About Magdalena...
When not teaching, performing, or choreographing in New York City, Magdalena lives in Seville, Spain where she trains with legendary gypsies such as members of Familia Farruco, Angelita Vargas, and Manuela Carrasco. Other influences continue to be Isabel Bayón, La China, Pastora Galván, Alejandro Granados, and Andres Peña.
In the mid 90's Magdalena helped revive the local Flamenco scene, starting up gigs at hot new venues in NYC such as Xunta, Alegrías, Helena’s, and Kaña. Inspired by her first mentors- Andrea del Conte, La Meira, and Repompa de Málaga- she was soon using her organic, musical approach and educational background to teach people of all ages.
Magdalena has performed ever since as solo artist and with companies such as Madera, Michelle "La Caoba" Nascimiento's Flamenco Triana, Gabriela Granados' American Bolero, Pasion y Arte, and Boston's Companía Juanito Pascual. Sharing her skills with children, Magdalena also runs demo / performances with Learning on Stage and is contracted to present Arts in Education programs across the Northeast.
Magdalena is best known for her intensive, more traditional style which focuses on the musicality, grace, power, and rhythm of Flamenco. A teacher at heart, she is dedicated to her students and the excitement of learning. By making Flamenco accessible and culturally significant, Magdalena has inspired students and audience members for close to 15 years. She continues to share her first hand experiences in Andalucía with students across the U.S.- and encourages them to make the same pilgrimage.
Recently Magdalena has taught as Visiting Guest Artist with "Anda Flamenco" in Minneapolis and Flamenco Portland in Oregon. She can often be found recharging her battery back in Spain, performing “por fiesta” style on the streets and in the Flamenco bars of her second home in "El Barrio Macarena."
Recent Projects:
~ Coached opera singer Janara Kellerman for her role as Carmen with New York City Opera.
~ Recorded with internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter Antony and the Johnsons, CD to be released 2010.
~ Stars in prize-winning filmmaker Lisa Katzman's next documentary, "Flamenco: Here and There", a look into the journey of several Flamenco Artists' lives, and what it takes to get there.
For Booking: 917 346 3988
When not teaching, performing, or choreographing in New York City, Magdalena lives in Seville, Spain where she trains with legendary gypsies such as members of Familia Farruco, Angelita Vargas, and Manuela Carrasco. Other influences continue to be Isabel Bayón, La China, Pastora Galván, Alejandro Granados, and Andres Peña. In the mid 90's Magdalena helped revive the local Flamenco scene, starting up gigs at hot new venues in NYC such as Xunta, Alegrías, Helena’s, and Kaña. Inspired by her first mentors- Andrea del Conte, La Meira, and Repompa de Málaga- she was soon using her organic, musical approach and educational background to teach people of all ages.
Magdalena has performed ever since as solo artist and with companies such as Madera, Michelle "La Caoba" Nascimiento's Flamenco Triana, Gabriela Granados' American Bolero, Pasion y Arte, and Boston's Companía Juanito Pascual. Sharing her skills with children, Magdalena also runs demo / performances with Learning on Stage and is contracted to present Arts in Education programs across the Northeast.
Magdalena is best known for her intensive, more traditional style which focuses on the musicality, grace, power, and rhythm of Flamenco. A teacher at heart, she is dedicated to her students and the excitement of learning. By making Flamenco accessible and culturally significant, Magdalena has inspired students and audience members for close to 15 years. She continues to share her first hand experiences in Andalucía with students across the U.S.- and encourages them to make the same pilgrimage.
Recently Magdalena has taught as Visiting Guest Artist with "Anda Flamenco" in Minneapolis and Flamenco Portland in Oregon. She can often be found recharging her battery back in Spain, performing “por fiesta” style on the streets and in the Flamenco bars of her second home in "El Barrio Macarena."
Recent Projects: ~ Coached opera singer Janara Kellerman for her role as Carmen with New York City Opera.
~ Recorded with internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter Antony and the Johnsons, CD to be released 2010.
~ Stars in prize-winning filmmaker Lisa Katzman's next documentary, "Flamenco: Here and There", a look into the journey of several Flamenco Artists' lives, and what it takes to get there.
For Booking: 917 346 3988