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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) _________________________
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. __________________________________________________
New Website Under Construction (This website last updated June 12, 2009 11:35 a.m. This version replaces earlier versions.) __________________________________________________ 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). _________________________________________________
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. _______________________________________
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. __________________________________________________
Programs, artists and schedules are subject to change. Contact Michael Hauser, 612-870-9529, mscotthauser@aol.com and respective venues re: performance schedule confirmation. __________________________________________________
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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