Flamenco Experience - Open Level Workshop with Curro de Candela and Carmen de Chicago

Adult Group Class / Dance Program

Flamenco Experience - Open Level Workshop with Curro de Candela and Carmen de Chicago Come experience the world of Flamenco from Flamenco Master Curro de Candela and Carmen de Chicago. Explore the rhythm, movement, expression, and passion of flamenco from artists directly from Spain. All levels are welcome, with a special focus on those new to flamenco. No previous experience necessary! Live accompaniment by flamenco guitarist Andrea Salcedo and cantaor y musico Diego Amador Jr.

Curro de Candela is the youngest and last representative of the artistic dynasty founded by José Greco, the first great international star of Spanish dance. This dynasty also includes the renowned and brilliant dancer Lola Greco, who received the National Dance Award. Curro's father, Domenico, also a dancer, is José Greco's nephew and Lola Greco's cousin. Today, Curro is a celebrated artist - one of the most highly regarded flamenco dancers, directors, producers, and composers in Madrid. He founded his own company at the age of 22, and works with a team of exceptional musicians, blending his love of flamenco with Cuban, classical, and American music to each of his productions. Curro continues to create, produce, and direct new works, and is currently developing his most ambitious production to date, serving as musical producer; artistic director choreographer, and principal dancer alongside some of today's finest artists.

Carmen de Chicago, Carmen Alvarez was born in Chicago, the city where her artistic journey began. She started her dance training at the age of five and graduated magna cum Laude with a degree in Dance from Western Michigan University. Carmen is classically trained in ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary, flamenco and Spanish dance, as well as in voice and acting. She has performed at international dance Festivals in South Korea, Chicago, and Detroit. Her curiosity for flamenco was sparked from a young age, watching her father dance flamenco and play Latin percussion throughout the Chicagoland area. However, it wasn’t until she visited Madrid four years ago that her passion truly ignited. During that trip, Carmen began her studies at the renowned Amor de Dios studio under the guidance of Cristobal Reyes. It was there that she met the acclaimed artist Curro de Candela, who took her under his wing and began training her personally. Carmen has continued her studies with Curro, as he mentors and produces her as a dancer, singer, and actress.