He has accompanied legends such as Farruco, Manuela Carrasco, Israel Galván, La Susi and Carmen Linares as well as won numerous prestigious awards (Giraldillo, Bienal de Sevilla, best music 2006). Joining Pedro Sierra and La Tobala on stage is dancer Fiona Malena, who is well known to Calgary audiences, recently performing to sold-out crowds in the production “Triana.” Tickets $35 403-289-9660 Knight Productions/ticket sales Artist Websites www.pedrosierra.info Online Video Clips Flamenco at the BeatNiq Thu Oct 8, 2009 8:30PM - 10:15PM Join Salero Calo Flamenco Group for an intimate evening of Flamenco dance, song and music Cost: $15.00 in advance / $20 at the door Location: Beat Niq Jazz Bar 811, 1 Street SW Tickets can be purchased from Beat Niq by calling 403-263-1650 or by contacting mailto:info@flamencocalgary.com
November 2009 December 2009 with Rosanna Terracciano in: One of Canada’s most exciting and innovative new flamenco companies, Montréal’s La Otra Orilla, comprised of dancer Myriam Allard, and singer Hedi ‘El Moro’ Graja, along with long-time collaborator, guitarist Kraig Adams will take to the stage in Alberta for three nights only to present a repertoire of traditional flamenco work refined and defined by years of training and performance in Spain and Canada. Unique in their artistic approach, La Otra Orilla’s impressive CV includes invitations to present at Montreal’s Tangente in 2008, and Toronto’s Danceworks, and Montreal’s Danse Danse in 2010. Along with this, Allard, who has been hailed by the Dance Current as ‘unique among flamenco dancers’ has danced professionally with renowned new generation flamenco dance artist, Israel Galván. Joining La Otra Orilla and Kraig Adams will be dancer Rosanna Terracciano, recent co-curator of Cross Over for Fluid Movement Arts Festival, and an upcoming part of Dancers’ Studio West season of dance. David Matyas (guitar), Robin Tufts (percussion), and Graziella Terracciano (palmas) will accompany. December 10, 11 - Calgary December 12 - Edmonton Tickets for all shows available through the Calgary Opera Box Office:
Monday, December 7 Tuesday, December 8 Total: $60 for full workshop/$35 drop-in Bulerias workshop with Myriam Allard (dance) This class will be accompanied by a singer, and guitarist. Dancers will have the opportunity to learn Bulerias choreography, and its relationship to the singer and guitar. Location: ARTIST BIOS Myriam Allard (Montréal) “She turns like a general and swoops like an eagle, and is the most contemporary of flamenco dancers, fierce and frank and extraordinary to witness.” (The Dance Current)
January 2010
February 2010
March 2010 FORM FUSION March 19 & 20, 2010, 8pm Tickets: Adult $20 Student $15 DSW Theatre 2007 10th Ave SW ( Alley Door) www.dswlive.ca Tickets and information: 403.244.0950 or tickets@dswlive.ca On March 19 and 20, please join Rosanna Terracciano as she presents her newest work, which is an artistic exploration of both flamenco and contemporary dance. A week-long mentored choreographic residency at DSW will culminate in these two performances, during which the audience will be invited into Rosanna's process of creating and developing a new dance work at the intersection of these two different movement styles. A short mentored choreographic residency bringing together the creative forces of Flamenco and Contemporary dance. Audience response will be encouraged throughout the program using Liz Lerman’s Critical Response Process, a method for getting useful feedback on anything. Rosanna Terracciano is an independent flamenco dance artist based in Calgary. She has studied with various teachers in Spain and Canada, most recently training intensively in 2008 at the Amor de Dios flamenco academy in Madrid, Spain and with Myriam Allard in Montreal. In addition to flamenco, Terracciano also received contemporary dance training through the University of Calgary Program of Dance, and has choreographed and performed various flamenco and contemporary based solos since 2001. Since 2005, Terracciano has produced several flamenco productions in Calgary, most recently presenting From Spain to Calgary via Montreal in December 2009, in which Terracciano performed alongside Montreal’s La Otra Orilla, comprised of dancer Allard and singer Hedi ‘El Moro’ Graja, as well as guitarist Kraig Adams. In October 2009, Terracciano co-curated and headlined the show Cross Over, as part of Springboard Dance’s Fluid Movement Arts Festival. In May 2010, Terracciano will dance in the remount of the production Mis Hermanas in Vancouver, British Columbia, presented by Vancouver-based flamenco company, Flamenco Rosario.
April 2010 “Inspiracíon” FIONA MALENA FLAMENCO ENSEMBLE Saturday, April 10, 8 pm University Theatre, 2500 University Dr. NW Tickets $35 through Knight Productions: (403) 289-9660, flamencopete@yahoo.ca Online Sales: http://tickets.pumphousetheatre.ca/default.asp?SearchText=fiona&Go=Go Box Office: 403-263-0079
Fiona Malena is back in Calgary from Spain with her new ensemble of explosive, passionate and innovative flamenco music and dance in the production “Inspiracíon.” Calgary, AB ---Joined by her large ensemble of creative and talented flamenco artists from Spain, Fiona Malena is back on the Calgary stage on Saturday, April 10th at 8 pm at the University Theatre. Inspiracíon is a colourful and driving interpretation about the origins of creativity. Each performer, with their unique rhythmic and melodic ideas creates a canvas for improvisation and spontaneous interplay. The instrumentation is rich and varied, from the driving sound of flamenco guitar to saxophone, powerful vocals and congas. Inspiracíon also creatively explores pulse, textures and movement from world-music, including the joyful expression of forms such as Tanguillos and Guajiras.
