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REPERTORIES

Encuentro

Created in 2008, this profound and charismatic duet, choreographed and interpreted

by Carola Zertuche and Juan Siddi, demonstrates the knowledge between both and the instinct following each other’s improvisation. It has been performed in Los Angeles, New Mexico, and was recently nominated for the 2009 Isadora Duncan Award for outstanding Achievement in Ensemble Performance (31st Ethnic Dance Festival San Francisco, CA).

Their performance was called one of the “most memorable” performances by VOICE OF DANCE critic, Alan Ulrich. The ending of love is like death. When the beloved is gone, something beautiful is left behind.

Ángel de la Guarda – Guardian Angel

World Premiere 2009. A majestic piece expressing the beauty of flamenco’s spirit. Mystical, elegant, sensual. Performed by the Company.

“Everyone of us has experienced moments where we have felt someone watching over us.

I call that Ángel de la Guarda, Guardian Angel. I have created this new piece recently with the help of Carola Zertuche and the music of Chuscales.”

Nataraj – Lord of Dance

In India, the god Śiva, depicted as the Lord of Dance, exemplifies the nature of creation.

This piece offers a glimpse into flamenco’s mystical roots, conveying an array of human feelings, interpreted in a magical mosaic of elegance with a taste of all colors. Created in 2008 by Juan Siddi and enhanced for 2009. Interpreted by the whole Company.

Pasión Flamenca – Passion for Flamenco

This number interprets the passion of each ensemble dancer’s universal way of life and their commitment to the unique art that is flamenco. Fiery, powerful and sensual. Originally choreographed by Juan Siddi in 2007 and updated annually. Performed in New Mexico, Colorado, and Germany. “Five fierce sensual women who storm the stage … will take your breath away.” Colorado Springs Independent

Sabor Havana – Havana Flavor

A taste of brown sugar and a pinch of cinnamon by the beauty of women. Music and song interpret love stories of Cuba with their African influence. Erotic and playful, this piece has won many hearts. Choreographed in 2007 by Juan Siddi and performed in New Mexico, Colorado, and the Middle East. Danced by the Company Ensemble.

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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Juan Siddi Aivar is at the helm, creating and maintaining a strong presence for flamenco in the United States. Recently received the 2011 Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, Santa Fe, NM, where his Flamenco Theatre Company is based and teaches/choreographs flamenco dance.

Siddi was born in Frankfurt, Germany of immigrant parents. His mother, whose family originated in Granada, was from Barcelona, Spain. She immigrated to Germany where she met Juan’s father from Italy. Flamenco music was part of daily life in their home, and through their ties with a “peña”, (a group dedicated to Spanish culture), Juan was immersed in the flamenco culture and began dancing and performing when he was very young.

His most influential teachers have been Rebeca Carmona in Germany and la Tani in Barcelona, Spain. Starting at the age of 15 in Tablaos Flamencos, including Al Andalus Frankfurt, Germany.

Beginning his career as a young, powerful and passionate flamenco dancer in professional dance companies and productions at the age of 18, Juan danced and co-choreographed with Compañia Flamenca Alhama and Noches de Amor productions on international tours for seven years, including: Metropol Theater, Vienna; Tranenpalast, Berlin; Moods, Zurich; on Austrian television programs ORF; Arosa Cruises through the Mediterranean and North Africa, and was featured in flamenco festivals, including the Bienal de Flamenco, Sevilla.

In 2000, Juan performed with Compañia Flamenca Alhama as the principal male dancer at a birthday gala for Herzogin von Wurttenburg and His Majesty Juan Carlos King of Spain. Here, he and the company were recognized for their representation of Spanish culture in Europe. That year 4

Juan became the principal male dancer for Rafael Cortés and performed with his group for five years in concerts throughout Europe, including Flamenco Festivals in Hamburg, Germany; Krakow, Poland and Deutsche Oper, Duisburg, Germany.

