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May 28, 2025
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Flamenco dancers Claire Marchand, Jane Ogilvie, and Rosanna Terracciano have explored their own creative trajectories since meeting years ago as emerging dancers. Now, as established artists, each has played an integral role in establishing a Flamenco presence in Western Canada. Though their paths have crossed as artists, colleagues, and friends in many ways over the years, post-pandemic they decided it was time to formally create a project where they would have the chance to collaborate. Their first project “Flamenco at the Yardbird” was presented to a sold out audience in 2024 with invited guests, Vancouver Flamenco guitarist and dance accompanist Peter Mole and Spanish singer Celedonio Garrido. This year they return to the Yardbird for two nights, with a new performance including returning guitarist Peter Mole and new guest, Spanish singer/percussionist Francisco Orozco “Yiyi”, taking the show on the road to their hometowns of Edmonton, Calgary, and Winnipeg.
Experience the mesmerizing interaction of soulful singing, intricate guitar, percussive footwork and expressive dance of the Flamenco “tablao.” Expect the magical intensity, improvisation and inspiration that can only be felt in the encounter of artists who live and breathe Flamenco.
Co-presented by Yardbird Suite.
Venue Phone: (780) 432-0428
Venue Website: https://yardbirdsuite.com
Band members
Francisco Orozco “Yiyi” (Song/cajon) was born in Barcelona to an Andalusian family. Trained by his flamenco singer father “Joselón de Jerez”, he performs internationally as a flamenco singer and percussionist.Claire Marchand (Dance) has performed across Canada and internationally.
Peter Mole’s (Guitar) raw yet lyrical guitar style comes alive when accompanying dance. He recently released his debut album “La Luna y el Viento.”
Jane Ogilvie (Dance, Piano) is a lifelong pianist and a 2023 recipient of the Edmonton Artist's Trust Fund Award for dance.
Rosanna Terracciano (Dance), winner of the Jacqueline Lemieux Prize, has been presented throughout Canada and Europe, including at the Bienal de Flamenco (Seville).
The City of Edmonton has taken away the Yardbird Suite's parking discount code, (effective April 6, 2025); they will not install a kiosk, so scan the QR code in the parking & pay online lot to ensure you will not be ticketed. The parking rate will now be $6 maximum from 5 pm to 2 am (or $2.50 per hour).
Tickets will also be available at the door if not previously sold out online ($45 cash at the door). Doors open at 7pm. Music starts at 7:30pm.
Anyone with mobility concerns wanting to reserve an accessible table please email ed@yardbirdsuitejazz.com
Yardbird Suite has cabaret seating: seats are available first-come, first-served. Please be aware that a couple seated at a table for four may be sharing the table with new friends if the performance is busy.