Flamenco-A Touch of Spain

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2013
End Date
March 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Carver
Carver
Project Overview
Flamenco dancer Susana di Palma, artistic director of the Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theater and guitarist Michael Hauser, known as the "Father of Flamenco" in the Midwest, will present an informal program featuring the dance and music of southern Spain. Members of the Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theater will also perform.
Project Details
44 attendees
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Audience will be presented authentic flamenco dance, as well as a discussion of the art form and its history. The audience, will be invited to join the artists in learning a flamenco dance.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Our audience particularly enjoyed the combination of music and dance that flowed perfectly. Hauser explained how the dancer is the leader, and the guitar follows certain signals in order to keep in sync. Performers were very unique and learning about musi

Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200