Siudy Garrido is one of today’s most impressive beauties in the Flamenco dance scene. She has been hailed not only by fans, but also by media around the world. “Mesmerizing,” “first-class,” “perfection,” and “a queen” are among the media’s descriptions of celebrated dancer Siudy Garrido. Today, she is recognized as a barrier-breaking artist, swirling traditional and contemporary techniques into a brand of flamenco that’s entirely her own.
Siudy Garrido is also an award-winning choreographer and artistic director known for her contemporary approach to Flamenco, Garrido has collaborated with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, maestro Gustavo Dudamel and flamenco stars such as Farruquito and Antonio Canales.
She has collaborated with the Pittsburgh Opera, Simon Bolivar Orchestra, Aspen Chamber Orchestra, Des Moines Symphony orchestra and Miami Symphony MISO. Siudy Garrido continues with a mission to contribute to globalize flamenco.
This performance will be a celebration for the company’s return to New York after 10 years and after two years of pandemia.
Jose Luis de la Paz, is an award-winning guitarist, composer, virtuoso, and performer, whose original compositions range from the most traditional to the most experimental forms of Flamenco music. His deep knowledge of tradition combined with his passion for research and his contemporary approach to Flamenco music makes Jose Luis one of the most powerful guitarists today.
From 2012 to the present, maestro Jose Luis de la Paz has collaborated with Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company as a composer and performer, creating original music for the shows such as Entre Mundos, Flamenco Intimo, Bailaora, and Amor Brujo.
Jose Luis was musical director and composer of the Cristina Hoyos Ballet for a decade and has accompanied renowned Flamenco singers and dancers such as: Carmen Linares, Jose Mercé, Arcángel, Argentina Lopez, Manolo Marin, Antonio Canales, Farruquito, Concha Buika, Belen Maya, and Siudy Garrido, among others.
Flamenco Intimo is a Flamenco suite created by Siudy Garrido with original music by composer/guitarist Jose Luis de La Paz.
Flamenco Intimo presents a journey through the diversity of colors, sensations, and emotions of a pure-rooted Flamenco, while at the same time remaining open to the present, a proper reading of the different styles of Flamenco dancing.
Siudy, along with company 6 dancers, appear interspersed with stirring musical solos that take the audience on a journey into the intimate emotions in the music over the classic Flamenco rhythms known as Seguidilla, Alegrías and Solea.
Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company is known for collaborations with the Los Angeles Philharmonics, Flamenco superstars Farruquito and Antonio Canales.
Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company contributes to the evolution of Flamenco art in America and presents a contemporary vision of Flamenco. Collaborating with a variety of disciplines that enrich new proposals offering thematic narratives. The company is comprised of eight flamenco ballet dancers and an ensemble of virtuoso musicians led by the artistic vision of dancer and choreographer, Siudy Garrido.
The company is the evolution of its predecessor dance company which was founded in Caracas, Venezuela in 2000 and relocated to North Miami in 2015 where it transitioned to a non-profit certified company.
From this humble location the company has been able to reach wonderful and prestigious stages in the nation, including artistic icon The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, Place Das Arts in Montreal, Forum Imperial in Acapulco, Mexico, and the Benedict Tent in Aspen, Colorado among others. As well as, participated in festivals such as The North Sea Curaçao Jazz Festival and Philanthropic summit in Palma Mallorca, Spain – Play for Good. In the past had co-presented productions with the Teatro Teresa Carreño in Caracas, Venezuela and as of late becoming an arts partner with the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami.
The company’s repertoire features multidisciplinary collaborations with visual artists, dancers, musicians, designers, filmmakers, and composers. Most prominent collaborators include: Gustavo Dudamel, Juan Parrilla, Antonio Canales, Farruquito, West Side Story’s George Akram, South Florida Symphony’s Sebrina María Alfonso, Master Percussionist Adolfo Herrera, Huascar Barradas and Argentina Lopez.
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