Flamenco Fever is about to give North Texas a stirring, swirling, stage-stamping taste of Spain during Hispanic Heritage Month.
The Oak Cliff-based nonprofit is presenting a feverish array of concerts, performances, and paella-and-beer gatherings from September 7 to October 20, capped by the inaugural Texas Flamenco Festival in October.
At the heart of the schedule are performances by Ida y Vuelta Flamenco, Dallas-Fort Worth’s only professional flamenco group, along with guest artists from around the world. Events will be held across Texas, including in Dallas, McKinney, Plano, and San Antonio
[Photo courtesy of Flamenco Fever]
Flamenco Fever’s 7th Fall Flamenco Residency
North Texas will be getting a distinct Spanish accent over the next several weeks, thanks to Flamenco Fever’s 7th Fall Flamenco Residency, which will feature dozens of activities in a wide variety of venues.
Since 2018, singers, guitarists, and dancers from around the globe have been invited to Dallas for the eight-week residency “to fuel the local flamenco flame,” the nonprofit said. The visiting artists will be offering “top-notch performances” while also training local students in the flamenco arts. The students will perform on stage during select shows around North Texas.
[Photo courtesy of Flamenco Fever]
First-ever Texas Flamenco Festival
In October, the first-ever Texas Flamenco Festival will feature 10 events, including three concerts and four workshops with “legendary artists” christening the newly opened La Cantera Arts Conservatory at 1050 N. Westmoreland Road in Oak Cliff.
The new brick-and-mortar headquarters for Flamenco Fever has been launched thanks to the donation of a 4,600-square-foot storefront. It was transformed this summer into a dance studio and event space designed specifically for flamenco and other performing arts, the nonprofit said.
Flamenco Fever said local schools, restaurants, festivals, and theaters are hosting its professional-level performers, assisted by grants that defray the costs of travel and housing.
[Photo courtesy of Flamenco Fever]
Here’s the schedule of flamenco residency events starting September 7, with descriptions via Flamenco Fever:
TRES ARTES “THE PAINTER & THE POET” – SATURDAY, SEPT. 7, AT 7:30 P.M.
Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak St, Dallas
Tres Artes “The Painter & the Poet” tells the tragic love story between Salvador Dali and Federico Garcia Lorca whose romance was a secret until the death of Francisco Franco in 1975. The untold romance was set to a flamenco soundtrack in 2023 by various artists under the direction of local Director/Producer Julia Alcántara. This special evening combines poetry, history, music and dance into one enthralling performance. “Tres Artes” is an evening of state-of-the-art choreography, elegant costuming and incredible music, delving into the provocative history of Spain, the rise of Surrealism, the LGBTQ community and the Fascist Regime in the early 20th century. Video projections by VJ Seye.
EXCERPTS FROM TRES ARTS “THE PAINTER & THE POET” – FRIDAY, SEPT. 13, FROM 8-10 P.M.
McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N Tennessee St, McKinney
Excerpts from Tres Artes will be presented in the fully equipped Courthouse Theater at McKinney Town. Square – an intimate venue perfect for a flamenco performance.
Tickets $25 and up at this link.
[Photo courtesy of Flamenco Fever]
PAELLA Y PASION IX – FRIDAY, SEPT 20, FROM 6-9 P.M.
The Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther Dr. Dallas
This free community event offers a culinary adventure and cultural experience. Paella, sangria and beer will be for sale while a show celebrates Hispanic culture in the theater. This family event will help raise money for La Cantera Arts Conservatory and their annual festival.
Food tickets $8 in advance and $10 on site at this link.
FLAMENCO FEVER DINNER SHOW PERFORMANCE – FRIDAY, SEPT 27, AT 7:30 P.M.
Turkish Café, 8412 Preston Rd Suite 450, Plano
Guest artists will join Flamenco Fever for a dinner show at this far north locale. Visitors to the Turkish Cafe, will be transported to another world in this exotic experience. Half-price margaritas and sangria will be included with ticket purchase.
$10 in advance $15 at the door; tickets at this link.
