Summary of 2026
March: San Francisco Ballet's Don Quixote — Theatre Flamenco artists performed flamenco in the Opera House lobby following evening performances, featuring Artistic Director Carola Zertuche, singer Clara Rodriguez, and guitarist Jesse Torre.
June: El Rincón Special Edition — Compás Abierto — An intimate flamenco performance featuring guest dancers Nino de los Reyes and Triana Maciel, alongside Carola Zertuche and local musicians.
October: 60th Anniversary Home Season, De Ayer a Hoy / From Yesterday to Today — Celebrating six decades of Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco at Herbst Theatre.
Year-round Flamenco Classes
Special Workshops by Guest Artists
Summary of 2025
May: Tríptico — World premiere at the San Francisco International Arts Festival at Dance Mission Theater. Artistic Director Carola Zertuche collaborated with contemporary dancer Nol Simonse and flamenco dancer Nevarez Encinias in a sold-out performance exploring the intersection of flamenco and contemporary dance.
June: El Rincón Flamenco — Professional flamenco performances at Theatre Flamenco's intimate studio tablao.
June: El Rincón Special Edition — Compás Abierto — Featuring internationally acclaimed flamenco dancer Nino de los Reyes and guest dancer Triana Maciel from Spain, alongside Carola Zertuche and local musicians.
Year-round Flamenco Classes
Special Workshops by Guest Artists
Summary of 2024
February: Un Mundo sin Tiempo — A four-day run at ODC Theater in San Francisco, expanding on the acclaimed 57th Home Season production. Featuring guest artists from Spain, including Diego Amador Hijo, Adrian Santana, and Juani de la Isla.
May: Pasajes Flamencos — A sold-out performance at the San Francisco International Arts Festival at Dance Mission Theater. Directed by Carola Zertuche, the production brought together flamenco, Arabic musical influences, and contemporary artistic expression.
June: El Rincón Flamenco — La Repompilla — A special performance featuring guest dancer Raquel Heredia “La Repompilla” from Málaga, guitarist Juani de la Isla, and singer Félix de Lola.
Year-round Flamenco Classes
Special Workshops by Guest Artists
Summary of 2023
March: Spring Studio Showcase
May: 57th Home Season, Transitar por un Mundo sin Tiempo / Passage through a Timeless World — Presented at Herbst Theatre in San Francisco, featuring guest artists from Spain Adrian Santana, Diego Amador Hijo, and Juani de la Isla.
June: Guest Artist Workshops
August: End-of-Course Studio Showcase
September–October: Hispanic Heritage Month — El Rincón Series
October: process+community by Nol Simonse — A collaboration series exploring movement and community.
November: Thanksgiving El Rincón — Ritmo y Generación
Year-round Flamenco Classes
Special Workshops by Guest Artists
Summary of 2022
Flamenco Education and Community Engagement — Theatre Flamenco continued its commitment to flamenco education, artistic development, and the San Francisco Bay Area community.
Preparation for the Company's Return to the Stage — Work toward the 57th Home Season production, Transitar por un Mundo sin Tiempo, which premiered in May 2023.
Year-round Flamenco Classes
Special Workshops by Guest Artists
Summary of 2021
March: El Rincón Flamenco — Facebook Live — A special online event featuring former Artistic Director Miguel Santos in conversation about flamenco and his life with Theatre Flamenco, accompanied by guitarist Roberto Aguilar and singer and dancer Clara Rodriguez.
December: El Rincón Flamenco Returns — Theatre Flamenco resumed its popular studio tablao series after a two-year hiatus.
Year-round Flamenco Classes
Special Online Programs
Summary of 2020
August: Night of Guitarra — An evening of flamenco guitar featuring Kenny Parker “Keni el Lebrijano” and David McLean.
August: Premiere of Live-Streaming — Theatre Flamenco presented its first livestreamed performance featuring Roberto Aguilar and Clara Rodriguez.
Adapting to a Changing World — Continued sharing flamenco with audiences through online programming.
Year-round Flamenco Classes
Special Workshops by Guest Artists
Summary of 2019
February: 53rd Home Season, Soul y Alma — Presented at Herbst Theatre in San Francisco, featuring guest artists from Spain Eduardo Guerrero, Amparo Heredia, and Juani de la Isla, alongside a collaboration with GLIDE.
March: 52nd Home Season, El Cruce de Lenguajes — Presented at Brava Theater in San Francisco, bringing together flamenco and other artistic disciplines.
Year-round Flamenco Classes — Continued flamenco education and artistic development in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Year-round Flamenco Classes
Special Workshops by Guest Artists
52nd Home Season “El Cruce de Lenguajes” at Brava Theater in San Francisco
Summary of 2018
January: Rincon Flamenco with guest Artistis, Nino de los Reyes, Jose Cortes, Angel Ruiz and Diego Alvarez
February: Rincon Flamenco Local edition with Mizuho Soto, David Paez, and Jose Blanco El Grillu
March: Rincon Flamenco Mexico Edition with Marien Luevano, Roberto Aguilar and Jose Blanco "El Grillu"
March: Special Edition with Guest Artists legendary Carmen Ledesma, Antonio de Jerez and Luis de la Tota.
April: Rincon Flamenco & Feria de Abril with Guest Artistis from Spain, Dancers Jesus Carmona, Nino de los ríos, Angel Ruiz, Francisco Orozco El "Yiyi"
May: Special Rincon Flamenco with the Gypsy jam band Barrion Manuch
June: San Francisco Internation Arts Festival World Premier "El cruce de Lenguajes" with Guest Artists, Cristina Hall, DJ Selector Mario Delia, David Paez and Gary Johson
June: Carola Zertuche Centro de Arte Flamenco Annual Student Recital
September: 52nd Home season. "El Cruce de Lenguajes" at Brava Theater - Guest Artists from Spain, Jose Mendez, Cristina Hall
October: El Rincon Flamenco with guest Artists From Granada, Spain Ivan Vargas
December: Navidad Flamenco
*Special Workshops by Guest Artists
*Year-round Flamenco Classes
Summary of 2017
May: 51st Home Season, Somos — Presented at ODC Theater in San Francisco, featuring guest artists from Spain: dancer Adela Campallo, guitarist David Vargas, and singer Miguel Ángel Soto Peña “El Londro.” Created by Artistic Director Carola Zertuche, the production explored the common ground of humanity through flamenco.
Special Guest Artist Workshops — Workshops with visiting flamenco artists.
San Francisco Opera: La Traviata — Artistic Director Carola Zertuche made her San Francisco Opera choreographic debut.
Year-round Flamenco Classes
Special Workshops by Guest Artists
Summary of 2016
50th Anniversary Season: El Latir del Tiempo / The Beat of Time — Theatre Flamenco celebrated its 50th anniversary with performances in San Francisco, Mountain View, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles.
November: 50th Anniversary Performance at Herbst Theatre — Featuring renowned flamenco artists from Spain, including dancer Pastora Galván and singer Juana la del Pipa, alongside Cristina Hall and Artistic Director Carola Zertuche.
Year-round Flamenco Classes
Special Workshops by Guest Artists
Summary of 2015
49th Season: (R)evolution — A production reflecting Theatre Flamenco's continuing artistic evolution and commitment to innovative flamenco.
November: Ad Libitum: Or How I Freed Myself From My Chains — Theatre Flamenco presented work by contemporary flamenco artist Andrés Marín, featuring singer José Valencia, guitarist Salvador Gutiérrez, and percussionist Daniel Suárez.
Year-round Flamenco Classes
Special Workshops by Guest Artists