Upcoming Events
Fall Beginner Session 1
Fall Session 1 with Tianyi Guo:
Dates: September 14, 21, 28, October 5
Location: Murphy Irish Arts Center 24000 Mercantile Rd. #10 Beachwood, OH
Ages: for ages 14+
Technique Fundamentals 7:00-7:45pm
$55/full session; $15/drop-in
In this class, students learn and drill fundamental flamenco dance techniques. This session will focus on the slow tientos style to work on movement quality along with tangos marking patterns and traveling steps.
Beginner Repertory 7:45-8:30pm
$55/full session; $15/drop-in
In this class, students will learn a traditional flamenco choreography and its structure in flamenco’s tangos musical style, focusing on tangos from Granada and Triana. Students will learn a dance that includes letras (verses) and footwork. The goal is to help students understand the structure of the letras and see how the different types of steps fit in the letras.
About the instructor:
Tianyi Guo started learning flamenco dance from Libby Lubinger and Saundra Bohl at Fairmount Center for the Arts in 2017. Immediately she felt a passion for flamenco. She is interested in flamenco music and culture. One of her favourite flamenco styles is bulerias. She has taken workshops and lessons from Alice Lawhorn, La Romera, Marija Temo, Wendy Clinard, Kerensa DeMars, Rhina Motohkaw and Javier Heredia. She was in the pre-professional training program with artistic director Alice Lawhorn from 2020 to 2021. She currently is a member of Abrepaso’s community performance group, En Camino and performs in Abrepaso’s tablaos and community performances.
Payment Methods:
Payment is due before the first class. We accept Venmo, cash, check, and credit card with a 3% fee added.
-Cash (in-person only)
-Check (in-person or snail mail, send an email first to receive the mailing address)
-Credit Card (3% service fee will be added) (via www.abrepaso.org/cladendar/classes or in- person)
-Venmo @aliceblumenfeld 505-363-2680
Refunds:
There are no refunds on class tuition as long as class continues to be offered in some format. If, due to force majeure, classes must be rescheduled, or if a student cannot attend, we will do our best to provide the classes via Zoom or another online format. If a class is canceled and not offered via an online format, substitute teacher, or other means, ABREPASO will offer a class credit to students who have already paid for the class.
We require a minimum of 4 people registered for a full session in order to run any given class. Class schedule subject to change before session start date.
Class policies:
Please arrive on time to your class. Not only is it physically harmful to miss the warm-up, it also distracts other students. Arriving early gives you time to settle in to the space and have a better class experience.
Please silence your phones during classes.
Attire:
Athletic clothing, hair out of your face
Shoes: flamenco shoes, character shoes, jazz sneakers, or closed toe sneakers.
Balanced Body with Felise Bagley
Balanced Body with Felise Bagley:
Dates: September 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 28, November 4
Location: Murphy Irish Arts Center 24000 Mercantile Rd. #10 Beachwood, OH
Ages: for ages 14+
Balanced Body 7:00-7:45pm
$80/full session; $15/drop-in
Strength…Flexibility…Balance…Breath…
This class will offer fundamental exercises and basic dance technique which will allow the student to access their full potential in any movement system. The class is designed for flamenco students wanting to improve their individual movement capacity.
Come with a mat and towel and be prepared to feel the floor under your bare feet!
About the instructor:
Felise Bagley, native New Yorker and 2015 Cleveland Arts Prize recipient, has had a professional dance career spanning more than three decades. She has had the privilege of performing, creating and collaborating with a variety of exceptional dance artists, choreographers, teachers and musicians. She has performed in a multitude of venerable theatres and unusual spaces from The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. to The Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center in Athens, Greece.
Felise co-choreographed two evening length pieces for Abrepaso Flamenco: A. Periplum and Ni más / ni menos.
These days, Felise is a movement coach where she teaches people how to be as alive in their bodies as she has been in hers. She studies flamenco and continues to hone her choreographic eye.
Payment Methods:
Payment is due before the first class. We accept Venmo, cash, check, and credit card with a 3% fee added.
-Cash (in-person only)
-Check (in-person or snail mail, send an email first to receive the mailing address)
-Credit Card (3% service fee will be added) (via www.abrepaso.org/cladendar/classes or in- person)
-Venmo @aliceblumenfeld 505-363-2680
Refunds:
There are no refunds on class tuition as long as class continues to be offered in some format. If, due to force majeure, classes must be rescheduled, or if a student cannot attend, we will do our best to provide the classes via Zoom or another online format. If a class is canceled and not offered via an online format, substitute teacher, or other means, ABREPASO will offer a class credit to students who have already paid for the class.
We require a minimum of 4 people registered for a full session in order to run any given class. Class schedule subject to change before session start date.
Class policies:
Please arrive on time to your class. Not only is it physically harmful to miss the warm-up, it also distracts other students. Arriving early gives you time to settle in to the space and have a better class experience.
Please silence your phones during classes.
Attire/props needed:
yoga mat, bare feet, athletic attire, towel
Skirt & Bata Work with Nicole Hunter
Skirt & Bata with Nicole Hunter:
Dates: September 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 28, November 4
Location: Murphy Irish Arts Center 24000 Mercantile Rd. #10 Beachwood, OH
Ages: for ages 14+
Skirt & Bata 7:45 - 8:30pm
$80/full session; $15/drop-in
The class will focus on working with the added shape, texture, and visual interest created by skirts. The skirt becomes an extension of the dancer, allowing students to explore how the feet, skirt, and body work together to create a fuller and more dynamic expression. Dancers will work on the pathways their feet, skirt, and body create, developing greater awareness of their use of space.
The first 3 classes will focus on use of the skirt. The second 3 classes will focus on use of the bata. Please bring your own full flamenco skirt. If you do not have a bata de cola (dress with a train) Nicole is able to provide a few extras.
About the instructor:
Nicole Hunter grew up in Albuquerque, NM, where she began studying flamenco at just three years old. Nearly two decades of rigorous training in technique and choreography, and performances throughout New Mexico shaped her foundation as a dancer and deepened her connection to the art form.
When she moved to Durham to attend Duke University, Nicole continued her flamenco practice independently, creating original choreographies and challenging herself to move beyond the structure of the studio. She developed new work inspired by her studies of African and modern dance. Her self-directed choreography efforts culminated in a student showcase performance of Malamente, one of many pieces to emerge from this period of exploration. Additionally, she worked with the Nasher Museum’s Alzheimer’s program, adapting choreography to accommodate the needs and limitations of participants. In 2025, Nicole returned to flamenco in Cleveland with Abrepaso Flamenco, entering a new stage of her development as a dancer. Her work with Abrepaso is helping her reconnect with the joy that first drew her to flamenco while deepening her confidence, presence, and connection.
Payment Methods:
Payment is due before the first class. We accept Venmo, cash, check, and credit card with a 3% fee added.
