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The Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater is the center for Spanish dance in America. The company's Founder and Artistic Director, Dame Libby Komaiko is the first American artist in history to be decorated with Spain's highest honor- "Lazo de Dama" "Ribbon of the Dame" by the King of Spain for her artistic, cultural and educational work throughout the United States. The Ensemble Espanol has a professional In Resident status as "one of the leading exponents of Spanish dance in the World " at Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

"Flamenco Passion"

"Spanish Dance In Concert"

"Concierto Navideno"
(Christmas Concert)

"Tales of Spain"/ "Historias de Espana"

All five programs of Spanish music, song and dance present a variety of innovative Spanish ballets and Dramas, traditional folkloric suites and fiery Flamenco. They are all accompanied by live classical and Flamenco musicians with extraordinary costumes, multimedia effects and stage settings.

SERVICES

Scholarships/College credit in Spanish dance, Flamenco workshops, master classes, seminars, and lecture multi-media presentations "Tales of Spain" for adults and children on Spanish culture. In school residencies, tours, publications (newsletters, current events information, instructional materials) Spanish language translations.



SPECIAL EVENTS
: Each July
Annual American Spanish Dance Festival
2 week intensive course/ day & evening classes with International guest artists & faculty from Spain & the Americas.

Leveled classes in Classical, Regional & Flamenco. GALA CONCERTS complete the Festival.


AUDITIONS

Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Youth Company Scholarships and apprenticeships to the professional company.


AVAILABILITY
Year-round


CONTACT

Jorge Perez, Concert Coordinator
Ensemble Espanol
5500 N. St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
Phone: (773) 442-5904
Email: Ensemble-Espanol@neiu.edu

Exclusive U.S. Touring
Siegel Artist Management www.siegelartist.com

Liz Silverstein
1416 Hinman Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
847/475-4224 ph
847/323-0016 cell
liz@siegelartist.com

Jeanie Thompson
1220 Kirby
St. Palatka, FL 32177
386/325-8080 ph
386/546-8124 cell
jeanie@siegelartist.com

Jennifer Morris
P.O. Box 25
Port Washington, NY 11050
516/767-0671 ph
617/930-4925 cell
Jennifer@siegelartist.com