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Carlota Santana, Artistic Director
TABLAO FLAMENCO Dancers Fanny Ara Timo Nuñez Laura Peralta Musicians Calvin Hazen, Guitar Jose Moreno, Singer, Percussionist www.flamenco-vivo.org
Program JALEOS Choreography: Isaac Tovar Dancers & Musicians: The Company Jaleos are a style of flamenco cante (song) born in Extremadura, a region in Western Spain that is home to important singers such as Porrinas de Badajoz, Ramón El Portugués, and Guadiana. The rhythm is very lively with influence from bulerías. ALEGRÍAS Choreography & Performance: Laura Peralta The Alegrías were originated in the seaport of Cádiz. The word Alegrías means joy or happiness, and the songs are light and carefree in spirit. They can express great intensity of feeling yet the mood is optimistic and high-spirited. MÚSICA FLAMENCA Musicians: Calvin Hazen, Jose Moreno SOLEARES Choreography & Performance: Fanny Ara The soleares is one of the most serious and most jondo (deep) palos in flamenco. The name soleares is derived from “soledad,” which means loneliness or solitude and its lyrics often convey themes of romantic tragedy and desolation. INTERMISSION TIENTOS Dancers: Laura Peralta & Timo Nuñez Choreography: Antonio Hidalgo This 4/4 rhythm dance is majestic and sensual. The movements are often slow and wiry, giving the dancers space to express emotions easily. MÚSICA FLAMENCA Musicians: Calvin Hazen, Jose Moreno AIRES DE CÁDIZ Choreography & Performance: Timo Nuñez Cantiñas is a flamenco palo (form) from the city of Cádiz that is light and airy and includes such names as: Alegrías, Romeras, and Mirabrás.
FIN DE FIESTA/BULERÍAS Dancers & Musicians: The Company The name Bulerías comes from burlar or to make fun. The flamenco party ends por Bulerías, a “jam session” in which everyone takes their turn to “show their stuff.” The baile por Bulerías (bulerías dance) is one of the most vivacious and difficult dances, and requires a great deal of gracia (grace) and sense of rhythm. All pieces are accompanied by Flamenco Vivo’s musicians: Calvin Hazen and Jose Moreno Program subject to change
About the Company CARLOTA SANTANA (Founder and Artistic Director) Hailed as “The Keeper of Flamenco” by Dance Magazine and honored by the King and Government of Spain with La Cruz de la Orden al Mérito Civil for “all the years of passion, excellence and dedication to the flamenco art,” Carlota Santana is an internationallyrenowned flamenco and Spanish dance artist and educator. In 1983, she cofounded Flamenco Vivo with Roberto Lorca; following his death from AIDS in 1987, she was determined to continue their work. In the decades since, she has led Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana’s growth as one of this country’s most successful flamenco companies, with a mission to promote flamenco as a living art form and a vital part of Hispanic heritage. Under Santana’s artistic direction, Flamenco Vivo has premiered more than 20 original works, offering commissions to numerous flamenco artists from Spain and the United States; creations include Bailes de Ida y Vuelta, depicting flamenco’s journey through Latin America; Mano a Mano, a tribute to the bullfighter Manolete; and the contemporary flamenco story-ballet Federico, a celebration of the life of Federico García Lorca. Ms. Santana created the company’s innovative arts-ineducation program, integrating Spanish dance and culture with academic curricula, and has pioneered bilingual education initiatives targeted to immigrant populations, as well as other programs addressing the special needs of disabled youth. Beyond the company’s on-going work, she has also been the driving force behind a series of unique special projects, including two flamenco symposia produced in collaboration with Duke University’s Dance Department (2012 and 2015), and the “100 Years of Flamenco in New York” exhibit mounted in partnership with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. The firstever curated museum show on flamenco in the U.S., “100 Years” ran for five months (March-August 2013) in The Vincent Astor Gallery at Lincoln Center; in his review, New York Times chief dance critic Alastair Macaulay praised the “vitality and pride” of the show, noting: “This vivid collection enriches our ideas of both this genre and this city.” Ms. Santana is on the faculty of Duke University, and has taught at Long Island and New York Universities.