From 2001 until 2005, Juan had the honor to work with renowned Kathak dancers and musicians from India with The Music Ensemble of Benares, in the project “Kathak Meets Flamenco.” This project explores the common roots of both cultures. The group made tours throughout Europe at the Diwali Festival, Mainz, Germany; Willhelma Theater, Stuttgart, Germany; Festival Musicale del Mediterraneo, Genoa, Italy; Carnival Venice 2004, San Marco Plaza, Italy, and other regarded venues.

From 2002 until 2005, Juan has been invited to perform and teach for the company of Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco in the United States. Tours throughout the U.S. have included: Ordway Center, St. Paul, MN; Helm Fine Art Center, Austin, TX; McFarlin Auditorium, Dallas, TX; Fox Theater, Atlanta, GA; and Joyce Theater, New York City, NY. In 2006 and 2007, he became principal male dancer/ choreographer for Teatro Flamenco’s production Maria Benitez: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow, under the direction of Merrill Brockway (director of PBS’ Dance in America). He has performed as a guest artist with La Tania Flamenco Music and Dance Company with tours throughout California at the Brava Theater and Cowell Theater, San Francisco; Kuumbwa Jazz Theater, Santa Cruz; Montgomery Theater, San Jose and at the Flamenco Festival, Lobero Theater, Santa Barbara.

Juan was invited as a guest artist and choreographer to perform for Theatre Flamenco San Francisco at the Cowell Theatre, San Francisco, CA; Mountain

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View Center for the Performing Arts, Mountain View, CA and Bret Harte Theatre, Angels Camp, CA. Juan founded his flamenco theatre company in September 2007. Now in his 6th year as the Artistic Director and Choreographer of the production Pasión Flamenca, this production toured throughout Colorado, New Mexico, and appeared on American television. The company also traveled and performed in Germany. Since then, he has incorporated the Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre Company and in February and March 2008, traveled to the Middle East to be

featured with his Company in the 7th Annual Doha Cultural Festival at Royal Daphna Hall, Doha, Qatar and on the Arabian Television Network Al-Jazeera.

The Company recently had their 2008 summer season in Santa Fe, NM. Juan has taught flamenco dance and has given workshops throughout Germany, Casa Andalucia in Calpe, Spain and the U.S., including at the Santa Fe Community College Dance Program.

Juan is currently living in Santa Fe, New Mexico where he is teaching and choreographing flamenco dance at Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Studios.

THE COMPANY Since 2007, acclaimed Spanish choreographer Juan Siddi has brought together exhilarating, authentic, international flamenco singers, musicians and dancers for unforgettable performances that have thrilled audiences worldwide.

Recognized for his remarkable stage talent, artistry, and stunning choreographies, the Santa Fe legend Maria Benitez passed the artistic torch to Juan Siddi in 2008. Shortly thereafter, his Flamenco Theatre Company was selected to be the sole presentation for the acclaimed flamenco summer seasons at the Maria Benitez Theatre in Santa Fe, NM. The company’s dynamic shows have met with much success and astounding enthusiasm from national and international audiences, the local community and the press.

Since 2007, the internationally renowned company have already spread their wings with tours throughout Germany, the US and the Middle East and have been featured in highly regarded venues, including: 7th Annual International

Cultural Festival, Doha, Qatar and on the Arabian Television Network Al-Jazeera; Summer Dance Festival, presented

by Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, Aspen District Theater, Aspen, CO; Santa Fe International Conference on Creative Tourism, a project of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network; A Taste of Santa Fe, represented by the City of Santa Fe in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA; and their summer seasons at the Maria Benitez Theatre, Santa Fe, NM, among others.

Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre Company is committed to maintaining, preserving and innovating flamenco’s unique ethnic and cultural art form to audiences and communities worldwide. Flamenco music, song and dance is presented by the company with the passion and vision of today’s foremost artists in the field.

In 2012, Juan Sidd Flamenco Theatre Company can be seen on national tour throughout the United States.

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