Velada Flamenca 2025

About the performance:

The Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Company proudly announces Velada Flamenca 2025, an extraordinary two-day celebration of flamenco that bringings world-class artistry, community spirit, and cultural tradition to Cambridge, MA. The company, alongside guest artists, will deliver an evening of unforgettable flamenco performance, blending tradition with contemporary vision.

Saturday, November 15 at 8:00pm

Sunday, November 16 at 7:00pm

At the center of Velada Flamenca 2025 are internationally acclaimed guest artists. The event will feature:

• Direct from Spain Renowned Flamenco Singer Juan Murube, whose voice embodies the power and soul of Andalusian tradition
• Renowned Flamenco Guitarist / Composer Roberto Castellon, recognized for artistry, nuance, and breathtaking technique
• Acclaimed Percussionist, Rafael Heredia, bridging the rhythms of jazz and flamenco with tradition and dynamic innovation
• Omayra Amaya — dancer, choreographer, and artistic director — hailed as “poly-rhythmic, poly-qualitative, poly-dimensional” (Selene Carter, Dance Insider). Critics have praised her work as “mesmerizing... intense... splendid” (Boston Globe) and “simply one of the best around, anywhere” (Boston Herald)

Not to be missed are opportunities for the community to engage directly with the vibrancy of the artform through this event!

• Student Repertory Showcase featuring the end-of-year performance by Omayra Amaya’s dedicated students, presenting repertory works that highlight their artistry and growth.
• Community Jam (Juerga) An open invitation to the community to share in the spirit of flamenco. Local musicians — violinists, flutists, and other string or wind instrumentalists — are invited to join. Written music will be provided, creating a rare opportunity for collaborative improvisation and cultural exchange. Pre-registration is required for participation. To register, email:

About Omayra Amaya:

Omayra Amaya is a celebrated modern flamenco dancer and choreographer whose work blends deep Gypsy tradition with contemporary expression. The daughter of flamenco artists Olga and Curro Amaya and grandniece of the legendary Carmen Amaya, she began performing as a child, choreographed her first role at 12, and was touring internationally by 15.
A Boston Conservatory graduate, Omayra founded the Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Company in 1994 and launched a critically acclaimed nine-month residency at Boston Park Plaza that inspired a PBS documentary and the award-winning film Gypsy Heart. She has since performed worldwide—from Lincoln Center and flamenco festivals in Spain to sold-out tours across China—and appeared in The Pink Panther II alongside Steve Martin.
Her choreographic work has been featured in interdisciplinary projects, major collaborations, and civic recognitions, including a Miami proclamation of “Omayra Amaya Day.” Recent productions such as INTIMO, Ritmo del Tiempo, and Antes Del Fin continue her mission to evolve the art form while honoring her rich legacy.

About the performance space:

The Julie Ince Thompson Theatre (Studio 1) and pre/post-show reception space (Studio 7) are ADA compliant. There is a motorized lift that can bring one person at a time from the ground floor to the theater. There is no elevator. There are handicap accessible restrooms on both floors.

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