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Thursday, October 28, 2010

1st EVER HOUSTON FLAMENCO FESTIVAL BEGINS TONIGHT!

Del Espadin Flamenco
 

HOUSTON'S FIRST FLAMENCO FESTIVAL WITH ARTE Y PUREZA & JUAN BACAN!  REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
 
Join Our Mailing List
Interested in booking one of our performing companies for an event?  Or would you like to host an event at our studios? GNO, Showers & BDay Parties with a belly dance lesson, maybe???
For more information, please call 713-899-3771 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              713-899-3771      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Available for:

Flamenco Performances
Spanish Dance (Regional & Classical) Performances
Belly Dance (Solo, Duet, Trio & Troupe) Performances

Instructors Maria Del Espadin, Tempestad, Soraya are also available for workshops, seminars & lecture/demonstrations.

Need a Flamenco or Latin Guitarist for your next event?  Call Guille - www.guillermoserpas.com
  
 
FIRST FLAMENCO FESTIVAL IN HOUSTON!
Cihtli of Arte y Pureza
Cihtli Ocampo of Arte y Pureza
 
 
IT'S THE BEGINNING OF THE FIRST HOUSTON FLAMENCO FESTIVAL!  LET'S CELEBRATE TONIGHT WITH A KICK-OFF PARTY!

 
 
 
Del Espadin Flamenco is proud to sponsor the first Houston Flamenco Festival & has teamed up with PINK DOOR NONPROFIT Organization to bring you the official Festival KICK-OFF Party! 
On Thursday, October 28th, the 1st Houston Flamenco Festival will begin with our Kick-Off Party where guests can meet & greet the artists involved in the Festival.  Details for this event below:

Thursday, October 28th

Houston Flamenco Festival Kick-off Party
Meet & Greet the Artists!
Tintos Tapas Restaurant
2015 W.Gray @ Shephard
Houston, Texas 77019
6pm-8pm
$20.00 pre-sale - click here to purchase!
 
 
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WORKSHOPS

Oct 29th-Oct 31st Tiento/Tango Workshop with Ethan Margolis & Cihtli Ocampo of Arte y Pureza & Juan Bacan
Oct 30th - Master Cante/Toque Class in Seguiriya with Lucia Rodriguez-Sanchez & Valdemar Phoenix
Oct 31st - Master Class for BEGINNERS ONLY with Maria Del Espadin 

TO REGISTER ONLINE, TO PURCHASE TICKETS, & FOR FULL SCHEDULE & DESCRIPTIONS, PLEASE CLICK HERE!

Registration available online via PayPal or download & mail in a registration form below.  For more information, please send an email to la.tempestad.baila@gmail.com.
$25.00 at door
Light tapas & sangria served
***5% of all proceeds will go to PINK DOOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION***

Additional Houston Flamenco Festival Events:
Friday, October 29th

Arte y Pureza Workshop
7pm-10pm
$350.00 for 9 hours by October 15th
$400.00 after October 15th
$150.00 Audit Option
Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy
3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160
Houston, Texas 77057

Saturday, October 30th

Cante & Toque Master Class in Seguiriya with Lucia Rodriguez-Sanchez & Valdemar Phoenix
11am-1pm
Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy
3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160
Houston, Texas 77057


Arte y Pureza Tiento/Tango Workshop
1:30pm-4:30pm
$350.00 for 9 hours by October 15th
$400.00 after October 15th
$150.00 Audit Option
Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy
3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160
Houston, Texas 77057

Performance by Arte y Pureza & Juan Bacan
Prelude performance by Cuadro La Tempestad
Andalucia Tapas Restaurant
1201 San Jacinto #161
@ the corner of Polk & Caroline
Houston, Texas 77002
8pm-11pm
$35.00 per person (set menu provided by restaurant)
To make a reservation, please call 713 899 3771 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              713 899 3771      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Seats going fast!

Sunday, October 31st

BEGINNERS ONLY! Master Class with Maria Del Espadin
11am-1pm
$40.00
All participants of this workshop can audit the Arte y Pureza Workshop for Sunday only for 50% off  or just $25.00!  To register, please click here! 

