“Flamenco Nutcracker” performances in person & virtual, Sat., 12/4/21, Milwaukee, WI (Artists: K. DeMars, M. Gutierrez, M. Temo, H. Kunsman, & M. Shiner)
The Flamenco Nutcracker returns this December! Join us for a magical holiday event filled with the beauty and passion of Flamenco dance. Follow the clicking castanets of the Sugar Plum Fairy as she leads us into an enchanted winter wonderland. Guest dancer Manuel Gutierrez dazzles with his powerful footwork and commanding stage presence. Award winning flamenco guitarist Marija Temo performs her original score live accompanied by percussionist Mitch Shiner and pianist Heinzel Kunsman. Celebrate the season with an unforgettable evening at this family friendly performance directed by Kerensa DeMars.
Performance date:
Sat., December 4th, 2021
2pm and 7pm Central
(Approximate run time 1 hour, no intermission.)
Experience flamenco’s intensity, strength, and expressiveness with Abrepaso’s newest production, En Camino. The work features new choreography by Artistic Director Alice Blumenfeld (Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award recipient FY20) and new music by guitarist and singer Marija Temo (most recently seen on Telemundo’s La Voz). They are joined by versatile percussionist and composer Liam Smith, along with Abrepaso’s apprentices, who showcase the diversity of Cleveland, each expressing their unique selves and stories through this Spanish dance form.
In-person tickets are going quickly due to limited seating, but you can still see the show online June 12th – June 22nd, and join us for an artist talk after the premiere on the 12th! Visit www.abrepaso.org/tickets to get yours today.
This December, Studio K Flamenco presents The Flamenco Nutcracker an exciting new twist on the beloved holiday classic. Celebrate the season with an unforgettable evening filled with the beauty and passion of Flamenco dance. Follow the Matador Prince as he charges into the enchanted forest filled with intoxicating rhythms, colorful costumes and clicking castanets.
Guest dancer Manuel Gutierrez dazzles with his powerful footwork and commanding stage presence. Award winning flamenco guitarist Marija Temo performs her original score live with pianist, Joseph Hauer and percussionist, Mitch Shiner. Join us for a magical holiday celebration like no other in this family friendly performance directed by internationally acclaimed choreographer Kerensa DeMars.
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.
