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Saturday 17th April 2010	FLAMENCO FIESTA! AT SOUTH HILL PARK CELLAR BAR, BRACKNELL

	Ilusion Flamenca presents Angela Alonso at South Hill Park on the 17th of April 2010. If you want to be transported to sizzling Spain with its entrancing music and passionate dance then come and join a fiery evening of Spanish Flamenco dance and song with Angela Alonso accompanied by Anita La Maltesa and Tomas de Cordoba in the Cellar Bar. Live guitar accompaniment by Tony Despeinao. The evening will start with a beginners flamenco workshop. Angela currently teaches Flamenco classes at Martin's Heron Community Centre on Wednesday evening. This definitely will be a night to remember and one of many to come!!	Day: 17th of April Doors open: 6.30pm Show starts: 8pm Show ends: 11pm Beginners workshop: 7-7.30pm Fee: £15 Venue Address: South Hill Park Cellar Bar, Bracknell www.southhillpark.org.uk Box Office 01344 484 123


13th to 27th February 2009	FLAMENCO FESTIVAL IN LONDON AT SADLER'S WELLS

	"Aficionados will need no further goading for this event; newcomers will be gripped by the passion and wild movement" THE FINANCIAL TIMES "The Flamenco Festival is now an eagerly anticipated annual fixture DAILY EXPRESS Young or old, new to flamenco or expert, fans of Spanish dance flock to the Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festival, an eagerly anticipated annual fixture in the UK’s thriving flamenco scene. In two short weeks it’s possible to experience the full range of the best of flamenco – all in London. The annual programme packs in the world’s best traditional flamenco dancers and musicians alongside those who are pushing the boundaries of their art.	More Information about the Festival


Sunday 13th December 2009	ILUSION FLAMENCA SCHOOL CHRISTMAS SHOW
	All our students from across London will be gathered under one roof to perform the choreographies they have learnt this term. More than 50 dancers of all ages (5-60 years old) will be accompanied by professional musicians and led by their teacher Angela Alonso. Don't miss the opportunity to see the students dance performance and experience the latest creativity from Ilusion Flamenca!	Day: 13th of December Doors open: 3.30pm Show starts: 4pm She event ends: 6pm aprox Fee: £10 advance £12 on the door £5 children price Venue Address: Brady Arts and Community Centre 192-196 Hanbury Street, London, E1 5HU Buses: 25, 254, 106, D3 Tube: Whitechapel, Liverpool Street, Aldgate East Disabled access. Map: Clic here


Sunday 29th November 2009	SPECIAL SHOW WITH CUADRO DE JEREZ AT COSTA DORADA
	By popular demand, following their successful visit in May, Ilusion Flamenca is delighted to announce the return to London of Cuadro de Jerez. Once again Chiqui de Jerez heads the east which includes the acclaimed singer Manuel Soto. New to the line-up are Javier Ibanez on guitar and female dancers Rocio Marin and Chiqui's daughter Tatiana Ruiz. Manuel Soto Manuel is a Flamenco singer who was born in Jerez de la Frontera. He started studying flamenco dance when he was just 11 years old. However, five years later he realised that his real love is for singing, following in the footsteps of his famous uncle, Jose Merce, who is one of the best ever flamenco singers. His first significant job came in 2003, with Rosario Montoya "La Reina Gitana", in the International Flamenco Festival in Seville. He has sung all over the world, including America and Europe, with such important artistes as Andres Pena, Chiqui de Jerez and Eduardo Guerrero, to name but a few. Currently, he is recording his first album, which he hopes will express all the passion he feels for this art form and for his own vision for the style of music that he has created. Tatiana Ruiz Guerrero Tatiana was born in Jerez de la Frontera to Chiqui and Tequila, who are both flamenco artistes. She started her flamenco studies at only four years of age and at the same time studied classical dance. In 1995, after various early career opportunities, she toured Switzerland with Mercedes Ruiz in the flamenco Show CHIQUI "Jerez Por Bulerias". The following year she was a special guest with the company of the famous choreographer Domingo Ortega, performing in "Casa Patas" in Madrid. Her teaching career began in 1999 alongside such professionals as Javier de la Torre, Israel Galvan, Rafaela Carrasco and Joaquin Grilo, following which, amongst various other ventures, she appeared in a French movie and in Bizet’s opera “Carmen”. In 2005 Tatiana began working with the company Los Farrucos and in the same year she came to London to perform in the show “Solo Flamenco”, directed by her mother Chiqui. She is still attending classes to continue improving her dance technique, as well as having many other projects in the pipeline. Javier Ibanez This Flamenco guitarist was born in Seville, but he moved to Jerez de la Frontera as a child. It was there, in 1991, that he started taking lessons with Manuel Lozano "El Carbonero" and Jose Luis Balao. He first began playing for dance with Cristoba Fernandez, "El Jerezano". Since then, he has worked in different Penas Flamencas such as "El Nitri", Pena Flamenca "Camaron de la Isla", P.F. Canalejas, etc. He has also played in various theatre performances and collaborated in the (recording of jingles for "Radiole", as well as different TV programmes and movies. Currently he works in the flamenco company "Mercedes Ruiz" and also with Chiqui de Jerez. Rocio Marin Rocio was born in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Cadiz. She began her dance education under Cristobal "El Jerezano", Ana Maria Lopez and Angelita Gomez. Later, her studies continued under the guidance of other important flamenco dancers such as Chiqui de Jerez, Juana Amaya, Farruquito, Javier Latorre, Mario Maya, la Farruca. When she was only nine years old, Rocio was hired to work in the famous tablao flamenco "Zambra" in Madrid. In another early career move she toured Spain and France with the group "Semilla Flamenca". She has since worked with various renowned artistes including Antonio "El Pipa", Farruquito and Chocolate. She has also travelled around America performing her art in a variety of flamenco shows. She is currently working at el Tablao Bereber, in Jerez de la Frontera.	Day: 29th November 09 Time: doors open: 7.30pm show starts: 8pm Fee: £15 Advanced tickets £17 At the door -ADVANCE TICKETS BOOKING Book tickets in advance and we will book a table for you! Those that book first get the best seats. To book advanced tickets send us a cheque by post including a "SAE" and we will post your tickets. Please make cheques payable to Angela Alonso and post them to 19 Buxton Court Windsor Terrace N1 7TN enclosing a "SAE". Please include a telephone contact number in case we need to phone you regarding your booking. Venue: Nueva Costa Dorada Restautant Address: 47-55 Hanway Street London W1T 1UX Food not include in the price. On the night we will have the "Tapas por Metro" deal as well as our full menu selection. Table booking: Only available for those buying tickets in advance.

