Natalia Monteleon and Paco del Puerto,
Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans
Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans
| Flamenco is an art which explodes outward capturing the imagination of the spectator with its fire and fury. Highly emotional and intense, it is above all the art of the individual. |
Because Flamenco is an art form rooted in a
cultural basis, the company strives to present
shows which both educate as well as entertain
the audience. Great care is taken to retain
authenticity and the highest caliber of talent is
used, culled from local dancers, musicians and
singers, as well as occasional invited
international guests. The company, which uses
live musical accompaniment exclusively, is well
known for its impassioned performances.
cultural basis, the company strives to present
shows which both educate as well as entertain
the audience. Great care is taken to retain
authenticity and the highest caliber of talent is
used, culled from local dancers, musicians and
singers, as well as occasional invited
international guests. The company, which uses
live musical accompaniment exclusively, is well
known for its impassioned performances.
Ms. Monteleon created Arte Flamenco while residing in
New Orleans. The group achieved wide success, and
was invited to return three years in a row to the world
famous New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Under
a grant from the Consulate of Spain the company was
able to arrange for the first presentation of authentic
cante flamenco ever given at the Jazz Festival, bringing
in Manolo Leiva, as guest singer.
New Orleans. The group achieved wide success, and
was invited to return three years in a row to the world
famous New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Under
a grant from the Consulate of Spain the company was
able to arrange for the first presentation of authentic
cante flamenco ever given at the Jazz Festival, bringing
in Manolo Leiva, as guest singer.
arte flamenco
Arte Flamenco is based on the concept that each
performer has a unique quality to contribute to the
ensemble. All of the artists, be they dancer, guitarist or
singer, are highly experienced professionals, and are
encouraged to engage in the creative process, as both
soloist and participant in ensemble pieces
performer has a unique quality to contribute to the
ensemble. All of the artists, be they dancer, guitarist or
singer, are highly experienced professionals, and are
encouraged to engage in the creative process, as both
soloist and participant in ensemble pieces
Upon relocating to Maryland, Ms. Monteleon re-created the company here. Their
first major concert, in February of 1998 was a sold-out performance at Howard
Community College's Smith Theater. They perform annually for EBLO Latino
Festival in Baltimore, and have performed at the Kennedy Center, Millennium
Stage, Baltimore Artscape, the Columbia Arts Festival, the Takoma Park Folk
Festival, James Rouse Theater, the University of Maryland, the Mexican Cultural
Institute, in addition to other local venues in the Baltimore Washington area.
first major concert, in February of 1998 was a sold-out performance at Howard
Community College's Smith Theater. They perform annually for EBLO Latino
Festival in Baltimore, and have performed at the Kennedy Center, Millennium
Stage, Baltimore Artscape, the Columbia Arts Festival, the Takoma Park Folk
Festival, James Rouse Theater, the University of Maryland, the Mexican Cultural
Institute, in addition to other local venues in the Baltimore Washington area.