FANNY ARA (Dancer) is an internationally-sought after and award-winning choreographer, performer and instructor. Her most dedicated worldwide fans especially credit her as one of the driving forces of flamenco today; an artist excelling in the full spectrum of flamenco, from the most traditional to the avantgarde. Fanny has been an invited artist in national and international festivals and has toured extensively in Canada, Central and South America, the Middle East, Africa, and throughout Europe. She has been distinguished since 2006 with nominations from the Isadora Duncan Dance Awards in the categories of Most Outstanding Individual Dancer, Most Outstanding Music, Ensemble, and Individual Performance for her project, Juncal Street, and Best Ensemble for her work with the San Francisco Opera in La Traviata. New York’s Vilcek Foundation also awarded Fanny a prestigious finalist prize for “Creative Promise in Dance” in 2012. Fanny’s versatility in the art form of flamenco is manifested in her many artistic works. As Philip Gardner said of her performance at the Joyce Theater in New York City “My newest love is Fanny Ara...the captivating expressive qualities of Fanny’s upper body mesmerized us while her footwork.” dazzled both the eye and the ear...she soared into the upper most echelon of dance artists I have witnessed over the years.” TIMO NUÑEZ (Dancer) is an American-born Flamenco dancer, singer and actor. He has been critically acclaimed for his flamenco dancing since the age of twelve. Timo began his flamenco studies in Santa Barbara with Linda Vega and later with Roberto Amaral and Juan Talavera. At age twelve he began studying in Spain. He has established broad recognition in the United States for his work with directors and artists such as Raj Kapoor, Nappytabs, Liz Imperio, Debbie Allen, Leo Moctezuma, Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, Brian Friedman, Kenny Ortega, Alex Magno, Amy Tinkum, Otis Sallid, Keith and Sharon Young, Placido and Marta Domingo, Jennifer Lopez, Carlos Santana, Selena Gomez, Luis Fonsi, Yandel, Abraham Mateo, Clean Bandit, and more. A prolific artist, Timo has been featured on NBC’s World of Dance, FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance, and has been a flamenco consultant on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. You can find his original music on all streaming platforms. LAURA PERALTA (Dancer) began her musical studies at the age of 8, attending the Manhattan School of Music and later the Johns Hopkins University, where she received her BA degree. She began her formal dance studies with Omayra Amaya in New York City at the age of 23. In Spain, Laura has studied under artists including Úrsula López, Guadalupe Torres, José Maldonado, Isaac Tovar, Pilar Ogalla, Adela Campallo, Juan Ogalla, and Esperanza Fernandez. She was also a scholarship recipient for the Flamenco Program at the School at Jacob’s Pillow. Laura has danced for companies including Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, A Palo Seco Flamenco, Soledad Barrio y Noche Flamenca, Pasión y Arte, Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre, and has had original work selected for festivals. She has performed in the NYC area and toured throughout the US, sharing the stage with renowned artists at venues including the National Museum of Dance, Wolftrap, WhiteBird, Shakespeare in the Park, the Rockefeller Estate, Kaatsbaan Cultural Park for Dance, BAM Fisher Hall, Jacob’s Pillow Inside/Outside Festival and the Joyce Theater. Laura currently teaches, performs and continues her flamenco studies in New York City and Seville, Spain.
CALVIN HAZEN (Guitarist) has relocated to the United States after 20 years of living and working as a professional guitarist in Madrid, Spain. During this time, he performed at some of the most famous Flamenco Tablaos in Spain, including El Corral de La Moreria, Casa Patas, Las Carboneras, Las Tablas and El Teatro Arenal. Here he had the honor of sharing the stage with such illustrious artists as Jesus Carmona, Manuel Liñan, Carmen “La Talegona,” Joaquin Ruiz and Jeronimo Maya to name but a few. He has performed at some of the most prestigious theatres in the U.S. as well as internationally including Radio City Music Hall and Lincoln Center in New York City, Teatro Nacional in Mexico City and Teatro Madrid in Spain where his performances have enjoyed enthusiastic critical acclaim. He has worked as musical director and composer for numerous companies including Suite Española, Carlota Santana Flamenco Vivo and Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco. He is a regular performer and instructor for Festival Flamenco, Albuquerque. Most recently he has worked as instructor and accompanist/composer in the Theatre and Dance Department at UNM. JOSE MORENO (Singer, Percussionist) was born into a family of flamenco artists and has performed with artists such as: Manolete, Pastora Galván, Pedro Cortés, Omayra Amaya, Roberto Castellón, Chuscales, Jose Luis De La Paz, Carmen Ledesma, Jesús Montoya, Curro Cueto, Amparo Heredia, Raquel Heredia, Adrián Galia, Ángel Muñoz, Belén Maya, Chano Domínguez and Jorge Pardo. José choreographed for and/or performed with the New World Symphony Orquestra and the Boston Flamenco Ballet, the Panama Jazz Festival, Carnegie Hall, Zorongo Flamenco, Zorro, The Musical, Flamenco Vivo, The Metropolitan Opera, and Kennedy Center/Washington National Opera. He also participated in a TV series called Los Descendientes de Andalucía, produced by Canal Sur (Spain).