Saturday 24th October 2009	LATIN AMERICAN NIGHT
	Dance Around The World is a community festival which celebrates traditional dance cultures from all parts of the world. In two explosively exciting and energetic days of dance, performers and teachers provide a non-stop programme of extraordinary variety from 10.00am to 11.00pm each day. Visitors to the event will be able to watch and try for themselves traditional dance forms from all over the world. They will be able to choose from styles as varied as Flamenco, Indian, Hip-Hop, South East European, Tango and much, much more! Dance Around The World is for everyone - whether you're young or old, an experienced dancer or a novice. If you've ever danced, wanted to dance or wondered why people dance then this festival is for you. On Saturday evening, carnival comes to the festival in the sensational Latin/American Night. Come and watch Ilusion Flamenca school dancers perform at between 7.15-8pm. We see you there!	Day: 24-25th October 2009 Time: 10am until 11pm Address: Cecil Sharp Housel Regent's Park Road London, NW1 7AY Tel: 077 4900 7040 020 8340 4683 www.datw.org.uk


Tuesday 22nd September 2009	EXCLUSIVE COMPETITION FOR ILUSION FLAMENCA MEMBERS TO WIN TICKETS
	Enter our exclusive competition to win tickets for Diego El Cigala gig at The Union Chapel on Tuesday 22nd of September 2009 You need to answer the following question; - What is the name of Diego El Cigala new record ? Email your answer to ilusionflamenca@hotmail.com including your name and a contact telephone number by Wednesday 16th of September before 3pm. Winners will be notified on Thursday 17th of September. To be a member you only need to join our mailing list “ Diego has on of the most beautiful flamenco voices of our time, a voice of sweetness that flows over into everything he sings. When I listen to him, it warms my heart.” Paco de Lucia Diego El Cigala returns to London with a special intimate live show to launch his new record Dos Lágrimas (Two Tears) the sequel to the multi-award winning collaboration with Bebo Valdes Lágrimas Negras. In the Dos Lágrimas show, Diego again visits the great Cuban songbook backed by an inspired band of piano, bass, guitar and percussion. This time he brings the six years of experience since Lágrimas Negras to bear on his interpretations. The sound is a wonderful bridge between Cuban son and flamenco. “I travelled to Havana for the first time in 2003… That’s when I discovered the Cuban people, when I realised they had a great deal in common with the gypsies, in their way of life, the way they feel things, with problems coming at them from all sides. Music is their charm, and their purest form of expression.” Diego El Cigala	Day: 22nd of September Time: 08:00pm Doors open: 07:00pm Artist: Diego El Cigala Address: Union Chapel Compton Terrace, London, N1 2UN Tel: 08700 600100 (Ticketweb) http://www.unionchapel.org.uk No advanced booking required

Tuesday 1st to Saturday 5th September 2009	THE FLAMENCO LEGEND RETURNS WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW "PACO PENA"
	"If you only see Flamenco once in your life, make it this" Paco Peña has thrilled audiences for many years with his masterful flamenco performances, famed for their passion and authenticity. This season the legendary flamenco guitarist returns to the Sadler's Wells stage with his brand new show Flamenco sin Fronteras, inspired by the diverse sights, sounds and cultures of Latin America. Delving into an often overlooked period of flamenco history, Paco Peña explores the many dance styles that emerged through the migration of Spanish performers to Latin America in the early 1900s, and their significant impact on flamenco today. The show features four dancers from Peña's own company, a guest dancer from Venezuela and 12 virtuoso musicians and singers performing live on stage. Audiences will be taken on a journey right to the heart of Latin America, packed with all the intensity, depth and raw energy that have become this maestro's trademark. d	For tickets and more information visit:

Saturday 4th July 2009	FREE EVENT!! FLAMENCO IN THE PARK
	Hola amigos - it's summer time! We would love you to join us for an evening of Flamenco in the park. A group of flamenco students and amateurs will gather in St James's Park, at the Blue Bridge, between 5.00-5.15pm. We will then find a good spot for a picnic, so please bring food and drinks. There will be live acoustic music and lots of fun!! Although this is a free event and everybody is welcome to join in, we will be taking up a voluntary collection as a gift for the musicians who will kindly give up their time to entertain us. Don't think twice - just come along!!! View Event Photos	Day: 4th of July Time: 5.00pm Venue: Royal Parks Park map link: http://www.royalparks.org.uk/doc s/park_maps/StJamesMAP.pdf (We are meeting at the blue bridge)

Sunday 28th June 2009	CRUCES DE MAYO FIESTA in London d
	Cruces de Mayo in June, why not? Due to the success of our previous Feria de Sevilla de Londres, we had to quickly look for excuses to have another fiesta party where everybody can dress up and dance... The Festival of the May Crosses of London (in June) sounds perfect to us! The Festival of the May Crosses (Cruces de Mayo) is celebrated throughout Andalucia. The festival consists of the construction of large crosses made of beautiful flowers in many of the city's main square. This is where the locals congregate each evening for a good few drinks and tapas which inevitably leads to spontaneous Sevillanas and Rumba style dancing while wearing traditional flamenco outfits. Beginning of May visitors from all over Spain arrive to Andalucia to join the party. The actual crosses which are around three metres high are made by the people of the neighbourhood and the local town council runs a competition to find the best cross (Concurso de los Cruces de Mayo). In Cordoba alone there are some eighty crosses to choose from. As we intended for the Feria de Sevilla fiesta we would like to recreate the athmosphere of the Cruces de Mayo in London. Please come along dressed up in flamenco costume. If you don't have one just wear a flower in the hair, some red lipstick and big earrings (for the ladies). A polkadot scarf will do for the gentlemen! Make a little effort, it makes a huge difference! Live acts to be soon announced, please watch this space... View Event Photos	Day: 28th of June Time: 7.30-11pm Fee: £10 before 8pm / £12 after Venue: Nueva Costa Dorada Address: 47-55 Hanway Street London W1T 1UX Table booking: On the basis of first comes first served only.

Sunday 24th May 2009	FLAMENCO JEREZ by Chiqui de Jerez d
	Directly from Jerez, the heart of flamenco, just pure flamenco, lead by Chiqui de Jerez. Ismael Heredia a la guitarra, Juan Garcia al baile and Manuel Soto al cante, will delight us with their talend and duende ISMAEL HEREDIA was born in Jerez de la Frontera in 1981, into a gypsy family. From a very early age, Ismael took an interest in the guitar. He started playing by being self-taught. He has worked with Juan Parrilla and has also played for many renowned flamenco dancers and singers. Ismael has performed at numerous Tablaos in Jerez, Cadiz and Seville. He has also toured the world, including the five continents. In 2007 he performed at the Royal Albert Hall in London as a supporting act to the great guitarist Tomatito. His work has included performances with award-winning dancers Rocio Molina, Javier Latorre, Adela Campallo and Juana Amaya and many others. We are delighted that he is returning to London! JUAN GARCIA Born in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Juan started to study flamenco and Spanish classical ballet in Cadiz at the age of 10. He then moved then to Seville, where he learned from great teachers like Manolo Marin, Pilar Ortega and Manuel Betanzos. He has performed at many tablaos and has toured the world, dancing as a solo artist with the Chiqui de Jerez Flamenco Company.	Day: 24th of May Time: Doors open at 7pm Show starts at 8pm Fee: £15 Venue: Nueva Costa Dorada Address: 47-55 Hanway Street London W1T 1UX Table booking: On the basis of first comes first served only. WIN TICKETS FOR OJOS DE BRUJO!!!! We will ruffle 2 tickets amongts those attending to this Sunday flamenco show. Ojos de Brujo are playing live on Sunday 31st of May at Roundhouse in Camden.

Mon 27th Apr til 1st May 2009	Ojos de Brujo Live in Lodon!!! d
www.ojosdebrujo.com	The Barcelona's hip hop flamenkillo collective play their first show in the UK since 2007 and give the live premiere to tracks from their new album Aocaná as part of La Linea 09 the Liverpool Latin Music Festival. Aocaná is their first new studio album since Techarí in 2006. Techarí won a Latin Grammy in 2007 and UK critics were equally impressed: Their last show in the UK was in 2007 at a sold out Roundhouse. The Guardian gave the show a 5 star review: “The classy musicianship was matched by the visual effects, with the constant changes in style matched by the witty imagery on the screen behind the stage. This was great European music with a global outlook”. EXCLUSIVE COMPETITION FOR ILUSION FLAMENCA MEMBERS TO WIN GIG TICKETS & CDS Enter our exclusive competition to win tickets for Ojos de Brujo gig at The Roundhouse on Monday 27th of April at 7.00pm. You need to answer the following question; As part of which festival are Ojos de Brujos performing in London? Email your answer to ilusionflamenca@hotmail.com including your name and a contact telephone number by Wednesday 22 of April before midnight. Winners will be notified on Thursday 23rd of April. There will be another opportunity of winning tickets for this concert on Sunday 26th of April at our Feria de Sevilla Party. There will be a ruffle of a couple of tickets amongts those attending to the party.	GIGS: PLEASE NOTICE OJOS DE BRUJO LONDON CONCERT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SUN 31st MAY AT ROUNDHOUSE Book tickets

SUN 26th APRIL

2009

Couldn't go to the Feria this year ???

