Courtesy of Carmela Greco. Photo by Blindekol“Since the mid-20th century, the name Greco has been synonymous with Spanish Dance. The Museum of International Folk Art is honored to bring Carmela Greco from Spain as part of the exhibition Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico,” said Nicolasa Chavez, Curator of Latino, Hispano and Spanish Colonial Collections.
The daughter of Flamenco legend Jose Greco will conduct a series of public programs, classes and performances in Santa Fe during a limited engagement from June 27 through July 1, 2017. The roster of events includes beginning adult Flamenco classes, taught by Carmela Greco, with live accompaniment by guitarist Antonio Gabarri Jiménez.
“Continuing the tradition of her father, Carmela Greco has performed, choreographed and taught flamenco in Spain and around the world. She joins us for a special week of flamenco dance and lessons in castanet technique for the novice and seasoned aficionado alike,” said Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico curator Nicolasa Chavez.
Classes Tuesday, June 27 through Saturday, July 1:
- 10-11 a.m. Beginning Flamenco Dance;
- 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Beginning castanets (castanets provided for duration of class).
Classes, guitar in the gallery and gallery talk will take place at the Museum during the day. Greco and Jiménez will perform in the evenings with local dancer La Emi and her group Emiarte Flamenco; evening performances to be held at Skylight (139 W. San Francisco Street, Santa Fe.)
Greco’s seasoned guitarist Antonio Gabarri Jiménez launches MOIFA’s summer series “Flamenco en Vivo” with live guitar in the Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico gallery, included with Museum admission 1-3 p.m., Wednesday, June 28.
Saturday, July 1 at 1 p.m., Carmela Greco will conduct a tour and talk in the gallery Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico. The price is included with Museum admission.
To register for Carmela Greco’s Flamenco classes, email moifa.edu@state.nm.us or call 505.476-1207. Payment by cash or check, sorry no credit cards.
