Windmills on Lake Street
Jun
7

Windmills on Lake Street

Saturday, June 7th at 10 am and 11:30 am at the Midtown Farmers Market

Mixed Precipitation is presenting a mini pop-up opera performance in June. This new work-in-progress features Baritone Mark Billy and a suite of tunes inspired by Don Quixote, including music by Maurice Ravel and Ruperto Chapí y Lorente.

We are collaborating with choreographer Colette Illarde and dancer Amanda Dlouhy of Zorongo Flamenco. Instrumentals Ben Abrahamson on guitar and Jason Kornelis on cello mix art song and Spanish Zarzuela. Performers Maje Adams, Barbara Berlovitz, Ariel Donahue, Jada Windom, and the student company dancers of Zorongo bring the stories and poetry to life.

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Windmills on Lake Street
Jun
11

Windmills on Lake Street

Come celebrate 17 years of outdoor opera and theatrical experiments! We’ll present our mini-opera, Windmills on Lake Street, outdoors at 7:00, then move inside for food, drinks, and music.

Mixed Precipitation artists offer musical updates of recent projects, including selections from Puccini’s La Fanciulla del West and Carmen as a true crime saga, and more flamenco dance! This new work-in-progress features Baritone Mark Bill and a suite of tunes inspired by Don Quixote, including music by Maurice Ravel and Ruperto Chapí y Lorente.

We are collaborating with choreographer Colette Illarde and dancer Amanda Dlouhy of Zorongo Flamenco. Instrumentals Ben Abrahamson on guitar and Jason Kornelis on cello mix art song and Spanish Zarzuela. Performers Maje Adams, Barbara Berlovitz, Ariel Donahue, Jada Windom, and the company dancers of Zorango bring the stories and poetry to life.

Du Nord Cocktail Room is located at 2700 East Lake Street. Mixed Precipitation provides music and tasty New Orleans-style bites from Lagniappe. Enjoy wine, beer, or a cocktail as you toast the summer season.

These performances are supported by Lake Street Lift, a program funded by Lake Street Council and the Graves Foundation. We’re grateful to celebrate and share art in this wonderful neighborhood.

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Nelida Tirado Residency Week
Jun
24
to Jun 30

Nelida Tirado Residency Week

Zorongo welcomes Nelida Tirado of NYC, New York, to join us for a special residency week from June 24th to June 30th. This week includes classes for students at Level 2 and above, replacing our regularly scheduled classes (except for Level 1).

RESIDENCY SCHEDULE:

Tues. June 24th 6:00-7:15 PM

Thurs. June 26th 6:00-7:15 PM

Sat. June 28th 11:15 AM-12:30 PM

Mon. June 30th 6:00-7:15 PM

$30 per Drop-In Class

$100 for all four classes

Please note: Class cards will NOT apply to residency week, as they are at a different price point.

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Student Showcase
Jun
1

Student Showcase

Please invite friends and family to this special event. We will present what our classes have been working hard on this session, and celebrate our wonderful community!

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Longfellow Dance Party
May
31

Longfellow Dance Party

Tapestry Folkdance Center, Zorongo Flamenco, Mactir Irish Dance Academy, and Ballare Teatro have partnered for a day of dance and fun!

Featuring food trucks, dance lessons and demonstrations, kid-friendly activities, and more in Tapestry Folkdance Center's parking lots.

Come and go as your availability allows!

10am - Dance Programming from Zorongo
11am - Dance Programming from Tapestry
12pm - Dance Programming from Mactir
1pm - Tapestry
2pm - Mactir
3pm - Zorongo
4pm - Ballare
5pm - Community Dance Party!

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Antonio Rey Workshop
May
27

Antonio Rey Workshop

Tuesday, May 27 7:45 - 9:15 pm @ Zorongo Studio

$90 - cash or check

Intermediate to Advanced Level focusing on a wide range of flamenco guitar techniques,

Antonio Rey is a Two-Time Latin Grammy Winner  and is coming to us direct from Jerez, Spain. He is performing on Wednesday May 28th at the Dakota with Juanito Pascual.

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Lake City Area Arts Presents: A Night of Flamenco Dance
May
24

Lake City Area Arts Presents: A Night of Flamenco Dance

Lake City Area Arts is presenting a new performance series for 2025 called Celebrating World Culture through the Arts. This series will bring dancing, music, food and other art forms from across the globe to Lake City and communities in the surrounding region to enjoy.

