An Emmy-award winning flamenco dancer and her guitarist husband will likely have to leave their Oakland home this holiday season as one missed mortgage payment has gotten them in financial trouble with their service lender.
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Yaelisa performs as a member of Caminos Flamencos, who will take part in Festival Flamenco Alburquerque. (Courtesy of David Charnack)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. The lives of flamenco dancers at the National Institute of Flamenco (NIF) were upended in the last year with in-person performances halted for months.
Yet, the cante could still be heard – though faint and in the background.
The vibration from dancer’s steps couldn’t be felt, but each dancer’s passion continued to grow.
Isaac de los Reyes will perform in Albuquerque and a late-night tablao. (Courtesy of National Institute of Flamenco)
Beginning on Tuesday, July 13, the NIF will present Festival Flamenco Alburquerque, which is in its 34th year.