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Ana Castellanos performs with various Companies listed below. If you would like more info about Concerts,
Workshops or her one woman Lecture Demonstration 'Flamenco for the Young at Heart'
you can mail Ana flamencoymas@hotmail.com or tel 267-682-0913

Latest News 2008

Anne Margaret O'Malley Castellanos performed Flamenco & Spanish dances at Chestnut Hill Academy and Springside School's Multi-Cultural Day 2008 with flamenco guitarist Juana Martin
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Anne Margaret O'Malley Castellanos was recently appointed Adjunct Professor of Global Dance Forms at Eastern University's Dance Department.
This course covers a vast array of dances from Spain & Latin America
www.eastern.org


Ballet Des Jeunes will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a gala concert & alumni reception on May 4 featuring choreography of Anne Margaret, Donna Tambussi & Guest Artists
Philly Flamenco on Tap With Ana Castellanos & Jay Allison will be held in July 2008 Philadelphia Arts Bank PA. Summer Arts Camp at Plymouth Meeting Friends will run 7 weeks this summer

Classes with Ana in Flamenco, Spanish & World Dance www.plymouthmeetingfriends.org

2007
Flamenco Workshop May 12th 2007 with Ana Castellanos
To register please contact www.behinddoors.biz
University of the Arts 3pm-4pm, 211 South Broad Street, Phila. PA USA
Transport yourself to Sevilla, Spain on Saturday, May 12, 2007 @ International House

*3rd Feria de Sevilla en Philadelphia* co-presented by I- House and Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas
The only Pennsylvania-based festival featuring the pageantry, rhythms and flair of Seville's famous April Fair with its colorful
parades, decorations, sevillanas and flamenco traditions, the Feria de Sevilla features a full-day schedule. Beginning at 3pm, a
traditional Spanish street fair will feature demonstrations, kids-centered arts and crafts and food tastings, culminating
with performances from 5pm on by regional flamenco troupes, including headlining acts Flamenco Ole! and Pasion y Arte.

5pm-6.30pm Flamenco Ole! with Fiesta Flamenco
8pm-9.30pm Pasion y Arte with the Habiba Dance Ensemble
Contact: 215.895.6593 email: programs@ihphilly.org
Tel: 215-387-5125. Fax: 215-895-6535
3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, USA
The Feria webpage is located at http://www.ihousephilly.org/FeriadeSevilla.htm

Philly TAP Challenge '07 'ON FIRE!'
534 South 56th Street 1st fl-Philadelphia, PA. 19143
215-747-LEJA ph/newleja@yahoo.com www.behinddoors.biz

Friday, May 11th

10am- the 10! Show on nbc10, Featuring Philly TAP Challenge guests, Maurice Hines and The Nicholas Sisters
6-10pm the Legends for Legends Reception Ball Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz Broad & Fitzwater sts. Hosts its Film and Jazz Friday series with Philly TAP Challenge?s Legends films, documentaries and Award Ceremony. 'We Sing, We Dance' an award winning A&E feature on the Lives of the Nicholas Brothers, ?Been Rich All My Life' on the Silver Belles (original Showgirls of the Cotton Club / Apollo Theater) Marion Coles, 92; Cleo Hayes, 92; Elaine Ellis, 89; and Fay Ray, 87. All are confirmed attendees along with Maurice Hines, LaVaughn Robinson and the wife of Harold Nicholas, Rigmor Newman-Nicholas, who will speak on the Nicholas Brothers behalf and accept the Philly Master of Tap Award. Live music by BMA TSOP Alfie Pollitt & the All Star Band tix$30, ticket proceeds benefit Project K.I.D.S.

