Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana

✨ Flamenco Vivo is partnering with Arts Flamenco to treat our Flamenco Passholders to a night in Andalucia in the heart of NYC! This Saturday at Alegrias en la Nacional Theater, enjoy delicious tapas and drinks for purchase alongside the stunning artistry of performers from the US and Spain.

Learn more about the NYC Flamenco Pass and sign up today for only $15/month to get free access to this and other monthly events ---> https://flamenco-vivo.org/experiencias/flamenco-pass/

📚Happy National Read a Book Day📚

Check out this recommended read if you are looking for a new book:

Flamenco Vivo in Mirrorball: Reflections of Dance & Fashion by J. Joseph Pastrana

Flamenco Vivo gets the spotlight in Mirrorball: Reflections of Dance & Fashion by J. Joseph Pastrana, the just published nonfiction deep dive into the collision of style and dance throughout history. This extensive read spins on the worlds of ballet, Broadway, and more.

"In writing the book," shared Pastrana, "I was very conscious of the fact that I was trying to cover such extensive subjects that I had to be discerning about what absolutely deserved to be included and what I could reasonably omit. Flamenco's role in our collective understanding of dance is so intrinsic and Flamenco Vivo's role in keeping it alive so pivotal, that the book would have been incomplete without them." He also added, "I couldn't neglect my own heritage as a reason to celebrate this Spanish art form... I'm proud to contribute in my own small way in preserving the history of flamenco and introducing it to new generations."

⭐️ Purchase link : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mirrorball-j-joseph-pastrana/1145693492?ean=9798218447762

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Maria Benitez was one of the most influential flamenco artists in the United States. Her legacy lives on in the countless artists and companies she nurtured and inspired nationwide. Descanse en paz maestra!

Pioneering dancer popularized flamenco scene in area, worked to build it over decades In the 1960s, Benítez moved to Spain to become a professional dancer. She returned to build a flamenco audience around Northern New Mexico.

Happy first day of school to NYC public schools!

Did you know that Flamenco Vivo has been bringing Flamenco to NYC's public schools for 40 years?! If you are interested in giving your students the opportunity to express themselves through Flamenco, or if you know someone who might be, now is the perfect time!

Contact us about programming for your school today: https://forms.gle/CNY2r5jGTE7hfdBcA

FUN FACT: 💃 Which athlete at this summer's Olympics grew up dancing flamenco before joining her sport?

🔎 HINT: She scored Spain's winning goal in the 2023 Fifa World Cup...
💡Answer: Olga Carmona!

The Sevilla-born soccer superstar Olga Carmona famously shared that her parents enrolled her in several activities before letting her start her obsession with soccer––and one of these was flamenco dancing! Clearly her destiny was the former, as she competed at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, and among her many accolades is having scored Spain’s 2023 World Cup-winning goal.

Check out the athlete’s backstory here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/samleveridge/2023/08/21/from-flamenco-dancing-to-world-champion-spain-hero-olga-carmonas-unorthodox-journey-to-the-top/

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🚨A CALL TO JOIN THE FUN🚨

Xianix Barrera Flamenco Hosts NYC Flashmob Bienal de Flamenco

Rehearsals: Tuesday, September 3 & Friday, September 5
Video Shoot: Sunday, September 8

Every two years, the art form's most important festival happens in Sevilla: the Bienal de Flamenco. To celebrate the commencement of each festival edition, a leading flamenco figure choreographs a flash mob for the world to join in on––this time around, it's none other than superstar Patricia Guerrero (who we've commissioned for this year's new work!) There's more––beloved Flamenco Vivo artist Xianix Barrera is calling all dancers experienced in bulerías to join her for an NYC rendition of the flashmob. Don't miss this special chance to represent our city and celebrate flamenco together!

Click to learn more & register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfs9M9qFXyOVsLQpgxM1E-hpncoxE17JbpmwL2gjBL2l2SCbQ/viewform

The word is out! We are thrilled to announce we have received NEFA's National Dance Project grant for our upcoming commission and touring of Patricia Guerrero's QUINTO ELEMENTO in 2025 and beyond!

