Author: Marina Tamayo

Marina Tamayo is the director and founder of Flamenco Australia™. For Spanish entertainment bookings, flamenco dance classes or additional information regarding this article, please call Marina directly on 0415 384 038.
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Salamanca Contemporary Dance Festival 2016

Marina Tamayo has been invited to present a work at Hobart’s Salamanca  Contemporary Dance Festival “Salamanca Moves” Celebrating the diversity of dance.

After eight years of regular teaching residencies in Hobart, Tamayo returns this time to present a conceptual dance work that combines multimodal dialogue: Flamenco dance, Song, and Graffiti art. This work is commissioned for the festival and will be unique in Australia.

Work title” El Mar Adentro”;  Duration 60 mins : Venue Outdoor auditorium: Time 1pm : Free ENTRY: :

salamanca-festival

Artists in collaboration:

Miguel Gonzalez (Venezuela)

Luiz Monserrat (Argentina)

Brianna Lyall (Australia)

Rut Santamaria Llorente (Madrid)

Marina Tamayo (Granada)

http://www.salamancamoves.com/el-mar-adentro/

DATE: Sept 29th, 12pm Dance class for no experience

October 1st 1pm Performance

1pm Performance

8pm Performance

October 2nd, 11am Flamenco Dance with experience 1.30pm Flamenco dance no experience

CALL 0415384038 FOR MORE DETAILS OR ENROLMENTS

Do you have questions about the festival? http://www.salamancamoves.com/contact/

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Christchurch Tour 6th December 2014

Our Great Southern Tour for 2014 wil now encompass New Zealand, kicking off with a show in Christchurch on the 6th of December.

Flamenco Australia™ – resident artist and flamenco dancer, Jesus Olmedo from Spain, will be travelling with us we tour Christchurch, Auckland, Ulverstone and Hobart.

The riveting flamenco dancer, Jesus Olmedo will be performing with  Marina Tamayo (flamenco dance), Ruth Santamaria (flamenco song) and a special guest guitarist, David Holberton (flamenco guitar).

This tour will also include workshops in Christchurch for flamenco dance, song and guitar.

Flamenco Ulverstone 2014SHOW: Flamenco del Mar – Pure Spanish Night
An evening of live Flamenco with high gypsy passion, lively firecracker beats and pure Spanish heart. Immerse yourself in the energy of flamenco: sharp, fiery, graceful and soulful. Let Flamenco del Mar transport you to Southern Spain with their hypnotic artistry.
SHOW – TAPAS – SANGRIA

Brought to you by:
Asociacion Hispanica Aotearoa &
Viva la Vida Events

WHERE: Cashmere Hills Centre
Presbyterian Church, 2 Macmillian Avenue. Cashmere.
Christchurch, New Zealand.

WHEN: Monday 13th December 2014
7:30pm

COST: $50 (includes Show, Tapas & Sangria) 
Tickets are available at 85 Bealey Avenue (9am to 8pm)
Phone – 366 1633
Mobile – 0210 659 599

EARLY BIRD TICKETS – $40 until 2nd December

FLAMENCO WORKSHOPS: 
Same day and before the show at 6pm
The technique of braceo, palmas and rhythm – $30 p/p
Classes also available for flamenco singing and guitar.

Show and workshop special – $65

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Great Southern Tour

Marina Tamayo and her international guests announce their ‘Great Southern Tour’ for 2014.

The Flamenco show tour will include:

AUCKLAND – CHRISTCHURCH – ULVERSTONE – HOBART

Two sensational weeks of authentic Spanish and Flamenco dance, music, songs, food and celebrations of tradition and culture.

  • DEC 6th Christchurch one show only and workshops
  • DEC 7th Auckland workshops and private classes
  • DEC 13th Ulverstone one show only
  • DEC 14th Hobart Workshops (all day)
  • DEC 15th Hobart Workshops and One show only (almost sold out).