-Cash (in-person only)
-Check (in-person or snail mail, send an email first to receive the mailing address)
-Credit Card (3% service fee will be added) (via www.abrepaso.org/cladendar/classes or in- person)
-Venmo @aliceblumenfeld 505-363-2680
Refunds:
There are no refunds on class tuition as long as class continues to be offered in some format. If, due to force majeure, classes must be rescheduled, or if a student cannot attend, we will do our best to provide the classes via Zoom or another online format. If a class is canceled and not offered via an online format, substitute teacher, or other means, ABREPASO will offer a class credit to students who have already paid for the class.
We require a minimum of 4 people registered for a full session in order to run any given class. Class schedule subject to change before session start date.
Class policies:
Please arrive on time to your class. Not only is it physically harmful to miss the warm-up, it also distracts other students. Arriving early gives you time to settle in to the space and have a better class experience.
Please silence your phones during classes.
Attire/props needed:
yoga mat, bare feet, athletic attire, towel
Fall Beginner Session 2
Fall Session 2 with Marie Carr:
Dates: October 12, 19, 26, November 2
Location: Murphy Irish Arts Center 24000 Mercantile Rd. #10 Beachwood, OH
Ages: for ages 14+
Technique Fundamentals 7:00-7:45pm
$55/full session; $15/drop-in
In this class, students learn and drill fundamental flamenco dance techniques. This session will focus on the slow tientos style to work on movement quality along with tangos marking patterns and traveling steps.
Beginner Repertory 7:45-8:30pm
$55/full session; $15/drop-in
We will dive into the traditional choreography of Sevillanas, breaking down the essential components of this structured dance form, and ways to make it your own. It is the perfect entry point to traditional Spanish and flamenco dance. Whether you’re brand new or you’ve learned Sevillanas in the past, join us to deepen your understanding and practice together.
About the instructor:
Marie’s dance background began in classical ballet and modern dance, studying from a young age at the School of Cleveland Ballet, and continuing at Kent State University, and in workshops and master classes in the Cleveland area. Her journey with flamenco began in tandem with her musician husband, Jim, when they attended their first flamenco performance together over 20 years ago. With this inspiration and new-found passion, Marie started classes in flamenco and Spanish folk dance first in Boston with Ramón de los Reyes and his dancers. After moving to Cleveland, Marie studied under Libby Lubinger and performed with Fairmount Spanish Dancers. Deepening understanding of the infinite layers of this artform continued through workshops and intensives with La Romera, and visiting artists including Cihtli Ocampo, LaConja, Wendy Clinard, and Marija Temo. Marie began studying with Alice Lawhorn 5 years ago and performs with Abrepaso’s community group, En Camino.
Payment Methods:
Payment is due before the first class. We accept Venmo, cash, check, and credit card with a 3% fee added.
-Cash (in-person only)
-Check (in-person or snail mail, send an email first to receive the mailing address)
-Credit Card (3% service fee will be added) (via www.abrepaso.org/cladendar/classes or in- person)
-Venmo @aliceblumenfeld 505-363-2680
Refunds:
There are no refunds on class tuition as long as class continues to be offered in some format. If, due to force majeure, classes must be rescheduled, or if a student cannot attend, we will do our best to provide the classes via Zoom or another online format. If a class is canceled and not offered via an online format, substitute teacher, or other means, ABREPASO will offer a class credit to students who have already paid for the class.
We require a minimum of 4 people registered for a full session in order to run any given class. Class schedule subject to change before session start date.
Class policies:
Please arrive on time to your class. Not only is it physically harmful to miss the warm-up, it also distracts other students. Arriving early gives you time to settle in to the space and have a better class experience.
Please silence your phones during classes.
Attire:
No special requirements; comfortable clothing that allows full movement; flamenco shoes or theatrical shoes not required but bring if you already own them; or flat-soled sneakers or jazz shoes.
Marija Temo's 12th Annual Flamenco Communication Workshop
Take advantage of Marija Temo in Cleveland teaching her method for flamenco communication over a 3-day intensive this August!
As many of you know, my approach to teaching flamenco is not one of memorizing choreographies and imitating others. Rather, it’s about understanding the music, culture, and history so that when YOU dance, you are dancing flamenco authentically not just to the form itself but from who you are.
On my own flamenco journey, I’ve had (and have) several mentors who have nurtured this approach. We are lucky enough to have one of them - Marija Temo - coming to town in August to teach a short flamenco intensive. Her method of defining flamenco structure and music greatly helped me to interpret the music and I’m honored to teach alongside her.
The mornings of her workshop are for flamenco musicians and dancers with material they want to workshop alongside their peers in a tablao laboratory. The afternoons are filled with bulerias, one of flamenco’s most flexible, challenging, and fun styles. In these afternoon classes, you’ll learn tools to become more fluent in flamenco and understand the communication codes embedded in the movement and music.
If you have questions about the intensive, let me know! I want to see as many people in Cleveland taking advantage of Marija’s knowledge as possible.
4-Week Flamenco Class Session
Join us in 2026 for flamenco dance classes!
Join us for a fun end of summer session with rumbas flamencas and tangos!
Session 5: August 3rd - August 24th
Location: Murphy Irish Arts Center 24000 Mercantile Rd. #10 Beachwood, OH
Ages: for ages 14+
Mondays = All levels, beginner - advanced
Technique Fundamentals for Beginners 7:00-7:45pm
$55/full session; $15/drop-in
In this class, students learn and drill fundamental flamenco dance techniques. The class includes a warm-up, traveling steps, footwork, turns.
Beginner Repertory 7:45-8:30pm
$55/full session; $15/drop-in
In this class, students will learn a traditional flamenco choreography and its structure.
Rhythm Circle 8:30-9pm
$20/session or $5/class
Work on improvisational skills, gaining knowledge in structure, palmas, and practice improvising with immediate feedback. This is an integral part of learning to “speak” flamenco.
Got questions? Check out our FAQs page, and if you can’t find the answer there, please send an email to: abrepasoflamenco@gmail.com
Payment
Payment is due before the 1st class of each session. Payment plans are available and must be arranged in advance.
Payment Methods
-Cash (in-person only)
-Check (in-person or snail mail, send an email first to receive the mailing address)
-Credit Card (3% service fee will be added)
-Venmo @aliceblumenfeld 505-363-2680
Refunds
There are no refunds on class tuition as long as class continues to be offered in some format. If, due to force majeure, classes must be rescheduled, or if a student cannot attend, we will do our best to provide the classes via Zoom or another online format. If a class is canceled and not offered via an online format, substitute teacher, or other means, ABREPASO will offer a class credit to students who have already paid for the class.
We require a minimum of 4 people registered for a full session in order to run any given class. Class schedule subject to change before session start date.
Scholarships
Scholarships and work-study opportunities are available for qualifying students. Please inquire by sending an email to abrepasoflamenco@gmail.com. Students will need to fill out an application form with pertinent financial information and reason to be considered for a scholarship.