National Dance Project Grantees Stretch Artistic Possibilities and Center Humanity | NEFA On behalf of the National Dance Project Advisor Cohort, it is with great enthusiasm that we share the 2024 National Dance Project (NDP) Production Grantees.

Thinking about last week's amazing performance at the Hollywood Bowl alongside the amazing artists of the LA Phil!

Muchísimas gracias to all who made this performance possible and to all who joined us in LA.

Photo(s) by Elizabeth Asher, provided courtesy of the LA Phil.

Conductor: François López-Ferrer ()
Violin: Blake Pouliot ()
Choreography:Emilio Ochando
Dancers: Emilio Ochando, F***Y ARA, Lorena Franco, Alberto Sellés, Madison Olguin, Ricardo Moro, Rebeca Tomas, Fernando Jimenez, Yoel Vargas, Adrian Dominguez

✨ LAST DAY TO APPLY! ✨

Don't miss your chance to be a part of this amazing experience to learn from industry professionals, dance with live musicians, and perform in NYC. Link in bio.

We are excited to announce this year's Cuadro Mentors!

LA MEIRA is a flamenco dancer, choreographer, teacher and scholar. She has performed with many of the giants of Flamenco, including Antonio Canales, Tony “El Pelao” y “La Uchi,” Dolores Amaya “La Pescadilla,” and was first dancer in Carlota Santana Flamenco Vivo, Fred Darsow Dance, and Elba Hevia y Vaca’s Pasión y Arte. La Miera has been featured in several documentaries, including Jocelyn Ajami’s Queen of the Gypsies, and was awarded choreography grants from Pew Charitable Trusts, American Dance Festival, and the New York State Council on the Arts. She choreographed “Carmen” under the baton of Seiji Ozawa, and the first staging of the 1915 version of Manuel de Falla’s “Amor Brujo”which the New York Times called the production “one of the more audacious, intriguing operatic undertakings to hit a New York stage this season.”

LA CONJA is a flamenco singer, dancer and choreographer who has toured nationally and internationally as a solo artist with Jose Molina and Jose Greco. She has also shared the stage with Savion Glover at the Joyce Theater, with Sartia Montiel at Lincoln Center, and collaborated with World Music Institute for the prestigious Guggenheim Work and Process. Born of Egyptian parents with a Turkish surname, La Conja melds Arab, Spanish and Indian musical influences into her work.

JUAN FERNÁNDEZ (Cadíz/Seville) is a talented bailaor with an internationally recognized career. Juan tours internationally, participating in festivals such as the Concom Festival in Toulouse (France) with his show, "De Los Puertos" and in Europe, the United States and Canada with the show "Authentic Flamenco." He has collaborated with prominent companies and artists, such as the company "Las Minas Puerto Flamenco" and in the opera "La Traviatta" alongside the dancer Mercedes Ruiz. Juan continues to bring his show "De Los Puertos" to the best tablaos in Spain and offers classes and courses both in his country and abroad, including places like Japan, New York, London, Albuquerque, Denmark, and Germany.

Apply by August 12th: https://flamenco-vivo.org/evolucion/cuadro/

Application Deadline Extended to August 12th!

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to work in depth with mentors and musicians and build the skills necessary to work in a Cuadro! Sessions take place from September 2024 - May 2025 and are offered in-person and virtually.

To APPLY or learn more visit the link in our bio!

Cuadro is Back! Applications are NOW OPEN.

This 9-month program focuses on the essential skills necessary to work in a Cuadro. Participants refine their dances with live music while engaging in a deep study of compás, palmas, improvisation, and play. Program includes:

- Monthly classes with musicians at Flamenco Vivo Studios or virtually via Zoom.
- Monthly 1-1 private mentor sessions to refine bailes, gain improvisational skills, and receive support.
- Three performance opportunities open to the public (November, February and May)

Fees: $1800 (or $200/month)
A limited pool of scholarships are available

Application Deadline: August 5th at 11:59 pm EST
Link in Bio!

