Student Recital December 17, 2023 from 3-pm at the Ridge at Pinehurst! Go to Blog to read more.
Denver Flamenco Lovers Rejoice!
René Heredia is one of the foremost flamenco guitarists of today performing as a solo guitarist and guest artist. He has recorded multiple albums, and has produce award winning shows, most notably for Flamenco Fantasy Dance Theatre (1968-2021) and performed around the world.
In 1968 René brought the authentic sounds and sights of flamenco to the Denver region. At his Flamenco Center for Guitar and Dance he teaches classical and flamenco guitar and Spanish and flamenco dance in the true gypsy style.
In 2021, Maestro Heredia eventually retired from teaching flamenco dance but his legacy continues on through his niece Andréana Cortés. Visit the Colorado Institute of Flamenco for group flamenco dance, group flamenco guitar, and cante classes.
Maestro Heredia is a direct descendant of the “gitano flamenco puro” traditions as passed down to him by generations of his Gypsy family which hail directly from Granada, Spain. His father, a pure Spanish Gypsy, taught his impressionable young son the intricacies and elegance of the rich form of expression. Everything he learned about the flamenco art, its history, and the people was passed on to him by his father, and later instilled by his mentors, Carlos Montoya and “El Rey de Flamenco,” Sabicas, flamenco guitar virtuoso. As a performer, teacher, choreographer, mentor, and recording artist, Maestro Heredia is credited with bringing flamenco to Colorado and has received numerous awards, including the Governor’s and Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts.
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