This December, The Flamenco Nutcrackerreturns to the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center for its fourth year! Celebrate the season with this unique twist on the holiday classic in an unforgettable evening filled with the passion of Flamenco. Follow the clicking castanets of the Sugar Plum Fairy as she leads us into an enchanted winter wonderland. Direct from Spain, guest dancer Manuel Gutierrez dazzles with his powerful footwork and commanding stage presence in the role of the Matador Prince. The original Tchaikovsky score is woven with the music of Spain and the hispanic diaspora in an original score performed live. Join us for a magical holiday celebration like no other in this family friendly performance.
Run Time: 65 min. No intermission. A show for all ages
The Flamenco Nutcracker features guest dancer from Spain, Manuel Gutierrez (dance, choreography), Studio K Flamenco Artistic Director Kerensa DeMars (dance, choreography, artistic direction) and the Studio K Company Dancers with music by two Wisconsin Conservatory of Music faculty: Guitar Chair Marija Temo (guitar, vocals, musical direction) and pianist Heinzel Kunsmann joined by percussionist Andy Miller, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee faculty, and music director of the dance department.Celebrate the season with an unforgettable evening at this family friendly performance.
Young student recital of Marija Temo & Jack Beyler, Milwaukee, WI
When: Thurs. 12/20/18 Time: 7:00p.m. Location: Recital Hall
Wisconsin Conservatory Mansion
1584 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Free and open to the public
Temo’s young student ensemble will close the program with flamenco and classical repetoire.
Free Flamenco Guitar Workshop open to all ages and levels of guitar. Parents come join with your children, college students, aspiring children and adult guitarists are all welcome to learn some flamenco strumming techniques and rhythms!
Guitar Master Classes are free – no reservation required – and are held at:
Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
Helen Bader Recital Hall
McIntosh|Goodrich Location
1584 N. Prospect Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