Photo by Lisa Greenberg

NEXT WEEK: Summer Wine-down exclusively for NYC Flamenco Passholders! Sip wine and enjoy live flamenco music by guitarist Nico Sansiviero - a great way to spend a summer evening!

Thursday, July 18 at Flamenco Vivo Sala (4 West 43rd Street)

Did you know NYC Flamenco Passholders get access to monthly events for just $15/month? Learn more at the link in our bio!

Nicolas Sansiviero (Flamenco Guitarist) was born in La Plata, Argentina, holds a masters in flamenco guitar from AER in Seville, Spain and has dedicated his life to the Flamenco art form. He is also a contemporary trained music educator & classical guitar teacher.

One night only at Hollywood Bowl on August 8th!

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana sashays to the steadfast snare of Ravel’s iconic "Boléro," bringing forth the spirited ancestry and flair of traditional Spanish dance. Join us for a night of Symphonic Tango & Flamenco at the Hollywood Bowl—only on August 8! https://bit.ly/HB24STF

🌟3 days left to apply for the 10th Annual Flamenco Certamen USA 2024!🌟

"My experience with the other contestants was so supportive! I never felt the competition pressure from other dancers and there was a general, authentic desire for everyone to perform at their absolute best. I feel very lucky to have experienced this competition with such mature, inclusive, and inspiring colleagues!" - 2022 Finalist

Application deadline: July 8th at 11:59 pm EST.

Pictured: Qi Yang (2023 Estudio Prize Winner)
Photo: Lisa Greenberg

🌟5 days left to apply to the 10th Annual Flamenco Certamen USA 2024!🌟

"I have never felt more inspired in my life and more importantly I feel supported moving forward and know exactly what I need to work on to accomplish my goals." - 2022 Finalist

Application Deadline: July 8th at 11:59 pm EST

Pictured: Carolina Celeste (2024 finalist)
Photo: Lisa Greenberg

🌟ONE WEEK left to apply to the 10th Annual Flamenco Certamen USA 2024!🌟

"The residency and competition were inspiring and valuable to my growth as a flamenco artist… I'm very glad that I put myself out there and did it. It was a huge leap.., but doing it has helped me feel braver." - 2023 Finalist

Application Deadline: July 8th at 11:59 pm EST

Pictured: Susana Lorenzo .lorenzo.wdc (2023 Finalist)
Photo: Lisa Greenberg

Calling all rising Flamenco dancers to the stage! Apply now to be a finalist in NYC's greatest Flamenco dance competition.
👉 Perform at a major NYC venue with live musicians.
👉 Learn from professionals in the industry.
👉 Win prize money and the chance to study in SPAIN.
👉 Build lifelong connections and advance your skills to the next level!

The application deadline has been EXTENDED to JULY 8TH. Don't miss your chance! Link in bio.

Pictured: Mélanie Côté (2023 Finalist)
Photo: Lisa Greenberg

"The performance opened with a hauntingly beautiful scene: a solitary musician bathed in a single ray of light, striking a few poignant chords on a keyboard. This minimalist introduction set the stage for the emotional depth and intensity that would follow."

Thank you to Dance View Times for this powerful review of EQUILIBRIO (Clásica/Tradición) from last week's run at The Joyce Theater!

Read more:

Flamenco Depths, in Equal Measure “Equilibrio” Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana The Joyce Theater New York, NY June 19, 2024 by Marianne Adams copyright © 2024 by Marianne Adams It can be too easy to forget just how many elements make up the tapestry of the flamenco genre, but Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana company’s performance ...

