Featuring this month’s star guests Titi Flores & Antonio el Pola

Titi Flores
A furiously effervescent dancer of unique power, imagination and grace.
A gypsy from Arcos de la Frontera, he shared the stage with artists such as Camarón de la Isla, Paco Toronjo, Aurora Vargas, Chiquetete, Turronero and Chano Lobato from the age of 15. After relocating to Madrid he worked with La Tati, Rafael Amargo, Cristóbal Reyes and Juan Andrés Maya and has recently founded his own dance company – Compañía Titi Flores.

Antonio el Pola
Known for his extensive knowledge of flamenco history, his musical ability and his dedication to the ‘pure’ art form he has close ties with patriarchs of the Andalusian flamenco community. Born in the small village of Cañada Rosal in the province of Sevilla, his exposure to flamenco started as a small child, when his father took him to the local peñas (flamenco venues). By age of 10, El Pola was playing guitar and singing traditional flamenco. Moving to Sevilla in 2001, he toured with Concha Vargas, Antonio Moya, and Inés Bacan and sang in La Carbonería alongside Gaspar de Utrera and Juan del Gastor. He has also worked with Juana Amaya, Joselito Fernandez, Miguel ‘El Funi’and brothers Paco and Juan del Gastor.

In the summer of 2003 he wrote and recorded ‘Tierra de Esperanza’ accompanied by Antonio Moya on guitar and was commissioned by the University of Sevilla to present his work throughout Andalucía, sharing the stage with Ines Bacan and Gaspar de Utrera.

Since then, he has been touring Japan, Ecuador, Finland, and the United States. He works frequently with Juan del Gastor in Sevilla, and at El Corral de la Morería, Cardamomo, and other top Madrid venues.

La Joaquina
Founder member, choreographer and director of Flamenco Express. She has worked with Christina Hoyos, Paco Peña and others in Madrid, Tokyo, New York, Montreal, Toronto, Paris and throughout Europe.
Recent Collaborations include ‘Spaces in Between’ 2007 with Athina Valha and Candoco. Principle soloist ‘Splinter In The Flesh’ with the Hellenic National Dance Company at the Athens Megaron

‘Leading the dancers, La Joaquina, tiny, urgent and intense, explored a vast emotional vocabulary, and juxtaposed vulnerability and tenderness with violence and aggression. Her feet rattle off tempestuous beats, her sinewy arms snake angrily and her taut body is totally driven by her feelings. Wild and untameable, there is certainly no empty prettiness in her dance.’ Emma Manning. The Stage

Chris Clavo
A founder member and musical director of Flamenco Express, he began playing the guitar at fourteen and studied with flamenco maestros Carlos Heredia, Diego Amaya and Pepe Justicia. He has performed throughout Britain and Europe with Flamenco Express, with flamenco jazz virtuoso Eduardo Niebla and Iraqi pop sensation Jassim.
‘Two amazing guitar solos from Chris Clavo and Jesus Alvarez made string instruments sing with impossible precision.’ Staffordshire Post.

Featuring star guests Titi Flores & Antonio el Pola

Titi Flores
A furiously effervescent dancer of unique power, imagination and grace.
A gypsy from Arcos de la Frontera, he shared the stage with artists such as Camarón de la Isla, Paco Toronjo, Aurora Vargas, Chiquetete, Turronero and Chano Lobato from the age of 15. After relocating to Madrid he worked with La Tati, Rafael Amargo, Cristóbal Reyes and Juan Andrés Maya and has recently founded his own dance company – Compañía Titi Flores.

Antonio el Pola
Known for his extensive knowledge of flamenco history, his musical ability and his dedication to the ‘pure’ art form he has close ties with patriarchs of the Andalusian flamenco community. Born in the small village of Cañada Rosal in the province of Sevilla, his exposure to flamenco started as a small child, when his father took him to the local peñas (flamenco venues). By age of 10, El Pola was playing guitar and singing traditional flamenco. Moving to Sevilla in 2001, he toured with Concha Vargas, Antonio Moya, and Inés Bacan and sang in La Carbonería alongside Gaspar de Utrera and Juan del Gastor. He has also worked with Juana Amaya, Joselito Fernandez, Miguel ‘El Funi’and brothers Paco and Juan del Gastor.

