Highlights include the superb Colette Illarde performing Ingber's "Stepping into Heaven," inspired by artist Georgette Sosin's work, which will be on display in the Tychman Shapiro Gallery.
Colette dances as a flamen-crow as part of the amazing play by Interact Theater.
Together, the guitarists and the dancer have been creating shows that blend the best of rhythmic and acoustic chamber music with the heat and intensity of Andalusia’s rebel dance form.
Colette Illarde, is quickly developing a loyal following. This weekend, Illarde and her company — FUEGO Flamenco — present "Flamenco, Heart and Soul."
Artist We Love: Flamenco dancer/teacher
We seized the opportunity to ask these artists one simple question: Why dance?
Flamenco dancer Colette Illarde’s work with disabled adults informs her perspective...
Flamenco dancer Colette Illarde’s work with disabled adults informs her perspective...
Traditional Spanish flamenco dancer and instructor, the lovely Colette Marie Illarde and her friends show off their fancy footwork...
Passionate flamenco dancer Colette Illarde of Minneapolis went to Spain to work with renowned flamenco maestro Manuel Reyes Maya.
Ms. Illarde drew upon her thorough knowledge of Spanish culture, creating individual and distinct worlds for each of the songs and bringing these worlds to life through her precise and passionate dance."
I watch as Illarde takes a dancer’s stance, the small of her back arches, the muscles in her back at attention, her neck elongated, and she instantly becomes queenly...
The McKnight Foundation will honor 44 artists and ensembles selected for 2006-2007 McKnight artist fellowships...
Flamenco Dancer Colette Illarde and Middle Eastern Dancer Margo Abdu O'dell collaborate their wonderful talents to celebrate a golden age in history...
The ancient enchantment of the pounding multiple meters, micro-tone appoggiaturas, mordant glances, piercing light and pearly haze of the olive groves will be captured in this entertaining (and educational) extravaganza...
Two choreographers create dance from flamenco and Middle Eastern traditions...
A collective of talented local musicians and dancers reveal a time when Jews, Gypsies, Christians and Muslims created art of joy and profundity—in layered influences that continue to thrive today...
One night, in the middle of dinner, a flamenco dancer and guitarist (Colette y Matteo) performed one of the best acts I had seen in years...
Colette Illarde is a regal stomping dynamo...
Much of La Canela’s (cinnamon) dance experience has involved fusion and collaboration. She has a spicy energy for all around her...
The dancemakers. By Natalie Harter
......In Colette Illarde’s stunning flamenco piece, “Ida Y Vuelta (Journey and Return),” her feet engaged in a heated discussion with the audience. This discussion was punctuated by those facial expressions that are characteristic of the form, from the surprised-looking ones that say, “Oh, look, are those really my feet doing all that?,” to the dramatic furrowed-brow ones that say, “It pains me how incredible these feet can be.”.....
......In Colette Illarde’s stunning flamenco piece, “Ida Y Vuelta (Journey and Return),” her feet engaged in a heated discussion with the audience. This discussion was punctuated by those facial expressions that are characteristic of the form, from the surprised-looking ones that say, “Oh, look, are those really my feet doing all that?,” to the dramatic furrowed-brow ones that say, “It pains me how incredible these feet can be.”.....
Scott Mateo Davies and Colette Marie Illarde of Fuego Flamenco got their 30 seconds of fame on the new Fox TV series "30 Seconds to Fame"...
Illarde’s interpretive skills catch fire as her arms flicker like flames and her swirling skirts smolder like embers...
Exemplary of the genre in ensemble, energy and precision...
Internationally famous musicians, singers and dancers from Spain, Chicago and Miami will join local artists in this very special concert experience...
