La Estrella: A Flamenco Story of the Kings' Quest Tickets On Sale Now

The National Institute of Flamenco is proud to present the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts Winter production of La Estrella: A Flamenco Story of the Kings' Quest! Tickets are on sale now - visit unmtickets.com or click the button below.

Witness the famous story of the three kings told through the beautiful art of flamenco! La Estrella is a magical holiday production, featuring members of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, students of the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts, Tierra Adentro charter school, and guest artists Alicia Morales and Ángel Ruíz that will delight all ages.

Yjastros & Estévez/Paños present Çiertas Danças with Special Guests Alicia Morales and Ángel Ruíz

The National Institute of Flamenco and the National Hispanic Cultural Center present Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company in Çiertas Danças, featuring invited artists Rafael Estévez and Valeriano Paños, and musical guests, singer Alicia Morales and guitarist Ángel Ruíz.

The concert’s title stems from an original work Estévez and Paños created for Yjastros, and the season features new choreographies and performance by Rafael Estévez and Valeriano Paños. Çiertas Danças showcases the depth of Artistic Director Joaquín Encinias and Yjastros’ artistic collaboration with creators at the global forefront of the art form and Estévez/Paños' thrilling artistic vision. Guest choreographers and dancers Rafael Estévez and Valeriano Paños, winners of the Spanish National Dance Prize for choreography, will present their work SILENCIOS. In addition to stunning dance from Yjastros and Estévez/Paños, audiences will delight in new music from Alicia Morales and Ángel Ruíz.

Yjastros is the flamenco company in residence in the University of New Mexico Dance Program.

Festival Flamenco Alburquerque 35

The 35th Annual Festival Flamenco Alburquerque is a wrap!

Thank you to all of the incredible artists, technicians, students, visitors, volunteers, supporters, and members who made this year's edition of the Festival truly special.

Enjoy this look back at the week and see you next year!

Featured Artists:

Eva Yerbabuena y Compañía: Eva Yerbabuena, Paco Jarana, Sandra Carrasco, Segundo Falcón, Miguel Ortega, Alfredo Tejada, and Daniel Suárez

Mercedes de Córdoba y Compañía: Mercedes de Córdoba, Juan Campallo, Jesús Corbacho, Pepe de Pura, Paco Vega

Alfonso Losa y Compañía with invited artists Concha Jareño and Sandra Carrasco: Alfonso Losa, Concha Jareño, Sandra Carrasco, Francisco Vinuesa, Vanesa Coloma

Paloma Fantova y Compañía: Paloma Fantova, Antonio Fernández, Pepe de Pura, Juan Campallo, Paco Vega

José Maya y Pastora Galván y Compañía: José Maya, Pastora Galván, Angelita Montoya, Manuel Tañé, Manuel de la Nina, Antonio Santiago Sanchez "Ñoño"

Estévez/Paños y Compañía: Rafael Estévez, Valeriano Paños, Jorge Morera, Jesús Perona, Alberto Sellés, Rosana Romero, Vicente Gelo, Claudio Villanueva, Iván Mellén

Sara Cano y Compañía: Sara Cano, Alberto Funes

Nélida Tirado y Compañía: Nélida Tirado, Alondra Matamoros, Adriana Olivares, Laura Peralta, Christian Taborda Ramos, Felix Trinidad III, Omar Ledezma López, Francisco Orozco "Yiyi", Alex Jordan, Jeremy Smith, Alexandra Vásquez Dheming

Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company: Joaquín Encinias, Alisa Alba, Nevarez Encinias, Noelle Encinias, Giovanna Hinojosa, Roxana Jian, Andrea Lozano, Kayla Lyall, Carlos Menchaca, Madison Olguin, Elena Osuna, Claudia Pizarro Lara, Ysabela Trujillo, Vicente Griego, Mario Febres, Eloy Gonzales, Javier Saume-Mazzei

Thank You For Another Great Season

Thank you to everyone who came to see Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company with the Orchestra of New Spain this past weekend at the National Hispanic Cultural Center!

