Digital Program | Baryshnikov Arts Presents: Fiesta Flamenca

ABOUT

Artistic Director: Manuel Liñán
Musicians: Juan de la María (singer), José Fermín Fernández (guitarist)
Lead Performers: Manuel Liñán (dancer), Juan Tomás de la Molía (dancer), Alberto Sellés (dancer and singer), Raquel Heredia “La Repompa” (dancer), Mara Rey (singer)
Technician: Ángel Olalla (sound)

Fiesta Flamenca at Baryshnikov Arts is inspired by the origins of flamenco in café cantantes, placing the musicians and dancers among the audience. This star-studded program features a dazzling lineup of renowned artists, such as dancers Raquel Heredia “La Repompa,” Juan Tomás de la Molía, and Alberto Sellés, and singer-songwriter Mara Rey. Grab your seat in an intimate cabaret setting for a memorable celebration of flamenco’s depth, diversity, and fiery passion. All attendees 21 and over are invited to enjoy complimentary wine during the performance.

CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM

Manuel Liñán (Artistic Director and Dancer) is a flamenco dancer and choreographer whose work has redefined the genre from within. Rooted in tradition yet radically free, he transforms flamenco into a space of authenticity, identity and emotional truth. Winner of Spain’s National Dance Award and the Max Award for Best Dance Performer, among many others, Liñán has forged a groundbreaking artistic path. His work boldly challenges traditional gender roles, integrating masculine and feminine energies with exceptional sensitivity and strength. Renowned for his impeccable stagecraft and conceptual clarity, his performances reimagine flamenco’s codes while remaining faithful to its essence. Each creation stands as a powerful act of artistic affirmation, positioning Manuel Liñán as one of the most influential voices in contemporary flamenco.

Alberto Sellés (Dancer and Singer) has built a remarkable career as a flamenco performer, working with companies such as Estévez/Paños and in productions by Manuel Liñán, as well as collaborating with artists like Arcángel and Kiki Morente. He has also explored his own singing to accompany his dance. His work has earned critical acclaim, including the Revelation Award at the Festival de Jerez (2014), First Prize at the Spanish and Flamenco Dance Choreography Competition (2020), and a nomination for Best Male Performer in Dance at the Premios Max (2023).

Juan Tomás de la Molía (Dancer) was born in Trebujena, Cádiz, in 2000. He began his flamenco training at the age of six at Peña Los Cernícalos in Jerez, studying under masters such as José Galván, El Choro, Javier Barón, and Rafael Campallo. He has been part of Manuel Liñán’s production Muerta de Amor and is the creator of Vertebrado, a show that earned him the Revelation Artist Award at the Festival de Jerez 2024, directed by Liñán. He has also won the National Competition of Córdoba (2022). Known for his refined technique and powerful stage presence, de la Molía is considered one of the most exciting new talents in contemporary flamenco.

Raquel Heredia “La Repompa” (Dancer) was born in Málaga into a family of flamenco artists, daughter of Rafaela Reyes “La Repompilla” and niece of Enriqueta Reyes Porras “La Repompa de Málaga.” She has shared her art around the world, performing in the United States, Mexico, Japan, Norway, the Netherlands, France, and Italy. Highlights of her career include her first show Alma y Tacón, premiered at El Corral del Carbón and later performed in New York and Chicago. She has collaborated with companies such as Adrián Santana (Las 4 esquinas del Perchel), Juan Andrés Maya, and Jonathan Miró (Villa Rosa, Festival of Milan). Heredia has also participated in the homage Repompeando in Málaga and worked with John Galliano for Dior at the Palace of Versailles. She continues to perform in tablaos, peñas, and festivals across Spain and worldwide.

