Doce Mujeres, 12 Women: The Power of Women
Schedule
Fri Nov 08 2024 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location
Teatro Paraguas | Santa Fe, NM
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Teatro Paraguas and Compañia Chuscales & Mina Fajardo are pleased to announce the premiere of Doce Mujeres, 12 Women: The Power of Women, a flamenco celebration of women's strength, passion, and artistry which offers audiences an unforgettable evening and matinee of dance, music, and storytelling. Doce Mujeres, 12 Women: The Power of Women features special guest singerGuillermo Gonzalez from Sevilla, Spain, music director and guitarrist Chuscales from Granada, Spain, percussionist Javier Saume from Caracas, Venezuela, and artistic director Mina Fajardo, originally from Japan. Under Chuscales's musical direction, this powerful celebration of femininity and flamenco features a compelling live score performed by internationally renowned flamenco musicians.
The show also highlights the talents of 12 dancers: Mina Fajardo, Monze Diaz, Lacey Romero, Katherine Pavuk, Micah Birdshire, Dani Mouw, Allison Hoyman, Alandra Lopez, Angelique Cordova, Caitlin Ortega, Giovanna Chavez, and Jodi McGinnis, directed and choreographed by Mina Fajardo. This production highlights the rich cultural heritage of flamenco while addressing contemporary themes of empowerment and resilience.
According to Artistic Director Mina Fajardo, the flamenco rhythm of 12 beats connects with the calendar (12 months), the clock (12 o'clock), and the power of 12 women, which her intricate and mesmerizing choreography amply illustrates. "This show is a tribute to the indomitable spirit of women everywhere. Each performer brings their story and power to the stage, creating an inspiring and transformative collective force."
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Where is it happening?
Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie, Santa Fe, NM 87507-7312, United States,Agua Fria, New MexicoEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
