Chicago’s Flamenco Quartet Project will be performing at Space in Evanston on Monday, March 9. We are very pleased to welcome the members of the group to the show. My guests are (pictured, left) dancer WENDY CLINARD, (center, top) violinist STEVE GIBONS, (center, below) vocalist/guitarist MARIJA TEMO, and (right) percussionist JOSE MORENO.
The Flamenco Quartet Project seeks to engage with contemporary culture through vibrant performances that honor traditional flamenco and their shared passion for music and dance discovery. Please join us for this special show. To listen, please use the link in this post.
Please join us as we celebrate the life and journey of Ensemble Español’s beloved founder, Dame Libby Komaiko. The tribute will feature a few of Dame Libby’s company pieces, including Dame Libby’s masterwork, “Bolero.”
Tickets no longer available but the tribute will be streamed live on Northeastern Illinois University’s and Ensemble Español’s home page website’s and in the Northeastern Illinois University recital hall on April 27th at 7:30pm. If you are interested, please contact Josephine DiCesare, Director of Operations, at 773-442-5916 or G-DiCesare@neiu.edu
Marija Temo and Wendy Clinard Flamenco Communication intensive
(for Guitarists, Singers, and Dancers of all levels)
Milwaukee, WI, August 23-26, 2018
Observe Coaching Sessions:
*Guitar, dance, and singing students trying out the flamenco communication process together.
*Temo guitar and singing students learning how to accompany flamenco dancer, Wendy Clinard.
Participatein Workshops
*Combined Flamenco Dance and Guitar Accompaniment Workshops with Temo singing students
*Marija Temo’ s Flamenco Communication Workshop will explain the structure of the Tangos and Solea forms including the singing structure, decipher the dance movements, and explain the guitar chords and rhythmic accompaniment taught in the dance and guitar workshops to better understand the flamenco interactive and communication process.
Student Performance in Chicago at Instituto Cervantes
Temo guitar and singing students from IL, IA, KY, GA, and OH will be flying in for the intensive and presenting a performance with Clinard dance students from only having worked together for 3 days of coaching at this years Flamenco intensive. Read More »
Ensemble Español heats up the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts with “Flamenco Passion: A Tribute to José Greco’s 100th Anniversary“
José Greco 100th Anniversary Greco’s children Carmela Greco, José Greco II and Lola Greco perform on stage for the first time since their father’s passing. Other Program Highlights Include a World Premiere Ballet by Carlos Rodriguez honoring Dame Libby Komaiko and a Commemorative Performance of “Bolero” to mark its 25th Anniversary
The elegance and passion of Spain’s dance, music and culture is showcased by Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, in Residence at Northeastern Illinois University, with their annual American Spanish Dance & Music Festival. The Festival kicks off with three crowd-pleasing “Flamenco Passion” live music and dance performances which include a tribute to Jose Greco’s 100th birthday anniversary with performances by Mr. Greco’s children, Carmela, Jose and Lola Greco. This tribute is directed by Juan Mata, founding member of the National Ballet of Spain and former dancer with the Jose Greco Spanish Dance Company. Mr. Jose Greco was Dame Libby’s first Spanish dance teacher, director and mentor. The concerts will open with the world premiere ballet by Carlos Rodriguez, “Mar de Fuego (Sea of Fire)” honoring Dame Libby in the Flamenco contemporary style. The Ensemble Español’s critically acclaimed “Bolero” will close each concert. The New York Times observed how Bolero, choreographed by Dame Libby “wowed the audience…amazing,” in its review of Ensemble Español’s January 2018 performances at the Joyce Theater in Manhattan . “Bolero” marks its 25th anniversary this year. Guest musicians for this year’s festival include Flamenco singer Paco Fonta, guitarists, Antonio Gabarri Jimenez and Marija Temo and percussionist, Javier Saume Mazzei.