Mara Rey (Singer), born in Madrid in 1979, is a flamenco singer whose voice has graced stages in Mexico and Spain since childhood. Raised in a flamenco family, she has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Manuela Carrasco, Los Farruco, Poveda, and Duquende, performing in prestigious venues like the Lope de Vega Theater, the Bienal de Flamenco, and the Festival de Jerez. After reaching a wider audience as a semifinalist on the television program “Levántate,” Rey continues her artistic journey performing alongside her son José Rey and her brother Antonio Rey, bringing flamenco to new generations.

Produced by FLAMENCO FESTIVAL

Flamenco Festival is an international benchmark that carries the essence of flamenco beyond our borders, transforming every stage into a meeting point of emotion and creativity. For over 25 years, we have presented leading artists and companies—from legends such as Paco de Lucía and Enrique Morente to figures like Sara Baras, Estrella Morente, Israel Galván, and Rosalía—bringing their work to iconic cities and venues around the world, with flagship editions in the United States and London.

This year’s Flamenco Festival is supported, in part, by INAEM (National Institute of Performing Arts and Music—Spain), Ministerio de Cultura and Ayuntamiento de Sevilla.

ABOUT BARYSHNIKOV ARTS

Baryshnikov Arts, founded in 2005 by Artistic Director Mikhail Baryshnikov and celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is rooted in the belief that artists hold irreplaceable roles in our world by shaping perspectives, offering new approaches, and initiating crucial conversations in complex social, political, and cultural environments. Our mission supports artistic freedom, providing multidisciplinary artists with opportunities for creative exploration and unique artistic expression, and allowing audiences to view the world in new ways. We offer performance and commissioning opportunities, artist residencies, rentals, and more. baryshnikovarts.org

BARYSHNIKOV ARTS STAFF

Mikhail Baryshnikov, Founder and Artistic Director
Jamie Burns, Director

ADMINISTRATION
Nicole Proto, Business Administration Manager

PROGRAMMING
Sam Black, Artistic Associate
Pedja Muzijevic, Artistic Administrator

DEVELOPMENT
Chani Sebazco, Development Manager

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Lydia Murray, Marketing and Communications Manager
Victoria Zdunkiewicz, Box Office and Digital Marketing Manager

PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS
Tyler Benware, Director of Production and Operations
Natasha Bruno, Technical and Operations Manager
Jesse Campbell, Lighting Director

CONSULTANTS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
Stephen Viksjo, Graphic Designer
Eric Wolfram, Web Developer
Sean Regan, Perfect Balance Bookkeeping, Inc., Bookkeeper

PRODUCTION OVERHIRE CREW FOR FIESTA FLAMENCA
Alex Nemfakos, Head Electrician/Light Board Operator

Dale Villaruel, Audio Assistant (A2)

Carpenters/Electricians: David Perez, Sebastian Sanchez

FRONT-OF-HOUSE STAFF FOR FIESTA FLAMENCA
Jennifer Rico, House Manager

Box Office Assistants/Ushers:
Felicia Avalos

Gina Bonati

Ernesto Brisita

Elliott Cunningham

Khadijah Danielian

Kymber Dodd

Dana Freeman

Jason Guy

Lana Hankinson

Rebecca Kaye

Katie Kirk

Alice Knight

Kentrell Loftin

Hannah Oren

Maryclare Ramirez

Melanie Raush

Nelson Rivera

Annie Sauerburger

Julia Schemmer

Yua Watanabe

Special thanks to our production crew, front-of-house staff, and volunteers.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dave Hattem, Chairman
R. Jarrett Lilien, Treasurer
Steven C. Dupré, Secretary
Mikhail Baryshnikov
Jamie Bishton
Sandy Choi
Frank Cordasco
Carlo Di Dio
William James Earle
Sandra Foschi
Jennifer Frautschi
Slavka B. Glaser
Rebecca Goldring
Anton LeRoy
Darryl Pinckney
Shelley Washington

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Baryshnikov Arts is grateful for the contributions of its generous supporters.

