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Arizona State University Professor Karen J. Martinson and I co-authored a piece in the November 2024 special issue of Theatre Survey, the journal of the American Society for Theatre Research. The issue, edited by Telory Arendell, focused on Movement Theatre, and our article analyzed Órale, a community-based performance created by David Herrera Performance Company and … Continue reading Article in “Theatre Survey”

Arizona State University Presents Eva Luna Directed by Micha EspinosaChoreography by Julia ChacónSeptember 27, 28, 29, October 4, 5, 6 Arizona State University presents the world premiere of the English-language version of Eva Luna, a play based on the novel by Isabel Allende. Adapted by award-wining playwright Caridad Svich the production is directed by Latine theatre professor Micha … Continue reading Julia Chacon Choreographs for ASU Theatre Production, “Eva Luna”

In November, Julia Chacon, director of Julia Chacon Flamenco Theatre and Spanish Arts, LLC, will participate in the national conference of the American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR) in Providence, Rhode Island. The conference is among the most distinguished forums for the development of theoretical approaches to performance and attracts hundreds of performance scholars from … Continue reading Julia Chacón to Participate in the ASTR National Conference!

This October, Misael Barraza-Diaz released his second flamenco CD, “Camino Forjado," with all instruments and vocals by Barraza-Diaz. Born in Mexico, Barraza-Diaz is among the most talented guitarists of his generation. He is a recent doctoral graduate of the Bolton Guitar Studies program at the University of Arizona, where he also received a Bachelor and … Continue reading Misael Barraza-Diaz Flamenco CD “Camino Forjado” Released!

Click here for tickets! In Israel Fernández and Diego del Morao, two worlds coexist: the ancient and the contemporary. These two artists are a driving force in flamenco today. Do not miss the opportunity to see them live in the Valley.  Israel Fernández has managed to rejuvenate the cante jondo flamenco style of yesteryear, endowing … Continue reading Diego de Morao and Israel Fernandez to Perform at MIM October 31, 7pm

By Julia ChaconOctober 9, 2023 Alejandro Granados and la Casa Flamenca On August 19 and 20, 2023, flamenco dancer Alejandro Granados returned to Phoenix to perform at the Arizona Latino Arts & Cultural Center. Appearing with Albuquerque-based la Casa Flamenca, the show was made possible by Carlos Montufar's Phoenix World Arts Collective (PWAC) series “La … Continue reading Alejandro Granados and Diego el Cigala Flamenco shows reviewed

Last month, the great flamenco powerhouse (and my former boss) Carlota Santana, the founder and director of Flamenco Vivo in New York, contacted me to ask if I would be interested in participating in a new project she launched called, "Perspectivas." The project involves interviewing established flamenco artists across the country to get their perspective … Continue reading Julia is featured on Flamenco Vivo’s new “Perspectivas!”

Wow, it's over. 2020 was huge. What a year for the world. Congratulations to everyone who made it through and survived the catastrophic losses and changes that came with the last year. To my friends who have lost loved ones, my heart breaks for you. I cannot imagine the sense of loss coupled with the … Continue reading Happy New Year, and 2020 in Review