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Yaelisa performs as a member of Caminos Flamencos, who will take part in Festival Flamenco Alburquerque. (Courtesy of David Charnack)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. The lives of flamenco dancers at the National Institute of Flamenco (NIF) were upended in the last year with in-person performances halted for months.
Yet, the cante could still be heard – though faint and in the background.
The vibration from dancer’s steps couldn’t be felt, but each dancer’s passion continued to grow.
Isaac de los Reyes will perform in Albuquerque and a late-night tablao. (Courtesy of National Institute of Flamenco)
Beginning on Tuesday, July 13, the NIF will present Festival Flamenco Alburquerque, which is in its 34th year.
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Giovanna Hinojosa, left, Alisa Alba and José Enicinias perform as part of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company. (Courtesy of Emily Joanne)
Putting on a flamenco show under current public health orders can be difficult.
Yet the National Institute of Flamenco has come up with a way to open the 2021 season of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company.
“It’s pretty interesting the way this is timed out,” says Joaquin Encinias, NIF artistic director. “We decided to do a video production of flamenco at the tablao. It’s streamed live, but we’re still getting to dance in person.”
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The new season for Yjastros opens at 8 p.m. Friday, April 9, and Saturday, April 10.