SUMMER INTERVIEW SERIES

Featured Artist: Laura Peralta

August 18th, 12:00 p.m. (EST)

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Today’s edition of Neoyorquinos features Laura Peralta, Company Dancer and Teaching Artist at Flamenco Vivo! Join us to learn more about Laura’s dancing in the company, the role NYC plays in her artistry, and more! Click on our Instagram story to stream the interview at noon (EST).

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FLAMENCO VIVO II PERFORMING AT

Battery Dance Festival

August 20th, 7:00 p.m. (EST)

Robert F. Wagner Park & Live-streamed

Flamenco Vivo II is performing THIS Friday at the 40th annual Battery Dance Festival in NYC, with live-streaming on YouTube! Flamenco Vivo II will share the stage with a thrilling acrobatic solo, a fusion of Mexican folklórico and contemporary ballet, a male tango duet, and three world premieres in dance. Don’t miss your chance to see the grand finale of the Festival!

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FROM SPAIN: NOTABLE NEWS

FLAMENCO FESTIVAL

Fiesta de la Bulería

Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

Now–Aug. 21

The Fiesta de la Bulería Jerez, first established in 1967, is a celebration of Jerez in all its glory. Named after the most famous palo of the region (bulerías), this year’s festival is a tribute to the neighborhoods of San Miguel and Santiago, immortalized in many flamenco song lyrics. After a COVID-adapted festival last year, Jerez and flamencos of the region are building excitement for the incredible line up, featuring dancers like Gema Moneo and singers like los Zambos and Antonio Malena.

The festival was created by flamencólogo Juan de la Plata. Unlike Cante de las Minas, which just closed out its festival a few days ago, there is no concurso, or competition, for the Fiesta de la Bulería. Instead, the festival draws the eyes of spectators looking to enjoy a curated week of galas, conferences, and expositions on the art of Jerez. In past years, Jerez has also highlighted its connection to Japan and California, proving that flamenco transcends borders.

The festival started Monday the 16th and kicked off featuring some of the many Jerezanos who have been part of the festival’s 54 year history. The show, titled Toda Una Vida (A Whole Life) is dedicated to the life of the festival and its artists. Other shows of the week include: Gema Moneo’s show Ahora!, which premiered virtually last year but will premier for the first time in front of audiences on the 20th, a gala of Jerez’s up-and-coming artists, and an evening dedicated to the special relationship between Jerez and Paris. The festival culminates with Fiesta de la Bulería on the 21st, featuring singer Antonio Malena alongside other premier Jerezano flamenco artists.

FROM THE DANCE WORLD

RETURNING TO THE STUDIO & STAGE

Back to Dance

from Dance Magazine

Check out these 4 tips from health experts on how to ensure a safe and sustainable return to a full dance schedule.

While it’s certainly easier said than done, dance psychologists, physical therapists, and nutritionists alike agree that the best way to ensure a safe and sustainable return to dancing regularly is to pace yourself by diligently checking in with your body and emotions.

If you’re looking to return to the studio, we’ve got you covered! Our studios are now open and available for bookings.

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FUN FACT

FROM OUR ARTIST DEVELOPMENT SERIES

Did you know?

Did you know that the term bulerías comes from the word burlarse, which means to make fun of or tease? A highly improvisational style, bulerías have a fast tempo and 12 or 6 count rhythmic structure. They are performed as the “fin de fiesta,” or closing number after bows in a flamenco show and are an important part of social settings such as parties, weddings, and festivals.