Romeria

136 East De La Guerra Street,Santa Barbara CA 93101

27 July, 2022

Description

Join us for our annual student showcase! We look forward to sharing the talent of Santa Barbara's premier Flamenco studio with you. This year's show will include a performance by Isabella Ricci, Spirit of Fiesta Runner Up, and Flamenco Santa Barbara company dancers. Our annual show is a fundraiser for Flamenco Santa Barbara, a non-profit organization that provides funding for authentic live-musician performances throughout the year, scholarships for students in need, and educational opportunities for our community. For more information about the studio click HERE. For more information about Flamenco Santa Barbara click HERE. Maria 'LA Chacha' Bermudez is a world-renowned artist. She has exposed audiences across the world to the unique style and sound of Jerez de la Frontera, Spain — recognized as the birthplace of Flamenco — and the city where Maria has resided for many years. Her critically acclaimed performances have graced venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, Lope de Vega in Sevilla, Lincoln Center in New York, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles where she will present Flamenco! Fiesta de la Bulería Jerez this fall. Special thanks to the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation, Schlinger Family Foundation, Towbes Fund for Performing Arts, Hazen Family Foundation, Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation, Diana & Mark Vestal, Western Pacific Produce, and Old Spanish Days for their partnership and support. Photos by Fritz Olenberger A'Compas (dba Flamenco Santa Barbara) is a non-profit corporation. Our tax identification number is 20-2176039. For Maria, a native ‘Californiana’, working with the talent of Santa Barbara is a joy. She is grateful to be part of the Santa Barbara community and wishes all of you a warm “Viva La Fiesta!”