Ballet Hispánico Flamenco Tablao brings Maria de los Angeles and Al MArgen Flamenco to its Penthouse Studio on Thursday, July 11 at 7:00 pmThe 7:00 pm set will feature the cuadro (flamenco team) with dancing, singing and guitar to explore the most traditional aspects of the art form. Offering moments for each artist to shine and demonstrate their virtuosity, the cuadro works together to highlight the most intense and beautiful elements that Flamenco has to offer. Maria de los AngelesMary began her Flamenco dance studies at Ballet Hispánico with Melinda Marquez in 1998. After apprenticing with the American Bolero Dance Company, at the invitation of founder Gabriela Granados, she spent two summers at the Cristina Hereen program in Sevilla, studying with Carmen Ledesma, Rafael Campallo and Milagros Menjibar. As a scholarship recipient she attended Jacob's Pillow, studying with Soledad Barrio. For two years she lived in Madrid, Spain studying with Concha Jareno, Immaculada Ortega and Alfonso Losa at Amor de Dios studios. Since her tablao debut at Alegrias en La Nacional, she has been performing regularly with local artists. As the co-founder and artistic director of Al Margen Flamenco she conceptualizes, choreographs, and performs in full length productions. She has been an Artist in Residence with Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana's AiRe Program, and choreographed her first solo piece, The Suffocating Breath in 2018. Ryan Rockmore Ryan Rockmore is a flamenco dancer and researcher in New York. He has studied with Carmen Ledesma, Merche Esmeralda, La Choni, Victorio Korjhan, La Meira, Rafaela Carrasco, and Marco Flores. His performance experience includes venues throughout New York, London, Madrid, and Sevilla. He conducted research in Spain as a Fulbright grantee, and completed a Master’s in Dance Anthropology, from Roehampton University. Most recently, he presented works exploring queerness and flamenco at Dixon Place and as an artist in residence with Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana. Rockmore continues to investigate and publish on the intersections of identity politics, gender performance, and flamenco. Alfonso Cid Cid was born in Sevilla. His mother, an amateur singer, and his grandfather were his earliest influences. He also attended the activities of the Peña Flamenca Torres-Macarena. He attended classes at the Cristina Heeren Foundation for Flamenco on July 2007 and 2008. Alfonso recorded on the hit song “Mi Santa” by Romeo Santos and the great guitarist Tomatito. Alfonso has toured the USA, Latin-America, Israel and Europe. He just toured Spain, France and Italy with the jazz/flamenco band New Bojaira, which has just released an album titled “Zorongo Blu”. He released “Flamenco de vuelta e ida” with the band “Gazpacho Andalú” and an album and three singles with his rock band “Dientes de Caramelo". About Ballet Hispánico Flamenco Tablao Ballet Hispánico's Flamenco Tablao contributes to the visibility of the art form by providing a performance space for dancers, uniquely connecting artists from the field at large with Ballet Hispánico alumni and rising School of Dance pre-professional students. Ballet Hispánico creates the ambiance of a New York City flamenco nightclub for an evening of wine, tapas, and intimate performance by seasoned professionals, emerging artists, and aspiring students.
$25 - $40