Arte y Pureza Tiento/Tango Workshop
1:30pm-4:30pm
$350.00 for 9 hours by October 15th
$400.00 after October 15th
$150.00 Audit Option
Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy
3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160
Houston, Texas 77057

Q&A Forum with Artists
5pm-7pm
Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy
3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160
Houston, Texas 77057
$10.00 at door
Light refreshments served
 
 

Mama & Hija Flamenca - Photo by Bhavin Special Thanks to Marbella Banquet Hall
 
Carrying on a generations-old family tradition, Maria Del Espadín and her daughter, Tempestad, bring decades of teaching & performing experience to their students.

Regardless of the constant commercialization and modernization of Flamenco, Mama Flamenca and La Hija Flamenca (as affectionately called by their many students) strive to preserve the authenticity of Flamenco and to present Flamenco to the public as the gypsies of Andalucia intended Flamenco to be. To learn true Flamenco...not only as the music & dance that it is, but also as a way of life...this Flamenco family invites you to come observe a class or try one out at no expense upon registering with the Academy. We invite you to experience first-hand what it is that sets Del Espadín Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy apart from all others!
Photo of Maria Del Espadin & Tempestad by Bhavin.
 
Thank you for your time & support promoting education of Flamenco Puro & Belly Dance in the Houston community!

Sincerely,
 
Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy, Inc. & Soraya's School of Belly Dance
10:52 am cdt 

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

PRE-REG DEADLINE FOR ARTE Y PUREZA WORKSHOP APPROACHING! RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR A DISCOUNT TODAY!

Del Espadin Flamenco
 

HOUSTON'S FIRST FLAMENCO FESTIVAL WITH ARTE Y PUREZA & JUAN BACAN!  REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
 
Join Our Mailing List
Interested in booking one of our performing companies for an event?  Or would you like to host an event at our studios? GNO, Showers & BDay Parties with a belly dance lesson, maybe???
For more information, please call 713-899-3771 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              713-899-3771      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Available for:

Flamenco Performances
Spanish Dance (Regional & Classical) Performances
Belly Dance (Solo, Duet, Trio & Troupe) Performances

Instructors Maria Del Espadin, Tempestad, Soraya are also available for workshops, seminars & lecture/demonstrations.

Need a Flamenco or Latin Guitarist for your next event?  Call Guille - www.guillermoserpas.com
  
 
FIRST FLAMENCO FESTIVAL IN HOUSTON!
Cihtli Ocampo of Arte y Pureza
Cihtli of Arte y Pureza
Del Espadin Flamenco is proud to sponsor the first Flamenco Festival in Houston, Texas!  We have many events scheduled to celebrate Flamenco for the last weekend in October (October 28th - October 31st).  Here's the schedule by date & events.  Please scroll down for the details on each event & how to register or purchase tickets.  For any questions or more information, please send emails to la.tempestad.baila@gmail.com or call 713 899 3771 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              713 899 3771      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

Thursday, October 28th

Houston Flamenco Festival Kick-off Party
Meet & Greet the Artists!
Tintos Tapas Restaurant
2015 W.Gray @ Shephard
Houston, Texas 77019
6pm-8pm
$20.00 pre-sale
$25.00 at door
Light tapas & sangria served

Friday, October 29th

Arte y Pureza Workshop
7pm-10pm
$350.00 for 9 hours by October 15th
$400.00 after October 15th
$150.00 Audit Option
Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy
3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160
Houston, Texas 77057

Saturday, October 30th

Cante & Toque Master Class in Seguiriya with Lucia Rodriguez-Sanchez & Valdemar Phoenix
11am-1pm
Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy
3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160
Houston, Texas 77057


Arte y Pureza Tiento/Tango Workshop
1:30pm-4:30pm
$350.00 for 9 hours by October 15th
$400.00 after October 15th
$150.00 Audit Option
Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy
3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160
Houston, Texas 77057

Performance by Arte y Pureza & Juan Bacan
Prelude performance by Cuadro La Tempestad
Andalucia Tapas Restaurant
1201 San Jacinto #161
@ the corner of Polk & Caroline
Houston, Texas 77002
8pm-11pm
$35.00 per person (set menu provided by restaurant)
To make a reservation, please call 713 899 3771 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              713 899 3771      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Seats going fast!

