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Flamenco Performances
(Please contact respective
venues to confirm
Michael Hauser
performances)

(further details re: respective
venues provided below and at
http://www.flamencomichaelhauser.com
"venues")


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Sundays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.:
Flamenco Music & Dance
at La Fougasse, Sofitel

La Fougasse,
Hotel Sofitel,
"Sunday Flamenco Brunch"
featuring flamenco dance
and guitarist
Michael Hauser
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at
La Fougasse, Sofitel
5601 W. 78 St. (I-494 & Hwy 100)
Bloomington, MN
952-835-0126 or 952-835-1900
www.Sofitel.com
(contact La Fougasse or
Michael Hauser for
further information)


CONGA
SCHEDULE
:
 
FLAMENCO HAS RETURNED
TO
CONGA LATIN BISTRO
Thursday evenings
, 
flamenco music and dance
performances  
at Conga Latin Bistro,
Minneapolis, CongaBistro.com 
Conga Latin Bistro,
a full service
restaurant, features
Latin cuisine
and Latin music.

New Schedule:
THURSDAY NIGHTS
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
FLAMENCO!
MUSIC & DANCE
monthly schedule:
1st & 4th Thursdays:
Michael Hauser and friends
(dance Sevillanas during break)
2nd Thursdays:
Kristina de Sacramento
and Anda Flamenco host
flamenco open stage 
3rd Thursdays: 
performance by students 
of Susana di Palma/Zorongo 
Flamenco. 
5th Thursdays:
as announced
(dancers contact
Michael Hauser,
612-870-9529)
at Conga Latin Bistro
(www.CongaBistro.com),
501 East Hennepin Avenue,
Minneapolis.
Thursday evenings.
Call Conga Latin Bistro
at 612-331-3360
for further information
re: specific schedule.
Michael Hauser:
612-870-9529,
mscotthauser@aol.com.

(contact
Conga Latin Bistro
or
Michael Hauser
for performance dates;
see further information
below)


Wednesday
evenings (various)
6:30 to 9 p.m., 
Kafe 421
421 14th Ave. SE,
Dinkytown,
Minneapolis
(contact Kafe 421,
612-623-4900, and see
www.Kafe421.com,
to confirm performance
dates)
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Free Outdoor Concert
August 11, 2009
(see

http://www.summertuesdays.com/)

"Summer Tuesdays"
Stillwater Historic District Lowell Park,
Stillwater, Minnesota

http://summertuesdays.com/schedule.aspx

Music: 
Michael Hauser and
“FLAMENCO - A Touch of Spain”

presented by Lieberman-Nelson
7:30 to 9:00 PM

See http://www.summertuesdays.com/music.aspx

For further information, contact
Greater Stillwater Chamber of  Commerce
Attn: Summer Tuesdays
106 S. Main Street
P.O. Box 516
Stillwater, MN 55082
Phone: 651-439-4001 or Fax: 651-238-6727
Chamber Web Site: www.ilovestillwater.com
 
summertuesdays@ilovestillwater.com

 

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Members of
"Flamenco - A Touch of Spain!"
performed on
Twin Cities television Kare 11
channel 11 TV (
www.Kare11.com),
Saturday morning,
May 24, 2008,
promoting the June 4th
Twin Cities Minneapolis "Mosaic"
event.
Click here to view
performance on Kare 11 TV.

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New Website Under Construction
(This website last updated 
June 12, 2009 11:35 a.m.
This version replaces earlier versions.)

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Seen and noted in
Dinkytown, Minneapolis:
Michael Hauser is portrayed
playing guitar in a mural
on the exterior south
wall side, 2nd floor,
of The Refinery Salon
(on same level as neon sign
in window
"Facials, Waxing, Massage"),
321 14th Ave. SE.,
Dinkytown, Minneapolis.
Mural may need to be viewed,
looking up from from east side of
14th Ave. SE (across the street).
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For schedule of
flamenco dancers
and for other information
re: flamenco performances,
contact 612-870-9529
and/or
mscotthauser@aol.com

Note: Posted
performance / performer / venues / 
schedules may be subject to change.