The Soleá Project @The BorderLight Festival
Overview: With flamenco's soleá style as a point of departure, we explore our relationship to grief, solitude, community, and healing through movement, poetry, and voice. The work is the result of therapeutic arts and devised theater processes.
Tickets: https://www.borderlightcle.org/2026-show/the-solea-project/
Cast:
Director/concept/facilitator: Alice Lawhorn
Creators: Carmen Alcorn, Marie Carr, Missy Grieco, Tianyi Guo, Sujata Lakhe, Natalie Kertesz, Alice Lawhorn, Rebecca Walker
Performers: Carmen Alcorn, Marie Carr, Missy Grieco, Tianyi Guo, Natalie Kertesz, Rebecca Walker
Deep dive: I’m very excited to invite you to a devised movement research project this July put together by a small group of women who have dived into flamenco’s soleá through a variety of movement and poetic exercises.
Devised means that the ensemble worked to create something new entirely from scratch without a preconceived structure or script. Movement research refers to the idea of exploring what our bodies both know and can express. All of that is a fancy way to say rehearsals were a laboratory where we found questions or used a task and focused on the process, not forcing a specific outcome but letting the movement and poetry that unfolded be the central focus.
I struggle again and again with describing to people The Soleá Project. It’s not one thing, and it depends on the setting and the participants. What has remained constant is a desire to share flamenco’s soleá style and its capacity to offer catharsis and to re-encounter one’s inherent dignity while coming face to face with our relationship with grief, death, loss, and trauma.
It started with Abrepaso’s first performance, in which I performed soleá for the first time. While that’s its own feat, it was also one of my early choregraphies in the sense of discovering new movement and developing a process for a work - not just copying and pasting or slightly altering steps I’d learned from other people.
I’ll never forget how I felt backstage after the first night’s performance - I had put myself in an emotional state in dancing soleá that could only have been reached in that moment, through that choreography, and through soleá - not duende per say, but a release - catharsis in its sense of purification, ritualistic cleansing, purging, that led to a sense of restoration of self and dignity. It sounds very ethereal, cultish, hippyish, but it’s actually reaching to the heart of the human experience of arts and community.
I wanted to share that possibility of renewal that soleá offers - but to people who are not flamenco artists. I began by teaching workshops at the Children’s Grief Center in Albuquerque, NM in 2017, and have gone on to teach workshops, lead residencies, and even choreograph at numerous institutions such as Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland, Cleveland Public Theatre’s Station Hope, Cleveland State University, Oberlin College & Conservatory, The Hispanic Senior Center, Jewish Family Services and funding from Spaces and the Presidential Scholars Seed Fund and as an InBreak residency fellow.
Yet, what has been missing is the performance aspect - I think that’s where the ritualistic purification comes in - the act of being witnessed that allows for healing and transformation of both the performer and audience. So, with no other commissions this Spring, I decided this was the time to try out a devised performance work of The Soleá Project.
Here we are - presenting the work at the BorderLight Festival in July!
What a journey too - I can hardly believe we began in winter, in a cold studio, empty notebooks and a vague sense of embarking on something new. We meet nearly weekly for two and a half hours every Saturday. The first several weeks we worked on creating a base of raw material from a variety of structured tasks rooted in soleá. Then, we began to mold this material into a cohesive piece.
The process has included warm-up games more similar to theater, translating visual arts and poetry into movement, writing poetry, and more. I feel very privileged to be the facilitator/director for the work - really, I get to witness everything as it unfolds.
The participants - Carmen Alcorn, Marie Carr, Missy Grieco, Tianyi Guo, Sujata Lakhe, Rebecca Walker, Natalie Weaver - have fearlessly approached every structured exercise and supported one another.
It’s one thing to do the soleá project as a residency in the sense that I am offering tasks and participants can take what they see fit from that. But to have to create something concrete that can be shared demands quite a bit from the participants, mentally, physically, and in spirit.
The unknowing at the beginning - from both participants and myself - allows for space for the unexpected to unfold. Connections that would otherwise not have been made, coincidences that become central to evoking a feeling in the work.
I hope you’ll join us as an audience member as we present what we’ve spent the last several months putting together. The process will also serve as a model for future renditions, though the beauty of the project is that each rendition is different.
The Soleá Project @The BorderLight Festival
Overview: With flamenco's soleá style as a point of departure, we explore our relationship to grief, solitude, community, and healing through movement, poetry, and voice. The work is the result of therapeutic arts and devised theater processes.
Tickets: https://www.borderlightcle.org/2026-show/the-solea-project/
Cast:
Director/concept/facilitator: Alice Lawhorn
Creators: Carmen Alcorn, Marie Carr, Missy Grieco, Tianyi Guo, Sujata Lakhe, Natalie Kertesz, Alice Lawhorn, Rebecca Walker
Performers: Carmen Alcorn, Marie Carr, Missy Grieco, Tianyi Guo, Natalie Kertesz, Rebecca Walker
Deep dive: I’m very excited to invite you to a devised movement research project this July put together by a small group of women who have dived into flamenco’s soleá through a variety of movement and poetic exercises.
Devised means that the ensemble worked to create something new entirely from scratch without a preconceived structure or script. Movement research refers to the idea of exploring what our bodies both know and can express. All of that is a fancy way to say rehearsals were a laboratory where we found questions or used a task and focused on the process, not forcing a specific outcome but letting the movement and poetry that unfolded be the central focus.
I struggle again and again with describing to people The Soleá Project. It’s not one thing, and it depends on the setting and the participants. What has remained constant is a desire to share flamenco’s soleá style and its capacity to offer catharsis and to re-encounter one’s inherent dignity while coming face to face with our relationship with grief, death, loss, and trauma.
It started with Abrepaso’s first performance, in which I performed soleá for the first time. While that’s its own feat, it was also one of my early choregraphies in the sense of discovering new movement and developing a process for a work - not just copying and pasting or slightly altering steps I’d learned from other people.
I’ll never forget how I felt backstage after the first night’s performance - I had put myself in an emotional state in dancing soleá that could only have been reached in that moment, through that choreography, and through soleá - not duende per say, but a release - catharsis in its sense of purification, ritualistic cleansing, purging, that led to a sense of restoration of self and dignity. It sounds very ethereal, cultish, hippyish, but it’s actually reaching to the heart of the human experience of arts and community.
I wanted to share that possibility of renewal that soleá offers - but to people who are not flamenco artists. I began by teaching workshops at the Children’s Grief Center in Albuquerque, NM in 2017, and have gone on to teach workshops, lead residencies, and even choreograph at numerous institutions such as Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland, Cleveland Public Theatre’s Station Hope, Cleveland State University, Oberlin College & Conservatory, The Hispanic Senior Center, Jewish Family Services and funding from Spaces and the Presidential Scholars Seed Fund and as an InBreak residency fellow.
Yet, what has been missing is the performance aspect - I think that’s where the ritualistic purification comes in - the act of being witnessed that allows for healing and transformation of both the performer and audience. So, with no other commissions this Spring, I decided this was the time to try out a devised performance work of The Soleá Project.
