Bridget McBride
August 30, 2013
Sisters we come
from a place in the sea
When the Moon is full
we dance to be free.~Bridget McBride
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Rumi ~ Dance
July 1, 2013
Love is the dancing cry of the soul, calling the body to worship
Like a shining whirlpool, or a spinning mayfly
So is love among the skies.
I leap across the mountaintops, madly singing the song of all songs
I float through the ether, intoxicated, thrilled
I think only of your love, your calling to me
And I dance the thousand dances of love, all returning to you.
It is not the play of children, nor the detached unity of wise sages
Unreal! Unnecessary!
Where is the beauty?
When I, like a glowing comet, may flash around your sun
Laughing, singing, with the joy of loving you!
Wine makes drunk the mind and body
But it is love which thrills the soul
When I approach you, I feel the mad pounding of love
The singing wonder
The joy which opens blossoms on the trees of the world.
Come to me, and I shall dance with you
In the temples, on the beaches, through the crowded streets
Be you man or woman, plant or animal, slave or free
I shall show you the brilliant crystal fires, shining within
I shall show you the beauty deep within your soul
I shall show the path beyond Heaven.
Only dance, and your illusions will blow in the wind
Dance, and make joyous the love around you
Dance, and your veils which hide the Light
Shall swirl in a heap at your feet.
Rumi
Artwork by Leonid Afrmov
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Jaime Glasser Photography
April 19, 2013
About a month ago I performed with a good friend and a talented dancer, Liliana de Leon Torsiello. She has her dance company Flamenco de Leon which I had the opportunity to partake in at Scottsdale Center for the Arts. I loved the below image taken by so I thought that I would share.
Wishing you a wonderful Friday.
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Osho ~ Creativity
April 6, 2013
CBJ Flamenco Ensemble at the Phoenix Art Museum
December 28, 2011
Here’s a brief video clip of my performance with the Chris Burton Jácome Flamenco Ensemble at the Phoenix Art Museum sponsored by the Latin American Art Alliance in November 2011. This is part of a flamenco dance in the palo of tientos. The evening included flamenco dance and music with a fusion of Mariachi music from where, Chris Burton Jácome’s brainchild, ¡FlaMéxico! was born.
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CBJ Flamenco Ensemble at the Abraham Chavez Theater, El Paso, Texas
October 21, 2011
From Silver City, New Mexico The Chris Burton Jácome Flamenco Ensemble drove into El Paso, Texas to perform at the Abraham Chavez Theater on October 16, 2011. Here are some images of our time there.
Detour to our nearest Target for a few mid-tour items.
Setting up in the Abraham Chavez Theater.
Mele Martinez.
Chris.
Setting up.
Carolyn Holguin in her dressing room.
Steaming some costumes before the concert.
Warming up.
A darker image, but if you look you can see Casey in the background.
Sound check.
The quartet: from L to R: Kris Hill, Adrian Goldenthal, Chris Burton Jácome and Mele Martinez.
Outside my hotel window early the next morning.
On the road again.
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The Chris Burton Jácome Flamenco Ensemble had the wonderful gift this year to be the season opener for the GCCCA’s concert season. It was a magical evening performing at the Western New Mexico University’s Fine Arts Center on October 15, 2011. Silver City is my hometown and it was wonderful to have so many family and friends attend the concert that evening. In addition, I released my coffee table book, Flamenco! at the concert. A special evening indeed!
With all the excitement I actually forgot to take photos! How can this be? I find myself asking that question now. So here are the few images that were taken during the richly filled adventure to Silver City, New Mexico.
On our way to the venue. Organic Popcorn with Olive Oil.. yum. Only at Trader Joe’s!
On the way to New Mexico. Casey allowing me to take her photo.
Morning of the concert. Photo taken from my parent’s kitchen window.
I was riding with my brother when I took a snapshot of the Fine Arts Center.
After the concert.
Leaving Silver City early the next morning. Here’s an image on the road as we enter into El Paso, Texas.
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Tucson Spanish and Flamenco Festival – FlaMexico Debut with the CBJ Flamenco Ensemble
September 27, 2011
The 3rd Annual Tucson Spanish and Flamenco Festival presented by Casa Vicente took place from September 22 – 25, 2011. Jason and Mele Martinez of Flamenco Del Pueblo Viejo have been coordinating the flamenco agenda for the festival since it’s inception and the event has been growing every year with an impressive list of nationally and internationally touring flamenco artists.
FlaMéxico, Chris Burton Jácome‘s brainchild debuted on September 25, 2011. Here are a few images of FlaMéxico featuring Mariachi singers, Olga Flores and Sal Gallegos with the Chris Burton Jácome Flamenco Ensemble.
L to R: Lena Jácome, Adrian Goldenthal, Chris Burton Jácome, Martin Gaxiola, Kris Hill, Sal Gallegos and Olga Flores.
Thank you to Jason and Mele Martinez of Flamenco del Pueblo Viejo and Casa Vicente.
Sincerely,
Chris Burton Jacome Flamenco Quartet at La Guitarra Festival 2011
September 7, 2011
The CBJ Flamenco Ensemble performs in the prestigious La Guitarra California 2011 Festival. A “Celebration of Guitar” is presented in La Guitarra California Festival including an outstanding lineup of internationally acclaimed artists culminating in concerts, masterclasses, lectures, and dozens of luthiers exhibiting their hand-made instruments.
Festival takes place September 9, 10, 11. Visit La Guitarra California for the full schedule of events.
This will be the classical guitar event for 2011!
http://www.laguitarracalifornia.com/
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CBJ Flamenco Ensemble at Vail Theater of the Arts
March 13, 2011
I just returned home from a great trip to Tucson & Bisbee with the CBJ Flamenco Ensemble. What a wonderful time!!! The below images are courtesy of photographer extraordinaire, Bob Block. Thank you Bob for the AMAZING images of the concert at Vail Theater of the Arts.
From L to R: Adrian Goldenthal, Chris Burton Jacome, Mele Martinez
L to R: Bernadette Gaxiola, Me, Kris Hill, Adrian Golenthal, Chris Burton Jacome
Beautiful image of Bernadette dancing her solea por bulerias
Wonderful dancer Jason Martinez dancing por tientos
Mele’s beautiful voice.
Handsome
fiesta por bulerias
After the concert
What a fabulous time!!
Thank you to Vail Theater of the Arts and to Bob Block for capturing such incredible photos of the concert that evening.
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