HOUSTON SPANISH AND FLAMENCO FESTIVAL

A Celebration of Art, Education and Culture...

Photo: Hector Amaya

The 3rd installment of the HOUSTON SPANISH AND FLAMENCO FESTIVAL took place May 22 25th, 2013 at the Marie Spence Flickinger Fine Arts Center, SJCS. This unique festival makes its mark as a consistent and superior exponent of Spanish and Flamenco arts delighting audiences with elegant performances by internationally acclaimed and local artists.

Participants come from near and far to partake in 3-day multidisciplinary workshops offering expert instruction for all levels of apprenticeship. Thank you Houston, audiences, artists, participants, collaborators, sponsors and volunteers for your support and patronage. Thank you Mayor Annise Parker and the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs for recognizing this non-profit endeavor. We express a special note of thanks to San Jacinto College South, the Consulate General of Spain in Houston and the National Endowment for the Arts for partnering with Solero Flamenco to make this window to the arts of Spain accessible to audiences of every age and origin. Plans are well underway for 2014! If you would like to receive updates of the performances, events and workshops coming in May, 2014, kindly join our mailing list below. Irma La Paloma and Jeremas Garca Founders and Directors Houston Spanish and Flamenco Festival, HSFF Solero Flamenco

HSFF 2013 Gallery I - Workshops May 23 -25, 2013

Photo: Tommy Barrios

Por Sole at the Black Box Theater under the instruction of featured artist La Tania in the Int/Adv Flamenco Dance Choreography Workshop

Photos: Tommy Barrios

Photos: Donna Ball Flamenco Dance Technique by La Tania

Photo: Donna Ball

Photo: Tommy Barrios Maestro Timo Lozano lent his lifetime expertise to the Flamenco Dance for Beginners Workshop

Photo: Tommy Barrios

Photo: Andrea Vasquez

Photo: Donna Ball

Since its inception in 2011, Cuadro Communication is one of the most popular workshops offered at the HSFF. The concept of immersion and participation are central to this interactive workshop conveying the collaboration between flamenco song, guitar and dance.

Photo: Donna Ball Maestro Timo Lozano demonstrates the salida or entrance from the bailaor's or dancer's perspective.

Photos: Donna Ball

Photos: Donna Ball

Photo: Donna Ball Irma La Paloma explains cuadro dynamics from the cantaora's or singer's perspective.

Photo: Donna Ball

Jeremas Garca explains musicality and accompaniment and the guitarist's perspective in the cuadro.

Photo: Donna Ball

Photo: Andrea Vasquez

Flamenco Guitar Workshop under the instruction of Roberto Aguilar

Photos: Andrea Vasquez

Photo: Donna Ball

Photo: Donna Ball

Cantaor Jess Montoya offered invaluable insight in the Flamenco Cante Workshop. Understanding of Cante is essential to all disciplines of flamenco.

Photo: Donna Ball

Photo: Donna Ball

Photo: Tommy Barrios

The Buleras de Jerez Workshop was imparted by Cantaora Kina Mendez, who encouraged participants to sing and dance!

Participants practice exercises for dexterity in the Castanets Workshop under the guidance of Solangel Lali Calix.

Photo: Andrea Vasquez

Chris Howard and participants of the Percussion Workshop

Photo: Andrea Vasquez

Sevillanas for dancing individually and in couples were imparted by Solangel Lali Calix.

Photo: Andrea Vasquez

Colorful dresses and smiles abounded in the Flamenco Dance for Kids Workshop under the instruction of Edith Nino.

Photos: Andrea Vasquez

Photo: Donna Ball

From Participants :
"Thank you for all your work and for enriching the flamenco community by allowing students to enjoy quality local and visiting instructors." "The atmosphere is very positive and encouraging to allow relaxed learning." "Excellent instructors guided a beginner through new experiences in dance and music." "I have developed a tremendous respect and understanding of the art of flamenco." "Will definitely be back next year. Fantastic teaching and great people." "Flamenco is an expression of your soul."

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