Traditional dance, music and other art forms are a way to preserve cultural heritage and is a living archive of history, passed down through generations. This performance series will include two events in 2025 commencing on May 24th, with a presentation of Flamenco dance by the Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre from Minneapolis MN. Featured artists are Ross Fellrath, Molly Kay Stoltz, and Rachel Holmes.

You can purchase tickets for this lively performance and register your attendance online at www.lcaamn.org.

Doors open at the Lake City Area Arts Center, 105 W. Center St., Lake City, MN at 6pm on Saturday, May 24th and the performance starts at 6:30.

This event is sponsored by Judge Farms, Kellogg MN.

Lake City Area Arts offers activities and programming to engage the community in creativity and enjoyment of the arts. These programs include classes, workshops, performances, and educational events open to all community members and visitors. Our exhibitions, at the 105 W. Center Street Gallery, highlight diverse art forms and artists from the local community and beyond.

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TIME PIECE
May
18

TIME PIECE

Time Piece is a moment of convergence between Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre, the Flying Foot Forum, and Katha Dance Theatre, bringing the punch, power, and poetry of the human heart and human nature to the matter of time. Each company brings its earthy folk roots and deep connections to their forms while expanding and expressing a creativity that still rings true in these complex modern times. The evening will also include collaborations between these three remarkable percussive dance powerhouse companies, finding new flavors and powers within this melange.

World premieres include Flying Foot Forum’s DANDELIONS or HOW to LOVE YOUR LIFE, a romantic, poetic, musical, meditative extravaganza in nature, with live music by Joe Chvala, Karla Grotting, Molly Kay Stoltz, Brandyn Tapio, and Anthony van de Ligt. Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre will premiere AMOR de DIOS, about the stolen babies of Spain, with live flamenco music by Ben Abrahamson, Alfonso Cid, and Tessa Nichols-Meade. Katha Dance Theatre's "RHYTHMS OF THE SOUL: A KATHAK ODYSSEY" is a captivating performance that celebrates the art of Kathak, a classical Indian dance form. Katha Dance Theatre brings its mesmerizing, precise, and pulsating footwork working against its graceful and detailed carriage, articulate hands, and expressiveness to create peak storytelling in this vibrant and bold evening of thrilling percussive dance works.

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TIME PIECE
May
17

TIME PIECE

Time Piece is a moment of convergence between Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre, the Flying Foot Forum, and Katha Dance Theatre, bringing the punch, power, and poetry of the human heart and human nature to the matter of time. Each company brings its earthy folk roots and deep connections to their forms while expanding and expressing a creativity that still rings true in these complex modern times. The evening will also include collaborations between these three remarkable percussive dance powerhouse companies, finding new flavors and powers within this melange.

World premieres include Flying Foot Forum’s DANDELIONS or HOW to LOVE YOUR LIFE, a romantic, poetic, musical, meditative extravaganza in nature, with live music by Joe Chvala, Karla Grotting, Molly Kay Stoltz, Brandyn Tapio, and Anthony van de Ligt. Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre will premiere AMOR de DIOS, about the stolen babies of Spain, with live flamenco music by Ben Abrahamson, Alfonso Cid, and Tessa Nichols-Meade. Katha Dance Theatre's "RHYTHMS OF THE SOUL: A KATHAK ODYSSEY" is a captivating performance that celebrates the art of Kathak, a classical Indian dance form. Katha Dance Theatre brings its mesmerizing, precise, and pulsating footwork working against its graceful and detailed carriage, articulate hands, and expressiveness to create peak storytelling in this vibrant and bold evening of thrilling percussive dance works.

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TIME PIECE
May
16

TIME PIECE

Time Piece is a moment of convergence between Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre, the Flying Foot Forum, and Katha Dance Theatre, bringing the punch, power, and poetry of the human heart and human nature to the matter of time. Each company brings its earthy folk roots and deep connections to their forms while expanding and expressing a creativity that still rings true in these complex modern times. The evening will also include collaborations between these three remarkable percussive dance powerhouse companies, finding new flavors and powers within this melange.