In the summer of 2003 he wrote and recorded ‘Tierra de Esperanza’ accompanied by Antonio Moya on guitar and was commissioned by the University of Sevilla to present his work throughout Andalucía, sharing the stage with Ines Bacan and Gaspar de Utrera.

Since then, he has been touring Japan, Ecuador, Finland, and the United States. He works frequently with Juan del Gastor in Sevilla, and at El Corral de la Morería, Cardamomo, and other top Madrid venues.

La Joaquina
Founder member, choreographer and director of Flamenco Express. She has worked with Christina Hoyos, Paco Peña and others in Madrid, Tokyo, New York, Montreal, Toronto, Paris and throughout Europe.
Recent Collaborations include ‘Spaces in Between’ 2007 with Athina Valha and Candoco. Principle soloist ‘Splinter In The Flesh’ with the Hellenic National Dance Company at the Athens Megaron

‘Leading the dancers, La Joaquina, tiny, urgent and intense, explored a vast emotional vocabulary, and juxtaposed vulnerability and tenderness with violence and aggression. Her feet rattle off tempestuous beats, her sinewy arms snake angrily and her taut body is totally driven by her feelings. Wild and untameable, there is certainly no empty prettiness in her dance.’ Emma Manning. The Stage

Chris Clavo
A founder member and musical director of Flamenco Express, he began playing the guitar at fourteen and studied with flamenco maestros Carlos Heredia, Diego Amaya and Pepe Justicia. He has performed throughout Britain and Europe with Flamenco Express, with flamenco jazz virtuoso Eduardo Niebla and Iraqi pop sensation Jassim.
‘Two amazing guitar solos from Chris Clavo and Jesus Alvarez made string instruments sing with impossible precision.’ Staffordshire Post.

Featuring this month’s star guests Juan José Suárez & Emilio Ochando

Emilio Ochando
Born in Valencia in 1984, he began studying dance at 9 years of age with teachers Martín Vargas and Jose Porcel. In late 1995 he joined the National Ballet of Spain in their production of ‘Medea’ sharing the stage with Lola Greco, Antonio Marquez and Luis Ortega among others. He moved to Madrid in 2001 to study and perform with with Manuel Reyes, Domingo Ortega and La China and in 2004 he joined the company of Domingo Ortega collaborating on the show ‘Orpheus’ on tour in Japan & USA. In 2006 he joined the New Spanish Ballet Company directed by Miguel Ángel Rojas and Carlos Rodriguez touring Europe, Asia and the Americas and including a performance at the Royal Festival Hall in London.Since 2007 he has performed with many dancers and choreographers such as Rafael Aguilar for the shows ‘Carmen’ and ‘Bolero Flamenco, and as a soloist with Aida Gomez. In 2013 he won first prize at the III International Dance Festival in Almería and has recently formed his own company in Madrid which has just opened its second show 3DEUNO.

Juan José Suárez
A gypsy singer from Extramadura Juan has spent more than 20 years touring and collaborating with top flamenco artists such as Andrés Marín, Mario Maya, Remedios Amaya Antonio Canales, Rafael Amargo & Belén Maya as well as composing music for dance, theatre and film. He has absorbed wide ranging musical influences throughout his career and continues to develop his own unique & expressive flamenco voice.

La Joaquina
Founder member, choreographer and director of Flamenco Express. She has worked with Christina Hoyos, Paco Peña and others in Madrid, Tokyo, New York, Montreal, Toronto, Paris and throughout Europe.
Recent Collaborations include  ‘Spaces in Between’ 2007 with Athina Valha and Candoco. Principle soloist ‘Splinter In The Flesh’ with the Hellenic National Dance Company at the Athens Megaron

‘Leading the dancers, La Joaquina, tiny, urgent and intense, explored a vast emotional vocabulary, and juxtaposed vulnerability and tenderness with violence and aggression. Her feet rattle off tempestuous beats, her sinewy arms snake angrily and her taut body is totally driven by her feelings. Wild and untameable, there is certainly no empty prettiness in her dance.’ Emma Manning. The Stage

Chris Clavo
A founder member and musical director of Flamenco Express, he began playing the guitar at fourteen and studied with flamenco maestros Carlos Heredia, Diego Amaya and Pepe Justicia. He has performed throughout Britain and Europe with Flamenco Express, with flamenco jazz virtuoso Eduardo Niebla and Iraqi pop sensation Jassim.
‘Two amazing guitar solos from Chris Clavo and Jesus Alvarez made string instruments sing with impossible precision.’ Staffordshire Post.

