Flamenco a las 8
Schedule
Sat May 04 2024 at 08:00 pm
Location
2513 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, United States, California 94501 | Alameda, CA
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Cast:Katiana Vilá: vocals, percussion
Caro Acuña Olvera: vocals, percussion
Luna Alonso Glasner: vocals, cello
Jesse Torre: guitar
Bob Sanders: guitar and bass
Melissa Cruz: dance, percussion and electronic drums
20+ studio dancers
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The dynamism and allure of flamenco come alive on stage in an evening of dance and music with Melissa Cruz. Joined by her cast of seasoned professionals and dedicated studio dancers, Cruz presents a diverse program of dances, expressing the full spectrum of human emotion.
Deep cante jondo juxtaposes with light-hearted cante chico. The pulse of the cajón drum and the stirring poly-rhythms of heelwork weave and unravel to create tension and release so emblematic of flamenco. A guitar’s rapid picado and thundering rasgueado meet articulating arms and fingers of bailaoras as they bring forth other-worldly inspirations.
Be moved by an intense and passionate evening of Bay Area flamenco culture with its zeal for community, respect for the art form, and deep emotion, hallmarks of this beautiful tradition that continue to generate new inspiration for itself and its audiences.
“Any dancer could make pained faces. But Cruz is clearly possessed by the duende — the spirit that drives this deeply introspective art.” -Rachel Howard, SF Chronicle
Schedule
7:00pm – Doors open with paella from Lola's Spanish Cuisine, sangria and cocktails for purchase
8:00pm – 10:00pm – Performance
Artist Bio
Melissa Cruz is a Bay Area-based flamenco professional and has been a full-time flamenco artist and instructor for the past 15 years. She has performed as a soloist in the San Francisco International Arts Festival and has presented in eight San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festivals, twice as a featured soloist. She teaches a full schedule of classes and mentors her students in their development of flamenco knowledge and interpretation culminating in formal annual recitals. Enjoying a concurrent musical career, she is percussionist/drummer/dancer with several active musical projects. In addition to her accomplished artistic career, Melissa is a Bachelor of the Arts graduate of UC Berkeley and holds a Juris Doctor degree from University of San Francisco.
For more information, please visit: https://melissacruz.weebly.com
Banner Photo by Stefan Cohen.
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Where is it happening?
2513 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, United States, California 94501Event Location & Nearby Stays:
