Friday, November 05, 2021 | Showtime: 7:00PM-9PM
420 Courtney Way, Lafayette, CO 80026
Early Bird Tickets: Adults: $20.00 | Students & Senior: $15.00
Tickets at the Door: Adults: $25.00 | Students & Seniors: $20
Children 12 and under free
Buy tickets for Romancero GitanoRomancero Gitano explores the life and culture of Andalusian Gypsies, through vibrant color, engaging storytelling and dancing that is pure energy, grace, and precision in a performance by Denver’s premier dance company.
Featuring music by René Heredia, dances choreographed by René Heredia and choreographer, Pablo Rodarte of international acclaim.
Drawing upon the essence and emotion of the writings of Garcia Lorca. Every note played, and movement of the dancers evoke the storytelling of love, tragedy, and joy of the Gypsy way of life.
Experience the elegance and power that converge harmoniously the angles and curves of flamenco dance with guest artists and Maestro Rodarte’s protégés, Lisa Trujillo and Jessica Griffith.
And vocalist, Andréana Cortés, whose strong, soulful, and passionate voice echoes melodies of the ancient Moors, influences of the Sephardic Jews, and of the Spanish Gypsies.
Maestro René Heredia is a direct descendant of the gitano flamenco puro tradition as passed down to him by generations of his gypsy family and the many talented family friends who shared their knowledge around the Heredia kitchen table. Maestro Heredia has performed with the greatest flamenco artists of his time including Carlos Montoya, Carmen Amaya, Sabicas, José Greco, Paco de Lucia, and many others.
Maestro Pablo has toured internationally as soloist along side some of the best flamenco artists in the world. Artists like Antonio Gades, (Carlos Saura films) Antonio Ruiz, and Alberto Lorca.
He has also performed as soloist with Rafael De Córdoba Company. Toured as soloist with Maria Benitez, José Molina, José Greco, and much more.
He has created choreography for Maria Benitez, and produced, directed, and choreographed countless performances such as El Pintor” by Teresa Cardenas presented at the Santa Fe Lodges fro Andriana Maresma-Fois, and Rodartes Dance España production of “Navidad Flamenca.”
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.
