Dancer, choreographer and flamenco superstar Antonio ‘El Choro’ Molina was born in Huelva, Spain and has performed throughout Andalusia with numerous flamenco companies including those of Israel Galvan, Eva la Yerbabuena (Eva), Mercedes Ruiz and with Rafael Campallo at the Villamarta Theatre as part of the Jerez Flamenco Festival. On Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 6:30 pm at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, California, ‘El Choro’ will be joined by three cantaores Jesús Corbacho (Huelva), Miguel Rosendo (Cádiz), and Ismael Fernández, (Sevilla) along with the captivating guitarist Juani de la Isla, (San Fernando, Cádiz). Also performing, acclaimed Barcelona-born flamenco dancer Sonia Olla, described by The New York Times as “a furnace of earthy sensuality.” The program will also include members of the distinguished Zermeño Dance Academy from Santa Barbara. Tickets for Flamenco Festival 2022 are on sale now!
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AAntonio Molina – El Choro – Photo by San Makki Photography
‘El Choro’ has collaborated with Rafael and Adela Campallo in the XIII Flamenco Bienal show Don Juan Flamenco which also toured in Israel, and with Leonor Leal in Leole. He has performed in the company of Manuela Carrasco’s Suspiro Flamenco at the Central Theatre in Seville and in Japan, and Kahlo, Kalo by Amador Rojas, with choreography by Rafael Estevez. Antonio was also featured dancer in Vaivenes with Javier Baron and has worked with Juana Amaya as a guest artist in Moron Baila. El Choro recent tours have included Vicente Amigo with his award-winning album Tierra, and with singer Miguel Poveda who debuted here in Los Angeles last month as part of the Los Angeles Flamenco Festival.
Photo by Sari Makki Photography
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WHAT: XIª FESTIVAL ‘CUMBRE FLAMENCA’ 2022
WHEN: Sunday June 26, 2022 at 6:30 pm
WHERE: The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica, California 90401
TICKETS: Tickets Start at $25.00 – Reserved Seating + Free Parking
V.I.P. Front Orchestra Seating includes:
Pre-show Paella & Tapas Reception: 5 – 6:00pm
(Wine, Beer & Beverages for purchase)
Reception by Savory Roads Catering
Theater Doors Open: 6:00pm
For more information and to purchase tickets, please click HERE.
To learn more about The Broad Stage, please visit their WEBSITE.
Written and compiled by Jeff Slayton for LA Dance Chronicle based on Vida Flamenca press release.
Featured image: Flamenco for the Soul – Photo courtesy of Vida Flamenca
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