“Yjastros is both traditional and refreshing; always original, undaunted, and has a particularly unique American sentiment.” - DeFlamenco Magazine
Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company is an internationally acclaimed group of artists representing the distinctive flamenco culture of the American Southwest. Named for "hijastro," the Spanish word meaning “stepchild," Yjastros was founded in 1999 by Artistic Director Joaquín Encinias. Hailing from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Yjastros is s a living archive over over 70 repertory works spanning traditional flamenco to genre-defying explorations by visionary artists from Spain and beyond.
Yjastros offers versatile performance, education, and community engagement programs.
#1 of 28 Percussive Dance Companies
examined in Dance Data Project’s 2025 Percussive Dance Companies Data Byte.
Performance Options
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Full Theatrical Productions
Large Scale, Production-Forward
Evening-length theatrical works with full technical design & touring infrastructure.
Yjastros on Tour
Repertory Concert Format
A flexible concert program drawn from Yjastros’ repertory—adaptable across venues.
Tablao Flamenco
Intimate, Traditional Flamenco Format
A close-range flamenco experience designed for smaller venues, budgets, & informal settings.
A powerhouse company… dazzling audiences with the raw power of flamenco.
- New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
Booking & Touring Inquiries
For booking & touring inquiries, please contact our Production Director, April Goltz.
