Upcoming Events
We are always hosting events and offering classes! The calendar below has all of our planned events for now!
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“VIllancicos Series”
Join us for fun and festive Spanish Christmas Carols. Learn: Guitar, Cajon, Singing
Then, participate in shows around the city
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About Flamenco Fever
The mission of Flamenco Fever is to create and sustain a flamenco community in Dallas through high-quality educational activities and public performances, so residents of high-need neighborhoods of the city can learn about, participate in, have regular access to and enjoy this important legacy of Latinx art and Culture. Flamenco is so expensive to produce, it is often only seen in exclusive theaters that only certain demographics can afford. This is ironic and unfortunate, in that an art form the downtrodden have used for centuries to work through oppression, has been put into venues where the people who need it the most, cannot afford to see it. Flamenco Fever brings the art form out of the theater and makes it accessible to everyone, with almost 100 shows a year and subsidized classes and workshops
Meet Our TXFF artists…
“La Farruca”: Sevilla, Spain
La Farruca, went on stage for the first time at the age of 13, with Camarón de la Isla himself singing in a performance in Camas; and Sabicas played bulerías for her dance in Los Angeles. After starring in shows such as 'Andalucía flamenca', 'Persecución', 'Pure flamenco', 'Amante' and 'Bodas de gloria', and sharing the stage with figures of the stature of El Güito, Angelita Vargas, Manuela Carrasco and Antonio Canales, and Farruquito's first show, 'Raíces flamencas'. As a producer, Farruca, transported a show to Japan called "De la Raíz, Tronco y Rama" which was a real success. On her return to the stage she did it again, she created another show with José Maya, which was called "Luna & Fuego" it premiered in France and after its success they went on tour. At the last Flamenco Biennial she had the honor of being a guest artist along with her son Farruquito, the show "From my window" was presented. Recently, Farruca was one of the protagonists in the show "Asi Mismo" by Her Son Manuel El Carta, which was presented at the EDP Gran Vía Theater (Madrid).
“El Carpeta”: Sevilla, Spain
Young gypsy dancer, Manuel was born in Seville, into one of the families with the greatest Flamenco lineage. He is the grandson of "Farruco", son of "Farruca" and brother of "Farruquito" and "Farru". The stage name was given to him by his grandfather, because from a young age the boy absorbed like a sponge all the art from the family. Keeping it like a treasure in his own folder, surprising you when he reveals what's inside it.
Before he turned 10, he was already on stage with great power. He is spontaneous and sincere, he is happy and heartfelt, he is a “Farruco” and can be seen in the film "Flamenco Flamenco" by acclaimed director Carlos Saura.
He has danced on stages throughout Spain, as well as Manhattan, San Francisco, Washington, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Colombia, Israel and many others.
Producer - Julia Alcántara: Dallas
Has brought the best of flamenco music and dance to North Texas since 1998. She is a native Texan who has performed in more than 90 cities nationally. A native Texan who began studying the art of flamenco after graduating high school. After decades of giving selflessly to the cultural landscape of her city, Ida y Vuelta is Dallas' Premier flamenco dance company producing over 60 shows a year with the requisite live music. Director, Julia Alcántara attended the renowned 'National Institute of Flamenco’ and receives rave reviews in DMagazine, the Dallas Morning News and on shows like Good Morning Texas, Good Day Dallas, Primer Impacto and more.
Jorge Robledo: Buenos Aires, Argentina
As "Federico Garcia Lorca" Mr. Robledo, who resides in Buenos Aires, Argentina has been a principal dancer for numerous performances in Spain and around the world.
Meet our Musicians
Guitar Juani de La Isla: Cadiz, Spain
Isla is a highly respected flamenco guitarist, from the island of San Fernando near the port city of Cádiz in southern Spain. He has toured internationally accompanying some of
the finest flamenco artists of this century: singers Jose Mercé, Chato de
la Isla, Rancapino, Pansequito; and dancers Javier Barón, Sara Baras and Manuela Carrasco. He has composed music for the flamenco dance company of Cristina Hoyos and for over a decade has been the musical director for the popular flamenco singer “El Barrio.” Juani de la Isla’s recording career includes participation on more than 300 albums with some of Spain’s finest
flamenco artists. In 2015, he released his first solo CD “Libertad En Mis Manos.”
Edmundo Urdaneta (Percussion) Venezuela
Edmundo Urdaneta is a Venezuelan percussionist born in Maracaibo, of Basque descent, with over 10 years of experience in the music industry. He ventured into the world of flamenco through the Flamenco Dance School La Romeria, led by its director Paola Nava. Since then, he has accompanied Venezuelan musicians and dancers like Paola Nava, Mela Fuentes, Leo Urdaneta, Jose Alirio Chirinos, Oscar Castellano, Belimar Ramirez, and Pedro Chacon El Colita. He has performed on various stages in Miami, Orlando, and Dallas with Spanish flamenco artists such as Raquel Heredia, Jose Manuel Alconchel, and Paco de Andrea. He is currently based in Dallas, TX, and is the newest member of the Flamenco Fever team.
Alejandro Navarro - Cantaor/Guitarist:
Began his studies as a guitarist and singer at the age of fourteen, studying teachers such as Eduardo Rebollar, Pedro Sierra, Paco Cortés, and Antonio Carrión. He has shared the stage with cantors Manuel Cástulo, Antonio Ortega, Paco (el sopi), and teacher Maria Serrano.In 2010 he founded the group, Retales Flamencos
Luckie “Abejorro” (Cajon y Baile) Dallas
Over the past ten years, Mr. Johnson has done everything from cooking paella, running sound, playing cajon, and dancing in the show. Because of his participation in the last eight residencies, he made his debut this year as Dallas’ newest flamenco guitarist