Here we are - presenting the work at the BorderLight Festival in July!
What a journey too - I can hardly believe we began in winter, in a cold studio, empty notebooks and a vague sense of embarking on something new. We meet nearly weekly for two and a half hours every Saturday. The first several weeks we worked on creating a base of raw material from a variety of structured tasks rooted in soleá. Then, we began to mold this material into a cohesive piece.
The process has included warm-up games more similar to theater, translating visual arts and poetry into movement, writing poetry, and more. I feel very privileged to be the facilitator/director for the work - really, I get to witness everything as it unfolds.
The participants - Carmen Alcorn, Marie Carr, Missy Grieco, Tianyi Guo, Sujata Lakhe, Rebecca Walker, Natalie Weaver - have fearlessly approached every structured exercise and supported one another.
It’s one thing to do the soleá project as a residency in the sense that I am offering tasks and participants can take what they see fit from that. But to have to create something concrete that can be shared demands quite a bit from the participants, mentally, physically, and in spirit.
The unknowing at the beginning - from both participants and myself - allows for space for the unexpected to unfold. Connections that would otherwise not have been made, coincidences that become central to evoking a feeling in the work.
I hope you’ll join us as an audience member as we present what we’ve spent the last several months putting together. The process will also serve as a model for future renditions, though the beauty of the project is that each rendition is different.
6-Week Flamenco Class Session
Join us in 2026 for flamenco dance classes!
Session 4: June 22nd - July 29
Session 5: August 3rd - August 26
Location: Murphy Irish Arts Center 24000 Mercantile Rd. #10 Beachwood, OH
Ages: for ages 14+
Mondays = Beginner Level
Technique Fundamentals for Beginners 7:00-7:45pm
$80/full session; $15/drop-in
In this class, students learn and drill fundamental flamenco dance techniques. The class includes a warm-up, traveling steps, footwork, turns.
Beginner Repertory 7:45-8:30pm
$80/full session; $15/drop-in
In this class, students will learn a traditional flamenco choreography and its structure.
Rhythm Circle 8:30-9pm
$30/session or $5/class
Work on improvisational skills, gaining knowledge in structure, palmas, and practice improvising with immediate feedback. This is an integral part of learning to “speak” flamenco.
Wednesdays = Intermediate Level
Intermediate Technique 7:00-7:45pm
$80/full session; $15/drop-in
In this class, students drill flamenco dance techniques, working on phrases of footwork, turns, body articulation, traveling steps, rhythm and musicality.
Intermediate Repertory 7:45-8:30pm
$80/full session; $15/drop-in
In this class, students will learn a traditional flamenco choreography and its structure.
Rhythm Circle 8:30-9pm
$30/session or $5/class
Work on improvisational skills, gaining knowledge in structure, palmas, and practice improvising with immediate feedback. This is an integral part of learning to “speak” flamenco.
Got questions? Check out our FAQs page, and if you can’t find the answer there, please send an email to: abrepasoflamenco@gmail.com
Payment
Payment is due before the 1st class of each session. Payment plans are available and must be arranged in advance.
Payment Methods
-Cash (in-person only)
-Check (in-person or snail mail, send an email first to receive the mailing address)
-Credit Card (3% service fee will be added)
-Venmo @aliceblumenfeld 505-363-2680
Refunds
There are no refunds on class tuition as long as class continues to be offered in some format. If, due to force majeure, classes must be rescheduled, or if a student cannot attend, we will do our best to provide the classes via Zoom or another online format. If a class is canceled and not offered via an online format, substitute teacher, or other means, ABREPASO will offer a class credit to students who have already paid for the class.
We require a minimum of 4 people registered for a full session in order to run any given class. Class schedule subject to change before session start date.
Scholarships
Scholarships and work-study opportunities are available for qualifying students. Please inquire by sending an email to abrepasoflamenco@gmail.com. Students will need to fill out an application form with pertinent financial information and reason to be considered for a scholarship.
Juerga Flamenca
🎶 The Flamenco Spirit is Back!
Dance • Eat • Drink • Sing • Clap
An evening of spontaneous flamenco dance, guitar, song, and community.
✨ Kick things off with a FREE 30-minute flamenco lesson
A juerga is the heart of flamenco—a spontaneous, community-driven gathering where the lines between performer and audience disappear. Join us at Quinta Esencia Tapas for an unforgettable night of rhythm, song, and dance, led by the incomparable La Romera.
Come ready to clap, sing, dance, or simply soak in the energy. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or new to flamenco, a juerga is all about sharing the moment and feeling the power of flamenco together.
Enjoy delicious Spanish tapas, connect with community, and experience flamenco in its most authentic form—raw, joyful, and alive.
💃 NO COVER — Suggested $20 minimum purchase
Threaded Together: Annual Fundraiser
Threaded Together reflects the range of people, cultures, and perspectives that have come together through Abrepaso’s work. From students and performers to collaborators and audiences, our community continues to grow and deepen its roots here in Cleveland. Join us at Cleveland Urban Winery to celebrate the connections we’ve built, the work ahead, and the vibrant mix that makes Abrepaso unique. Every ticket directly supports our mission of growing appreciation for flamenco locally and creating bold, meaningful work.
Ticket price includes tapas, performances, and drink ticket.
Juerga Flamenca
🎶 The Flamenco Spirit is Back!
Dance • Eat • Drink • Sing • Clap
An evening of spontaneous flamenco dance, guitar, song, and community.
✨ Kick things off with a FREE 30-minute flamenco lesson
A juerga is the heart of flamenco—a spontaneous, community-driven gathering where the lines between performer and audience disappear. Join us at Quinta Esencia Tapas for an unforgettable night of rhythm, song, and dance, led by the incomparable La Romera.
Come ready to clap, sing, dance, or simply soak in the energy. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or new to flamenco, a juerga is all about sharing the moment and feeling the power of flamenco together.
Enjoy delicious Spanish tapas, connect with community, and experience flamenco in its most authentic form—raw, joyful, and alive.
💃 NO COVER — Suggested $20 minimum purchase
6-Week Flamenco Class Session
Join us in 2026 for flamenco dance classes!
Session 3: May 4 - June 17 (no classes May 25 or 27)
Session 4: June 22nd - July 29
Session 5: August 3rd - August 26
Location: Murphy Irish Arts Center 24000 Mercantile Rd. #10 Beachwood, OH
Ages: for ages 14+
Mondays = Beginner Level
Technique Fundamentals for Beginners 7:00-7:45pm
$80/full session; $15/drop-in
In this class, students learn and drill fundamental flamenco dance techniques. The class includes a warm-up, traveling steps, footwork, turns.
Beginner Repertory 7:45-8:30pm
$80/full session; $15/drop-in
In this class, students will learn a traditional flamenco choreography and its structure.
