Guest Artists
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Nelida Tirado
Hailed “magnificent” and "utterly compelling" by The New York Times, Nélida Tirado has been recognized around the globe for her intense grace and powerful style. As one of the most dynamic dancers, Nélida embodies the passion of Flamenco and Latin dance, alighting stages around the world with her depth and virtuosity.
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Ela Razon
Pamela Razon de Ocampo, nickname Ela Razon, a Philippines native, moved to the U.S. in 2003. Based in Washington, D.C., Ela performed regionally as the Company Soloist with Arte Flamenco Company under the direction of Natalia Monteleon. She joined the Flamenco Aparicio Company in 2007 and performed in many of Edwin Aparicio’s acclaimed works.
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Antonio Arrebola
Antonio has danced professionally since the age of fifteen. With a career spanning decades Antonio has elating audiences from the prominent Andalucían tablaos of his homeland, to extensive company tours spanning the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, Poland, Italy, Morocco, Canada, the United States, Japan and Beyond. Antonio has also been recognized on the international scene as an artistic virtuoso prepared to inspire the masses.
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José Cortés
José Cortés was born in the south of France in 1974 into an important gypsy family from Almería. At the age of ten, José began his career in Jerez de la Frontera where he won the "premio del joven aficionado del cante flamenco," accompanied on guitar by Terremoto hijo. He was immersed in the world of flamenco with the greatest artists, such as Terremoto, Pansequito, Camarón de la Isla, Moraito Chico and Tomatito. Since then, he has shared the stage with the some of the best artists in Flamenco, including Belen Lopez, Alfonso Losa, Sergio Arranda, Manuel de la Malena, Juan Ogalla, Javier Serrano, Joselito Vega, María del Mar Moreno, Antonio de la Malena, Mara Martinez, Andrés Peña, Pilar Ortega, Antonio "el Titi," Juan Carmona, Isabel Gazquez and Manuel Gutierrez.
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"Yiyi' Francisco J. Orozco
Francisco Orozco “Yiyi” is from Andalusian family, born in Barcelona, and was introduced to Flamenco rhythms at the tender age of four. Yiyi was trained by Flamenco singer and father– “Joselón de Jerez” in his Spanish peña named “Peña Fosforito”. Considered a child prodigy of percussion Yiyi began his professional career at the age of twelve.Critics, worldwide, have toted Yiyi’s performance as “fiery”, “riveting” his percussion techniques executed with “machine-gun speed” that possesses and “casts a spell”. His career includes stints with Flamenco Rubio, Compañia Flamenca Alhama, María Benitez “Teatro Flamenco” on Broadway and throughout the U.S.; Domingo Ortega in Venezuela as well “Casa Patas” in Madrid; Jose Greco II in the United States and Taiwan; and world-renowned guitarist Serranito . He has also performed with Alejandro Granados, Yolanda Heredia, El Toleo, El Pelao, María Serrano, La Tania, and Antonio Granjero.
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Ricardo Sanchez
Ricardo Sánchez, a Flamenco guitarist and composer from Léon, Mexico, has brought his artistry to major festivals across the Americas. In addition to touring and recording, Ricardo Works as a musical director for renowned artists around the globe, while also sharing the soul of Flamenco through teaching.