World premieres include Flying Foot Forum’s DANDELIONS or HOW to LOVE YOUR LIFE, a romantic, poetic, musical, meditative extravaganza in nature, with live music by Joe Chvala, Karla Grotting, Molly Kay Stoltz, Brandyn Tapio, and Anthony van de Ligt. Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre will premiere AMOR de DIOS, about the stolen babies of Spain, with live flamenco music by Ben Abrahamson, Alfonso Cid, and Tessa Nichols-Meade. Katha Dance Theatre's "RHYTHMS OF THE SOUL: A KATHAK ODYSSEY" is a captivating performance that celebrates the art of Kathak, a classical Indian dance form. Katha Dance Theatre brings its mesmerizing, precise, and pulsating footwork working against its graceful and detailed carriage, articulate hands, and expressiveness to create peak storytelling in this vibrant and bold evening of thrilling percussive dance works.

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TIME PIECE
May
15

TIME PIECE

Time Piece is a moment of convergence between Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre, the Flying Foot Forum, and Katha Dance Theatre, bringing the punch, power, and poetry of the human heart and human nature to the matter of time. Each company brings its earthy folk roots and deep connections to their forms while expanding and expressing a creativity that still rings true in these complex modern times. The evening will also include collaborations between these three remarkable percussive dance powerhouse companies, finding new flavors and powers within this melange.

World premieres include Flying Foot Forum’s DANDELIONS or HOW to LOVE YOUR LIFE, a romantic, poetic, musical, meditative extravaganza in nature, with live music by Joe Chvala, Karla Grotting, Molly Kay Stoltz, Brandyn Tapio, and Anthony van de Ligt. Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre will premiere AMOR de DIOS, about the stolen babies of Spain, with live flamenco music by Ben Abrahamson, Alfonso Cid, and Tessa Nichols-Meade. Katha Dance Theatre's "RHYTHMS OF THE SOUL: A KATHAK ODYSSEY" is a captivating performance that celebrates the art of Kathak, a classical Indian dance form. Katha Dance Theatre brings its mesmerizing, precise, and pulsating footwork working against its graceful and detailed carriage, articulate hands, and expressiveness to create peak storytelling in this vibrant and bold evening of thrilling percussive dance works.

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TIME PIECE
May
11

TIME PIECE

Time Piece is a moment of convergence between Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre, the Flying Foot Forum, and Katha Dance Theatre, bringing the punch, power, and poetry of the human heart and human nature to the matter of time. Each company brings its earthy folk roots and deep connections to their forms while expanding and expressing a creativity that still rings true in these complex modern times. The evening will also include collaborations between these three remarkable percussive dance powerhouse companies, finding new flavors and powers within this melange.

World premieres include Flying Foot Forum’s DANDELIONS or HOW to LOVE YOUR LIFE, a romantic, poetic, musical, meditative extravaganza in nature, with live music by Joe Chvala, Karla Grotting, Molly Kay Stoltz, Brandyn Tapio, and Anthony van de Ligt. Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre will premiere AMOR de DIOS, about the stolen babies of Spain, with live flamenco music by Ben Abrahamson, Alfonso Cid, and Tessa Nichols-Meade. Katha Dance Theatre's "RHYTHMS OF THE SOUL: A KATHAK ODYSSEY" is a captivating performance that celebrates the art of Kathak, a classical Indian dance form. Katha Dance Theatre brings its mesmerizing, precise, and pulsating footwork working against its graceful and detailed carriage, articulate hands, and expressiveness to create peak storytelling in this vibrant and bold evening of thrilling percussive dance works.

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TIME PIECE
May
10

TIME PIECE

Time Piece is a moment of convergence between Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre, the Flying Foot Forum, and Katha Dance Theatre, bringing the punch, power, and poetry of the human heart and human nature to the matter of time. Each company brings its earthy folk roots and deep connections to their forms while expanding and expressing a creativity that still rings true in these complex modern times. The evening will also include collaborations between these three remarkable percussive dance powerhouse companies, finding new flavors and powers within this melange.