Rhythm Circle 8:30-9pm
$30/session or $5/class
Work on improvisational skills, gaining knowledge in structure, palmas, and practice improvising with immediate feedback. This is an integral part of learning to “speak” flamenco.
Wednesdays = Intermediate Level
Intermediate Technique 7:00-7:45pm
$80/full session; $15/drop-in
In this class, students drill flamenco dance techniques, working on phrases of footwork, turns, body articulation, traveling steps, rhythm and musicality.
Intermediate Repertory 7:45-8:30pm
$80/full session; $15/drop-in
In this class, students will learn a traditional flamenco choreography and its structure.
Rhythm Circle 8:30-9pm
$30/session or $5/class
Work on improvisational skills, gaining knowledge in structure, palmas, and practice improvising with immediate feedback. This is an integral part of learning to “speak” flamenco.
Got questions? Check out our FAQs page, and if you can’t find the answer there, please send an email to: abrepasoflamenco@gmail.com
Payment
Payment is due before the 1st class of each session. Payment plans are available and must be arranged in advance.
Payment Methods
-Cash (in-person only)
-Check (in-person or snail mail, send an email first to receive the mailing address)
-Credit Card (3% service fee will be added)
-Venmo @aliceblumenfeld 505-363-2680
Refunds
There are no refunds on class tuition as long as class continues to be offered in some format. If, due to force majeure, classes must be rescheduled, or if a student cannot attend, we will do our best to provide the classes via Zoom or another online format. If a class is canceled and not offered via an online format, substitute teacher, or other means, ABREPASO will offer a class credit to students who have already paid for the class.
We require a minimum of 4 people registered for a full session in order to run any given class. Class schedule subject to change before session start date.
Scholarships
Scholarships and work-study opportunities are available for qualifying students. Please inquire by sending an email to abrepasoflamenco@gmail.com. Students will need to fill out an application form with pertinent financial information and reason to be considered for a scholarship.
Feria de Cleveland
Join us for an afternoon that celebrates the arrival of Spring as if we were in Spain! There will be live dance performances by Abrepaso’s community performance group, En Camino, our children’s classes from the Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center, along with dance and music classes, free food, craft tables, and more!
No need to register, just show up! Stay for one event or stay the whole afternoon!
Schedule of events:
-Food and craft table open through the whole event.
-Performances at the top of every hour followed by mini lessons and chances for everyone to participate in dancing/music.
-Stay for one event or all!
2 - 2:30pm - performances by En Camino and a chance to dance Sevillanas with live music
2:30 - 3pm - short Sevillanas lesson followed by Sevillanas open dance floor with a great selection of songs by La Romera. We’ll wrap up this half hour with a Sevillanas competition!
3 - 3:15pm - performances by kids and teens flamenco from Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center with special music by Cleveland Classical Guitar
3:15 - 3:45pm - flamenco rhythm lesson and circle with cajóns, tambourines, clapping, and dancing
3:45pm - 4pm - flamenco fashion competition (get those outfits ready!)
4 - 4:30pm - more performances by En Camino and more chances to dance Sevillanas
4:30 - 5pm - mini lesson and open floor rumba flamenca dancing
Want to help make this event unforgettable? Join us as a volunteer and be part of the experience:
Juerga Flamenca
🎶 The Flamenco Spirit is Back!
Dance • Eat • Drink • Sing • Clap
An evening of spontaneous flamenco dance, guitar, song, and community.
✨ Kick things off with a FREE 30-minute flamenco lesson
A juerga is the heart of flamenco—a spontaneous, community-driven gathering where the lines between performer and audience disappear. Join us at Quinta Esencia Tapas for an unforgettable night of rhythm, song, and dance, led by the incomparable La Romera.
Come ready to clap, sing, dance, or simply soak in the energy. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or new to flamenco, a juerga is all about sharing the moment and feeling the power of flamenco together.
Enjoy delicious Spanish tapas, connect with community, and experience flamenco in its most authentic form—raw, joyful, and alive.
💃 NO COVER — Suggested $20 minimum purchase
Juerga Flamenca
🎶 The Flamenco Spirit is Back!
Dance • Eat • Drink • Sing • Clap
An evening of spontaneous flamenco dance, guitar, song, and community.
✨ Kick things off with a FREE 30-minute flamenco lesson
A juerga is the heart of flamenco—a spontaneous, community-driven gathering where the lines between performer and audience disappear. Join us at Quinta Esencia Tapas for an unforgettable night of rhythm, song, and dance, led by the incomparable La Romera.
Come ready to clap, sing, dance, or simply soak in the energy. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or new to flamenco, a juerga is all about sharing the moment and feeling the power of flamenco together.
Enjoy delicious Spanish tapas, connect with community, and experience flamenco in its most authentic form—raw, joyful, and alive.
💃 NO COVER — Suggested $20 minimum purchase
6-Week Flamenco Class Session
Join us in 2026 for flamenco dance classes!
2026 Session 2: March 9 - April 22 (no classes March 25th or April 6th)
Session 3: May 4 - June 17 (no classes May 25 or 27)
Session 4: June 22nd - July 29
Session 5: August 3rd - August 26
Location: Murphy Irish Arts Center 24000 Mercantile Rd. #10 Beachwood, OH
Ages: for ages 14+
Mondays = Beginner Level
Technique Fundamentals for Beginners 7:00-7:45pm
$80/full session; $15/drop-in
In this class, students learn and drill fundamental flamenco dance techniques. The class includes a warm-up, traveling steps, footwork, turns.
Beginner Repertory 7:45-8:30pm
$80/full session; $15/drop-in
In this class, students will learn a traditional flamenco choreography and its structure.
Rhythm Circle 8:30-9pm
$30/session or $5/class
Work on improvisational skills, gaining knowledge in structure, palmas, and practice improvising with immediate feedback. This is an integral part of learning to “speak” flamenco.
Wednesdays = Intermediate Level
Intermediate Technique 7:00-7:45pm
$80/full session; $15/drop-in
In this class, students drill flamenco dance techniques, working on phrases of footwork, turns, body articulation, traveling steps, rhythm and musicality.
Intermediate Repertory 7:45-8:30pm
$80/full session; $15/drop-in
In this class, students will learn a traditional flamenco choreography and its structure.
Rhythm Circle 8:30-9pm
$30/session or $5/class
Work on improvisational skills, gaining knowledge in structure, palmas, and practice improvising with immediate feedback. This is an integral part of learning to “speak” flamenco.
Got questions? Check out our FAQs page, and if you can’t find the answer there, please send an email to: abrepasoflamenco@gmail.com
Payment
Payment is due before the 1st class of each session. Payment plans are available and must be arranged in advance.
Payment Methods
-Cash (in-person only)
-Check (in-person or snail mail, send an email first to receive the mailing address)
-Credit Card (3% service fee will be added)
-Venmo @aliceblumenfeld 505-363-2680
Refunds
There are no refunds on class tuition as long as class continues to be offered in some format. If, due to force majeure, classes must be rescheduled, or if a student cannot attend, we will do our best to provide the classes via Zoom or another online format. If a class is canceled and not offered via an online format, substitute teacher, or other means, ABREPASO will offer a class credit to students who have already paid for the class.
