JESUS CARMONA - ENSAYO DE UNA VIDA
A unique and intimate live performance unlike anything you’ve experienced before -
Join Jesus Carmona as he takes us on a voyage through his life. Jesus performs this work with the hope that each person will interpret what they see in their own way and make connections with their own life. Jesus wishes to demonstrate that while we are all different there are many things that connect us to one another. His objective is for you, the spectator, to personally identify with what you see.
Ensayo de una Vida is an evolving show that debuted in Portland, Oregon in April 2018. Jesús plans to continue developing this work to present in other intimate spaces in other cities.
Note from Jesús re performance: “I would like you to bring an object, a bit of you to put on the stage. I need you to give a little bit of you, because I’m going to give you everything of me.”
With great thanks to Laura Onizuka and Portland Flamenco Events for support and show description!!!
Ensayo de Una Vida
May 5th, 2018
3PM
$40 in advance , $50 at door
The Barn Room
First Parish in Cambridge
3 Church Street
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138
WORKSHOP WITH JESUS CARMONA
Please join The Ramon de los Reyes Spanish Dance Theater
May 2-4 , 2018 for a workshop with celebrated flamenco
dancer/choreographer Jesús Carmona.
Wednesday, May 2
7-8:30 Beginner Level
8:30-10 Intermediate/Advanced
Thursday, May 3
7-8:30 Beginner Level
8:30-10 Intermediate/Advanced
Friday, May 4
7-8:30 Beginner Level
8:30-10 Intermediate/Advanced
Location: Boston Fit Body Boot Camp, 24 Cambridge St, Charlestown, MA 02129
Cost: $40/class
Cash only please
Please email ramondelosreyes.flamenco@gmail.com with questions or for more information.
About Jesús:
Promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FKsmBnUvVM
NYT profile, 3/6/18: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/06/arts/dance/jesus-carmona-flamenco-festival-impetus.html
Jesús Carmona was born in Barcelona in 1985 and began studying flamenco and Spanish classical dance at the age of 7.
He won the Premio Desplante from the Festival De Las Minas in 2012 and Best Outstanding Dancer in the XX Cerrtamen de Danza Española and Flamenco de Madrid in 2011. He was nominated for 2012 Stage Dancer in Sevilla. In 2013 he took second place in the National Flamenco Festival of Córdoba, and in 2014 & 2015 he was awarded Best Principal Dancer at Los Premios MAX.
His professional debut was at Teatro Zorilla with the Orquesta del Teatro Liceu de Barcelona at the age of 14.
Thus began his professional dancing career as he performed with a variety of notable companies including the Nuevo Ballet Español, Carmen Cortes, El Güito, Manolete, Antonio Canales y Rafael Amargo. During that time he also participated in pieces with Maestro Granero, the Ballet Nacional de España (BNE), José Antonio, Rafael Campallo, Alberto Lorca, Lola Greco Antonio Canales and Olga Perficet. His work ethic, technique, style, and personal touch was noted by critics.
In 2006 his piece “El Silencio de La Luna” was well received by the public and the press. During this same year his talent, effort, and dedication were recognized when he was chosen as “Primer Bailarín” for the Ballet Nacional de España.
His restlessness and eagerness to express a more personal side and begin a new and broader path inspired him to leave the BNE after three years and begin a new adventure with Cuna Negra y Blanca which gained critical acclaim at the 2012 Bienal de Sevilla, 2012 Madrid en Danza, the 2013 Festival de Jerez, and the Flamenco Arts Festival de Santa Bárbara USA.
Since then Jesús has continued creating his own works such as 7 Balcones, Impetu's, and Reencuentro Con El Flamenco each well received by the public and the press. He also has continued collaborating and creating with great artists such as: Rojas y Rodríguez, the BNE, Pastora Galván, Rocío Molina, Mayte Martín, Ramón Oller, Antonio Canales, Karime Amaya, Carlos Rodríguez, Paloma Fantova, Lola Greco, Sergio Bernal, Ana Arroyo. His personal works and collaborations have been part of a variety of festivals in Spain and abroad including: Suma Flamenco, Festival Grec, Fall For Dance, Flamenco Festival of London, Miami, and N.Y, Festival de Jerez, Bienal de Sevilla, and Festival de Mont de Marsan. He has enjoyed performing at Corral de la Morería in Madrid and Tablao Cordobés in Barcelona.
Meanwhile Jesús has also traveled the globe teaching workshops and masterclasses.
