Flamenco Fever is excited to announce its annual Paella y Pasión Spanish Cookout and Artist Showcase on Sunday, September 13, from 12 PM to 5 PM. This vibrant event will feature live dance and music performances, plus delicious paella prepared by local chefs competing for prizes.
Admission to Paella y Pasión is free; however, advance online registration is required. The community event will be held indoors and outdoors at La Cantera, Flamenco Fever's expansive headquarters at Kessler Hills Shopping Center, 1050 N Westmoreland Road, Ste. 328, Dallas, TX.
This multigenerational event will feature performances by Latinx artists and aims to enhance cultural accessibility in Oak Cliff while supporting local arts training in music, various dance styles, visual arts, and wellness. Special guests from Flamenco Fever Academy will also make appearances.
The day's festivities will feature a Spanish rock band, face painting, free flamenco dance lessons, and music classes. The City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture is partially sponsoring the event.
Tickets for a bowl of paella and one drink are available for $20 when purchased in advance. (Click HERE for purchase link.) Prices will be higher for tickets bought on-site. Each ticket also includes a Spanish-inspired souvenir to enhance your experience. In addition to paella, sangria, beer, water, and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Everyone attending is encouraged to wear festive clothing and bring lawn chairs.
"La Cantera Arts Conservatory (LCAC) is the perfect venue for this event, as it embodies our core values at 'The Quarry' of nurturing creativity and fostering community.” Julia Alcántara, Executive Director of Flamenco Fever, states. “LCAC ensures that arts education, with its healing power, is accessible to everyone, regardless of geographic or economic barriers.”
About Flamenco Fever
Flamenco Fever is a Dallas-based non-profit organization established in 1998 that celebrates the art of Flamenco and showcases a variety of ethnic performers, including African drummers, salsa dancers, tango artists, and belly dancers. With the opening of its new headquarters, Flamenco Fever is expanding into arts-as-therapy, offering over 500 classes in diverse disciplines such as comedy, yoga, drumming, and dance. In its first year, the center served nearly 9,000 residents and hosted over 500 events.