We require a minimum of 4 people registered for a full session in order to run any given class. Class schedule subject to change before session start date.
Scholarships
Scholarships and work-study opportunities are available for qualifying students. Please inquire by sending an email to abrepasoflamenco@gmail.com. Students will need to fill out an application form with pertinent financial information and reason to be considered for a scholarship.
Cajón Building Workshop
Cajón Building Workshop with Andy Miller
Have you ever wanted to know how a cajón is constructed? Do you want to learn some of the ways to play the cajón? And, want to help Abrepaso build 10 cajones that we will be able to use in all our arts education programming in the future?
Join us for this unique opportunity to help build a cajón.
Saturday and Sunday March 7th & 8th
12noon - 3pm
Day 1 will focus on cajón construction.
Day 2 will focus on finishing touches and learning to play the instrument.
Open to all ages!
Registration required. Follow link below:
About Andy Miller:
Andy Miller is a percussionist, educator, and dance musician based in Bloomington, Indiana where he teaches percussion at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. In addition to teaching percussion lessons at IU, he directs the Latin American Ensemble, Brazilian Percussion Ensemble, and coaches the rhythm section of the Latin Jazz Ensemble.
Andy’s performance, teaching, and research focus on Afro-Latin percussion traditions and collaboration in the fields of music and dance. Specializing in West African (Mande drumming) and Afro-Latin percussion music (Colombia, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Brazil), he has studied and performed with master musicians such as Jorge Alabê, Bolokada Conde, Francis Lara, Emilsen Pacheco, Michael Spiro, Ferney “La Wey” Segura, and Beto Torrens, among many others.
Andy was the Music Director in the Dance Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2017-2024) where he taught courses in music, body percussion, and sound design, and accompanied hundreds of dance classes. His collaborations as a composer-performer with choreographers have been presented in New York City (Gibney Dance Center and the Judson Church), throughout the Midwest (Krannert Center, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Carthage College, St.Olaf College), and internationally at the IX Festival Santander en Escena in Colombia.
Awards and recognitions include the Fulbright Research Grant to Colombia (2011), the Graduate Presser Award from Indiana University (2015), the Outstanding Alumni Award from Wright State University (2014), and the Advancing Research and Creativity Grant from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (2024)
In addition to teaching and performing, Andy builds custom drums including the Irish Bodhrán and the cajón for both Peruvian and flamenco styles. He has given drum building workshops at the Milwaukee Irishfest School of Music and Milwaukee Public Schools through a collaboration with Studio K Flamenco.
Flamenco Fiesta! Flamenco for the whole family
Join us at the Knight Stage in Akron for an afternoon of live flamenco music & dance!
Experience the sights and sounds of Spain in this lively, family-friendly flamenco show! Dancers, singers, and musicians from Abrepaso Flamenco bring stories to life through rhythm, song, and dance. Children will be invited to participate in simple call-and-response rhythms and learn how flamenco tells stories without words. With its vibrant costumes, driving beats, and joyful energy, Flamenco Fiesta! is the perfect way to introduce young audiences to one of the world’s most exciting art forms.
Lead performer Alice is known for her commanding presence and welcoming spirit that invites people of all backgrounds and ages to participate in flamenco and learn its unique history.
Featuring an international cast of musicians: Yiyi Orozco from Barcelona, Spain; Alex Jordan from Havana, Cuba, and Akron native Marija Temo as well as dancers from Abrepaso’s community group, En Camino.
Tablao Flamenco: A La Romera
Experience an evening rooted in tradition and brimming with the spontaneity and passion that define flamenco with some of the best flamenco artists from around the globe: Alex Jordan (guitar, Cuba), "Yiyi" Francisco Orozco (singing, Spain), Marija Temo (singing, U.S.), La Romera (dance), Alice Lawhorn (dance), and Abrepaso’s community performance group - En Camino. This event brings the heart of flamenco to life with live music and dance.
La Romera made her professional debut in Sevilla in 1971, appearing as a featured soloist in “tablaos” (flamenco dinner clubs) in Spain’s major cities and teaching at the renowned Amor de Dios Studio in Madrid. As a young dancer, La Romera’s passion for learning to dance the authentic Andalusian Gypsy style flamenco led her to Spain where she spent nine years studying & performing. Her teachers include “El Farruco”, the greatest Gypsy flamenco dancer of the 20th century, and Concha Vargas a present-day living legend. Other important teachers include Ciro, Manolo Marín, José Galván and Maria Magdalena. While living in Seattle Washington for 14 years, La Romera became a well-known promoter of the art of flamenco throughout the Northwest. She produced monthly flamenco events and sponsored guest artists and teachers to enrich the Northwest flamenco community. She also conducted workshops and lecture demonstrations, served as an artist in residence in Washington State public schools, and participated in the King County Arts Touring Program. Returning to her native California, she continued to teach and perform. She presented monthly shows for nine years at Don Quixote Music Hall, in Felton California, where local and visiting artists from Spain shared the stage. In 2003, La Romera received the Calabash Award for Excellence in Ethnic Arts. She moved to Cleveland in 2006 where she taught group and private classes. La Romera brings a mastery of flamenco dance acquired through five decades of experience, studying and performing with some of Spain's greatest Flamenco artists.
Francisco Orozco “Yiyi” is from Andalusian family, born in Barcelona, and was introduced to Flamenco rhythms at the tender age of four. Yiyi was trained by Flamenco singer and father– “Joselón de Jerez” in his Spanish peña named “Peña Fosforito”. Considered a child prodigy of percussion Yiyi began his professional career at the age of twelve. By 17 years of age and one CD later, he became more involved with singing, particularly for dancers, and left Spain for Germany on a long-term contract with the company “Flamenco Rubio”. Since that time he has performed with “Compañia Flamenca Alhama” throughout Europe and Japan; with internationally known María Benitez “Teatro Flamenco” on Broadway and throughout the U.S.; Domingo Ortega in Venezuela as well “Casa Patas” in Madrid; Jose Greco II in the United States of America and Taiwan; and world-renowned guitarist Serranito . He has also performed with Alejandro Granados, Yolanda Heredia, El Toleo, El Pelao, María Serrano, La Tania, and Antonio Granjero. Critics, worldwide, have toted Yiyi’s performance as “fiery”, “riveting” his percussion techniques executed with “machine-gun speed” that possesses and “casts a spell”.
