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The DC Traveler

A Flamenco Fiesta

by Jon on February 4th, 2008

Flamenco dancer - Flickr - Andrea Balducci Over nine days, Washington, DC comes alive with the power and  grace of Flamenco!

Dancers, guitarists and singers invade DC delivering their own special Flamenco passion at the 8th Annual Flamenco Festival at GW University’s Lisner Auditorium.  This year’s festival joins some of flamenco’s greats with some of the upcoming soon-to-be stars. 

  • Cuatro Esquinas (Four Corners) — Carmen Linares & Miguel Poveda
    Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, 8:00 p.m.

From the roots of Gypsy flamenco to the modernized style and sound, two of flamenco’s leading singers, Carmen Linares and Miguel Poveda, share the stage with solo dancer Pastora Galván.

Miguel Poveda:

 

  • Flamenco Guitarist Tomatito Quintet Featuring Jose Maya
    Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, 7:00 p.m.

His music says is all.

Tomatito:

  • Gala Flamenca: Mujeres –Merche Esmeralda, Belén Maya & Rocío Molina with Diana Navarro
    Tuesday, Feb 12, 2008, 8:00 p.m.

Three generations of flamenca dancers take the stage in a tribute to female dancers, with music by Diana Navaro.

Diana Navaro:

 

  • Ballet Flamenco Eva Yerbabuena
    Thursday and Friday, Feb 14 & 15, 8:00 p.m.

Enjoy the passionate interpretation and dazzling footwork of Eva Yerbabuena, as her troupe<ballet Flamenco performs a Washington, DC premier of Santo y Seña (Signs and Wonders).

Eva Yerbabuena (performing a great rooftop dance from 2002):

And of you want to some great live gypsy flamenco music every weekend in Washington, DC, check out my favorite  local guitarists.

Flamenco - Flickr - Andrea Balducci 

Flamenco Festival 2008
George Washington University - Lisner AuditoriumFlamenco dancer - Flickr - k-girl
730 21st Street, NW at H Street
Washington, DC 20052 (map it)

Tickets - Tickets - $35.00 - $55.00 and are available online.

Nearest Metro Subway Station - Foggy Bottom/GWU - Orange and Blue lines, then a 3-block walk.

Parking - Street and paid garage parking is available. 

Images - Flickr 

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