Featuring this month’s star guests Juan José Suárez & Emilio Ochando

Emilio Ochando
Born in Valencia in 1984, he began studying dance at 9 years of age with teachers Martín Vargas and Jose Porcel. In late 1995 he joined the National Ballet of Spain in their production of ‘Medea’ sharing the stage with Lola Greco, Antonio Marquez and Luis Ortega among others. He moved to Madrid in 2001 to study and perform with with Manuel Reyes, Domingo Ortega and La China and in 2004 he joined the company of Domingo Ortega collaborating on the show ‘Orpheus’ on tour in Japan & USA. In 2006 he joined the New Spanish Ballet Company directed by Miguel Ángel Rojas and Carlos Rodriguez touring Europe, Asia and the Americas and including a performance at the Royal Festival Hall in London.Since 2007 he has performed with many dancers and choreographers such as Rafael Aguilar for the shows ‘Carmen’ and ‘Bolero Flamenco, and as a soloist with Aida Gomez. In 2013 he won first prize at the III International Dance Festival in Almería and has recently formed his own company in Madrid which has just opened its second show 3DEUNO.

Juan José Suárez
A gypsy singer from Extramadura Juan has spent more than 20 years touring and collaborating with top flamenco artists such as Andrés Marín, Mario Maya, Remedios Amaya Antonio Canales, Rafael Amargo & Belén Maya as well as composing music for dance, theatre and film. He has absorbed wide ranging musical influences throughout his career and continues to develop his own unique & expressive flamenco voice.

La Joaquina
Founder member, choreographer and director of Flamenco Express. She has worked with Christina Hoyos, Paco Peña and others in Madrid, Tokyo, New York, Montreal, Toronto, Paris and throughout Europe.
Recent Collaborations include  ‘Spaces in Between’ 2007 with Athina Valha and Candoco. Principle soloist ‘Splinter In The Flesh’ with the Hellenic National Dance Company at the Athens Megaron

‘Leading the dancers, La Joaquina, tiny, urgent and intense, explored a vast emotional vocabulary, and juxtaposed vulnerability and tenderness with violence and aggression. Her feet rattle off tempestuous beats, her sinewy arms snake angrily and her taut body is totally driven by her feelings. Wild and untameable, there is certainly no empty prettiness in her dance.’ Emma Manning. The Stage

Chris Clavo
A founder member and musical director of Flamenco Express, he began playing the guitar at fourteen and studied with flamenco maestros Carlos Heredia, Diego Amaya and Pepe Justicia. He has performed throughout Britain and Europe with Flamenco Express, with flamenco jazz virtuoso Eduardo Niebla and Iraqi pop sensation Jassim.
‘Two amazing guitar solos from Chris Clavo and Jesus Alvarez made string instruments sing with impossible precision.’ Staffordshire Post.

Featuring this month’s star guests Juan José Suárez & Emilio Ochando

Emilio Ochando
Born in Valencia in 1984, he began studying dance at 9 years of age with teachers Martín Vargas and Jose Porcel. In late 1995 he joined the National Ballet of Spain in their production of ‘Medea’ sharing the stage with Lola Greco, Antonio Marquez and Luis Ortega among others. He moved to Madrid in 2001 to study and perform with with Manuel Reyes, Domingo Ortega and La China and in 2004 he joined the company of Domingo Ortega collaborating on the show ‘Orpheus’ on tour in Japan & USA. In 2006 he joined the New Spanish Ballet Company directed by Miguel Ángel Rojas and Carlos Rodriguez touring Europe, Asia and the Americas and including a performance at the Royal Festival Hall in London.Since 2007 he has performed with many dancers and choreographers such as Rafael Aguilar for the shows ‘Carmen’ and ‘Bolero Flamenco, and as a soloist with Aida Gomez. In 2013 he won first prize at the III International Dance Festival in Almería and has recently formed his own company in Madrid which has just opened its second show 3DEUNO.

Juan José Suárez
A gypsy singer from Extramadura Juan has spent more than 20 years touring and collaborating with top flamenco artists such as Andrés Marín, Mario Maya, Remedios Amaya Antonio Canales, Rafael Amargo & Belén Maya as well as composing music for dance, theatre and film. He has absorbed wide ranging musical influences throughout his career and continues to develop his own unique & expressive flamenco voice.

