Ensemble Español - Flamenco Passion

9 Act 2 Pasion Flamenca (Flamenco Musical Interlude) Guest Flamenco Musicians: Curro de Maria, guitarist, Paco Fonta, guitarist and singer, Jose Moreno Percussionist, singer, guitarist and dancer Pasos Largos / Long Steps (La Caña) Choreographer and Costume Designer (2022): La Lupi , Guest Artist Music: Curro de Maria Costume Production: Enrique Vicent Lighting Design: La Lupi & Dustin Derry Dancers: Company This work is made possible thanks to the generous support of Mrs. Frances Ufkes friend of the Ensemble Español and great admirer and fan of Ms. Lupi. Donde Todo Comienza (Tarantos ) Festival Premiere Ms. Lozano received the Best Female Dancer Award 2022 at Cante de las Minas Festival in Malaga, Spain where she performed this solo work. Choreographer and Dancer (2022): Irene “La Chiqui” Lozano, Guest Artist Costume Production: Enrique Vicent Lighting Design: Irene “La Chiqui” Lozano & Dustin Derry Tangos de Granada Premiered at the Ensemble Espanol’s Zafiro Flamenco Festival on June 18, 2021 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts Choreography (2021): Wendy Clinard Singer: Jose Moreno Lighting Design: Dustin Derry Dancers and Costumes: Company Desde Cai (Alegrias) Chicago Premiere First performed in Seville in 2019 as part of Isaac Tovar’s Cia Flamenca concert “Añejo” Choreographer and Dancer (2019): Isaac Tovar, Guest Artist Costume Production: Ubaldo, Shoes: Gallardo Lighting Design: Isaac Tovar & Dustin Derry Amangue (Bulerias) World Premiere Choreographer (2023): Isaac Tovar, Guest Artist Music: Curro de Maria, Flamenco guitarist and composer Costume Design and Production: Melanie Medina of Mela Flamenco Lighting Design: Dustin Derry This work is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Ragsdale Family Estate. We dedicate this Flamenco ballet to longtime friend, admirer, dancer, student, donor and aficionado of Ensemble Español, Mr. Greg Ragsdale and his loving mother and educator, Mrs. Betty Ragsdale.