World premieres include Flying Foot Forum’s DANDELIONS or HOW to LOVE YOUR LIFE, a romantic, poetic, musical, meditative extravaganza in nature, with live music by Joe Chvala, Karla Grotting, Molly Kay Stoltz, Brandyn Tapio, and Anthony van de Ligt. Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre will premiere AMOR de DIOS, about the stolen babies of Spain, with live flamenco music by Ben Abrahamson, Alfonso Cid, and Tessa Nichols-Meade. Katha Dance Theatre's "RHYTHMS OF THE SOUL: A KATHAK ODYSSEY" is a captivating performance that celebrates the art of Kathak, a classical Indian dance form. Katha Dance Theatre brings its mesmerizing, precise, and pulsating footwork working against its graceful and detailed carriage, articulate hands, and expressiveness to create peak storytelling in this vibrant and bold evening of thrilling percussive dance works.

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TIME PIECE
May
9

TIME PIECE

Time Piece is a moment of convergence between Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre, the Flying Foot Forum, and Katha Dance Theatre, bringing the punch, power, and poetry of the human heart and human nature to the matter of time. Each company brings its earthy folk roots and deep connections to their forms while expanding and expressing a creativity that still rings true in these complex modern times. The evening will also include collaborations between these three remarkable percussive dance powerhouse companies, finding new flavors and powers within this melange.

World premieres include Flying Foot Forum’s DANDELIONS or HOW to LOVE YOUR LIFE, a romantic, poetic, musical, meditative extravaganza in nature, with live music by Joe Chvala, Karla Grotting, Molly Kay Stoltz, Brandyn Tapio, and Anthony van de Ligt. Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre will premiere AMOR de DIOS, about the stolen babies of Spain, with live flamenco music by Ben Abrahamson, Alfonso Cid, and Tessa Nichols-Meade. Katha Dance Theatre's "RHYTHMS OF THE SOUL: A KATHAK ODYSSEY" is a captivating performance that celebrates the art of Kathak, a classical Indian dance form. Katha Dance Theatre brings its mesmerizing, precise, and pulsating footwork working against its graceful and detailed carriage, articulate hands, and expressiveness to create peak storytelling in this vibrant and bold evening of thrilling percussive dance works.

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TIME PIECE
May
8

TIME PIECE

Time Piece is a moment of convergence between Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre, the Flying Foot Forum, and Katha Dance Theatre, bringing the punch, power, and poetry of the human heart and human nature to the matter of time. Each company brings its earthy folk roots and deep connections to their forms while expanding and expressing a creativity that still rings true in these complex modern times. The evening will also include collaborations between these three remarkable percussive dance powerhouse companies, finding new flavors and powers within this melange.

World premieres include Flying Foot Forum’s DANDELIONS or HOW to LOVE YOUR LIFE, a romantic, poetic, musical, meditative extravaganza in nature, with live music by Joe Chvala, Karla Grotting, Molly Kay Stoltz, Brandyn Tapio, and Anthony van de Ligt. Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre will premiere AMOR de DIOS, about the stolen babies of Spain, with live flamenco music by Ben Abrahamson, Alfonso Cid, and Tessa Nichols-Meade. Katha Dance Theatre's "RHYTHMS OF THE SOUL: A KATHAK ODYSSEY" is a captivating performance that celebrates the art of Kathak, a classical Indian dance form. Katha Dance Theatre brings its mesmerizing, precise, and pulsating footwork working against its graceful and detailed carriage, articulate hands, and expressiveness to create peak storytelling in this vibrant and bold evening of thrilling percussive dance works.

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Zorongo Student Performance Company at Icehouse with TCFC
Apr
27

Zorongo Student Performance Company at Icehouse with TCFC

The Twin Cities Flamenco Collective presents a vibrant show FERIA DE ABRIL on April 27, 2025, at Icehouse MPLS, featuring performances by Twin Cities talents and a lively Sevillanas dance party. Experience the passion and energy of flamenco music and dance in this engaging celebration of Andalusian culture. All are invited to join in festive Flamenco attire and learn Sevillanas dance!

PERFORMERS:
Anda Flamenco
Bobby "El Eléctrico"
Jeff Lambert
La Amistad
La Bárbara
Sachiko "La Chayí" Flamenco Dance School
Twin Cities Flamenco Collective
Zorongo Flamenco Student Performance Company
& More

The Twin Cities Flamenco Collective is a dynamic group of Flamenco artists dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich art of flamenco in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area. Through performances, education, and community outreach, the collective brings the passion, rhythm, and soul of flamenco to diverse audiences and participants. Comprising skilled dancers and musicians, the members and their guests collaborate to create vibrant and authentic flamenco experiences. Their mission is to foster appreciation for this art and culture from Andalusia, Spain while building a supportive local community for flamenco artists and aficionados alike. For more information. visit facebook.com/twincitiesflamenco.