Hauser Artists,
World Music & Dance,
represents:


African Music & Dance

Brazilian Popular Music

Christmas Carolers
& Christmas Music

Ethnic Asian,
Southeast Asian Music

Flamenco Guitar Soloist,
Dancers & Musicians

Latin American Ensembles

Middle Eastern Dance

Modern Dance

Music & Dance of India

Native American Music

Traditional Music
of Ireland, Great Britain,
Canada & America

(contact Michael Hauser, 
612-870-9529 or 
mscotthauser@aol.com 
for further information).

Sometimes referred to as
"The Father of Flamenco
in the Midwest", Michael
Hauser is one of a handful of
flamenco guitar masters
residing in the United States
today. Mr. Hauser has traveled
to Spain [he also visited Spain
during September 2003
and 2007] where he began
his lifelong love affair with
the intrinsically Spanish
folk art... flamenco.
The son of two well-known
artists -- 
Alonzo Hauser and
Nancy Hauser -- Michael Hauser
has studied with a number of
Spain's great flamenco
guitarists including Luis Maravilla,
N. Ricardo, Justo de Badajoz, and
Juan Maya "Marote". He has also
studied classical guitar with Andre
Segovia's classical guitar protege
Jesus Silva. Michael Hauser
has performed in Europe and
the Far East. He has completed
numerous college and community
tours as a soloist, as part of the
Hauser Guitar Duo (with his brother
Tony, an accomplished classical
guitarist), and as first guitarist
with a number of Spanish
dance companies.
He is one of the founders
of the well-known
flamenco dance company,
ZORONGO FLAMENCO
(
www.Zorongo.org), and
served as musical director
and first guitarist for
several years.

Mr. Hauser is also currently
on the music faculty at
Macalester College,
St. Paul, Minnesota,
USA. He teaches flamenco
guitar. Course Description:
Study of techniques involved
in picado, arpeggio, tremolo,
and rasqueado. Intensive study
of various rhythms and styles
including Sevillanas,
Soleares, Alegrias, Siguiryas,
Tango, Bulerias, Tiento, etc.
Introduction to basic flamenco
dance and song accompaniment.
Includes discussion of the Gypsy
and Moor influence on the
history of the art form.

NEW WEBSITE
UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
See
http://hometown.aol.com/mscotthauser/index.html
and http://www.flamencomichaelhauser.com/


For further information
about Michael Hauser,
flamenco guitarist, see:

http://www.flamencomn.org/ 

http://www.flamencomichaelhauser.com

http://
www.hauserartists.com

and 

http://www.flamenco-atouchofspain.com

contact:
Michael Hauser
Minneapolis, Minnesota

phone:
612-870-9529

fax:
available

e-mail:
mscotthauser@aol.com

For further information
about HAUSER ARTISTS,
contact Michael Hauser,
612-870-9529,
mscotthauser@aol.com

Ongoing performances

(Last updated June 12, 2009, 11:35 a.m.
This version replaces
earlier versions.)

Enjoy the music and dance
of Southern Spain.
Sunday Flamenco Brunch!
Enjoy the delicious
Sunday brunch
with the music, singing,
and dance
of Southern Spain
at La Fougasse!
Featuring flamenco dance 
and Michael Hauser, guitar
Flamenco Brunch!
Sundays,
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
at
La Fougasse Restaurant
Hotel Sofitel
(494 & 100),
5601 West 78th Street
Bloomington, MN.

Contact La Fougasse
to confirm flamenco
performers
and performance
dates: 952-835-0126 and
952-835-1900.

About LA FOUGASSE
Restaurant:
"La Fougasse specializes in
Mediterranean dishes
from the Provence region of
France in an atmosphere of
brightly colored tiles, fireplaces,
and an open demonstration kitchen.
In the summer, enjoy the outdoor
seating cafe style."
- quoted from www.sofitel.com
[Hotel Sofitel, Minneapolis:
Restaurants]

Contact La Fougasse
at Hotel Sofitel,
952-835-0126 or 952-835-1900.

For schedule of flamenco
dancers and for other information
re: flamenco performances,
contact 612-870-9529 and/or
mscotthauser@aol.com
Note: Posted
performance/performer(s)
schedules may be subject
to change.