La Joaquina
Founder member, choreographer and director of Flamenco Express. She has worked with Christina Hoyos, Paco Peña and others in Madrid, Tokyo, New York, Montreal, Toronto, Paris and throughout Europe.
Recent Collaborations include  ‘Spaces in Between’ 2007 with Athina Valha and Candoco. Principle soloist ‘Splinter In The Flesh’ with the Hellenic National Dance Company at the Athens Megaron

‘Leading the dancers, La Joaquina, tiny, urgent and intense, explored a vast emotional vocabulary, and juxtaposed vulnerability and tenderness with violence and aggression. Her feet rattle off tempestuous beats, her sinewy arms snake angrily and her taut body is totally driven by her feelings. Wild and untameable, there is certainly no empty prettiness in her dance.’ Emma Manning. The Stage

Chris Clavo
A founder member and musical director of Flamenco Express, he began playing the guitar at fourteen and studied with flamenco maestros Carlos Heredia, Diego Amaya and Pepe Justicia. He has performed throughout Britain and Europe with Flamenco Express, with flamenco jazz virtuoso Eduardo Niebla and Iraqi pop sensation Jassim.
‘Two amazing guitar solos from Chris Clavo and Jesus Alvarez made string instruments sing with impossible precision.’ Staffordshire Post.

Featuring this month’s star guests Antonio ‘El Pola’ & Victor Fernández

Victor Fernández
The talents of this incredibly versatile dancer were recognised by major international artists from the start. In his short career he has performed with legends such as Rafaela Carrasco, Javier Latorre, Rafael Aguilar, Juanjo Linares, Eva Yerbabuena, Farruquito & Isabel Bayón. He toured China with the Ballet Flamenco de Madrid, and is part of Rafael Aguilar Dance Company, performing in major theaters in Germany, China and Taiwan, Dresden and Shanghai.

Antonio el Pola
Known for over twenty years as a formidably talented singer dedicated to the purest flamenco, Antonio El Pola has grown to fill the greatest stages of the world, performing with legends such as Paco de Lucia, Juan El Camas, Concha Vargas, Antonio Moya, Juan Castor, Juana Amaya, Javier Cruz, Joselito Fernandez, Soraya Clavijo, Miguel “El Funi,” Manuel de Anustias, José de la Buena, Guillermo Mansano, Maria Pena, Jesus de la Frasquita, brothers Paco and Juan del Gastor, Luis Peña, and Javier Heredia. To name but a few.

La Joaquina
Founder member, choreographer and director of Flamenco Express. She has worked with Christina Hoyos, Paco Peña and others in Madrid, Tokyo, New York, Montreal, Toronto, Paris and throughout Europe.
Recent Collaborations include  ‘Spaces in Between’ 2007 with Athina Valha and Candoco. Principle soloist ‘Splinter In The Flesh’ with the Hellenic National Dance Company at the Athens Megaron

‘Leading the dancers, La Joaquina, tiny, urgent and intense, explored a vast emotional vocabulary, and juxtaposed vulnerability and tenderness with violence and aggression. Her feet rattle off tempestuous beats, her sinewy arms snake angrily and her taut body is totally driven by her feelings. Wild and untameable, there is certainly no empty prettiness in her dance.’ Emma Manning. The Stage

Chris Clavo
A founder member and musical director of Flamenco Express, he began playing the guitar at fourteen and studied with flamenco maestros Carlos Heredia, Diego Amaya and Pepe Justicia. He has performed throughout Britain and Europe with Flamenco Express, with flamenco jazz virtuoso Eduardo Niebla and Iraqi pop sensation Jassim.
‘Two amazing guitar solos from Chris Clavo and Jesus Alvarez made string instruments sing with impossible precision.’ Staffordshire Post.

Featuring this month’s star guests Antonio ‘El Pola’ & Victor Fernández

Victor Fernández
The talents of this incredibly versatile dancer were recognised by major international artists from the start. In his short career he has performed with legends such as Rafaela Carrasco, Javier Latorre, Rafael Aguilar, Juanjo Linares, Eva Yerbabuena, Farruquito & Isabel Bayón. He toured China with the Ballet Flamenco de Madrid, and is part of Rafael Aguilar Dance Company, performing in major theaters in Germany, China and Taiwan, Dresden and Shanghai.