The Feria is coming to London!!!

There will be live music, singing and dancing. We will dance Sevillanas, eat tapas and drink Sangria!!
Would you like to refresh your Sevillanas? you can attend our special Sevillanas refresher. More info click here

We would like to recreate the athmosphere of the Feria of Sevilla in London. Please come along dressed up in flamenco costume. If you don't have one just wear a flower in the hair, some red lipstick and big earrings (for the ladies). A polkadot scarf will do for the gentlemen!

Duo to popular request Spanish Latin-Pop Music Due AlmaLoca will be performing on the night. Jall male Vocalist-Guitarist and Grace Spanish female Vocalist will make you dance with their music, guaranteed!

More artists to be announced soon! watch this space...

WIN TICKETS & CDs with OJOS DE BRUJO!!!!

We will ruffle 2 tickets amongts all those attending to the party and some copies of their last cd.
Ojos de Brujo are playing live on Monday 27th of April at The Roundhouse in Camden.

View Event Photos

   Day: 26th of April
   Time: 7-10.30pm
   Fee: £10 before 7.30pm/£12 after

Venue: Nueva Costa Dorada

   Address:
   47-55 Hanway Street
   London
   W1T 1UX

Table booking: On the basis of first

comes first served only.

14th to 29th March 2009

FLAMENCO FESTIVAL IN LONDON

AT SADLER'S WELLS

Young or old, new to flamenco or expert, fans of Spanish dance flock to the Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festival, an eagerly anticipated annual fixture in the UK’s thriving flamenco scene. In two short weeks it’s possible to experience the full range of the best of flamenco – all in London. The annual programme packs in the world’s best traditional flamenco dancers and musicians alongside those who are pushing the boundaries of their art. Eva La Yerbabuena, Rocio Molina, Estrella Morente, Ballet Nacional de Espana, Merche Esmeralda and Belen Maya amongts others will be performing this year.

Eduardo Guerrero will be teaching an Intensive Flamenco course and technique classes from the 19th-22nd of this month for Ilusion Flamenca. Eduardo will be performing at the Festival with Rocio Molina (winner of the, award Best Female at the Flamenco Bienal of Seville) on Tuesday 17th of March and with Eva Yerbabuena (one of the leading female flamenco dancers) on the 23rd, 24th and 25th.

You can see Eduardo dancing at Rocio Molina promo clip for the Sadler's Wells Festival
(he is the one with the red waistcoat).
Click here For Video

More information about Eduardo Guerrero's Intensive Flamenco course.

More Information about the Festival

For two nights only, Joaquín Cortés will perform with a band of 13 singers and musicians playing contemporary flamenco on flute, violin, drums and bass, and traditional flamenco guitar.

From early beginnings with the National Ballet of Spain, he went on to form his own flamenco ballet company in 1992 and seduce audiences at sell-out shows around the world. More recently he's choreographed for Jennifer Lopez, danced with Alicia Keyes at the Grammys and performed at the Oscars.

Book now for your chance to see Cortés bolder, wilder and braver than ever and with a few surprise guests - before he sets out on a world tour.

More Information

Book Now
4th February 2009 - 8:30pm
5th February 2009 - 8:30pm

Venue:

The Roundhouse
Chalk Farm Road
London NW1 8EH

www.roundhouse.org.uk

T +44 0844 482 8008
F +44 020 7424 9992
Registered Charity No. 1071487

Box Office
boxoffice@roundhouse.org.uk
T 0844 482 8008
F 020 7424 9992

Tue 28th Oct
til 15th Nov 2008

Neuevo Ballet Español
SANGRE FLAMENCO (Flamenco Blood)

After an absence of four years, leading Spanish Flamenco company Nuevo Ballet Español makes a welcome return to the Peacock Theatre with a brand new production, Sangre Flamenca, or "Flamenco Blood".

Nuevo Ballet Español and its artistic directors Rojas and Rodriguez have garnered praise throughout the world for their unique mix of contemporary dance and traditional flamenco, delighting audiences at the Peacock Theatre with their hit show Flamenco Directo in 2004.

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FREE Introductory Flamenco Dance Class after the show:
Book to see the show on Tuesday 28 or Thursday 30 October and enjoy a FREE introductory flamenco dance class after the show!
(Ticket holders only, subject to availability).

*Subject to allocation availability. Offer applies to Tues 28, Wed 29, Thu 30 October, Sat 1 November (2.30pm only) and Sun 2 November performances ONLY. Excludes Friday and Saturday evening performances. Applies to £38 and £33 tickets ONLY. Not available retrospectively or in conjunction with any other offer. Transaction fees apply.

VENUE:

The Peacock Theatre is Sadlers Wells’
home in the West End.

http://www.sadlerswells.com/
Sadler's Wells Theatre
Rosebery Avenue, London
EC1R 4TN
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TICKET OFFER
Special Half-Price Ticket Offer
Get 50% off the best seats in the house!