Saturday, May 12th

10am-5pm Tap & Dance Workshops -
Kimmel Centers Innovation Dance Studio, Broad & Spruce St.
*Broadway Tap (Delphine T. Mantz) *Philly Paddle n Roll (Jaye Allison) *The Honi Cole Stroll (Marion Coles) * Nicholas Brother Routine (Nicole Nicholas)
10am-5pm University of the Arts, 211 S. Broad St. 4th fl
*Shim Sham Shimmey (Corinne Karon) *Viva Flamenco (Ana Castellanos) *Gregory Hines Routine (Tim Yue) *Lindy Hop (Delphine T. Mantz) *Tap Turns (Pam Hetherington) *Classical Tap (Mary Gee) *Tap Improvisation and Challenge (Robert Burden, David Pershica) *Original Philly Step - GQ (Rennie Harris)

7-10pm Main Performance - Iron Gate Theater 3700 Chestnut st. tickets $30 Includes:
*Amateur Showcase Exhibition *Bronzed Shoe Tap Challenge Competition *Unveiling of 'A Great Day in Philadelphia Tap' photo / documentary *Philly Headliner Showcase *Philly Master of Tap Award Showcase featuring performance by the Nicholas Sisters and Silver Belles with a special appearance by Maurice Hines – Live Musical accompaniment by Monnette Sudler & Quartet


Archive 2004-2005

Philadelphia Museum of Art April 16th 2005
Dancer Ana Castellanos and Guitarist Juana Martin performed at the Pa Museum of Arts Annual Fundraising Gala
Joining Ana and Juana will be Senior Members of the BALLET DES JEUNES Merriam Theater Pa University of the Arts Alumni Concert April 23, 2005

The Second Annual Feria de Sevilla en Philadelphia 2005
Festival took place May 7 & 8 '05 at International House & Annenberg Center. Special guests included Edwin Aparicio & Carmela Greco, daughter of the late Jose Greco as well as Passion Flamenco, Flamenco del Encuentro & Festival Flamenco dancers.

Chestnut Hill College's Summer Arts Camp 2005 June 27-August 5
Dancer Ana Castellanos taught a summer Flamenco Intensive course to Students ages 7-14 years.
This was the 4th year for the Flamenco Programme. Ana also teaches the Ballet, Jazz & Musical Theatre Classes
On-Site Registration April 12 & May 12 please visit www.chc.edu/artscamp for more info
January 29th 2005 Flamenco Lecture/Demonstration Featuring members of Ballet des Jeunes at
The Garden State Discovery Museum ~ Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Visit www.discoverymuseum.com
For more details on classes workshops or performances,
Contact Ana Castellanos flamencoymas@hotmail.com USA: 267-682-0913

Ana Castellanos and Jaye Allison bring 'Trading Traditions' to the Event. 'Trading Traditions'
highlights the percussive similarities and differences between Flamenco and Tap Dancing


Latin Fiesta Concerts and Lecture/Demonstrations Winter/Spring 2005
February 8 2005, March 6 & 8 2005,
May 5, 10, 12 & 19 2005


Philadelphia Civic Ballet 2004-05 School Concerts
* November 30th 2004 ~ 'Flamenco for the Young at Heart' ~ Doylestown, Pa 7.30pm
November 2, 2004 ~ St. Thomas Aquinas~ Bristol, PA November 5, 2004 ~ Presentation BVM ~ Cheltenham, PA
December 20, 2004 ~ St. William Philadelphia, PA February 1, 2005 ~ Annunciation BVM
February 4, 2005 ~ St. Christopher ~Philadelphia, PA February 18, 2005 ~ St.Cecilia ~ Uppr Darby, PA
February 23, 2005 ~ St. Casimer ~ Philadelphia, PA March 7, 2005 ~ St Marks ~ Bristol, PA
April 8, 2005 ~ St. Athanasius Immaculate ~ Phila. PA April 20, 2005 ~ St. Jerome ~ Philadelphia, PA

Rafael Campallo concert were held on October 15th,16th and 17th 2004 Kimmel Center Box office 215-670-2390 or visit www.flamenco-world.com/noticias/campallo.htm
to see an online video and more information

