| Hola Familia!
 The premier to the Trilogy “La Luna de Par en Par” (The Moon Wide Open) at the Roschell Performing Arts Center at Franklin and Marshal was extremely successful.
I am grateful for those supporters who ventured out to Lancaster regardless of the snow storm. We are looking forward to bringing this new work to Philadelphia and will hopefully have final dates on the next newsletter.
Starting a New Tradition
I am also looking forward to starting a new tradition- “Juerga” on the last Friday of every month- Juerga - The closest definition of this type of gathering is a flamenco jam session where people gather to enjoy music and friends.
A “juerga”, like its cousin the jam session and because of its improvisational qualities, is still the best way of communicating the essence of flamenco. There is no distinction between audience and performers and everyone takes part in the event and supports each person in the playing, dancing, and singing. A “juerga flamenca” can attain the qualities of a ritual of religious proportions.
 Typically, at a “juerga” flamencos and others encouragingly shout out “ole” during unusually inspired moments and support those dancing with rhythmic hand clapping called “palmas”. This spontaneous behavior is comparable to an audience exclaiming “Yeah, man” during a jazz session and the atmosphere and camaraderie are much like that of a southern American gospel service.
Come to Pasión y Arte’s Garage Studio and join us in this celebratory experience. Bring your dancing shoes, instruments, palillos(castanets), cajones, etc. and whatever food and drink you would like to share.
So, let’s start a tradition and meet on the last Friday of every month. The first one is on March 24th from 8pm till …
Please review my new Classes for Spring at Pasión y Arte’s Garage Studio – 6411 Overbrook Ave – Philadelphia, PA 19151.
We are also planning a summer Flamenco camp during the month of June for four weeks- more details will follow in the next newsletter.
Hope to see you at our first juerga!!! Also review our calendar of upcoming performances throughout the area and catch one of our shows!!
Hasta pronto,
Elba Hevia y Vaca
Artistic Director, Pasión y Arte |