Book for the opening week and get 50% off the top two ticket prices.*

Call the ticket office now on 0844 412 4322 and quote "Ilusion Flamenca offer". Also available online - head to online booking and enter the promo code pcdilusion when prompted.

Sat 22nd Nov 2008

LA JUERGA PARTY!!!

No plan for a Saturday night? La Juerga Party is the place to be... tell your friends!!!!

Live Spanish music with singers/guitarists
Alex & Juan de Malaga
with Pablo Dominguez percussion
Rumbas, Sevillanas, dancing and much more!!!

Surianne www.surianne.com

Surianne, a singer/songwriter of latin/rock/flamenco music, fuses acoustic guitar sounds and driving percussive rhythms with infectious melodies and soaring vocals. She has performed for The Princes Trust, at the London International Music Show, Beverley Folk Festival and Stockton International Riverside Festival, she has been a support act for Suzanne Vega, Steve Balsamo and Breed77 and in 2005, was nominated for a Birmingham Music Award for best unsigned/unplugged act in the midlands. Surianne is accompanied on stage by Adrian ( flamenco guitar ), Bononi ( bass ) and Christian ( cajon ), together they bring a unique palette of emotion and colourful music to your ears...

VENUE :
The Cross Kings Pub
126 York Way
Kings Cross,
N1 0AX
T: 0207 278 8318
http://www.thecrosskings.co.uk/

Doors open at 9pm
Party until 2am

£8 before 9.30pm/£10 after

For More Information Visit:
www.surianne.com

Sat 27th Sept 2008

FLAMENCO BOAT PARTY SUNDAY - 9PM Until late

Live music with
Juan de Malaga
Marco & Montse Rodriguez
Sergio & Juanjo playing rumbas and sevillanas.

Bring your castanets, flamenco shoes,
fans and shawls!!!!!

VENUE
BAR-CO (old Barco Latino)
Temple Pier

Entrance: £9

FLAMENCO FLAMEN’KA - 8 WEEKS ONLY FROM THE 18th SEPT

Flamenco Flamen’ka is the newest and most hotly anticipated music and dance show stampeding its way onto the West End stage direct from a sell-out season in Paris.

Directed by Olivier Award winning Craig Revel Horwood (Strictly Come Dancing) Flamenco Flamen’ka brings together a colossal company of the world’s most authentic and inspirational Flamenco and Latin dancers to delight you with an unforgettable and irresistible experience.

For more information on Flamenco Flamen’ka and to watch the exclusive trailer,visit our website:
www.flamencoflamenka.com

SPECIAL EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR ILUSION FLAMENCA MEMBERS: BEST AVAILABLE SEATS JUST £25!*
(Tickets usually up to £50.50)

BOOK NOW ON 0844 412 4661 and QUOTE: ‘ILUSION FLAMENCA ARTS OFFER’
Valid for all performances from:
18th Sept - 6th of Oct 2008
(excl. 22nd Sept)
*subject to availability. Booking fee may apply.

8 WEEKS ONLY FROM THE 18th SEPT
Venue:
Lyric Theatre
The Lyric Theatre
Shaftesbury Avenue
London W1V 7HA

Exclusive Competition for Ilusion Flamenca Members to Win Tickets for Flamenco Flamen'ka
Join our mailing list and become a member
Enter our exclusive competition to win tickets for Flamenco Flamen'ka at the Lyric Theatre in Central London.

You need to answer the following question:
Which West End Theatre in London is Flamenco Flamen'ka being held?

Email your answer to ilusionflamenca@hotmail.com
including your name and a contact number
by 3pm on 16th of September

Winners notified on 18th september.

Sun 3rd Aug 2008

FLAMENCO BOAT PARTY SUNDAY

Live music with Juanjo & Sergio and
barbacue on the deck from 5pm

From 7 the party will continue inside the boat with live gypsy band 'Alma Loca'

VENUE
BAR-CO (old Barco Latino)
Temple Pier

Entrance: £8

Wed 30th Jul 2008

La Betty & Angela Alonso

La Juerga Flamenco Club Flamenco Show
with Dancers
Special Guest: Juan y Sergio de Sevilla

Doors Open at 7:30pm
Show Starts at 8:00pm

Venue
Darbuck
182 St.John Street
EC1V 4JZ
Web: www.darbucka.com
Angel/Farringdon

Entrance: £10

Sat 28/Sun 29th June 2008

A weekend of Spanish Fiesta

organized by Ilusion Flamenca!

featuring live music performance and dance, children and adults workshops.

Saturday 28th of June:
Live bands acts:
Juan Manuel el Canario,
Alma Loca and
Brecha
Dance groups: Ilusion Flamenca children & adults groups + workshops

Sunday 29th of June:
Live bands acts:
Mano de Dios with lead singer Jackson Scott,
Azabache
Dance groups: Flame & Ilusion Flamenca children & adults groups + workshops

Performances times
between 12.15-17.30pm both days

Location
Elys Yard,
Brick Lane London

FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE

www.winesfromrioja.co.uk/tapasfantasticas

Sunday 22 June 2008

Flamenco Viva!

