NHCC News:

The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is hosting two nights of flamenco, 8 p.m. Nov. 11 and 4 p.m. Nov. 12, as the NHCC and the National Institute of Flamenco present Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company in Çiertas Danças.

The performance features spirited collaborations between invited artists Rafael Estévez and Valeriano Paños and musical guests Alicia Morales and Ángel Ruíz. 

The powerhouse Albuquerque flamenco company will showcase new choreographies by Estévez and Paños featuring music created collaboratively among Estévez, Paños, Yjastros Artistic Director Joaquín Encinias and guest musicians Morales and Ruíz.

Guest dancers and choreographers Rafael Estévez and Valeriano Paños, winners of the 2019 Spanish National Dance Prize for choreography, will present their groundbreaking work SILENCIOS. The performance will feature the world premiere of “Suite No. 19,” a new choreography by Estévez/Paños that will be performed by Yjastros as part of the fall season. 

In working with multiple artists, Encinias said he sees his company realize their exploration of flamenco’s universal appeal while respecting its unique traditions and sensibilities. His vision of Yjastros is of an interplay among expressive possibilities steeped in deep tradition that also encourages innovation and freshness. 

Tickets range from $40 to $70, with a $5 discount for students, seniors, and NHCC members. Visit my.nmculture.org/overview/14009 to buy tickets. Performance is held at The NHCC’s Albuquerque Journal Theatre on the NHCC campus at 1701 4th St SW.