An Iconic Holiday Tradition Returns to the University of New Mexico
The National Institute of Flamenco (NIF) invites you to immerse yourself in a joyful and vibrant world of flamenco dance and music, villancicos – Spanish Christmas carols – Escuela Bolera, Spanish Folkdance, and African Dance.
La Estrella: A Flamenco Journey of the Kings’ Quest is a vivid dramatization of the Three Wise Men’s journey to the manger, featuring Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company; invited guitarist Ángel Ruíz and singer Isa Jurado (both of Córdoba, Spain); invited dancer Armando Tovar from Mexico City; and a multigenerational cast of students from Albuquerque’s Conservatory of Flamenco Arts and Tierra Adentro charter school.
With hundreds of handmade costumes, live music, and family fun, this three-day only production runs from December 15 through 17 at the University of New Mexico Rodey Theatre.
Now in its 5th year, this is a beloved annual event for New Mexico families based on the earliest known play in Spanish titled Auto de los Tres Reyes Magos, and the festive spirit of Las Posadas.
The show is an artistic and conceptual collaboration among NIF Founding Director Eva Encinias, NIF Executive Director Marisol Encinias, and Yjastros Artistic Director Joaquín Encinias, as well as several guest choreographers and performers from around the world.
Become one of many who have fallen in love with this uniquely New Mexican holiday celebration.
La Estrella: A Flamenco Story of the Kings’ Quest
Rodey Theatre, UNM Campus
December 15, 7:00 pm
December 16, 7:00 pm
December 17, 2:00 pm
TICKETS: www.NIFNM.org or www.unmtickets.com
505-925-5858, or visit the UNM Box Office
$35/$45/$55/$65, 10% discount available at the Box Office for students, seniors, and military w/ID
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