Contact Michael Hauser
for further information.

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FLAMENCO
Performance Schedule
& Hauser Artists,
World Music & Dance
Information

(Last updated 
June 12, 2009, 11:35 a.m.
This version replaces
earlier versions.)

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For schedule of flamenco
dancers and for other
information re:
flamenco performances,
contact 612-870-9529 and/or
mscotthauser@aol.com
Note: Posted
performance / performer /
venues / schedules
may be subject to change.

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For further information, see
www.zorongo.org ,
see
http://www.zorongo.org/upcoming_events.html,
or contact
Zorongo Flamenco
Dance Theatre & School,
3012 Minnehaha Avenue,
Minneapolis,
612-724-2000


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CLASSICAL
& FLAMENCO
Guitar
at
Kafe 421
421 14th Ave. SE
Dinkytown, Minneapolis
various Wednesday evenings,
6:30 - 9 p.m.
For upcoming performance
days/dates see schedule, above,
or, for further information,
see www.Kafe421.com,
contact Kafe 421 612-623-4900
or Michael Hauser 612-870-9529.
Reservations suggested.
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Michael Hauser/Cuadro Folklorico
music & dance, featuring dancers
Debra Elias and Sachiko,
sponsored by Young Audiences,
family events, performs for
various special events.

CUADRO FOLKLORICO
This acclaimed ensemble
features flamenco
guitarist Michael Hauser,
dancers Debra Elias
and Sachiko Nishiuchi,
and singer Jose Carrera.
Together they celebrate the
traditional Spanish
flamenco and the indigenous
cultures of Mexico,
Central and South America
through music, drama,
dance and song. This performance
demonstrates the passion and spirit
of Spanish flamenco as well as the
music and dance from the
Mexican provinces. Students learn
about the basics of flamenco including
the intricate footwork that is the
core of this amazing
dance form.

For further information, see
Young Audiences of Minnesota,
www.yamn.org,
651-292-3399.
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Programs, artists and schedules
are subject to change.
Contact Michael Hauser,
612-870-9529,
mscotthauser@aol.com and
respective venues
re: performance schedule
confirmation.
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About Flamenco Dancers
(named in performance
schedules, above)
who perform with guitarists
Michael Hauser
and Dan Elsen:

"DEBRA Elias has studied
Flamenco dance since 1994
under the guidance of
Susana di Palma.
She has also studied in
Spain, taking classes with
Flamenco masters Merche
Esmeralda, La Tati, Ciro
and Antonio Reyes.
She is a founding
member of Majas
and has danced
with Zorongo Flamenco
Dance Theatre in
"Garden of Names",
"Kathak Flamenco:
United Rhythm-Passion",
"First I Dream",
"La Virtud Negra",
and" Soul y Flamenco".
Besides these theater
works, Ms. Elias performs
traditional Flamenco in
a variety of venues in
and around the Twin Cities,
as well as in K-12
schools as part of the
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
Cultural Partners Program."
- quoted from the Zorongo Flamenco
Theatre and School website

SACHIKO

"SACHIKO Nishiushi
has studied Flamenco dance
in Japan, Spain and the U.S.
since 1995, and arrived
in Minneapolis in 2000
where she has been under
the guidance of Susana di Palma.
She currently is a member of
Zorongo's ensemble, Majas.
She has performed with
Zorongo Flamenco Dance
Theatre and Theatre
de la Jeune Lune, as
well as Michael Hauser's
Cuadro Flamenco...
[2007-2008] is her fifth
year teaching Intro classes
[at Zorongo Flamenco School],
where her bright personality
makes her a popular teacher."
- quoted from the Zorongo Flamenco
Theatre and School website,
www.zorongo.org
(contact Michael Hauser,
mscotthauser@aol.com,
or 612-870-9529,
for further information)

KRISTINA
de Sacramento
(description to follow
or contact Michael Hauser)


VIRGINIA
"La Chispita"
(description to follow
or contact Michael Hauser)

Other Dancers
(descriptions
to follow by name)

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About the celebrated
vocalist ELENA
"La Cordobesa"
(description to follow)

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About guitarist
DAN ELSEN
(description to follow)



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