Sunday, October 31st

BEGINNERS ONLY! Master Class with Maria Del Espadin
11am-1pm
$40.00
All participants of this workshop can audit the Arte y Pureza Workshop for Sunday only for 50% off  or just $25.00!  To register, please click here! 

Arte y Pureza Tiento/Tango Workshop
1:30pm-4:30pm
$350.00 for 9 hours by October 15th
$400.00 after October 15th
$150.00 Audit Option
Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy
3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160
Houston, Texas 77057

Q&A Forum with Artists
5pm-7pm
Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy
3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160
Houston, Texas 77057
$10.00 at door
Light refreshments served
 
 
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WORKSHOPS

Oct 29th-Oct 31st Tiento/Tango Workshop with Ethan Margolis & Cihtli Ocampo of Arte y Pureza & Juan Bacan
Oct 30th - Master Cante/Toque Class in Seguiriya with Lucia Rodriguez-Sanchez & Valdemar Phoenix
Oct 31st - Master Class for BEGINNERS ONLY with Maria Del Espadin 

TO REGISTER ONLINE, TO PURCHASE TICKETS, & FOR FULL SCHEDULE & DESCRIPTIONS, PLEASE CLICK HERE!

Registration available online via PayPal or download & mail in a registration form below.  For more information, please send an email to la.tempestad.baila@gmail.com.
 
 

Mama & Hija Flamenca - Photo by Bhavin Special Thanks to Marbella Banquet Hall
 
Carrying on a generations-old family tradition, Maria Del Espadín and her daughter, Tempestad, bring decades of teaching & performing experience to their students.

Regardless of the constant commercialization and modernization of Flamenco, Mama Flamenca and La Hija Flamenca (as affectionately called by their many students) strive to preserve the authenticity of Flamenco and to present Flamenco to the public as the gypsies of Andalucia intended Flamenco to be. To learn true Flamenco...not only as the music & dance that it is, but also as a way of life...this Flamenco family invites you to come observe a class or try one out at no expense upon registering with the Academy. We invite you to experience first-hand what it is that sets Del Espadín Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy apart from all others!
Photo of Maria Del Espadin & Tempestad by Bhavin.
 
Thank you for your time & support promoting education of Flamenco Puro & Belly Dance in the Houston community!

Sincerely,
 
Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy, Inc. & Soraya's School of Belly Dance
10:01 am cdt 

Thursday, October 7, 2010

CUADRO w/ RENDEZVOUS - THE PEOPLE OF THE WORLD - TONIGHT AT BAMBOU LOUNGE!
 

Photo of Cuadro La Tempestad by Bhavin
Cuadro La Tempestad - Photo by Bhavin

With Rendez-Vous with People of the World, you are the Ambassador of your country"

Come party and mingle with the internationals of Houston. join our family, meet news faces, make new friends and have fun in a relaxed atmosphere.

PROGRAM:

Flamenco show by Cuadro la Tempestad
Dance and live Spanish guitar, Sevillanas
Promoting the 1st Flamenco Festival in Houston!
With the support of La Casa de Espana.


*Music of the world
*Flamenco Class at 9:30pm
*Free entrance before 10pm!
*Prizes to win
*Complimentary Spanish Hors d'Oeuvres by Andalucia
*Sangria $6 until 11pm


Date: Thursday October 7th from 9:00pm to 2am

Venue: Bambou Lounge. 2540 University Boulevard@Kirby, 77005

Right above Gymboree store. Entrance for parking and lounge is on Kelvin on the 2nd floor.
To view the map go on www-the-rendez-vous.com

Entrance: Free for everybody before 10:00pm. $10.00 cover after 10pm cash only
Parking: Free Parking.
Valet available $5.


