Internationally acclaimed as a performer, choreographer and director, Maria Benitez is recognized as one of the finest exponents in her field - Spanish dance and all that it embraces. Ms. Benitez is best known for the work of the company she and her husband Cecilio founded and direct - Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco. With a long standing reputation for excellence, the company's history includes performances at festivals and major concert halls in all 50 states, Canada, Germany, Holland, Spain, Austria and 12- week summer seasons in Santa Fe, NM since the early 1970's.
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CELEBRATING YOUTH AND FLAMENCO!
Join us for a family-friendly, fun, energetic afternoon of Spanish dance and music. Mark your calendars: March 21 at 3 p.m. at the beautiful ballroom at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $5 for youth (up to age 16).
Have you ever seen what a 6-year-old can do with her feet? Or how a 12-year-old can play the flamenco guitar? ISA’s dance and guitar students will perform along with the astounding youth company, Flamenco’s Next Generation, while accompanied by professional flamenco musicians! Enjoy this enthusiastic performance as well as some great home cooking and cash bar. Discounted tickets are available for children.
Proceeds benefit ISA’s educational programs. You don’t want to miss this exciting event!
For tickets, please use the above PayPal account, call 505.470.7828 or visit Kicks (801 Cerrillos Rd. – next to Whole Foods) from Monday through Saturday during business hours. Kicks accepts cash and checks only.
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The Institute for Spanish Arts is a not-for-profit, educational and cultural organization founded by internationally-acclaimed flamenco dancer and choreographer María Benítez and her husband, Cecilio.
The mission of María Benítez, Teatro Flamenco and ISA is to preserve, strengthen, and disseminate our rich and diverse artistic Spanish heritage as expressed through music, dance, visual arts and other art forms which are deeply rooted in New Mexico’s traditional legacies.
From its base in Santa Fe, the historic Spanish capital of New Mexico and New York City, the Institute seeks to bring its arts and educational programs of the highest quality to diverse audiences throughout the United States.
All information on our site is current.
Information will be changed or updated as it is confirmed.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, please email us at:
flamenco@mariabenitez.com
Or call us ~ 505-470-7828
ONGOING CLASSES IN SPANISH DANCE AND GUITAR
FOR ADULTS, YOUTH AND CHILDREN.
REGISTRATION for Youth Classes is ongoing!
PLEASE VISIT OUR “ONGOING CLASSES” SECTION FOR DETAILS.
Please check the subcategories on the pages as more information appears there.
ISA classes are temporarily being held at The St. Francis Cathedral School, located at 275 E. Alameda Street in Santa Fe. We are grateful for the effort and cooperation of the administrators of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in allowing us this temporary home for our studio.
View the PowerPoint Slide Show about the programs of ISA
