Erika Lopez with Orchestra Nova for A Taste of Spain

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Flamenco Dancer Erika Lopez
Photo by Cathy Yavorsky

Flamenco dancer, Erika Lopez, will be performing in late March with Orchestra Nova in a concert series called A Taste of Spain.  The program is journey into Spanish classical masterpieces such Concierto de Aranjuez by Maestro Joaquin Rodrigo, "Sevilla" from Suite Espanola by Issac Albéniz, and "Habanera" from Carmen by Georges Bizet among other works.  


The program also includes traditional flamenco where our friend Erika Lopez will be featured along with flamenco singer Marysol Fuentes and flamenco guitarist Juan Moro.  


Make sure to catch any of the three schedule performances. I hear the the show is almost sold out, hurry up and get your tickets today.


A Taste of Spain
Friday, March 23rd, 8:00 PM
Poway Center for Performing Arts
Tickets at www.powayarts.org


Saturday, March 24th, 7:30 PM
Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall, Sorrento Valley
Tickets


Sunday, March 25th, &:30 PM
Sherwood Auditorium, La Jolla
Tickets

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About Erika

Erika Lopez began dancing Flamenco and Spanish classical dance at the age of eight. Her passion for the art led her to make it a lifelong pursuit, studying and performing with professional dance companies in San Diego, San Francisco and Boston. In 1997 she moved to Seville, Spain to study under master teacher Juan de Triana. She’s had the opportunity to study with many dance greats over the years, including Maria Pages, Domingo Ortega, Antonio Vargas and Maria Benitez. Most recently, Erika was a featured dancer in the San Diego Opera’s productions of La Traviata and Don Quixote. She is a performer, teacher and choreographer for Olé Flamenco dance troupe and performs regularly in venues around Southern California.