Antonio el Pola
Known for over twenty years as a formidably talented singer dedicated to the purest flamenco, Antonio El Pola has grown to fill the greatest stages of the world, performing with legends such as Paco de Lucia, Juan El Camas, Concha Vargas, Antonio Moya, Juan Castor, Juana Amaya, Javier Cruz, Joselito Fernandez, Soraya Clavijo, Miguel “El Funi,” Manuel de Anustias, José de la Buena, Guillermo Mansano, Maria Pena, Jesus de la Frasquita, brothers Paco and Juan del Gastor, Luis Peña, and Javier Heredia. To name but a few.

La Joaquina
Founder member, choreographer and director of Flamenco Express. She has worked with Christina Hoyos, Paco Peña and others in Madrid, Tokyo, New York, Montreal, Toronto, Paris and throughout Europe.
Recent Collaborations include  ‘Spaces in Between’ 2007 with Athina Valha and Candoco. Principle soloist ‘Splinter In The Flesh’ with the Hellenic National Dance Company at the Athens Megaron

‘Leading the dancers, La Joaquina, tiny, urgent and intense, explored a vast emotional vocabulary, and juxtaposed vulnerability and tenderness with violence and aggression. Her feet rattle off tempestuous beats, her sinewy arms snake angrily and her taut body is totally driven by her feelings. Wild and untameable, there is certainly no empty prettiness in her dance.’ Emma Manning. The Stage

Chris Clavo
A founder member and musical director of Flamenco Express, he began playing the guitar at fourteen and studied with flamenco maestros Carlos Heredia, Diego Amaya and Pepe Justicia. He has performed throughout Britain and Europe with Flamenco Express, with flamenco jazz virtuoso Eduardo Niebla and Iraqi pop sensation Jassim.
‘Two amazing guitar solos from Chris Clavo and Jesus Alvarez made string instruments sing with impossible precision.’ Staffordshire Post.

Featuring this month’s star guests Antonio ‘El Pola’ & Victor Fernández

Victor Fernández
The talents of this incredibly versatile dancer were recognised by major international artists from the start. In his short career he has performed with legends such as Rafaela Carrasco, Javier Latorre, Rafael Aguilar, Juanjo Linares, Eva Yerbabuena, Farruquito & Isabel Bayón. He toured China with the Ballet Flamenco de Madrid, and is part of Rafael Aguilar Dance Company, performing in major theaters in Germany, China and Taiwan, Dresden and Shanghai.

Antonio el Pola
Known for over twenty years as a formidably talented singer dedicated to the purest flamenco, Antonio El Pola has grown to fill the greatest stages of the world, performing with legends such as Paco de Lucia, Juan El Camas, Concha Vargas, Antonio Moya, Juan Castor, Juana Amaya, Javier Cruz, Joselito Fernandez, Soraya Clavijo, Miguel “El Funi,” Manuel de Anustias, José de la Buena, Guillermo Mansano, Maria Pena, Jesus de la Frasquita, brothers Paco and Juan del Gastor, Luis Peña, and Javier Heredia. To name but a few.

La Joaquina
Founder member, choreographer and director of Flamenco Express. She has worked with Christina Hoyos, Paco Peña and others in Madrid, Tokyo, New York, Montreal, Toronto, Paris and throughout Europe.
Recent Collaborations include  ‘Spaces in Between’ 2007 with Athina Valha and Candoco. Principle soloist ‘Splinter In The Flesh’ with the Hellenic National Dance Company at the Athens Megaron

‘Leading the dancers, La Joaquina, tiny, urgent and intense, explored a vast emotional vocabulary, and juxtaposed vulnerability and tenderness with violence and aggression. Her feet rattle off tempestuous beats, her sinewy arms snake angrily and her taut body is totally driven by her feelings. Wild and untameable, there is certainly no empty prettiness in her dance.’ Emma Manning. The Stage

Chris Clavo
A founder member and musical director of Flamenco Express, he began playing the guitar at fourteen and studied with flamenco maestros Carlos Heredia, Diego Amaya and Pepe Justicia. He has performed throughout Britain and Europe with Flamenco Express, with flamenco jazz virtuoso Eduardo Niebla and Iraqi pop sensation Jassim.
‘Two amazing guitar solos from Chris Clavo and Jesus Alvarez made string instruments sing with impossible precision.’ Staffordshire Post.