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"The Fountains of Silence" Book Club
Mar
23

"The Fountains of Silence" Book Club

This event is co-sponsored by Amigos de España, It is in preparation for the premiere of a new work-in-progress by Susana di Palma called “Amor de Dios”, and it will be featured in Zorongo Flamenco’s upcoming production with Flying Foot Forum at Park Square Theater in May 2025.

Master storyteller Ruta Sepetys shines light into one of history's darkest corners in this epic, heart-wrenching novel about identity, unforgettable love, repercussions of war, and the hidden violence of silence. Inspired by the true postwar struggles of Spain.

Join the discussion!

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Family Day at Mia
Jan
12

Family Day at Mia

On the second Sunday of every month, the Minneapolis Institute of Art is filled with hands-on art activities, storytelling, artist demonstrations, gallery hunts, self-guided tours and more — all inspired by Mia’s incredible collection.

January 12: Playful Prints

How many prints and patterns can you find at Mia? Explore colorful designs inspired by quilts with the expertise of Laura Brown. Create your own repeating pattern and print on a bandana with the Textile Center. Dive into the world of theme and variation with music from Jonathan Roek, Eunice Kim, and Twin Cities String Academy in the Baroque Galleries. Discover the mesmerizing, dramatic flair of flamenco with Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre. Take off on a fun gallery hunt that’ll send you searching for playful prints and patterns on display.

Free!

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Student Showing & Holiday Party
Dec
15

Student Showing & Holiday Party

Join us for a celebration of our students as they showcase their work this session. There will also be villancicos (Spanish carols sung during Advent and Nativity) and a special guest appearance!

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TrioAmigos Studio Concert: Ben Abrahamson, Ryan Picone, and Daniel Volovets
Nov
23

TrioAmigos Studio Concert: Ben Abrahamson, Ryan Picone, and Daniel Volovets

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Ryan, Ben, and Daniel’s guitars would sound equally at home in a Parisian jazz club, a flamenco tablao, or a festival in Brazil. Ryan Picone has wowed audiences at Town Hall NY, the Midwest Gypsy Swing Festival, and Dakota Jazz Club. Ben Abrahamson performs with fingerstyle master Tim Sparks and is a faculty member at MacPhail Center for Music. Daniel Volovets is a prolific guitarist drawing from Brazilian samba, jazz, and classical—all while balancing dual careers in music and medicine.

Tickets: $25

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Mercado Flamenco
Nov
17

Mercado Flamenco

Join us for a Mercado Flamenco hosted by our very own Robin Moede!

This will be an opportunity for students of flamenco and their friends/family to purchase various flamenco items, including practice skirts, tops, costumes, jewelry, hair accessories, fans, mantóns, and castanets. And it’s the perfect opportunity to buy a special gift for the flamenco in your life! December is around the corner!

Vendors will include "Tina Sparkles" who sells sparkly jewelry, costumer and designer Ted Sothern, who will be showing some of his custom designs for flamenco dancers, and artist Anita White, who has documented flamenco in the Twin Cities for many years.

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¡FIESTA! Día Internacional del Flamenco
Nov
16

¡FIESTA! Día Internacional del Flamenco

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Join us at the Zorongo studio to celebrate Día Internacional del Flamenco!*

Socialize, connect with other members of our Zorongo community, and dance your flamenco heart out! Bring a tapa to share (beverages provided for donation). All are welcome - you don’t need to know how to dance flamenco to join in the fun! Plus, it’s free!

*A day when people across the world celebrate the declaration of Flamenco as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).

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La Singla
Oct
12

La Singla

La Singla, directed by Paloma Zapata

The Cine Latino Film Festival is bringing the documentary La Singla to Minneapolis. After the film, Susana di Palma and Cine Latino's Artistic Director Hebe Tabachnik will speak about Susana's experiences working with La Singla, a bailaora who revolutionized flamenco. Cine Latino will also host a Spanish party after the film featuring a 15-minute performance by Zorongo dancers. Don't miss this unique opportunity!