Acclaimed dancer Fiona Malena has performed world-wide from Canada to Spain, performing in the palaces (Alcázar) of Jerez and Sevilla, Peña de Londres in London, England, collaborating with Spain’s top flamenco artists. In Inspiracíon she presents her new ensemble, featuring dancer Marcos Jimenez, guitarist Javier Gomez, singer Juan Murube, percussionist Sergio Fernandez and saxophonist Oliver Miguel.
Born in Spain, dancer Marcos Jiménez has performed to critical acclaim in Europe as well as South America with his production “Ser Flamenco.” He has shared the stage with dancers Juana Amaya, Alejandro Granados and Rafael Amargo as well as performed in productions choreographed by Antonio Canales and Cristina Hoyos. His many performances include the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece where he performed in the Amphitheatre Hirodio.
“Marcos Jiménez is a dancer of strength with an austere and virile style…he left the audience astounded with his perfect footwork and magnificent arms.” (Diario de Seville)
Artist Website: www.myspace.com/fionamalena Marcos Jimenez on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgX03JAyYeE Javier Gomez on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d6zhimgIxg
Fineza Flamenca School Spring 2010 classes now on.
Book now for the Fineza Flamenca Spain Tour 2010 Tour of cities of Southern Spain and experience the essence of the Spanish culture. Tour Highlights and other Features A dedicated Spanish speaking tour guide. Package price includes everything once you get into Madrid city centre except for food and drink Classes that cater to the level of the student Cities and towns visited will include: Madrid, Seville, Cordoba, Italica, Jerez de la Frontera, and Cadiz. Full itinerary included on the cities to be visited and maps Meet like minded individuals and other Flamenco students Tour is open to friends, family, and guitar students. Package price will be adjusted accordingly. Other activities such as cooking classes, Spanish classes, etc can be scheduled upon request. For full details Click on this link
May 2010
Flamenco Workshops with Virginia Pozo
Virginia will be coming to Calgary as her one and only Canadian trip, bringing her pure and passionate style of flamenco instruction. Virginia has been to Canada once before on a North American tour with Flamenco Sur and taught in Vancouver British Columbia. This is a great opportunity for flamenco students to take quality dance classes with Virginia and a great opportunity for instructors to take master classes from Virginia and book her for a future workshop for their dance community. Virginia will be teaching 2 levels; a beginners/intermediate and an advanced intermediate/advanced. The beginner/intermediate level will be 8 hours in length and the intermediate/advanced will be 10 hours in length starting on the Friday May 21st in the evening through to Monday May 24th. Virginia is also available for private classes on the 19th – 21st of May. Cost of the courses will be $220 + GST for the beginner/intermediate and $275 + GST for the intermediate/advanced. There is an early bird 10% discount until April 15th. Registration will not start until Feb 15th.Spots are limited and also included is an invitation to a private Juerga with Virginia on the Friday evening. Click here to view brochure. For more information and to have a registration forwarded to you please e-mail virginiapozoflamenco@gmail.com
Join us to celebrate our students' accomplishments. Students of all ages and levels, both in dance and guitar, will be performing what they have learned over the last year.
Eckhardt-Gramatté Concert Hall Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary
Brad Mahon, guitar
RODRIGO, Concierto de Aranjuez FALLA, El sombrero de tres picos / Three-Cornered Hat
Saturday, June 26, 2010 Arrata Opera Centre 1315 – 7th Street SW Show Times at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Flamenco y Opera – Join us for an intimate evening of Flamenco passion and Operatic singing fused with Spanish flare. Embracing the distinctive and complementary styles of flamenco and opera, the night is set for an exuberant display of life’s most intense emotions through song and dance. From the zeal of first love, to the pain of love lost, to the pure joy and high spirited enthusiasm of a life lived spontaneously, Flamenco y Opera is a union of all this in a truly unique one-time event. Join us on June 26, in the sanctuary of the beautiful Arrata Opera Center, for a one hour performance of Flamenco dance, Flamenco music and Operatic singing. Flamenco y Opera concert features local artists performing traditional and modern Flamenco forms. Dancers Tracy Cumberbatch, Maria Regnier and Francesca Canalizo along with cante by Adriana Sanzana and soprano Leanne Villareal. Musical accompaniment provided by Flamenco guitarist David Matyas, violinist Jonathan Lewis, and percussionist Pradeep Vyas. These accomplished performers come together to share their talents in this one unique night. Tickets: $25 advance; $30 at the door (cash only) Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling PUMPHOUSE THEATRE BOX OFFICE (403)263-0079 or visit http://tickets.pumphousetheatre.ca/default.asp?SearchText=tracy%2Bcumberbatch&Go=Go Information contact: flamencotracy@yahoo.ca August 2010 September 2010 October 2010 November 2010 December 2010 September 2009 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.
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