1 week left to apply for the 10th Annual Flamenco Certamen USA! Are you a rising flamenco artist looking to:
✔️Perform at a major NYC venue
✔️Learn from expert mentors and musicians
✔️Win prize money and scholarships to study in Spain
✔️Build lifelong connections with other flamencos
✔️Enjoy NYC’s vibrant arts scene

Learn more and apply by July 1st here: https://flamenco-vivo.org/evolucion/flamenco-certamen-usa/

Contact [email protected] with any questions!

Pictured: Yasmina Yuexi, 2023 Tablao Level Winner
Photo: Lisa Greenberg

And that’s a WRAP! Muchísimas gracias to everyone who joined us for this HOT week at for the US premiere of EQUILIBRIO (Clásica/Tradición)!

It takes an amazing team of artists, administrators and technical crew to make a production like this happen and we’re so grateful to all of you!

Next up… Hollywood Bowl with the LA Philharmonic!

Will we see you this weekend at The Joyce Theater? Four more chances to catch EQUILIBRIO (Clásica/Tradición) now through Sunday, June 23! Tickets at the link in our bio or at Joyce.org

Celebrating over 40 years carrying forth the flamenco legacy, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana returns to offer the US premiere of EQUILIBRIO (Clásica/Tradición), a new creation by acclaimed flamenco artist Emilio Ochando. Featuring nine dancers and musicians, the work embraces flamenco tradition while creating a unique environment of sound and creative staging. Shawl, bells, spoons, and castanets interact with an original musical composition by Daniel Jurado featuring multi-instrumentalist Gonzalo Grau.

Photos: Steven Pisano

Carlota Santana, founder and Artistic Director, is proud to announce that she has named Emilio Ochando Associate Artistic Director of Flamenco Vivo!

We first met Emilio in 2017 after he won the “Flamenco Vivo Prize” at the 2016 CERTAMEN DE COREOGRAFÍA DE DANZA ESPAÑOLA Y FLAMENCO. Since then, Emilio’s artistry has illuminated stages across the US and his choreography has continued our mission of developing repertory that honors flamenco’s traditions yet promotes its ever-changing nature as an art form.

You can see Emilio’s latest creation in the upcoming premiere of EQUILIBRIO (Clásica/Tradición) at the Joyce Theater next week and read more about Emilio in the Dance Enthusiast’s article by Deirdre Towers: https://www.dance-enthusiast.com/features/day-in-the-life/view/Emilio-Ochando-Flamenco-Vivo-Carolota-Santana--7372

Enhorabuena Emilio and thank you for helping us usher in the next 40 years of flamenco in the US!

👉 Are you a NY resident applying for Certamen?
👉Do you need a space to record your submission video?
Contact [email protected] to reserve a FREE 1-hour studio rental at FV Studios.

Application Deadline: July 1st, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST



📷: Lisa Greenberg

Meet the musicians of EQUILIBRIO (Clásica/Tradición) coming to June 18-23! Grab your tickets at the link in our bio.

Daniel Jurado (Guitarist, Composer)
Loreto de Diego (Singer)
Gonzalo Grau (Multi-instrumentalist)

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana returns to The Joyce offering the US premiere of EQUILIBRIO (Clásica/Tradición), a new creation by acclaimed flamenco artist Emilio Ochando. The work embraces flamenco tradition while creating a unique environment of sound and creative staging. Shawl, bells, spoons, and castanets interact with an original musical composition, synthesizing classic and contemporary flamenco canon.

Go deeper with Flamenco Vivo during our season June 18-23!

🎤 Wednesday, June 19: Stick around immediately following the performance for a Curtain Chat with Flamenco Vivo artists moderated by performer and educator Anna de la Paz. Free to same day ticket holders!

💃🏽 Saturday, June 22: The Joyce is offering you the chance to experience flamenco dance and learn a short sequence! Try your hand at “palmas” and your feet at “zapateados”, and absorb the pride and emotions important to flamenco, while being accompanied by a guitarist. Use the link in our bio to get started…and on your way to Ole! This Family Matinee event is open and free for any Flamenco Vivo ticket holders throughout our engagement.

Photo credit: Sean Chee | Dream But Don’t Sleep