Dress to impress!

More info and directions on www.the-rendez-vous.com

Photography by Nader's Photography

Warning: Please note that this event will be photographed and/or videotaped and posted on the official website of Rendez-Vous with People of the World www.the-rendez-vous.com and on Facebook.
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COMING OCTOBER 2010!  THE FIRST EVER HOUSTON FLAMENCO FESTIVAL WITH ARTISTS FROM SPAIN!

ARTE Y PUREZA & JUAN BACAN at ANDALUCIA TAPAS on SATURDAY OCTOBER 30TH!
8PM-11PM
$35.00 PER PERSON
INCLUDES SET MENU
TO MAKE A RESERVATION, PLEASE CALL 713 899 3771 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              713 899 3771      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

For full schedule of events & workshops for the FIRST HOUSTON FLAMENCO FESTIVAL (Oct. 28th-Oct. 31st), please click the image.

Cihtli Ocampo of Arte y Pureza
Cihtli of Arte y Pureza

 
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In contrast to today's highly choreographed and much rehearsed flamenco, Cuadro La Tempestad treats audiences to the experience of creativity in the moment.  This dynamic group of flamenco artists convey all the spontaneity and intensity of a genuine gypsy "juerga".

Cuadro La Tempestad presents the age-old traditions of flamenco with unparalleled authenticity.  With fiery and explosive dancing, no-frills "jondo" singing and passionate guitar playing, the Cuadro allows audiences to experience the dark and unique essence of true "duende".
 
If interested in booking Cuadro La Tempestad Flamenco, please call 713-899-3771 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              713-899-3771      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or visit www.flamencospirit.com.
 
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Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy, Inc.
Soraya's School of Belly Dance
3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160
Houston, Texas 77057
www.flamencohouston.com
www.flamencospirit.com
www.bellydanceintexas.com
713 977 3900 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              713 977 3900      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
 
7:52 am cdt 


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A short documentary on our school. Hope you like it! Special thanks to all the students that made this film possible! & special thanks to Eya & Corrinne. Corrinne - you are an amazing videographer! Thank you so much!
Del Espadin Flamenco & Soraya's School of Belly Dance

Saludos a Todos!

Message from Tempestad:

First & foremost, I would like to thank all who supported me in my return to the tablao since my car wreck last December.  It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces and to welcome new ones to the Houston Flamenco family.  I will forever be grateful to all those who stuck by me through this very trying & difficult time in my life.  Your support, loyalty & encouragement for me to get back on my feet meant the world to me! 

Special thanks to my family...most importantly, Mama Flamenca!, because without Mama none of this would be possible for not only me, but for so many of us who adore flamenco!...to all of our AMAZING students...it makes me so proud to see you LIVE flamenco...to Lucia & Val for being our special guests at such a significant event, & to all our wonderful aficionados & friends!

NOW on to new things!!!

Cuadro La Tempestad will be back at Cafe Byblos on Wednesday, July 29, 2009!  We are very excited to be introducing two new flamenco artists to Houston.  Guillermo Serpas, guitarrista, will be joining the Cuadro, & Marisol Monasterio will be making her cante debut! 

Please join us at Cafe Byblos on July 29th to welcome Guillermo & Marisol to the tablao!

Muchisimas gracias y abrazos a todos!
Tempestad
www.flamencospirit.com
www.flamencohouston.com

Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy, Inc.
3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160
Houston, Texas 77057
713 977 3900

 
  Cuadro La Tempestad

Wednesday, July 29th, at Cafe Byblos Restaurant

Introducing Guillermo Serpas, guitarrista, & Marisol Monasterio in her cante debut!

 
Cafe Byblos Restaurant

 
July 29, 2009
8pm
6134 Richmond
Houston, Texas 77057
Cover $6.00
For reservations, please call 832 251 0505
For more event info, please call 713 899 3771

Logo photo by Bhavin.  Copyright © 2006-2012 La Tempestad. All rights reserved.