Tickets for the film are $12 and can be purchased on the Cine Latino website.

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North St. Paul Autumn Arts Festival
Sep
14

North St. Paul Autumn Arts Festival

The Autumn Arts Festival will include a variety of artists and crafters, artist demonstrations, food trucks, local groups, performers and activities for all ages. The event is from 11 am - 6 pm at Casey Lake Park with different group performances throughout the day. Zorongo will perform at 2 PM. The event is hosted by the North St. Paul Arts & Culture and the Parks & Recreation Commissions.

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Casa Abierta de Zorongo
Sep
7

Casa Abierta de Zorongo

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Join us as we celebrate the beginning of a new year of flamenco classes at Zorongo! With free sample classes, mini performances, refreshments, and more, this free event is a chance to meet the teachers and other students, and connect with old friends and new.

Open House Schedule:

2:15 PM - Level 1 Sample Class (for new students)

2:30 PM - Student Performance

2:45 PM - Kids Sample Class

3:00 PM - Palmas Sample Class

3:15 PM - All Abilities Sample Class

3:30 PM - Student Performance

3:45 PM - Technique Sample Class

4:00 PM - Bienal Flamenco Flash Mob*

*Zorongo will join in the fun of this worldwide tradition, sponsored every other year by La Bienal de Flamenco (a festival of dazzling performances in Sevilla). The Bienal invites the international flamenco community to learn a choreography and perform it in their own cities across the globe (this year, it was created by Patricia Guerrero, Director of the Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía). Susana Di Palma will teach the choreography at 4:00, followed by a social hour. Don't miss it!

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Master Class with La Conja (Intermediate/Advanced)
Aug
24

Master Class with La Conja (Intermediate/Advanced)

Longtime friend and artistic collaborator La Conja will be visiting Minneapolis this month and Zorongo is thrilled to hand the studio over to her for a workshop open to all intermediate/advanced flamenco dancers. This master class will cover upper body technique, including arms and torso, and footwork technique to build strength and speed in footwork. La Conja will also guide students in the art of improvisation and how to construct a solo de pies (footwork solo) to be used in different palos. Finally, the importance of compás will be emphasized and students will learn to accompany other dancers with palmas in a cuadro performance.

$40 per person. Please bring cash to pay La Conja directly.

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BOOM Dance Fest
Aug
3

BOOM Dance Fest

Produced by Curio Dance

BOOM Dance Fest, which will take place on August 3, 2024 at 6:30p, is a 60-minute dance performance highlighting 6 professional dance troupes that share diverse dance forms and styles with the audience and passers-by in the community. This free, outdoor celebration of the performing arts offers a showcase of classical, modern, cultural, and urban dance forms.

The idea for BOOM was born when artistic directors and siblings Dario Mejia and Giselle Mejia realized that the only dance performances in this community were local dance studio recitals. BOOM Dance Fest expands the visibility of exceptional dancers to audiences outside of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, using a safe, outdoor environment to build an annual tradition of dance performance in the community.

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Harmony for Mayo Concert
Jul
22

Harmony for Mayo Concert

The Rosemary and Meredith Willson Harmony for Mayo Program is a series of free weekly concerts available to Mayo patients, visitors, staff, and the public. The program was generously funded in perpetuity by Rosemary Willson in memory of her husband Meredith Willson (1902–1984), who wrote the Broadway musicals “The Music Man” and “The Unsinkable Molly Brown.” (Meredith Willson Biography). The gift is made in gratitude for the couple’s care at Mayo Clinic.

The Rosemary and Meredith Willson Harmony for Mayo Program is sponsored by the Mayo Clinic Dolores Jeans Lavins Center for Humanities in Medicine and produced by the Choral Arts Ensemble of Rochester. The concerts are on Mondays from 12:00 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lips Atrium on the subway level of the Charlton building. Summer concerts (June-August) are held on the Peace Plaza outside the Gonda building.

The Dolores Jean Lavins Center for Humanities in Medicine supports Mayo Clinic’s primary value, that the needs of the patient come first, by integrating the arts and other expressions of human culture into the healing environment. The Center engages interconnected communities of patients, families, staff, learners, and the public to promote the artful and compassionate delivery of healthcare.

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