Artists on tour: Jesus Olmedo (dance), Ruth Santamaria (song), Marina Tamayo (dance).

The tour will be accompanied by two different flamenco guitarists, Al Valodze (Tasmania only) and David Holberton (New Zealand only).

Booking Details for Hobart » …/whats-on/shows/flamenco-del-mar-hobart-15th-december-2014

Booking Details for Ulverstone » …/whats-on/shows/flamenco-del-mar-perform-ulverstone-13th-december-2014

Booking Details for New Zealand » Contact Marina for details regarding the flamenco classes, workshops and shows in New Zealand.
full details will be posted soon. – 0415 384 038

‘Flamenco Australia’s purpose is to make engagement with authentic Andalusian performing arts accessible to the Australian community. We will do this by providing people with the opportunity to participate in, support or to immerse themselves as part of an audience, in the vibrancy of our performances.’

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Flamenco del Mar perform in Ulverstone – 13th December 2014

As part of our 2014 Tasmania tour with resident artist, Jesus Olmedo from Spain, we are happy to announce a new show in Ulverstone (North West Tasmania).

The riveting flamenco dancer, Jesus Olmedo will be performing with Sydney’s ‘Flamenco del Mar’ alongside Marina Tamayo (flamenco dance), Ruth Santamaria (flamenco song) and a special guest from Adelaide, Al Valodze (flamenco guitar).

This short Tour of Tasmania will also include a performance in Hobart (click here for details) plus a day of workshops in guitar, dance and song.

Flamenco Ulverstone 2014SHOW: Flamenco del Mar
An evening of live Flamenco with high gypsy passion, lively firecracker beats and pure Spanish heart. Immerse yourself in the energy of flamenco: sharp, fiery, graceful and soulful. Let Flamenco del Mar transport you to Southern Spain with their hypnotic artistry.

Presented by Live @ the Wharf inc.

WHERE: The Gawler Room
Next to Leven Theatre. King Edward St, Ulverstone.

WHEN: Monday 13th December 2014
6:00pm to 7:00pm

COST: $20 ($10 student concession) 
Tickets are available at Maveric Clothing Ulverstone
Door sales from 5:30pm
or call Teresa Beck-Swindale – 0408 050 634

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Flamenco del Mar perform in Hobart – 15th December 2014

Jesus Olmedo from Spain, will be making a special trip down to Hobart as part of his residency with Flamenco Australia™.

Flamenco dancer, Jesus Olmedo will be performing with Sydney’s ‘Flamenco del Mar’ alongside Marina Tamayo (dance), Ruth Santamaria (cante) and special guest Al Valodze (guitar).

The short Tasmanian Flamenco Tour will include an intensive day of workshops in Guitar, dance and song, plus a full stage show at the Salamanca Arts Centre for ONE NIGHT ONLY, and a second show in Ulverstone (click here for details).

Flamenco Hobart 2014SHOW: Flamenco del Mar
An evening of live Flamenco with high gypsy passion, lively firecracker beats and pure Spanish heart. Immerse yourself in the energy of flamenco: sharp, fiery, graceful and soulful. Soak up the Spanish tavern-like atmosphere of the Founders Room and let Flamenco del Mar transport you to Southern Spain with their hypnotic artistry.

WHERE: Salamanca Arts Center
Founders Room. Level 2, 77 Salamanca Place. Hobart.

WHEN: Monday 15th December 2014
6:30pm to 7:45pm

COST: $35 + Booking fee
Tickets are available via Event Brite (no door sales)
eventbrite.com.au/e/flamenco-del-mar-tickets-13889027455

Workshops will also be held on the Sunday before the performance.

WORKSHOPS: Sunday 14th December 2014

  • Flamenco dance workshops with Marina Tamayo and Jesus Olmedo.
  • Flamenco guitar workshops with Al Valodze.
  • Flamenco singing workshop with Ruth Santamaria

Classes and workshops are by appointment only.
Call 0409 517 002 for Workshop Bookings.