Flamenco Night at Kingsmill Resort – Learn to Dance, Watch Performance and Enjoy a Night Out – December 22
Flamenco Night at Kingsmill Resort
Sunday, December 22
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg
🎉 Vibrant Flamenco Night – Add Color to Your Holiday Season! 🎉
Get ready for an unforgettable evening just before Christmas! Bring a friend or friends or come solo – this dance is for everyone! At the event…
- Learn how to dance Flamenco with La Magdalena!
- 45-Minute Introductory Class Flamenco Dance Basics
- 30-Minute Performance: Dance Flamenco DC
- Social Hour & Open Bar
TICKET SALE (2 Admission tickets for the price of 1)
Event Details:
- Flamenco Dance Basics – 45-Minute Introductory Class Your first step into the spirited world of Flamenco! In this dynamic, fun-filled 45-minute class, you’ll explore the foundational movements and rhythms that bring Flamenco to life. Perfect for beginners, this session will guide you through:
- Brazeo: Master graceful arm and hand movements to express fluidity and emotion.Marcaje: Learn steps that punctuate the rhythm and support the beat, mirroring traditional accompaniment.Taconeo: Practice intricate footwork patterns that helps Flamenco’s signature power.Palmas: Discover the art of rhythmic handclapping to add depth and energy to the music.
- 30-Minute Performance Following the class (and a rest and chance to socialize!) there will be 30-minute performance. Dance Flamenco DC delivers an authentic show flaunting traditional costumes, castanets, shawls, and special dancing shoes. Our performers aim to entertain and inspire with the dance and music of Andalucía! Feel the beat, let loose, and spice up your season with a vibrant night of dance, virtuoso Spanish guitar and masterful footwork, authentic colorful costuming, and connection.
- Social Hour & Open Bar – Mingle, sip, and celebrate the holiday season in style at Kingmill Resort!
Your Flamenco Magic Night Performers:
La Magdalena
Magdalena is an award-winning dancer, teacher, and choreographer trained in NYC and Seville, Spain. In 2013 she moved to Washington D.C. and inspired by her little dancing daughter she created Flamenco 4 Kids! ™ – a community based organization which now serves over a dozen local schools.
Magdalena is known for her focus on the rhythm and musicality of Flamenco Dance. She expertly weaves extensive knowledge of the craft with her academic background in education. Magdalena is the proud recipient of the 2022, 2023, and 2024 DC Arts & Humanities fellowship.
Ela Razon
Ela began training in modern dance at the age of 10 in her native Manila, Philippines. She moved to the U.S. in 2003 and has since studied and performed extensively with local dance companies throughout D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. In 2022 Ela launched “SondeBaril” – an artistic partnership with musician Yiyi Orozco which explores new work and the continued growth of Flamenco as an art form.
Francisco Javier Orozco (Yiyi)
Francisco was born in Barcelona of an Andalusian family and introduced to flamenco rhythms at the age of four. He was trained by his father, flamenco singer “Joselón de Jerez” in his Spanish peña named “Peña Fosforito.” Considered a child prodigy of percussion, Yiyi began his professional career at the young age of 12 and has been touring ever since with top dance companies throughout Europe, Japan and in the US. Critics worldwide have quoted Yiyi’s performance as “fiery,” “riveting,” and his percussion techniques executed with “machine-gun” speed that possesses and casts a spell.
Ricardo Marlow
As a young child, Ricardo was introduced to the guitar by his father, the eminent classical guitarist John E. Marlow. After receiving a degree from the James Madison University School of Music, he took up the flamenco guitar and studied with master Gerardo Núñez in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain.
Since then, Ricardo has performed across the U.S. with many prominent dance companies. He is sought after both as a soloist and accompanist and has graced the stage with such artists as Jesús Montoya and Esperanza Fernández.
An accomplished “Gipsy Kings” style Rumba performer (guitarist and singer), Ricardo can also be found performing at local venues on a regular basis throughout the Washington D.C. area.
Ignite your holiday spirit with an unforgettable Flamenco night in Williamsburg! Step into the captivating rhythms of Spain with La Magdalena, who will guide you through the powerful art of Flamenco. This dance of deep emotion and self-expression is traditionally performed solo, so no partner is needed—but if you bring one, even better! Dancing with your significant other adds an extra layer of passion, allowing you to connect and share in the exhilarating energy of Flamenco together.
TICKET SALE (2 Admission tickets for the price of 1)
Let Flamenco add a splash of color to your holidays and ignite your spirit. Whether you’re new to Flamenco or a seasoned enthusiast, this is a night you won’t want to miss!
🎄 Reserve your spot today and make your holiday season unforgettable! 🎄
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