Danza Española with Paloma de Vega

Come learn about escuela bolera and jota aragonesa!

Join us on Saturday, March 7th from 3 to 4pm for a very special program featuring dancer Paloma de Vega performing escuela bolera and jota aragonesa, two forms of historic Spanish dance (danza española) rarely performed in the United States. Traditionally performed in soft shoes, escuela bolera reflects the influence of popular dance, ballet, and courtly dance of 17th century France and Italy, and reached its peak in 18th century Spain. Jota aragonesa, which also dates to the 18th century and originated as a harvest dance, comes from the region of Aragón in eastern Spain. Joaquín Sorolla chose to depict the jota in his representation of Aragón for his Vision of Spain series at the Hispanic Society.

Paloma de Vega is an internationally recognized Spanish dancer and choreographer living in New York who specializes in danza española and flamenco. She has danced with the International American Ballet and has performed at Lincoln Center. For her performance at the Hispanic Society, Paloma will be accompanied by guitarist Romulo Viana.

The program will include a performance, artist talkback, and dance workshop.