JULY SHOW
Edwin Aparicio: Selected Works
Two heart-stopping evenings of must-see flamenco
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In Edwin Aparicio: Selected Works, flamenco performer and choreographer Edwin Aparicio has curated choreographies from his acclaimed repertoire alongside new evolutionary material. Among the highlights of this production are the expanded corps de ballet, featuring some of D.C.’s most dynamic talent, original musical compositions and arrangements of traditional flamenco music, and a solid foundation of the authentic flamenco song.
The rising popularity of flamenco and a concentration of gifted artists has made Washington D.C. one of the epicenters of the Andalusian art form in the United States. Edwin Aparicio, described by critics as being “the most amazing dancer seen in years,” having “hellfire footwork” and choreographies with “beautiful, evocative imagery,” is at the forefront of the U.S. flamenco movement. His five original productions (Bailes Inéditos, Encuentros, Íntimo, Camino/al flamenco and Entresueño) presented in a constellation of U.S. cities earned accolades from flamenco connoisseurs as well as from the mainstream audience for their quality and passion. In the Edwin Aparicio: Selected Works, Aparicio revisits his best original choreographies as he continues to distill the essence of flamenco, stripping away the meaningless trappings and allowing the audience to experience the art in its pure essence.
The production highlights the individual and collective mastery of the fifteen flamenco performers ranging from highly acclaimed singer Jesús Montoya to the rising stars of flamenco in the U.S., “La Genoveva” and the New York City-based Rebecca Thomas. Original musical arrangements and compositions by the Afghani-born guitarist and percussionist Behzad Habibzai add a fresh layer of art to the choreographic canvas of Edwin Aparicio’s work, which is steeped in years of mastery and talent.
One of the pieces in the production is “Martinete,” originally created for Aparicio’s Camino/al flamenco, and inspired by the choreographer’s personal quest for identity sparked by the Civil War in his native El Salvador and the immigration which followed. “Alegrias” from Encuentros is the artist’s signature work, incorporating eleven years of Aparicio’s experience as a performer, teacher, and choreographer. “I am particularly excited about this presentation of “Alegrias,” as I take it to a new level, pushing the limits of my movement and inspiration, and amplifying it through the expanded corps de ballet.”
Set in Washington D.C.’s historic Tivoli building, which has been revitalized with the artistic spirit of the GALA Hispanic Theater, Edwin Aparicio: Selected Works is guaranteed to inspire and wow the audience. With only two presentations (Saturday, July 14, and Sunday, July 15, 2007), this is a must-see performance.
GALA Hispanic Theatre/Tivoli
3333 14th Street, NW,
Washington, D.C. 20010
Parking and Direcctions
Saturday, July 14th at 8pm, 2007
Sunday, July 15th at 4pm, 2007
TICKETS
$35 General Admission
www.boxofficetickets.com
1.800-494-TIXS (8497)
MORE INFORMATION & CONTACTS:
Flamenco Aparicio • flamencoaparicio@gmail.com