Open House with Ana and Donna on Dance & Choreography September 26th, 2004 ~ 12pm Westmont, New Jersey ~ members of Ballet des Jeunes demonstate class and choreography prepared for upcoming Irish Tour!
Noche Flamenco Concert February 2005 contact Kimmel Center Box office 215-670-2390

Flamenco Classes with Ana Castellanos in Westmont, New Jersey, Doylestown, PA and Malt Contact Ana for details flamencoymas@hotmail.com

July 2004 'The Gypsy Kings' at the Mann Music Center More info for Gypsy Kings www.manncenter.org

Ana Castellanos Concerts with Latin Fiesta 2004 Altoona, Pa ~ Penn State University ~ September 21st 2004 PA National Convention Center/Radio Broadcast ~ September 21st 2004 Temple University, Philadelphia ~ Main Campus ~ Oct 14th 04

New series of Flamenco Classes and Workshops for the Mount Airy Learning Tree ~ Philadelphia with Ana Castellanos beginning September 2004

From Barcelona, Spain 'Ojos de Brujo' at the Kimmel Center's Perelman Theater A mix of Flamenco, hip-hop, salsa, live video and Dancers on Wednesday July 21, 2004 7.30pm www.kimmelcenter.org

Chestnut Hill College's Summer Arts programme 04 Flamenco intensive with Ana Castellanos: Ages 7-17


Ana Castellanos performed and choreographed new works for Ballet Des Juenes. The Concert Launched their Florida/Disney World Tour 2004

Artistic Director Donna Tambussi announced Plans for A June 2005 Tour of Ireland as Friendship Ambassadors with Ana Castellanos and Flamenco y Mas.

Master Tap Dancer Jaye Alison and Flamenco Dancer Ana Castellanos present a new Program as Part of The New Lega Dance Company's Spring Concert. 'Trading Traditions' Commmunity Education Center May 29th ~ 8pm and 30th ~ 3pm 2004

A Flamenco Workshop with Ana O'Malley Castellanos was held on Saturday April 24th 2004 ~ 11 am-4 pm Chestnut Hill Presybterian Church, 8855 Germantown Ave. Dancing, Discussing and Discovering one of the most recognized dance forms in the world, yet the least understood. Learn about Dance Technique, Palmas, castanets, Cante and Jaleo! Ole! Mt. Airy Learning Tree 215-843-6333 or www.mtairylearningtree.org

Flamenco and Spanish Dance (Series)
Fridays 7pm to 8.30pm (no class 5/28) ~ April 30th to June 11, 2004
Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church ~ fee $85 Contact M.A.L.T. 215-843-6333 *with~Ana Castellanos
Feria de Sevilla in Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania's International House April 24th, 04 6pm
Philadelphia's Flamenco Companies and Schools: Flamenco Olé, Passion y Arte, Fiesta Flamenco and Flamenco del Encuentro With Guitarist Juana Martin. Visit www.ihousephilly.org/pro_specialevents.htm

April-May 2004 Jerry Samuals Agency (www.jerysam.com) Ana Castellanos: Flamenco for the Young At Heart!
April 15th ~ Roxborough April 16th Delaware County. April 20th & 28th Germantown, Philly May 13th Summerset County, New Jersey. May 15th, 22 & 29th Burlington, New Jersey
April 4th, 11th, 18th, 23rd & May 4th 2004
Ana and Cuco Castellanos performed with Latin Fiesta for

their upcoming performances and Schools residency

Ballet Des Jeunes
Ana's Choreography will be featured in the Annual Spring Concert 23rd May 2004
and upcoming Florida/Disneyland Tour June 18th-22 2004

Chestnut Hill's College Summer Arts Camp June - August 2004 Flamenco and Spanish dance with Ana Castellanos
First time ever 'La China' taught 3 weekend Workshops in Philadelphia from 14 February to 28 February at AMLA ~ Latin American Musicians Association For more information on 'La China' visit www.lachina-flamenco.com

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