Nelida Tirado Flamenco: TOMAAA!!! November 28, 2009

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) in association with Mario A. Torres Productions (MATP) presents Nélida Tirado Flamenco: TOMAAA!!! on Friday, November 28, 2009 at 8pm in the Claire Shulman Playhouse Main Stage Theatre at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY. Tickets are $33 and are available at www.queenstheatre.org or by phone at 718-760-0064.

The passion and fury of flamenco is brought to life by Nélida Tirado Flamenco. Known for her intense grace and commanding style, and hailed as “magnificent” by The New York Times, Nélida Tirado has earned a worldwide reputation as a force to be reckoned with in flamenco. Tirado formerly trained with Ballet Hispanico and Spain has worked with Compania Maria Pages, Noche Flamenca, and featured in “Riverdance” on Broadway and Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” 2007. Come experience the music, the rhythm, and the fiery qualities of flamenco from the feet of a genius.

Dancers: Damaris Ferrer, Leslie Roybal, Alicia Flor de Campo, Rocio Sanchez.
Musicians: Pedro Cortes and Christian Puig (guitarists), Felix de Lola (singer)

There will be a post performance wine and cheese reception and Q&A, with wines generously donated by Casa de Vinos.

Presented in association with Mario A. Torres Productions.

Sponsored by the American Express Cultural Heritage Series.