Flamenco Dance Spectacular

An Unforgettable night of fire and passion with top Flamenco company Ilusion Flamenca, with the incomparable Angela Alonso and Saulo Garrido together with students from the famous school - Camino del Flamenco.

Sunday 22 June - 7:30pm

Royal Spa Centre
Leamington Spa
Box Office
01296 334418
Tickets: £15 (all seats)
with concessions£1.50 off full price

"A dazzling display of passion and colour"
- Banbury Guardian

"The show takes you to the heart of Spain - real Flamenco at its finest"
- Essex Chronicle

Sun 25th May 2008

The Taste of Spain 2008

Join The Guiness World Record
of Largest Sevillanas

On Sunday 25th May hundreds of custumed dancers will create a vivid spectacle for shoppers on Regent Street London as they attempt to set a new Guiness World Record for the largest number of people dancing the Sevillanas, the joyful fiesta dance from southern Spain.

Theres's no need to be a bystander though.
Come and Take Part!

Regent Street will be pedestrianised from 12-4pm. Imagine one of the businest streets in London without cars and buses and instead vibrantly dressed dancers and live music.

The Sevillanas dance kicks off 'A Taste of Spain'. A fortnight of festivals in Regent Street, Heddon Street and Borough Market.

Dont miss out: register at www.tastespain.info
to take part! Its set to be a great day out.

LATEST NEWS GUINESS WORLD RECORD!!! Click for article:

Thu 5th June, 2008

El Bicho + LaXula - (ElBIcho's UK debut)

The Best of New Urban Flamenco!
In Spain El Bicho is one of the hottest names on the 'new' flamenco scene. They merge rock guitars, jazz riffs and classical flamenco vocals and a reprtoire spanning bulerias, rumbas and tangos. Creating a fresh and powerful sound. This is the long awaited UK debut!

LaXula
Drawing from similar inspirations but creating a language enterirely of their own. LaXula take audiences on a journey of wonders and decadence. Songs drift from dusty sunbaked routes of Southern Spain to the urban vibrance of the London underground

Routed in an ancient feminine spirit. This alluring band present sensuous and bewitching music bringing together neo-burleque glamour and gypsy defiance.

London Islington Academy
N1 Centre
Upper Street
N1 OPS
0844 477 2000

www.comono.co.uk
www.elbicho.com
www.laxula.com
www.myspace.com/laxula

EXCLUSIVE COMPETITION FOR ILUSION FLAMENCA MEMBERS TO WIN GIG TICKETS & CDS
Join our mailing list and become a member
Enter our exclusive competition to win tickets for El Bicho+La Xula at the Islington Academy on Thursday 5th of June at 7.30pm.

You need to answer the following question;
What’s the title of La Xula’s first album?

Email your answer to ilusionflamenca@hotmail.com including your name and a contact telephone number by Wednesday 21st of May before 3pm, winners will be notified on Thursday 22nd of May.

Sun April 20th, 7.30pm 2008

PACO PEÑA + NISHAT KHAN live in London, sponsored by Ilusion Flamenca!

Spirit & Passion is a unique collaboration between flamenco legend Paco Peña and sitar giant Nishat Khan.

The performance brings alive ancient musical links between Flamenco and the deserts of Rajasthan in India.

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EXCLUSIVE COMPETITION FOR ILUSION FLAMENCA MEMBERS
TO WIN GIG TICKETS & CDS
Join our mailing list and become a member

Enter our exclusive competition to win tickets for Paco Peña & Nishat Khan "Spirit and Passion"
gig at Royal Festival Hall on Sunday 20th of April at 7.30pm

You need to answer the following question;
Where is Paco Peña originally from?
We need name of city and country.

Email your answer to ilusionflamenca@hotmail.com including your name and a contact telephone number by Wednesday 16th of April, winners will be notified on Thursday 17th of April.

Royal Festival Hall
South Bank Centre
London
SE1 8XX
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Tel: 0871 663 2500

Complete Listing for La Linea 2008

9th April - 7:30pm+ 2008

La Juerga Flamenco Club Presents

MOR KARBASI
Her Debut Album "The Beauty and The Sea"
Songs in Spanish, Ladino & Hebrew

+ Belly Dancing Show
+ Dance Sevillanas Club
Come to dance with us til lage with live music
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EXCLUSIVE COMPETITION FOR ILUSION FLAMENCA MEMBERS
TO WIN GIG TICKETS & CDS
Join our mailing list and become a member

Enter our exclusive competition to win tickets for Mor Karbasi’s gig at the Purcell Room in the Southbank & copies of her debut album.
You need to answer the following question;
What's the name of Mor Karbasi's debut album?

Email your answer to ilusionflamenca@hotmail.com including your name and a contact telephone number by Wednesday 23rd of April, winners will be notified on Thursday 24th of April.

@DARBUCKA
182 St. John Street
EC1V 4JZ
Angel Farringdon
www.DARBUCKA.com

Admission:
£6 in advance £8 on the door

More info: 07931341754
http://www.myspace.com/morkarbasi

7.30pm	Doors open
8.00pm	Gig starts
9:00pm	belly dance show
9.30pm	Dance Sevillanas Club with live music

To buy tickets call 07931341754
or email ilusionflamenca@hotmail.com

Sun 6 April, 5:30pm 2008

Gulsad's 4th annual dance event:

Traditional Performances of the World

Eleven groups from all over the world will perform their traditional dances in their
original costumes: Albenian, Irish, Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Tap Polish, Afro Caribbean, Ballet, Turkish Cypriot and Polynesian dances.