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Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana’s work is sustained through institutional support from funders including: The Booth Ferris Foundation, Con Edison, Charles Schwartz Foundation for Music, Daniel Rosenblatt Foundation, The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation, Durham Arts Council, Harkness Foundation for Dance, Howard Gilman Foundation, Lisa Chickering Charitable Trust, Martha Lovenheim Siegel Charitable Trust, Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, Merrill G. and Emita E. Hastings Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, National Guild for Community Arts Education, New York City Council Member Keith Powers, New York City Council Member Ritchie Torres, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, New York Community Trust, New York State Council on the Arts, New York State DanceForce, North Carolina Arts Council, New York City Department of Education, Signature Bank, The Shubert Foundation, The Spray Foundation Flamenco Vivo is thankful to many “Friends of Flamenco” Abha Bais, Abir Sabet, Adriana Olivares, Alberto Gutierrez, Ana Maria Cornejo Silva, Ani Mason, Anita Chang, Anna Librada Georges, Anthony Morales, Barry Pearce, Carol Pittman, Carol Walsh, Carole Francis, Carolina Lobo, Charlotte Bloebaum, Chayla P. Hart, Chiara Mangiameli Lumpkin, Christa S. Meadows, Christian Charles, Christina Collins, Christine Hahn, Clara Muschkin, Coral Rodriguez, Damien Álvarez, Damion Sanchez, Deborah Harper, Deirdre Towers, Diana Vestal, Edit Nagy, Edwin Ortiz, Elan Marchinko, Ellen Yass, Evelyn Camu, Evelyn Milner, Fei Chen, Frank Cuozzo, Gabrielle Yen, Garrett Kirk, Harriet Stiller, Heath & Jane Tuttle, Holly and Grady Crumpler, Holly Peters, Hui (Theresa) Zhang, Iris Fanelli, Isabella Zapata, Jahna Rain, James and Joyce Snapper, James G. Sector, Jamie Belsito, Jane Sorensen Lord, Janeen Stevens, Janel Brown, Jennifer S Leach, Jindan Mann, Jodi Bilinkoff, John Espinosa, Joseph Barry, Joseph Sanchez, Josephine Tayao, Josh Murray, Kalli Kofinas, Karen Page, Kerem Yaman, Kimberly Corp, Lisa Frantzen, Lynn L. DeLaTorre, Macarena Lopez, Magdalena Stern, Maria Elena Ybarra, Marlene Pitkow, Mary Catherine Peck, Meira Goldberg, Melanie Weiler, Michael and Carmen Carfagna, Michael Piston, Michael Smith, Michele Campo, Monisha Nariani, Nadir Darrah, Natalia Veremey, Nelida Lara-Garduno, Deveny-Valiela, Norman Silverman & Kazue Tomiyama, Patricia Westphal, Paula Jonas, Paula Nunez, Peter and Donna Heffring, Philip & Margareta Kotch, Philip Torango, Rajika Puri, Raksak Kongseng, Richard and Prudence Meyer, Robert and Catherine Carotenuto, Robin Moede, Sally Richmond, Sophia Cazares, Stephanie Cohen, Stephanie Gootnick, Talia Vestal, Tarica Family, Ted and Betsy Lewin, Tirzah Claus, Toni Messina, Victoria Baird, Vincent Mateo, Viola Parham, Wanting Kuo, Wen Hou, William L. Stern, Yvette Alane Geary
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