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Nuestro Tiempo
Vida Flamenca Presents
NUESTRO TIEMPO
GREAT SEATS ON SALE AT BOX OFFICE ONLY!! CASH ONLY AT THE DOOR. BOX OFFICE OPEN AT 7PM
A rare Los Angeles appearance of DOMINGO ORTEGA, Direct from Spain. One Night Only!
Featuring Special Invited Singer SONIA BERBEL from Málaga! With guest artists PACO ARROYO, guitarist, YOLANDA ARROYO, dancer, FANNY ARA, dancer, KAI NAREZO, guitarist and JOEY HEREDIA on percussion.
This is a must see opportunity. Domingo Ortega is one of the most prominent and sought-after flamenco dancers of our generation.
All seats reserved.
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"Domingo Ortega is one of the biggest talents of his generation. Despite his obvious technical command, he knows and revels in the importance of subtlety and the rejection of acrobatics. God is in the details, and this apostle knows how to incorporate the best elements of Canales, Galván, Barón and Farruquito, without looking like any one of them. Domingo Ortega is the art of silence, the eloquence of the unstated, fleeing at each moment from technical displays and the quest for easy applause, relying always on the power of compás. A dancer of clean and totally original lines, despite the diverse influences reflected. Domingo Ortega possesses the all-important virtue of knowing what he can do and never miscalculating, each movement is carried out to its ultimate consequences and every cell of his organism is accomplice to the task." (Feb. 2007 'deflamenco.com' by Estela Zatania)
DOMINGO ORTEGA was born in 1969 in Jerez de la Frontera, where he began dancing at the age of eight. He studied with Cristobal Fernandez, Juanerre, Paco del Rio and Fernando Belmonte. In Seville, he studied with Manolo Marín. At the age of 18, he won first prize in a flamenco contest organized by the Province of Cádiz. One year later, Domingo was a soloist in Albarizuela, which was managed by Fernando Belmonte and presided over by the Prince and Princess of Spain. In 1989 and 1990, he received the prize for the best Flamenco dancer in the national competition of Ubrique and in the Cadiz province competition.
Domingo soon became considered one of the top dancers of his generation and is known for his bulerias, the fiesta form of flamenco that has made Jerez de la Frontera famous. Flamenco is Jerez is known for its particularly rhythmic style and its joyous outlook on life.
In 1995 Ortega formed his own company. Soon thereafter he was invited by Christina Hoyos(one of the most well-known and honored flamenco dancers in the world) to bring his company to Japan for six months to perform at the El Flamenco Theatre in Tokyo. Domingo and company performed to rave reviews.
In collaboration with Beth Nesbitt of VIDA FLAMENCA the Ay! Flamenco Dance Series was initiated at the Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood, California in 2003. The success of this concert prompted a much larger production in October 2004 for the premier the original full-length piece, "Orfeo," featuring the 12-member Compañía Domingo Ortega. Created in collaboration with noted Jerezano and maestro Fernando Belmonte, and choreographer/dancer Miguel Ángel Espino from Madrid's Ballet Nacioñal, Mr. Ortega's brilliant and sensitive interpretation of this classic Greek myth garnered continued standing ovations and accolades. This acclaimed production of the classic Greek myth spins a heart-breaking tale of love and loss through the timelessness of Flamenco received rave reviews.
In 2005, Ortega and company returned to Los Angeles for a closing performance for the 2005 World Music Institute as part of UNESCO hosted by the City of Los Angeles' Cultural Affairs Department and Major Antonio Villaraigosa.
In 2006 and 2007 he worked in the X Festival de Jerez and "El Flamenco" in Tokyo, and he took "Orfeo " to cities throughout Spain.
In 2008 and 2009 Domingo travelled to Brazil, Canada, the USA and Tokyo for Master Classes and workshops, and presented the show "Hay otras formas ésta es la mía" in "El Flamenco" in Tokyo and Polonia.
When Domingo is not touring with his company, he is one of the most sought after flamenco teachers in Jerez de la Frontera, as well as Canada, Brazil, Japan, the United States, and Tel Aviv.
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PACO ARROYO began playing guitar at the age of 17. He comes from a family of musicians, poets and artists. He worked in flamenco "tablaos" such as El Cordobés and Los Tarantos, alongside popular artists within the genre. Artists he was worked with include: Camarón de la Isla, Tomatito Manzanitas, Juanito Villar and Los Farrucos.
In 1979 he toured France along with Camarón de la Isla and La Marelu. He worked 10 years at the El Cordobés, and whilst there had the opportunity of working alongside flamenco greats such as Manuela Carrasco , El Extremeño, Pansequito, and Capullo de Jeréz.
In 1981 he traveled to Venezuela on a work contract to play at the flamenco "tablao" Café de Chinitas. Shortly thereafter in 1982, he traveled to California to perform at the Espartaco's Fiesta ballroom.
In 1986 he traveled to Hokkaido, Japan to play with a flamenco group there.
Upon establishing residence in Los Angeles, California; Paco and his wife Yolanda form the flamenco troupe Herencia Flamenca. The group has performed at various venues across Southern California including, the Alex Theatre in Glendale, Royce Hall theatre, Kaufman Theatre at UCLA, Las Vegas Nevada University, and the Fountain Theatre in Hollywood. Other notable performances include working with Charo Monge, president of the Peña Andaluza club in California,
Paco has also been sponsored by the Consulate of Spain in Los Angeles, to perform at various California universities, including: UC Santa Barbara, UC San Francisco, UC Long Beach, and UCLA.
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YOLANDA ARROYO began dancing flamenco at the tender age of 3. By the age of 9 she began working in theatres, "peñas", and "tablaos". While still in Spain she performed at the Tablao El Cordobés, Las Cuevas, and Los Tarantos; with artists such as Enrique el Extremeño, Juan Manuel Canizares, Maruja Garrido, Manuela Carrasco, Vicente Gelo, La familia Rubichi, Camarón de la Isla, Pastora, and Jose Galván.
Yolanda's career has taken her to far off places such as France, Japan, the United States, Mexico, and Hawaii.
During 1981 she traveled to Venezuela to perform at the Café de Chinitas, alongside performers Paloma Marín and El Yunke. In 1982 she traveled to California to perform alongside a Spanish troupe at the Espartaco's Fiesta ballroom, which included Charo Monge, president of the Peña Andaluza in California, Pepe del Gastór, and Pepa Sevilla.
During the years she has spent residing in Los Angeles, she has performed with such names as Spanish troupe Peña Andaluza en California, Acorde y Tacón, Flamenco Pasión, Corazón Flamenco, Embrujo de España, Canela Pura, Avaz International Dance,Viva la Fuente, Forever Flamenco, and La Rubia Productions.
The many venues where Yolanda has showcased her talent include the Fountain, Royce Hall, and Kaufman theatres; Castle Press Pasadena, El Patio, El Cid Restaurant, Bar-Celona, Glendale Community College, The Barnsdall, City of San Diego, and El Paseo Santa Barbara.
Yolanda has also been sponsored by the Consulate of Spain in Los Angeles, to perform at various California universities, including: UC Santa Barbara, UC San Francisco, UC Long Beach, and UCLA.
For the past 20 years Yolanda has manages her own dance academy in Los Angeles. Together with her husband Paco, they directed such flamenco troupes as Mosaico Andaluz, Caminos de España, Aires Flamencos, and Herencia Flamenca.
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LocationBarnsdall Gallery Theatre (View)
4800 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
United States
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