Flamenco con La Magdalena

• Monica Herrera - Dancer
• Alfonso Cid - Voice, Flute
• Nathan Herrera - Guitar
• Carmen Estévez - Percussionist, Singer
• Maya de Silva - Dancer
• Laura Montes Castellano - Dancer
• David Castellano - Voice, Guitar
• La Magdalena - Dancer, Singer
• Eduard Duyos - Dancer
• Christina Lorentz - Dancer
• Sean Kupisz - Percissionist, Bass

Flamenco con Magdalena is a performance program inspired by the dance and music of Andalucía, Spain.

La Magdalena, an award-winning dancer, teacher, and choreographer who divides her time between Seville, Spain and New York City, is accompanied in authentic costume by talented dancers, guitarist, percussionist, and singer.

A typical show is several short sets or one long performance, and varies according to the host's needs. Each performer shines as a soloist, and is also joined by the group for several lively ensemble numbers and musical arrangements. Demonstrations or audience participation can also be incorporated into the program.

What is Flamenco? The evolution of flamenco is bound up with the history of Andalucía, where over the centuries Europe has mingled with Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas. Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Celts, Moors, Jews and Gypsies made their home in the region, whose unique melting pot of cultures found expression in diverse forms. Pure Flamenco today is a largely improvised form that uses voice, guitar, hand-clapping and dance to create an eruption of emotion: passion, pathos, joy and rebellion. Each performer carries his / her own expressive charge and specific style, yet the group communicates intensively- and in the moment - to create unified impromptu explosions of artistry.

Flamenco con Magdalena can be booked for shows, demonstrations, parties, workshops, arts-in-education programming, corporate events, festivals, and full-length performances.

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Dinner Dances, Events, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, New Year's Eve Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, School Assemblies, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Hi Magdalena, We just wanted to thank you for a spectacular night. We really appreciated your professionalism and wonderful dance. Please thank everyone in your group. We will keep you in mind for our next event. Warm regards, MCKB Staff -- Allan L, New York City, NY, 9/15/2011