Come join me for an amazing class: Bella Barre at Ally Bella Dance Studio. This innovative and fun new class is based on Ballet Barre work combined with Arm and Leg exercises to provide a full body workout. Developed by the amazing teachers at Abby Bella Dance Studio, Bella Barre is the type of workout that is used by dancers and athletes to strengthen and lengthen the entire body. You will see a difference in posture, stamina and muscle tone after taking Bella Barre classes. You don’t have to have prior dance training to take this class.

A great friend of mine and fabulous instructor is teaching there. I’ll be taking class with Casey on Monday & Wednesday Nights. It is highly recommended to sign up prior to attending as these classes fill up quickly: Bella Barre

Stop by Tapas Papa Fritas on Thursday, August 26th. Flamenco tablao show begins at 7:30pm. A few of my students will be performing – it will be a GREAT time!!!!

I wish that I had thought to take photos of more of the surroundings while performing just outside of Flagstaff at the Arboretum. While I was packing up my stuff to leave, maybe it was about 8:30pm, the clouds were laying over the mountain. It almost looked like an image from Wolfman (you know, that movie that was just released this year). I was taken aback by the beauty. INCREDIBLE. Though it rained most of the day, it was absolutely beautiful. Thank you to Flagstaff Cultural Partners and The Arboretum at Flagstaff. Below are two images taken by good friend, Thomas Byers. Thank you Thomas. Make sure to visit his website: Thomas Byers Guitar Studio.

For upcoming events and projects please visit:

www.lenajacome.com

While in Nashville, the CBJ Flamenco Ensemble performed on Saturday, July 31st in Ingram Hall on Vanderbilt University Campus. Below are a few pictures during rehearsal and sound check. All photos are the courtesy of Kristofer Hill.

Adrian Goldenthal & Kris Hill

With Martin, Chris & Olivia in a rehearsal space.

With Bernadette & Martin Gaxiola.

Adrian, Chris & Olivia during sound check.

Chris & Martin.

Visiting in the foyer.

Adrian, Olivia Rojas & Chris Jacome

Thank you for the images, Kris!!!!!

Ingram Hall is a beautiful theater. Did I mention that I loved, loved, loved the weather. I’m looking forward to more adventures ahead.

The CBJ Flamenco Ensemble just returned home from a fantastic time in Nashville, Tennessee. This was my first experience in the city….And I loved it!!! I loved the weather, enjoyed meeting the community and ate fabulous BBQ! Below are a few pics!

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Three great pairs of used Menkes Flamenco Shoes for sale. All are size: 36 1/2 B (standard width). Contact lenajacome@hotmail.com or go to: www.lenajacome.com to submit your inquiry. Price does not include shipping. All sales final.

The 3 images below represent Menkes Elite Amaya style in black leather. Size: 36 1/2 B (standard width).

These are in great condition. Price: $89.00.

• Hand-made
• Manufactured, using high-quality cowhide. Leather, instep and lining.
• Double leather sole with double stitching.
• With Philips (rubber half-soles)
• Twice nails in the tip
• Air sole
• 7 cm heel (standard)

The 3 images below represent Menkes professional 1 Amaya style in red leather. Size: 36 1/2 B (standard width).

Beautiful color and in good condition. Price: $94.00

• Hand-made
• Manufactured, using high-quality cowhide. Leather, instep and lining.
• Hand-stitched leather sole
• With Philips (rubber half-soles)
• Air sole
• 7 cm heel (standard)

The 3 images below represent Menkes professional 1 Amaya style in black leather. Size: 36 1/2 B (standard width).

Comfortable, durable and in good condition. Price: $49.00

• Hand-made
• Manufactured, using high-quality cowhide. Leather, instep and lining.
• Hand-stitched leather sole
• With Philips (rubber half-soles)
• Air sole
• 7 cm heel (standard)

For inquiries please contact me at: lenajacome@hotmail.com or submit an online form from my website:

www.lenajacome.com

I just returned home from a very enjoyable trip to Palm Springs, California. The CBJ Flamenco Ensemble performed in the Annenberg Theater in the Palm Springs Art Museum. What a beautiful theater, a wonderful audience and the friendliest staff. Below are a few pics!

Annenberg Theater

Outside Palm Springs Art Museum

Chris

After the concert with Martin, Olivia & Bernadette

Adrian & Emerson

Bernadette & Chris

Martin jumping in the photo — of course!

Thank you to the Palm Springs Art Museum!!! We had a blast!

CBJ Flamenco Ensemble at
Palm Springs Art Museum’s Annenberg Theater

As part of the Free 2nd Sundays Series

When: Sunday, July 11, 2010
Where:101 Museum Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
phone 760.322.4800

Concert Time: 3pm
Open to the Public

Photo Courtesy: Sylvia Hardt Photography

Chris Burton Jácome is one of the most in-demand flamenco guitarists in the US. Rarely is an artist capable of touching the hearts and souls of people of all ages, cultures, and diverse backgrounds. Chris studied flamenco in Sevilla, Spain where he learned how to accompany flamenco dance and singing from the best-known names in Spain. Joining Chris for this performance will be flamenco singer Olivia Rojas and flamenco dancers Martín Gaxiola, Bernadette Gaxiola and Lena Jácome with percussionist Emerson Laffey and bassist Adrian Goldenthal. Chris’ group is one of the most innovative and inspiring new acoustic flamenco groups in the USA.

Here are a few pics from Alma Performing Arts Concert held on Sunday, June 27th. All images are courtesy of Alma Performing Arts.

With Martin.

With Olivia Rojas, Chris Jacome, Martin Gaxiola and Emerson Laffey.

Thank you to Alma Performing Arts for the images. Her classes will resume in August. Make sure to visit her website:

Alma Performing Arts