Spanish Kaleidoscope
Flamenco Dancer Tamara La
Garbancita McIntosh
&
Guitarist Raul Gomez
Monday, January 22, 2001
Dorothy I. Summers Theatre
Tamara La Garbancita McIntosh introduces the audience to the sunny land of Spain ... the land of bullfights and castles ... the land that has influenced the United States in history, language and food. Dressed in beautiful native Spanish costume, she uses castanets and heelwork to demonstrate the colorful and lively dance and music of Spain.
The vitality and rhythm of Spanish music carries the audience through a program where they will see and experience the Sevillana, the most traditional of Spanish folk dances. Colorful and exciting slide and video presentations are followed by an explanation of the technique of castanets and palmas, the rhythmic art form of hand clapping. The audience will experience the excitement of zapateado, the footwork of dance. They'll also learn the etiquette of jaleo, the words and calls that accompany the singing and dance of Spain.
Tamara's flamenco finale is one that will leave the audience doing their own fancy heelwork as they leave the assembly.
In the workshops that follow, this kaleidoscope look at Spain will include the language of the fan, the real story of bullfights, offer a close-up look at the world famous Spanish lace, explore the culture of the Gypsies and much more.
In addition to this public performance, McIntosh and Gomez will also present workshops and performances at East Central University and at Glenwood School.