FLAMENCO HAPPY HOUR AT ELLIE’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, HALL ARTS HOTEL – THURSDAY, OCT 3 FROM 6- 9 P.M.
1717 Leonard St., Dallas
Famed singer/guitarist Manuel de La Curra from Sevilla makes his debut performance in Texas to kick off a weekend of Flamenco in the Dallas Arts District with Titas and Noche Flamenca.
Free and open to the public. Tips appreciated; reservations recommended at
972-629-0924.
[Photo courtesy of Flamenco Fever]
Texas Flamenco Festival events
And here’s the list of events for the inaugural Texas Flamenco Festival, with descriptions via Flamenco Fever:
WELCOME RECEPTION AT CAFÉ MADRID – MONDAY, OCT. 7, FROM 8-10
Cafe Madrid, 4501 Travis St., Dallas
Reservations recommended for champagne toast at 214-528-1731.
GRAND OPENING AND MOVIE NIGHT: “FLAMENCO FLAMENCO” BY CARLOS SAURA OF “LA CANTERA” – THURSDAY, OCT. 10, FROM 8-10 P.M.
La Cantera Arts Conservatory, 1050 Westmoreland Dr., #328, Dallas
See the headliner of the Texas Flamenco Festival on the silver screen. El Carpeta and friends show off the flamenco at its finest in this film screening. Grand opening and movie night are sponsored by Ben E. Keith and Total Wine.
Free with donations appreciated.
El Carpeta [Photo courtesy of Flamenco Fever]
PAY WHAT YOU CAN CLASSES – MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, AT 7 AND 8 P.M.
La Cantera Arts Conservatory, 1050 Westmoreland Dr #328, Dallas
Dance class from 7 – 8:30 p.m. and music class from 8-9:30 p.m.
Donations requested; registration at [email protected].
TEXAS FLAMENCO FESTIVAL PRESENTING THE FARRUCO FAMILY – THURSDAY, OCT 17, AT 8 P.M.
Stable Hall In San Antonio, located in Pearl Brewery, 307 Pearl Pkwy., San Antonio 78215
International mega-stars from The Farruco Family join the Flamenco Fever residency cast for the first concert of the inaugural Texas Flamenco Festival. Heart-stopping intensity and lightning-fast foot work will make this an unforgettable night at the historic Pearl complex.
Tickets $45 and up at this link.
INAUGURAL PERFORMANCE OF LA CANTERA ARTS CONSERVATORY – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 8 – 11 P.M.
La Cantera Arts Conservatory, 1050 Westmoreland Dr #328, Dallas
Come celebrate the grand opening with the festival cast and fall flamenco residency artists
Tickets $20 at this link.
Juani de La Isla (Juan Francisco Gonzalez Caballero) [Photo courtesy of Flamenco Fever]
FLAMENCO WORKSHOPS – SATURDAY, OCT. 19 (VARIOUS TIMES)
La Cantera Arts Conservatory, 1050 Westmoreland Dr #328, Dallas
Flamenco Fever offers a “La Farruca” dance workshop from noon-1:30 p.m., a “El Carpeta” dance workshop from 2 – 3:30 p.m., a guitar workshop with Juani de La Isla from 4 – 5 p.m., and a Cante workshop with Juan el Moro from 5 – 6 p.m.
Cost for one workshop is $150, two is $225 and all four is $400. Tickets at this link.
GRAND FINALE WEEKEND – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, AT 7:30 P.M.
La Cantera Arts Conservatory, 1050 Westmoreland Dr #328, Dallas
Enjoy a performance featuring the entire festival cast and fall flamenco residency artists.
Tickets $30-$95 at this link.
GRAND FINALE WEEKEND – SUNDAY, OCT. 20, AT 2 P.M.
La Cantera Arts Conservatory, 1050 Westmoreland Dr #328, Dallas
Enjoy a performance featuring the entire festival cast and fall flamenco residency artists.
Tickets $20-$85 at this link.
Tickets for all the North Texas events are available via one Prekindle link here.
For more information about Flamenco Fever, check out its website here.
“La Farruca” dance workshop. [Photo courtesy of Flamenco Fever]
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