Individual

Deborah & Charles Adelman
Jane L. Algus
Sarah Arison
Jody & John Arnhold
David Aron & Jake Poses
Adrienne Arsht
Joanne & Tuvia Barak
Karen Barbarese
Mikhail Baryshnikov & Lisa Rinehart
Douglas Baxter
Lori Belilove
Dr. Miriam Roskin Berger
Glenn Bergman
Leo Biagini
Jamie Bishton & Christian Kraus
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Emily Bookwalter
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Beth Cooper
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George de la Pena
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LeRoy Family
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Michael C. Lillys
Lucy H. Lin
Josefina Lyons
Lynne & Jeff Sandhaus
Jeffrey Seller
Rebecca Malcolm-Naib
Leslie Marcus
Dan Markley & Alison Sheehy
Tonda Marton
Cynthia Mayeda
Karen McLaughlin & Mark Schubin
Justyn Millamena
Adam Miller
Catherine & Bill Miller
Maurizio Montobbio
Mark Morris
Paul Adler & David Mortimer
Kirsten Munro
Franci Neely
David Neumann & Erica Sweany
Zoe Nousiainen
Nicky Obolensky
Meredith & Jeffrey Oppenheim
Amy Sherman-Palladino & Daniel Palladino
Lorenza Panero
Katerina Papacosma
Estelle Parsons
Steve Pesner & Peace in memory of Michele Pesner
Bo Phillip
Tricia Pierson
A. Robert Pietrzak
Darryl Pinckney & James Fenton
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Noah & Georgina Poses
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Arin Amanda Prisand
Aidan & Elizabeth Quinn
Caren Rabbino
Svetlana Rabey
Frank & Haydée Rainieri
Douglas P. Reetz
Jenny Rickard
Cookie & Jerry Riesenbach
Laila Robbins
James Roe & Gemzel Hernandez
Robert Rosener
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Ann Sacks & Rick Stratford
Herbert Sambol
John Sansone
Laura Schoen & Bob Kaufman
Robert Schulman
Alan Schuster
Laura & Howard Schwartz
Wallace Shawn
Linda Shelton
Sondra Siegel
Sheree Silvey
Kraemer Sims
Leslie Smolan
Lenore Steiner & Perry Lerner
Ellen Steiner
Christina Sterner & Steve Poses
Karin Strasswimmer
Shelley Washington & David Swenson
Lisa Takemoto
Michael Tersigni & David Palachek
Jennifer Tipton
N Beber
Nancy Umanoff
Julie C. Van Camp
Illiana van Meeteren
Deidra Wager
Roberta Waldman
Deborah E. Ward
Suzanne Weil
Gwen Welliver
Jedediah Wheeler
Thomas Whitburn
Edgar Wilson
Joe Wisenblit
Vicente Wolf
Cooper Wright
Matthew Yee
John & Evonne Yonover
Peter Ziemba & Terry Siegel

As of March 2, 2026.

Institutional

Alphadyne Foundation
Apotheosis Events
Arnhold Foundation
KK Auchincloss Creativity Fund
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Norris & Debra Bishton Foundation
Brooklyn Fare
Cohen & Company
Cyrus Capital Partners
Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
Enoch Foundation
The Marshall Frankel Foundation
Gartner
Global Atlantic
Howard Gilman Foundation
The Goldring Family Foundation
The Harkness Foundation for Dance
The Francena T. Harrison Foundation Trust
William Talbott Hillman Foundation
Hudson Yards/Related
Hudson Yards Hell’s Kitchen Alliance
Alex Katz Foundation
Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fine Kaye Foundation
Mertz Gilmore Foundation
New York State Council on the Arts
Omega Systems
Muriel Pollia Foundation
The Poses Family Foundation
Fundación Frank & Haydée Rainieri
The Jerome Robbins Foundation
The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, Inc.
The Shubert Foundation
The Thompson Family Foundation

As of March 2, 2026.

Funding made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.

Funding made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

Yamaha is the official piano of Baryshnikov Arts.