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Solo Performances
and as Featured Artist with Del Espadin Baile Español
“The highlight
of the evening without a doubt was flamenco dancer La Tempestad who, along with Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Company,
took our breaths away with their infamous moves. Guests literally stopped in their tracks mesmorized for a half hour.”
002 Magazine, on La Tempestad y Del Espadin Baile
Español's performance at 002 Select Series (Contemporary Arts Museum of Houston)
“The beauty and skill of the Del Espadin Baile
Español dancers is an experience of escape; taking the audience to Spain and back with every performance.”
Lynette Wallace
Executive Director
Bayou City
Arts Festivals
"Her Alegrias was not fun and flirtatious; no, even
it expressed the happiness of someone who had been sad for a long time, like rain after a drought; or just a sad person's
happiness, like a new widow on a good day. Gabriella’s solos were terrific and the crowd loved her as always."
Andrea Cody
Executive Director
DanceHouston excerpt from Cody's review of DEBE Spring Concert, "Asi Nacio el Flamenco" "The ladies at Del Espadin Flamenco performed at this year's Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's
Triunfando Awards Gala Reception, which was attended by approximately 800 at the Hobby Center. Prior to the awards ceremony,
these ladies stole the show with their grace and beauty. No one was paying attention to the food, the drinks, or even
the silent auction! I wish that we would have had more time in the program to enjoy them longer. Show-stopping
performance from beginning to end!"
Rosi F. Hernandez, VP, Market Development
Houston Astros Baseball Club 2005 HHCC Triunfando Awards Gala Chairwoman
"It
is refreshing to see dancers perform with such feeling in the true Flamenco spirit, and Del Espadin Baile Español does
just that. Each dancer truly expresses herself...that is true dancing...that is art!”
Cynthia R. Cupach
Dance Instructor Artistic Director
World
Dance HoustonHCC-Central
Dance Department
“Del Espadin Baile Español are truly a pleasure to watch and work with. I get goose bumps
watching them! The costumes, the make-up and the intensity of this group combined create a must-see combination!”
Carla
Valencia
Managing
Editor/Fashion Director
002 Magazine
“She looked mad…intense…powerful.”
William La Rotta
Memorable
Productions
"Gabriella's
(Tempestad) excellent training is evident in her precise footwork and technique. Her 'braceo' is a display of
femininity and art, culminating in a style all her own. It is a pleasure to watch this young flamenca dance!"
Irma Laucirica
Flamenco Cantaora
"Gabriella (Tempestad) is an extraordinary dancer.
She is a graceful, sensual, talented flamenco dancer who has 'duende' and dances with fire and passion.
One never tires of seeing her dance."
Vinona Malaguilla
Flamenco Bailaora
"I haven't seen such passion and expression in flamenco in over 30 years."
Dan Malaguilla
Vice President
Studio Latino
"When I was a little girl, my grandmother brought me a flamenco dancer doll from her
trip to Spain. She was beautiful, with black hair, flaming eyes, and a bright turquoise dress with lots
of ruffles. I admired that doll for many years. The first time I saw Gabriella (Tempestad)
dance in her turquoise dress, it reminded me so much of that glamorous doll, because Gabriella has the same long black hair,
ivory skin and striking blue-gray eyes. She not only physically embodies my vision of the ideal flamenco
dancer in appearance, but also in the grace, passion and 'duende' that she exudes when she dances. I
admire her artistry now, just as I admired that doll when I was a child."
Mandy
de León
Account Manager
Freed Advertising & Flamenco
Bailaora
"Gabriella (Tempestad) is a beautiful dancer. Her armwork is outstanding and footwork
is very energetic."
Frieda Rivera, M.D. Baylor
Medicine & Flamenco Bailaora
"La reina del duende......que baila divinamente.......exquisite......outstanding…...extraordinary"
quotes from audience members
AWARDS Nominaton for "Big Easy" Award for Best Ethnic Dance Production, New Orleans, LA Key to City of Kenner, LA Key to the City of Houma, LA
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