They were joined by world-renowned dancer-singer-percussionist Manuel Gutierrez, Artist in Residence for ¡Flamenco! Santa Barbara, who sang joyful and humorous letras (verses) for the dancers. Peñas ...

American-born flamenco expert Pablo Rodarte spent nearly 25 years in Spain, studying and perfecting every nuance of the fiery Spanish dance. And now that he’s settled here, you don’t expect the man to ...

Yjastros is not your typical flamenco company. As one of the few repertory flamenco dance companies in the United States, the versatile dancers of Yjastros perform in many styles, from traditional to ...

Marie Saavedra joined the CBS2 Chicago news team in October 2020 as an anchor. She grew up in Evanston and is a graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism. Two young dancers are bringing the beauty ...

Two documentaries about flamenco dancing, part of Institute Cervantes’s Flamenco Film Series: Albertina Pisano’s 2004 short Flamenco Dancers (37 min.) focuses on four exemplars of the form, while ...

When you're in the mood to see awesome flamenco dancing, Casa Vicente is the place to go. Every Friday and Saturday night, the Spanish restaurant transforms into a stage. Two mesmerizing dancers, tall ...

Maria Benitez and her troupe take us on a whirlwind tour of the styles of Spanish dance. Acclaimed dancer Maria Benitez and her troupe take a live audience on a whirlwind tour of the many styles of ...

The pandemic placed competitive flamenco dancing on pause in Madrid. And for the dancers at the legendary Amor de Dios flamenco center, a return to in-person events means a return to the stage. Some ...

A bata de cola is a flamenco dress with a long train that is very heavy and difficult to maneuver. But when the stars align and it converges with a skilled dancer, they become one. "They control and ...

As part of their 80th Season, New York City Center is presenting the exciting Flamenco Festival through Sunday, March 17. This year, the Festival commemorates Vicente Espinel, the inventor of the ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In the United States, we tend to push flamenco music and movement into the category of folklore, something to be respected and admired for its showy skills, ...

“People came from everywhere to see her shows,” an admirer said — including, on at least one occasion, the ballet superstar Mikhail Baryshnikov. By Brian Seibert María Benítez, an American dancer and ...