Alex Jordan was born in Havana, Cuba. He studied flamenco guitar in Spain with Juan Maya (Marote), Rafael Riqueni and José Luis de la Paz. Alex has been guitarist for the Lizt Alfonso Ballet, Compañías Aires y Ecos and the Spanish Ballet of Havana. In 2000 he moved to Bogotá, Colombia, where he formed and directed the flamenco music and dance group Taconearte. Taconearte obtained the Pasos 2002 creation grant and the national prize for musical stage montage in 2005 with the work "Flamenco 24 hours" in which he composed and arranged the music. In 2005 he moved to Florida and since then has been a sought after guitarist with many companies in the U.S., including: Antonio Granjero's Entre Flamenco, José Luis de la Paz Guitar Ensemble, and Siudy Garrido's company. He appeared in Alejandro Sanz and Marc Anthony’s music video Deja que te bese. In 2018 Alex moved to Los Angeles where he performed at the Cumbre Flamenca Festival with artists from Spain such as Maria Juncal and Ivan Vargas. As performing artist and session musician Alex has worked with artist such as Azucar Moreno, Maria Juncal, Raquel Heredia, Rafael de Utrera, Manolete, Jose Luis de la Paz, Andres Cepeda, Sahaavedra, Jorge Luis Chicoy, Karoll Marquez, Tita Contreras among others.
Marija Temo is a classical/flamenco guitarist, flamenco vocalist, conductor, and former dancer. She has come into her own, combining her flamenco and classical abilities in unique types of performance. “Challenging the rules of traditional flamenco…She continues to break new ground…” Philadelphia Inquirer. A few highlights include: Vocal contestant on La Voz US, NBC TV; Composer/Arranger/Accompanist for the “Flamenco Nutcracker” production; Performer and judge at The Guitar Foundation of America International Guitar Festival and Competition; Performer with the Zac Brown Band, and has had two works for guitar and written for her by Loris Chobanian. Temo is Guitar Chair at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Milwaukee, WI. She is an alumna of Baldwin- Wallace College and Peabody Conservatory of Music. www.marijatemo.com
Alice Lawhorn is known for a “fierce presence (her movements seem to arise from several feet beneath the ground)” (Thinking Dance) and “sharp and exhilarating” energy onstage (Philadelphia Inquirer). Her recognitions include: a Fulbright recipient in dance in Spain, a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, and a two-time Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award recipient in choreography (FY20 & 22). She toured nationally with Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, and has been a guest artist with Nélida Tirado, the American Bolero Dance Co., Antonio Granjero, Jácome Flamenco, Dominick Farinacci. She premiered an original show at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage in 2014, and premiered three evening length works at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in New Mexico. She has taught at the Cleveland Museum of Art, Oberlin College & Conservatory, Wayne State University, Children’s Museum of Cleveland, The Kennedy Center, the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland, and other institutions. Lawhorn holds an MFA in Dance from Hollins University and a BA in Comparative Literature from New York University, graduating summa cum laude, with highest departmental honors, and Phi Beta Kappa.
En Camino is the semi-professional community performance group under the umbrella of Abrepaso Flamenco. It is directed by Alice Lawhorn and includes Christina Patterson, Tianyi Guo, Marie Carr, and Nicole Hunter.
Tablao Flamenco in Xenia, OH
Experience an unforgettable evening of passion, rhythm, and Spanish flair at a live Flamenco Performance with Abrepaso Flamenco. This intimate evening features a dynamic flamenco show with refreshments and dessert included.
Internationally acclaimed performers Francisco Orozco “Yiyi,” Alex Jordan, Marija Temo, and Alice Lawhorn will present a powerful flamenco performance blending dance, song, and guitar. Audiences will be captivated by the emotion, energy, and tradition of this iconic Spanish art form.
An optional Meet & Greet add-on is available for guests who would like the opportunity to meet the performers and learn more about flamenco and their artistry.
Whether you’re a longtime flamenco fan or experiencing it for the first time, this performance offers a memorable cultural experience and an incredible night of live entertainment.
Tablao Flamenco @ Denison Unviersity
Join Abrepaso Flamenco at Denison University for Tablao Flamenco! Featuring Yiyi Orozco, Marija Temo, Alex Jordan, and Alice Lawhorn.
Juerga Flamenca
🎶 The Flamenco Spirit is Back!
Dance • Eat • Drink • Sing • Clap
An evening of spontaneous flamenco dance, guitar, song, and community.
✨ Kick things off with a FREE 30-minute flamenco lesson
A juerga is the heart of flamenco—a spontaneous, community-driven gathering where the lines between performer and audience disappear. Join us at Quinta Esencia Tapas for an unforgettable night of rhythm, song, and dance, led by the incomparable La Romera.
Come ready to clap, sing, dance, or simply soak in the energy. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or new to flamenco, a juerga is all about sharing the moment and feeling the power of flamenco together.
Enjoy delicious Spanish tapas, connect with community, and experience flamenco in its most authentic form—raw, joyful, and alive.
💃 NO COVER — Suggested $20 minimum purchase
Juerga Flamenca
🎶 The Flamenco Spirit is Back!
Dance • Eat • Drink • Sing • Clap
An evening of spontaneous flamenco dance, guitar, song, and community.
✨ Kick things off with a FREE 30-minute flamenco lesson
A juerga is the heart of flamenco—a spontaneous, community-driven gathering where the lines between performer and audience disappear. Join us at Quinta Esencia Tapas for an unforgettable night of rhythm, song, and dance, led by the incomparable La Romera.
Come ready to clap, sing, dance, or simply soak in the energy. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or new to flamenco, a juerga is all about sharing the moment and feeling the power of flamenco together.
Enjoy delicious Spanish tapas, connect with community, and experience flamenco in its most authentic form—raw, joyful, and alive.
💃 NO COVER — Suggested $20 minimum purchase
6-Week Flamenco Class Session
Join us in 2026 for flamenco dance classes!
Session 1: January 12 - February 18
(Please note the Monday classes have been extended through March 2nd due to snow day make-ups)
Session 2: March 9 - April 15
Session 3: May 4 - June 10
Session 4: June 15 - July 22
Session 5: July 27 - September 2
Location: Murphy Irish Arts Center 24000 Mercantile Rd. #10 Beachwood, OH
Ages: for ages 14+
Mondays = Beginner Level
Technique Fundamentals for Beginners 7:00-7:45pm
$80/full session; $15/drop-in
In this class, students learn and drill fundamental flamenco dance techniques. The class includes a warm-up, traveling steps, footwork, turns.
Beginner Repertory 7:45-8:30pm
$80/full session; $15/drop-in
In this class, students will learn a traditional flamenco choreography and its structure.
Rhythm Circle 8:30-9pm
$30/session or $5/class
Work on improvisational skills, gaining knowledge in structure, palmas, and practice improvising with immediate feedback. This is an integral part of learning to “speak” flamenco.
Wednesdays = Intermediate Level
Intermediate Technique 7:00-7:45pm
$80/full session; $15/drop-in
In this class, students drill flamenco dance techniques, working on phrases of footwork, turns, body articulation, traveling steps, rhythm and musicality.
Intermediate Repertory 7:45-8:30pm
$80/full session; $15/drop-in
In this class, students will learn a traditional flamenco choreography and its structure.