The show is suitable for all age groups and all nationalities. Gulsad are trying to keep their culture alive whilst creating opportunities for all to get to know each other's cultures
and unite.

Broadway Theatre
Catford

Ilusion Flamenca! will be performing two dances by the children and adults groups.

Box Office 020 8690 0002. £8.50.
Broadway Theatre.

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Farruco Masterclass 2008

MASTERCLASS WITH THE FARRUCO FAMILY
FIRST TIME TEACHING IN LONDON

As many of you know they will be opening the Sadlers Wells Flamenco Festival this year. We are happy to announce that Faraona and Farruco will be teaching a Masterclass in Central London on Sunday 9th of March. Do not miss the chance of learning with this family of gypsies, we won't get many occasions in which gypsies actually teach.

BEGINNERS - 10-11.15am
taught by Faraona

INTERMEDIATE - 11.15 - 12.30pm
Taught by Farruco

ADVANCED - 12.30-13.45pm
Taught by Farruco

Price per level is £25
Venue:
The Gym, Jubilee Hall,
30 The Piazza, Covent Garden.

Directions and map
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London 2008

Flamenco Festival

Spain's finest artists unite in a celebration of Flamenco dance and music

Compañia Maria Pagés
Mon 3rd - Thu 6th March

Vibrant and colourful flamenco from one of Spain's finest company's of dancers and musicians - the perfect introduction to flamenco, as well as a treat for aficionados!

Los Farruco
Fri 7th - Sun 9th March

Conceived and directed by flamenco legend Farruquito, Los Farruco present a truly authenitc display of gypsy flamenco - mixing song with acrobatic turns and fast furious footwork

For tickets and more information visit:

Mon 3rd of Mar, 2008 doors open at 7pm

“CHAMBAO” LIVE IN LONDON SPONSORED BY ILUSION FLAMENCA!

The multi-platinum selling Spanish band Chambao, returns to London to play an exclusive show at KOKO in Camden Town on Monday 3rd March, 2008.

Their show will feature some of their finest repertoire and music from their new album 'Con Otro Aire' (Sony/BMG) which features their hit single 'Papeles Mojados'.

Tickets are on sale from KOKO, Ticketweb and in person from R. Garcia
& Sons in Portobello & PC Amigo in Rathbone Place near Tottenham
Court Road tube station.

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Chambao & Ilusion Flamenca! Competition!
EXCLUSIVE COMPETITION
TO WIN GIG TICKETS & CDS

Enter our exclusive competition to win tickets for Chambao’s gig & copies of their last album “Con otro Aire”.

You need to answer the following question;
What’s the full name of Chambao’s lead singer?

Email your answer to ilusionflamenca@hotmail.com including your name and a contact telephone number by Sunday 24th of February, winners will be notified on Monday 25th of February.

For tickets & more information
please visit

http://www.koko.uk.com/gigs.php?event=490

www.ticketweb.co.uk

Call: 08701451115
Price: £18 in advance

To watch their latest single 'Papeles Mojados' click:

www.chambao.es

Venue:
Koko London,
1A Camden High Street,
NW1 7JE,

Mornington Crescent &
Camden Town tube stations (northern line), www.koko.uk.com

Sat 23rd Feb 2008

Flamenco Workshops with

Natalia Garcia-Huidobro

Beginners/Low Intermediate Tangos:
Saturday 1-2:30pm

Intermediate/High Intermediate Bulerias:
Saturday: 2:30-4:00pm

BOOK NOW

Venue:
The Gym
Jubilee Hall
30 The Piazza
Covent Garden

Fee: £15 per level

For more information please:
Contact Us

Mon 25th Feb 2008

Beginners Techniques
6:30 - 8:00pm

Intermediate Technique
8:00 - 9:30pm

BOOK NOW

Venue:
The Place
17 Dukes Road
Kings Cross/Euston

Fee: £15 per level

For more information please:
Contact Us

Fri 15th of Feb 2008
9pm onwards,

Spanish Loco Fiesta at The Big Red “Sangre Azabache”
Live on stage.

Flamenco/rock fusion band from Gibraltar/Barcelona new project of the members of Breed 77

Gothic flamenco dancers.
A very exciting fusion project not to be missed!

Hailing from Gibraltar the band Breed 77 was formed in London Uk which has remained their base ever since and from which they have travelled over the planet with their 4 albums. Mixing their native Mediterranean influences with contemporary rock and metal in a combination of English and Spanish Breed 77 has come up with an exciting fusion that has garnered critical acclaim and managed to break into the mainstream even charting in the Uk top 40!

www.breed77.net

Breed 77 & wikipedia

FREE ENTRANCE

Venue
The Big Red,
385 Holloway Road, N7 0RY
Nearest tube: Holloway Road

Sat 16th Feb 2008

Special Masterclass with Guest

BOOKING
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Rafael Amargo
Workshops on style technique with the new flamenco revelation