Don't miss these incredible artists in their next performance season during this year's Festival Flamenco Alburquerque as part of the Late Night Series.

Festival Flamenco Alburquerque Artists Announced

FESTIVAL FLAMENCO ALBURQUERQUE 35
JUNE 11-18, 2022
FFABQ.ORG - REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!

The National Institute of Flamenco proudly presents these amazing artists in the 35th Annual Festival Flamenco Alburquerque: 

Estévez / Paños y Compañía
Cia Paloma Fantova
Mercedes de Cordoba/compañía
Alfonso Losa with invited artist Concha Jareño
José Maya with invited artist Pastora Galvan 
Eva Yerbabuena 
Sara Cano Compañía de Danza
Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company

Join us and celebrate the momentous occasion of the Festival’s 35th year!

Music: "Aire Andaluz" by Ricardo Anglada and Vicente Griego 
Trailer: Incredible Films

Festival Flamenco Alburquerque is produced with support from UNM Department of Theatre and Dance, National Hispanic Cultural Center, National Endowment for the Arts, Bernalillo County NM, City of Albuquerque, the Office of Mayor Tim Keller, CABQ Arts & Culture, Acción Cultural Española, AC/E, Heritage Hotels and Resorts, New Mexico Humanities Council, New Mexico Arts, UNM Friends of Dance, UNM Latin American & Iberian Institute, SPAIN arts & culture, Instituto Cervantes Albuquerque, Western States Arts Federation, and the UNM Global Education Office.

Festival Flamenco Alburquerque Image Reveal

The National Institute of Flamenco proudly presents the 35th Annual Festival Flamenco Alburquerque
JUNE 11-18, 2022
FFABQ.org

Join us and celebrate the momentous occasion of the Festival’s 35th year! The Institute looks forward to a thrilling Festival that showcases the power of flamenco and honors the legacy of this event. Santa Fe artist Erin Currier created this year’s incredible Festival Flamenco Alburquerque image. Read more about Erin Currier and our Festival image here: https://ffiabq.org/overview

Please stay tuned to our websites and social media as we share more details regarding registration and programming.

La Estrella Tickets On Sale NOW!

Tickets for La Estrella: A Flamenco Story of the Kings' Quest are on sale NOW!

Witness the famous story of the three kings told through the beautiful art of flamenco! La Estrella is a magical holiday production, featuring members of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company and students of the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts, that will delight all ages!

Student Companies at The Balloon Fiesta

Thank you to everyone who came to the Balloon Fiesta and saw performances by the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts student companies, Niños & Teeños, the UNM Ensemble, and the TANM Ensemble!

UNM Ensemble

TANM Ensemble
Photo by Anna Padilla

TANM Ensemble
Photo by Anna Padilla

Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque Returns with Weekend Performances

Experience flamenco in its most intimate, powerful setting every Friday and Saturday evening at Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque!

Featuring a world-class line-up of artists, Tablao Flamenco presents a dynamic schedule of performances, featuring premier artists from Spain and the United States. Tablao Flamenco delivers an unforgettable experience for the senses, featuring a new four-course, prix fixe dinner created by Hotel Albuquerque's Chef Gilbert Aragon. Enjoy regionally inspired fine wines and spirits with your meal.

For the best Tablao Flamenco experience, we recommend arriving between 6:15-6:30 pm for dinner service at 7:00 pm and performance at 8:00 pm.

Spring Student Showing

Join us Saturday, June 12th at Tiguex Park in Old Town for an informal performance by our Conservatory of Flamenco Arts students. Celebrate our students' hard work and see what they have learned!

The Language of Tablao Episode 1 - Now Showing!

Join Joaquin Encinias, Artistic Director of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company for an in-depth look at the Language of Tablao! In the first episode, Joaquin recounts his formative experiences and begins to demystify some foundational elements of what happens in a tablao.

Watch the episode on our Vimeo channel: https://vimeo.com/532432213
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/451Op8y5PMA

We hope you enjoy this look at the Language of Tablao!

Be sure to catch Yjastros perform April 9th and 10th streaming live from Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque! Details and viewing passes at nifnm.org/yjastros-current-season.