Rhythm Circle 8:30-9pm
$30/session or $5/class
Work on improvisational skills, gaining knowledge in structure, palmas, and practice improvising with immediate feedback. This is an integral part of learning to “speak” flamenco.
Got questions? Check out our FAQs page, and if you can’t find the answer there, please send an email to: abrepasoflamenco@gmail.com
Payment
Payment is due before the 1st class of each session. Payment plans are available and must be arranged in advance.
Payment Methods
-Cash (in-person only)
-Check (in-person or snail mail, send an email first to receive the mailing address)
-Credit Card (3% service fee will be added)
-Venmo @aliceblumenfeld 505-363-2680
Refunds
There are no refunds on class tuition as long as class continues to be offered in some format. If, due to force majeure, classes must be rescheduled, or if a student cannot attend, we will do our best to provide the classes via Zoom or another online format. If a class is canceled and not offered via an online format, substitute teacher, or other means, ABREPASO will offer a class credit to students who have already paid for the class.
We require a minimum of 4 people registered for a full session in order to run any given class. Class schedule subject to change before session start date.
Scholarships
Scholarships and work-study opportunities are available for qualifying students. Please inquire by sending an email to abrepasoflamenco@gmail.com. Students will need to fill out an application form with pertinent financial information and reason to be considered for a scholarship.
Holiday Juerga Flamenca
🎶 A Holiday Juerga Flamenca — Celebrate the Season, Andalusian Style!
Dance • Eat • Drink • Sing • Clap
This December, we’re bringing one of Spain’s most joyful traditions to Cleveland: a Christmas-themed juerga filled with villancicos, the festive flamenco-infused holiday songs sung in homes, plazas, and peñas across Andalusia.
✨ Kick things off with a FREE 30-minute flamenco lesson
In Spain, the holidays are celebrated in community—voices rising together, rhythmic clapping keeping time, guitars ringing, and everyone from grandparents to children joining in the villancicos. This juerga at Quinta Esencia Tapas carries that same spirit. Led by the incomparable La Romera, we’ll gather just as they do in Andalusia: to share music, dance, laughter, and warmth.
A juerga is where flamenco lives at its most authentic—spontaneous, communal, and deeply human. This special holiday edition invites you to sing along, clap to the rhythm, dance a little (or a lot!), or simply be part of the circle. No experience needed—just a willingness to join the celebration.
Enjoy delicious Spanish tapas, connect with community, and step into a tradition that brings people together across generations. Come feel the magic of the season the Andalusian way: joyfully, loudly, and together.
💃 NO COVER — Suggested $20 minimum purchase
Ni más / ni menos
What happens when invisible fault lines shift beneath our feet? Ni más / ni menos is a bold new interdisciplinary performance that explores the struggle for balance in an increasingly fractured world.
Featuring original music by internationally acclaimed composer and multi-instrumentalist Adam Ben Ezra, this stripped-down, emotionally raw work builds on the critically praised A Periplum. It continues the innovative collaboration between Felise Bagley, celebrated contemporary dancer and founding member of GroundWorks DanceTheater, and Alice Blumenfeld, a national leader in flamenco’s evolution. Along with the duo’s choreography. the work features a new piece by Sevilla-based Cristina Hall, Abrepaso’s first outside commission.
Together, the artists of Ni más / ni menos blend perspectives for work that is rooted, but not bound. Free of stereotypes. Stark, intimate, and electric. Their shared choreographic language blurs the lines between forms, bringing the tension and tenderness of real human dialogue to life through movement and sound.
Ni más / ni menos invites audiences into a world where balance is never still, where the push and pull of internal and external forces reveals the power of presence, communication, and surrender.
Don't miss this one-of-a-kind performance. Rooted in flamenco, it’s live music and dance like you’ve never seen—or felt—before.
Ni más / ni menos
Ni más / ni menos is a bold new interdisciplinary performance that explores the struggle for balance in an increasingly fractured world and featuring original music by internationally acclaimed composer and multi-instrumentalist Adam Ben Ezra!
This stripped-down, emotionally raw work builds on the critically praised A Periplum. It continues the innovative collaboration between Felise Bagley, celebrated contemporary dancer and founding member of GroundWorks DanceTheater, and Alice Blumenfeld, a national leader in flamenco’s evolution. Along with the duo’s choreography. the work features a new piece by Sevilla-based Cristina Hall, Abrepaso’s first outside commission.
Together, the artists of Ni más / ni menos blend perspectives for work that is rooted, but not bound. Free of stereotypes. Stark, intimate, and electric. Their shared choreographic language blurs the lines between forms, bringing the tension and tenderness of real human dialogue to life through movement and sound.
Ni más / ni menos invites audiences into a world where balance is never still, where the push and pull of internal and external forces reveals the power of presence, communication, and surrender.
Don't miss this one-of-a-kind performance. Rooted in flamenco, it’s live music and dance like you’ve never seen—or felt—before.
Juerga Flamenca
🎶 The Flamenco Spirit is Back!
Dance • Eat • Drink • Sing • Clap
An evening of spontaneous flamenco dance, guitar, song, and community.
✨ Kick things off with a FREE 30-minute flamenco lesson
A juerga is the heart of flamenco—a spontaneous, community-driven gathering where the lines between performer and audience disappear. Join us at Quinta Esencia Tapas for an unforgettable night of rhythm, song, and dance, led by the incomparable La Romera.
Come ready to clap, sing, dance, or simply soak in the energy. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or new to flamenco, a juerga is all about sharing the moment and feeling the power of flamenco together.
Enjoy delicious Spanish tapas, connect with community, and experience flamenco in its most authentic form—raw, joyful, and alive.
💃 NO COVER — Suggested $15 minimum purchase
Ni más / ni menos
What happens when invisible fault lines shift beneath our feet? Ni más / ni menos is a bold new interdisciplinary performance that explores the struggle for balance in an increasingly fractured world.
Featuring original music by internationally acclaimed composer and multi-instrumentalist Adam Ben Ezra, this stripped-down, emotionally raw work builds on the critically praised A Periplum. It continues the innovative collaboration between Felise Bagley, celebrated contemporary dancer and founding member of GroundWorks DanceTheater, and Alice Lawhorn, a national leader in flamenco’s evolution. Along with the duo’s choreography. the work features a new piece by Sevilla-based Cristina Hall, Abrepaso’s first outside commission.
Together, the artists of Ni más / ni menos blend perspectives for work that is rooted, but not bound. Free of stereotypes. Stark, intimate, and electric. Their shared choreographic language blurs the lines between forms, bringing the tension and tenderness of real human dialogue to life through movement and sound.
Ni más / ni menos invites audiences into a world where balance is never still, where the push and pull of internal and external forces reveals the power of presence, communication, and surrender.
Don't miss this one-of-a-kind performance. Rooted in flamenco, it’s live music and dance like you’ve never seen—or felt—before.