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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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AUDITIONS
Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Youth Company Scholarships and apprenticeships to the professional
company. |
AVAILABILITY
Year-round |
CONTACT
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