Ensemble Espanol Presents Two Sizzling Shows at Old Town June 13 & 15

Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, in residence at Northeastern Illinois University wraps up their American Spanish Dance and Music Festival with two must-see performances at the Old Town School of Folk Music 4544 N Lincoln Ave.

Performances are as follows:

Flamenco to Tap and All That Jazz, 8 p.m. Thursday, June 13

This 90 minute concert will present the cross cultural connections of flamenco and jazz with international award winning guest artists and musicians including Wendy Clinard, Victor Garcia, Leandro Lopez Varady, Bril Barrett, Diego "El Negro" Alvarez, José Moreno, José Díaz 'El Cachito' and José Manuel Alconchel There will also be a Q&A with the artists.

Duende Flamenco, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 15

Ensemble Español returns to the Old Town School of Folk Music with a dynamic flamenco program featuring international award winning flamenco superstars La Lupi, Nino de los Reyes, Curro de María, Diego "El Negro" Álvarez, José Moreno and José Diaz “Cachito”.

Tickets for both performances are $30. For tickets or more information visit oldtownschool.org/concerts/

These concerts are part of the Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater's American Spanish Dance and Music Festival now celebrating their 48th Anniversary. For more information about Ensemble Espanol and their programs visit ensembleespanol.org.