Enjoy a special performance of authentic Gypsy flamenco music and dance with award-winning guitarist René Heredia and his Flamenco Fantasy Dance Theatre.
Saturday, August 17, 7:00 pm
Thornton Arts and Cultural Center
9209 Dorothy Blvd., Thornton, CO 80229
René will share personal stories of the legends of flamenco and will bring these stories to life through his guitar music and authentic Gypsy choreography performed by his dancers. The audience will learn about the history, culture and rhythms of the flamenco tradition.
TICKETS
Adults: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Students & Seniors: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Children 12 and under, free
Online ticket sale ends Friday, August 16 at 5 pm.
Tickets will be available at the door.
Comprised of Denvers best dancers and award-winning guitarist, Artistic Director, and Godfather of Flamenco Maestro René Heredia, their performances convey the mystery, emotion and soul of authentic gypsy flamenco.
A show for the entire family, not to be missed!
About René Heredia
Maestro René Heredia is from Granada, Spain and is a direct descendant of the gitano flamenco puro tradition as passed down to him by generations of his gypsy family.
He has performed with the greatest flamenco artists of his time including Carlos Montoya, Carmen Amaya, Sabicas, José Greco, Paco de Lucia, and many others.
As a performer, teacher, choreographer, mentor, and recording artist, René 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.
The Flamenco Fantasy Dance Theatre is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the pure Spanish gypsy and Andalusian art of flamenco.