Twin Cities Flamenco Collective w/ Juan Pedro Jimenez & La Barbara

Showtime: 5pm
Door: 4 pm)

ADVANCE: $25
DAY OF SHOW: $30

Season Tickets: $140 (for 7 shows in 2025)

ARTISTS:
Juan Pedro Jiménez (Guest singer from Cádiz, Spain & New York)
La Bárbara (Guest dancer)
Ross “El Vecino” (Flamenco guitarist)
Sachiko “La Chayí” (Flamenco dancer)
Eva Makiko (Flamenco dancer)
La Gracia (Flamenco dancer)

The Twin Cities Flamenco Collective is a dynamic group of Flamenco artists dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich art of flamenco in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area. Through performances, workshops, and community outreach, the collective brings the passion, rhythm, and soul of flamenco to diverse audiences. Comprising skilled dancers and musicians, the members and their guests collaborate to create vibrant and authentic flamenco experiences. Their mission is to foster appreciation for this art and culture from Andalusia, Spain while building a supportive local community for flamenco artists and aficionados alike. For more information. visit tcflamenco.org/

Juan Pedro Jiménez is a renowned flamenco singer and guitarist originally from Cádiz, Spain, where he grew up at the heart of flamenco music. Since 2016, he has been performing in New York with great artists such as Nelida Tirado, Rebecca Thomas and Elisabet Torras. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Cádiz (Spain).

Barbara Roche, “La Bárbara” is happy to be dancing with old and new friends in the flamenco community. “La Bárbara” began her training with Susana di Palma in Minnesota. Further studies with Manolo Rivera, Edo Sie, Manolo Marin, Timo Lorenzo, and Sara de Luis expanded her knowledge of the dance. Her interests led her to Spain where she had choreographies set for her by José Galvan and Matilde Coral. During that period, she worked with Susana di Palma, performing with Zorongo Flamenco. She danced extensively with Michael Hauser’s Trio Flamenco and the performed monthly at the infamous “Loring”. They brought flamenco to the schools and to stages throughout Minnesota, including colleges and the Festival of Nations. After a leave to pursue her painting, she recently returned to the art form. She is currently studying with La Truco and Susana di Palma.