JULY 22, 2008 @ 7:30 PM
FLAMENCO SAN JUAN & SANDRA RIVERA
Dancers: Sandra Rivera, Liliana Morales & Judith Shapiro
Singer: Dominico Caro
Guitar: Arturo Martinez
Ud: Dimitri Mikelis
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Sandra Rivera and Flamenco San Juan will perform traditional flamenco songs and dances including Caña, Alegrias, Fandangos and Sevillanas. The company includes flamenco artists from the New York area.
PROGRAM
Part I
Jaleo
Cante
Fandangos – Performed by the Company. Choreography: Traditional
A festive dance derived from diverse folkloric sources including the dance, La Jota, a dance from northern Spain
Guitar Solo
Tientos – Dancer: Judith Shapiro. Choreography: Jose Molina
while similar to the Tango Flamenco, Tientos have a particular and intricate accentuation. It is believed that the song and dance originated in the southern Spanish town of Cadiz.
Guitar Solo
Intermission
Part II
Cante
Caña – Performed by Sandra Rivera. Costume: Sara Sendra. Choreography: Originally by Luis Montero, Ms. Rivera adapted this particular Caña and created new movements inspired by the poem, “The Dark Soul of the Night” by St. John of the Cross.
Guitar Solo
Cante
Alegrias – Performed & Choreographed by Liliana Morales. The song and guitar melody for Alegrias originated in Cadiz during the 19th century. Alegrias, which means joy, are characterized by graceful and vivacious movement.
Guitar Solo
Sevillanas Performed by the Company. During the week long fair in the month of May, the Sevillanas are danced in the streets and plazas of Sevilla.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Flamenco San Juan takes its name from the Cathedral of St. John the Divine where the group was initially formed, presenting work specifically created for the Cathedral’s sanctuary. The presentations draw on the spiritual qualities that are inherent in flamenco creating a unique and powerful experience.
“The booming echoes of Rivera’s foot stomp, and her accompanist drumming on a wooden box, made layers of rhythm that resonated thunderously through the Cathedral in an awe-inspiring tribute to the powerful spirit of womanhood.” (Review excerpt by Lisa Jo Sagolla for Back Stage)