Consorcio Flamenco

This consortium for professional flamenco artists is for those who are ready to explore options and opportunities for personal expansion within the flamenco art form, extend their scope of development and cultivate a network of support. During this year-long trajectory we will dive deep into flamenco industry challenges, engage in specialized workshops with guest artists and industry experts as well as push the boundaries of flamenco within our respective communities.

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Participants

CONSORCIO FLAMENCO

Ania Bartelmus (GA)

Anna Mazo Georges (MD)

Kara Olguin (NM)

Laura Sánchez (MA)

Patricia Muñiz (PR)

Ronaldo Monje (IL)

Xianix Barrera (NY)

The Consorcio Flamenco will provide a small group of professional artists with the opportunity to push beyond their comfort zone, create new industry for themselves and generate community in their immediate vicinity and beyond. While honoring individual objectives and goals, the group will also focus on collective intentions for ongoing development.

GUIDENLINES

Open for up to 8 professional flamenco artists currently living and working in the United States who are committed to their personal growth beyond their performance careers. A professional flamenco artist is classified as:

- An Individual with a solid performance history either with a professional flamenco company, in tablaos or as part of professional theatrical performances.
- An individual who teaches, creates, choreographs and/or produces their own work within the flamenco framework.
- Full-time artists whose entire income is generated from flamenco-related activities ie: performances in theaters and tablaos, work as a teaching artist, teacher in the studio setting, etc.
- Part-time artists who may live in a community where full-time work in flamenco is not possible, but have the commitment and desire to create a career path with the flamenco art form as the focal point.

*If you fall into one or more of these outlined points, we encourage you to apply!

For anyone ready to challenge themselves to re-envision and develop their career path, with their life as a performer as the backbone.
For those who are open and ready to collaborate, contribute and cultivate with fellow artists and workshop guests.
Provides a small group setting where the participants will determine the focus of the consortium objectives and workshops taught by guests throughout the year.
An Application is required.

PROGRAM CONTENT

Monthly group sessions (virtual) geared toward opening key conversations, identifying challenges and seeking out creative solutions together.
Workshops that specifically address the needs and evolution of the group.
Up to 4 one-on-one sessions with Consorcio Facilitator and Flamenco Vivo Program Director, Leslie Roybal, to address each participant’s specific challenges/needs and to create/track a specialized plan of action.
Workshops that specifically address the development needs and evolution of the group.
Access to a network of flamenco professionals, resources and support via participation in the Consorcio and additional workshops.

Application Deadline (UPDATED): June 17, 2020 | Wednesday at 5:00 pm

Application Fee: $40

Program Fees: $850

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*There is a limited pool of funds available to support participant fees. If you would like to request a subsidy to help cover the costs of your participation, please complete the Consorcio Flamenco Application and fill out the Request a Subsidy section. Please provide complete information including an artist statement, professional resume and video submission. All applicants are eligible to apply and subsidies will be awarded on a sliding scale.