Ensemble Español Center for Spanish Dance & Music
In residence at Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago
Dame Libby Komaiko, Founder & Artistic Director
Irma Suarez Ruiz, Associate Artistic Director
In residence at Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago
Dame Libby Komaiko, Founder & Artistic Director
Irma Suarez Ruiz, Associate Artistic Director
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Artistic Cultural Exchange China Tour Preview Performance Open Rehearsal NEIU Steinberg Fine Arts Auditorium 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60625 Monday, September 15 at 8:00pm Free Admission Artistic Cultural Exchange Tour to China following the World Olympics September 18 - October 3, 2008 On the invitation of our partner university, Northeastern University of Shenyang, the Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, with guest musicians from Spain, will present performances in the cities of Shenyang, Anshan, Dalian & Beijing. For more information on how you can help support this historic tour, please click here to see note from Board of Directors President, Dra. Angelina Pedroso. Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration NEIU Hispanic Heritage Committee Friday, October 3, at 6:00pm NEIU Alumni Hall Free Admission Tales of Spain/Historias de España Multimedia Lecture Concerts NEIU Steinberg Fine Arts Auditorium Wednesday, Thursday, Friday May 20, 21, 22 at 10:15am & 11:45am Reservations required. Please call 773-442-5926 Click here |
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33rd Anniversary Celebration June 17-28, 2009  Paloma Gomez, Guest Artist, Madrid Photo by: Ruben Gorde U.S. and World Premieres Chicago - The Ensemble Español Center for Spanish Dance & Music, Dame Libby Komaiko, founder and artistic director, honors their 33rd anniversary with the summer's "Must See" event, the American Spanish Dance Festival. The cast of 40 sensational dancers, singers, musicians, and international guest artists bring the magic of Spain to Chicago through their exciting fusion of traditional, classical, folkloric, Flamenco, and dramatic theatrical productions. The Festival features gala concerts with U.S. and world premiers, a comprehensive series of 47 master classes and workshops in the neoclassical, clásico Español, regional/folkloric and Flamenco styles of dance, music, vocals, guitar, and percussion available for undergraduate and graduate course credit or non-credit, Sculpture exhibits, Flamenco Music Concert & films. In 1979, Dance Magazine predicted Libby Komaiko was destined for greatness. In 1983, Juan Carlos I, King of Spain, awarded Komaiko the highest honor Spain bestows upon foreign nationals. She received the "Lazo de Dama de la Orden de Isabel La Catolica" (Ribbon of the Dame), in recognition of her promotion of the artistic, cultural and educational values of the Spanish traditions of music and dance throughout the U.S. The Ensemble continues to thrive as America's leaders and innovators in the artistic creation, preservation and presentation of Spain's dance and musical traditions. Ensemble Español is the international Spanish dance company and center, in-residence at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.  June 17 - 28, 2009 GUEST ARTISTS FROM SPAIN Carmela Greco, daughter of the legendary Jose Greco, Paloma Gomez & Cristian Lozano, former principals of the National Ballet of Spain, Manuel Palacin, Flamenco singer, Paco Fonta, Flamenco singer & guitarist and Antonio Gabarri Jimenez, Flamenco guitarist. From Chicago David Chiriboga, Flamenco guitarist, Kassandra Kocoshis, percussionist, Brian Torosian, classical guitarist, Sylvia Myintoo, violinist, and Lyon Leifer, flutist. *Full Company* World Premiers, Clásico Español, Folklore & Flamenco June 17 SPANISH PAINTING & SCULPTURE EXHIBIT Featuring Spanish Artists Yolanda Blanco, Sculpturer & Jose Luis Resino, Painter Sabbia Gallery 75 East Walton, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60611 6:00pm - 9:00pm A cocktail reception will be held. Free Admission Reservations are requested at 312-440-0044 www.sabbia.com June 18 DUENDE FLAMENCO MUSIC CONCERT Northeastern Illinois University Fine Arts Recital Hall 5500 N. St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60625 7:30pm General Admission: $20 * Students & Seniors: $15 Discounts available for Groups of 10 or more 773.442.4636 www.tickets.com Free Parking in Lot F and in parking structure June 19-25 SPANISH DANCE & MUSIC CLASSES & WORKSHOPS for university credit and non credit Northeastern Illinois University Studios, J bldg 5500 N. St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60625 Enter through Foster & Central Park Avenues to J building For Festival class registration or more information call Giuseppa DiCesare, Manager of Operations at 773.442.5916 Click here for Festival Class Schedule June 26 & 27 @ 7:30pm & June 28 @ 3:00pm FLAMENCO PASSION GALA PERFORMANCES The internationally acclaimed Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater presents three magnificent Gala Concerts and World Premieres created for the full company of forty dancers with stellar guest artists from Spain; This is the must see concert of the year! North Shore Center for the Performing Arts 9501 N. Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077 Ticket prices: $26, $36, and $46 Discounts available for children under 12, students, and seniors, and groups of 10 or more Call 1-847-673-6300 for tickets or visit http://purchase.tickets.com June 27 following the performance MEET THE ARTISTS - LUPUS FOUNDATION BENEFIT Join Dame Libby Komaiko, guest artists from Spain and members of the Ensemble Espanol in this behind-the-scenes session of Spanish dance and music in America sponsored by the Lupus Foundation of America, Illinois Chapter. $60 Reservations include the Gala performance and reception at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. RSVP AT (312) 542-0002 / Sarah@upusil.org. 
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH ON-GOING PROGRAMS Spain's Dancing Rhythms concerts & residencies in collaboration with Northeastern Illinois University, Urban Gateways, Chicago Board of Education World Language Magnet Cluster Program school residencies via the Chicago Board of Education For reservations or more information please call Irma Suarez Ruiz, Director of Education & Community Outreach at 773.442.5926 or email at Fuego831@aol.com Tales of Spain / Historias de España multimedia lecture concert series for grade & high school students In collaboration with Northeastern Illinois University and contracted presenters, more |
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