Helen Avakian regularly accompanies the Bard College Flamingo Dancers.... or something like that. Helen is actually quite an accomplished flamenco guitarist. Whichever style people hear Helen play first, they might think that is her "main" style e.g. singer/songwriter, flamenco, classical... pretty much all but jazz. But if one of her students wanted to learn jazz, Helen would probably take a few weeks to master it, then go ahead and teach him.
Aileen Passloff (pictured below) is the director, producer, and always puts on a wonderful show. The fine dancing, wonderful music, and colorful costumes stay with you long after the show, the way only an exquisite theatrical event can! I remember enjoying one performance with my mother, and a young niece and nephew. All three of our generations went home very happy.
Guitarist Jeff Armstrong also accompanies Helen and the Dancers - above right with Helen.
Helen's own homepage: www.HelenAvakian.com