Beginners: 1:00 - 2:30pm
Intermediate: 2:30 - 4:00pm
Advance: 4:00 -5:30pm

£25 per level
£45 two levels

Advanced booking required

Venue:
The Gym
Jubilee Hall
30 The Piazza
Covent Garden

More Information
Please Contact Us:

Wed 30th Jan 2008

La Juerga Flamenco Club with guest dancer

Natalia Garcia

Guitarist: Jorge Bravo
Singer: Ulises Diaz
Dancer: Sara
Percusionist: Demi Garcia

Special Workshops with Natalia
23rd & 24th February

more details >

Doors open at 7:30om
Show Starts at 8:00pm

Venue:
Darbucka
www.DARBUCKA.com
182 St.John Street
EC1V 4JZ
Angel/Farringdon

Admission:
£10 on the door
£8 in advance
Please call
Angela Alonso 07931 341754

2nd December 2007

Navidades Flamencas with Ilusion Flamenca!

Celebrate Christmas Flamenco Style!

Singers: Manuel Canas & Ulyses Diaz
Guitarist: Tony Despeinao & Steve Garrido
Dancers: Angela Alonso & Special Guest Saulo Garrido

Doors open 7PM
Show 7:30pm - 11:30pm

St. Aloysious Social Club
20 Phoenix Road
Euston
NW1

Tickets:
Advance - $10
At the Door - £12

21st November 2007

Flamenco Evening with
Special Guest Tomas Arroquero

Singer: Ulyses Diaz
Guitarist: Jorge Bravo
Dancer: Angela Alonso

Darbucka
182 St. John Street
Angel/Farringdon
EC1V 4JZ

Entrance £8

www.darbucka.com

18th-29th Sept 2007

Tango Fire at Peacock theatre.

Special offer for Ilusion flamenca members

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Sun23rd and Mon24th September 2007

From Spain - Jeronimo & Leo De Aurora
Flamenco meets Django Reinhardt Gypsy Swing

Flamenco meets Django Reinhardt Gypsy Swing
Rising stars who are young gifted and already world renowned a must see for Flamenco lovers
Sun/Mon Sep 23/24 £15

The descendents of flamenco guitar legend Ramón Montoya, the rising stars of today’s flamenco guitar, Jeronimo Maya and his brother Leo De Aurora present a combination of 'Manouche' jazz and the fire of flamenco, ‘A lo Gitano Jazz’ (Jazz Gypsy style).

‘A lo Gitano Jazz’ shows their musical passion to the outside of flamenco world, ‘Manouche’ jazz, keeping the essence of their race, the way of Gypsy life in common. Impeccable technique, creativity and courage to go forward without fear. Enjoy their undisputable interpretative powers.

WORK SHOP FOR BUDDING FLAMENCO GUITARISTS
LIMITED SPACES
SUNDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 11-4

£30 tickets from www.quecumbar.co.uk

doors open at 6 when food is served until 8,
VIP members and diners
get preferential seating, seating allocated on arrival
concert tickets from: www.wegottickets.com and www.quecumbar.co.uk

myspace
www.quecumbar.co.uk

Fri 20th August - 8pm

Party with LaXuLa

Live Dance and Flamenco live music,
The Cross Kings, King's Cross, 20 July

LAXULA " IN EXILE" supported by

Live Rumbas & Sevillanas with Manuel de Cadiz and Jorge Bravo

Following their success at Sadler's Wells La Linea Festival, Barbican World Music Awards, The Regent's Street Spanish Festival and Glastonbury 2007, they are playing a rather private gig for Ilusion Flamenca friends!!!!

LaXula opens proceedings with their burlesque, flamenco, Arabic, kletzmer, Latin influences and rocky psyquedelick guitars. The resulting eclectic brew manages to balance on the trapeze between the plaintive and the uplifting without falling. Good musicians lead by the charming Monte Palafox, she will just take your breath away!!!

Tickets: £8 advance/ £10 on the door
For more info & tickets 07931341754

www.laxula.com/

www.thecrosskings.co.uk

126 York Way,
London, N1 0AX
T: 0207 278 83 18

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7-12 August 2007

Paco Peña in Sadler's Wells

Famed for their passionately authentic flamenco, the company's acclaimed show A Compás! To the Rhythm brings to the stage a true interpretation of what flamenco represents: a spontaneous collaboration between dancers, singers and musicians.

Two traditional singers bring alive the intensity, depth and raw energy of flamenco cante, while the company's superb dancers create flurries of impeccably controlled rhythms with hand claps, castanets and lightning foot taps. Paco Peña himself displays his sublime guitar technique across a dazzling array of solo and ensemble pieces.

http://www.sadlerswells.com/

Sadler's Wells Theatre
Rosebery Avenue, London
EC1R 4TN

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June - 2008

Ilusion Flamenca invites you to Feria 2008.

Every year, Ilusion Flamenca! organises a trip to Spain for La Feria. We dress in flamenco style, dance sevillanas and enjoy ourselves! Women dress up in amazing costumes and go to the "Casetas" to spend time with their families, friends, etc. It is a great experience that will change your life!

Ilusion Flamenca! invites you to join our next Feria trip in 2008.
We will go to the Feria in Cordoba end of May beginning of June.

We have visited Seville in 2003, El Puerto in 2004, Jerez in 2005 and El Puerto in 2006. Follow the links to see photos of us there!