{"id":5061816,"date":"2023-06-18T14:59:32","date_gmt":"2023-06-18T14:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/illatinonews.com\/?p=5061816"},"modified":"2023-06-18T14:59:32","modified_gmt":"2023-06-18T14:59:32","slug":"flamenco-passion-returns-to-the-north-shore-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latinonewsnetwork.com\/illn\/2023\/06\/18\/flamenco-passion-returns-to-the-north-shore-center\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Flamenco Passion&#8221; Returns To The North Shore Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SKOKIE &#8211; &#8220;Bravo!&#8221; &#8220;Brava!&#8221; &#8220;Ole!&#8221; Enthusiastic cheers filled the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts Friday night. The energetic applause from the audience&#8217;s standing ovation reflected the hand clapping and percussive footwork on the stage by the Ensemble Espa\u00f1ol Spanish Dance Theater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The performances (6\/16-18) feature a diverse program showcasing Flamenco, Classical and Folkloric Spanish dance styles in both traditional and contemporary genres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe thrilling program features the full array of Spanish dance, including the ever-popular Flamenco in classic and contemporary styles plus stunning costumes and dazzling lighting design guaranteed to quicken the pulse, touch the heart and renew the soul,\u201d said\u00a0Jorge Perez, Executive &amp; Associate Artistic,\u00a0Ensemble Espa\u00f1ol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ensemble Espa\u00f1ol Spanish Dance Theater at Northeastern Illinois University: \u201cFlamenco Passion\u201d\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/asbec3GfVwo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A standout in a performance filled with standouts was by guest artist\u00a0Irene \u201cLa Chiqui\u201d Lozano. \u201cDonde Todo Comienza\u201d, choreographed and performed by Lozano in Act 2 punctuated an evening of\u00a0intricate hand, arm, and body movements that was often accompanied by\u00a0the beautifully profound music of Curro de Maria (guitarist), Paco Fonta (singer &amp; guitarist), and Jose Moreno (percussionist).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also joining the members of Ensemble Espa\u00f1ol was Isaac Tovar, whose coquettish performance of \u201cDesde Cai\u201d was met with applause and flirtatious smiles from elated theater goers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/illatinonews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG_0789-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5061817\" width=\"660\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/latinonewsnetwork.com\/illn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/06\/IMG_0789-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/latinonewsnetwork.com\/illn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/06\/IMG_0789-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/latinonewsnetwork.com\/illn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/06\/IMG_0789-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/latinonewsnetwork.com\/illn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/06\/IMG_0789-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/latinonewsnetwork.com\/illn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/06\/IMG_0789.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0Isaac Tovar performing \u201cDesde Cai\u201d  &#8211; (Courtesy: Ensemble Espa\u00f1ol)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201cFlamenco Passion\u201d performances are part of Ensemble Espa\u00f1ol\u2019s 47th American Spanish Dance and Music Festival which also features Festival Spanish Dance Classes at Northeastern Illinois University Dance Studios: The festival (6\/16-24) offers 44 dance classes in the Escuela Bolera, Folklore and Flamenco styles including Flamenco guitar, song and percussion.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Classes are presented in multiple levels from beginners introductory with no previous Spanish dance experience required to intermediate and advanced. This year\u2019s star line up of instructors include: Ensemble Espa\u00f1ol Artistic Director Irma Suarez Ruiz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe workshops offered as part of the American Spanish Music and Dance Festival offer a special opportunity to learn from the best and we\u2019re proud to make these classes available and accessible for everyone regardless of age or their dance experience,\u201d said Ruiz. \u201cFor 47 years, Ensemble Espa\u00f1ol has celebrated Spain in America through performances, arts education, and community programs that bring the dance, music, and song of Spain to U.S. audiences.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional classes will be offered this summer through Aug. 4. 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