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1 Ensemble Español
Dame Libby Komaiko, FounderIrma Suárez Ruiz, Artistic Director / Jorge Perez, Executive Director
Zafiro FlamencoAmerican Spanish Dance and
Music Festival 2021 PerformancesNorth Shore Center for the Performing Arts in SkokieFeria: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 18, 19 & 20 at 5pm
Come take a Sevillanas class and enjoy tapas, sangria, shopping and more!Performances: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 18, 19 & 20 at 7:30pm
Guest ArtistsNino de los Reyes, Renowned Flamenco dancer, choreographer &
First Grammy dancer winner, MadridWendy Clinard, Guest choreographer, Founder and Artistic Director of Clinard Dance Theatre
Guest Musicians Paco Fonta, Flamenco Singer & guitarist, David Chiriboga, Flamenco Guitarist,
Patricia Ortega, Singer, Jose Moreno, Singer, guitarist & percussionist
Virtual Flamenco Dance & Cante Class Guest Teachers/ChoreographersCarmela Greco, Renowned Flamenco dancer & choreographer, MadridOmayra Amaya, Renowned Flamenco dancer & choreographer, Miami
Vida Peral, Former Ensemble Español soloist, Flamenco dancer & choreographer, Amsterdam
Company DancersMonica Saucedo, Juan Castellón, Principal Dancers
Amanda Saucedo, Luis Beltran, Jonathan Pacheco, Nalanie Molina, Samantha Micklewright, Company DancersAbigail Mosqueda & Irene Sivianes Fernandez, Apprentices
Youth Company DancersAnna Barrios, Katrina Bartels, Catherine Beza, Sofia Melendez,
Sofia Vidaurre, Adrian VillanuevaSenior Division
Citlali Cruz Bruno, Samantha Diaz, Samantha Ortega, Miah Reyes, Violeta Solis, Isabella Trujillo, Abigail Valdez, Dania Villela
Junior Division
Dustin DerryTechnical Director
Sarah LacknerStage Manager
Mike MikrutVideographer
PhotographersDean Paul, Joe Davis
Joel Maisonet, Dave Suarez
HMS Media
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Thank you for joining us at the Annual American Spanish Dance and Music Festival, titled this year, Zafiro (Sapphire) Flamenco Festival in honor of our 45th anniversary
New Era, New Works, New Legacies
These concerts mark the Ensemble Español’s first live performances since the pandemic with guest artists and musicians.
Dame Libby Komaiko’s passion for Spanish dance was only exceeded by her passion for excellence, education and community. She was an inspiration to all who met her. This includes beloved former board member, Dr. Miguel Suarez, father of artistic director, Irma Suarez Ruiz and Jose Barrios, guest resident artist and choreographer, whom left us too soon this past season. We dedicate this year’s festival in their honor.
Tonight we continue celebrating Dame Libby’s remarkable gift of her art in the creation, life, and continuing mission of the Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater and Center at our in resident home, Northeastern Illinois University. In Dame Libby’s spirit, we continued our work and training and outreach during the pandemic finding new ways to work with each other and our dance colleagues and students locally, nationally and internationally. We found ways to virtually adapt our artistic efforts of training and studying with our dancers and teachers while keeping our administrative business work and program support moving forward. Guest artists, teachers, choreographers, producers and directors from Chicago, to New York, Miami, Washington D.C., Ohio, Mexico and Spain were able to join us virtually sharing their art and talents with our dancers and staff. Our talented wonderful dancers began sharing their creativity with project ideas like the virtual Flamenco world premiere of Duquelando, to the music of David Dorantes, filmed in their homes and in their neighborhood vicinity’s. This work was dedicated to all front line workers and the Black Lives Matter movement. Other wonderful project ideas the dancers and staff shared included; -Dancing an excerpt of Dame Libby’s Bolero from our homes; -Video commentary series beginning with Ron de Jesus’s Flamenco contemporary ballet, Mil Clavos; -Festival memory video with audio commentaries by the dancers and past guest artists last June 2020; -Record photo album project depicting our dancers in classic artists and musicians poses. These are just a few projects that kept us going and connected. Please visit our website and You Tube channel where you’ll find over 50 videos including tutorials and performances by both adult and youth company. This evening’s company preview works by Nino de los Reyes, with support by Wendy Clinard, are sample’s of the hybrid adaptation process our dancers wholeheartedly gave to present the art form of Flamenco while under challenging protocols for safety of all involved.
ARTISTIC & EXECUTIVE LEADERS NOTES
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Tonight you will see 9 of our 17amazing dancers; Monica Saucedo, Juan Carlos Castellon, Amanda Saucedo, Luis Beltran, Jonathan Pacheco, Nalanie Molina, Sammi Micklewright, Abigail Mosqueda and Irene Sivianes, along withall 14members of the youth company, who have worked so hard this past season under the challenging platforms through this pandemic. We are so proud of each and every one of them for their art, courage, dedication, inspiration, and continuous training during this historic season. Bravo y Bravo!
Special welcome and thank you to Northeastern Illinois University president, Dr. Gloria Gibson, guest artists: Nino de los Reyes, and guest musicians: Paco Fonta, Jose Moreno, Patricia Ortega and David Chiriboga. A very special thank you to Ms. Wendy Clinard for sharing her gift with us all,including her wonderful partnership, training, choreography, production support with Nino’s company works, and use of her dance facility for both our adult company and youth company during the pandemic. Gracias to our amazing ballet master and production assistant, Ms. Anna Czajun, for keeping the company and youth company in shape and connected with your brilliant artistry on this virtual platform and for these past four decades. Gracias to our festival virtual guest instructors: Carmela Greco, daughter of the legendary Jose Greco, Omayra Amaya, grandniece of Carmen Amaya and Vida Peral, former soloist of the Ensemble Español. Gracias to our 45th anniversary season virtual guest instructors: Alice Blumenfeld, Paloma Gomez, Edwin Aparico, La Lupi and Curro.Ole!
We thank our dedicated staff and teachers and wonderful new board of directors, Daniel Contreras, chair, who moved us forward in every sector of the company during a very challenging season never loosing focus of our work and continued growth plans for the company’s future. We are excited to welcome 16 new board members ranging from esteemed backgrounds from Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Grand Thornton, William Blair, Northern Trust, to marketing executives, legal partners, arts leaders, educators and city officials. Gracias to our interim board chair, Dr. Santos Rivera, and all members of this transition board, for their support and leadership. Gracias to our university Board of Trustees, Jim Palos, chair and members of the Trustees, for their commitment and support to our Ensemble these past 45 years. Gracias to our former student, alumni and biggest fan, former member of the Illinois Senate and currently our newly elected Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Iris Martinez.
ARTISTIC & EXECUTIVE LEADERS NOTES c o n t.
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Gracias de todo Corazon to our super staff; Josephine Dicesare, manager of operations and finance, the fantastic Kim Grigsby, development and program manager, multi talented Julia Hinojosa, arts education community and training consultant, Crystal Ruiz and Monica Saucedo, youth company instructors, Amanda Saucedo and Nalanie Molina, newly appointed full time teachers/dancers working in partnership with Chicago Public Schools and Northeastern’s dual college credit program and residencies, Jose Torres, executive board dancer representative, Miguel Garcia, marketing coordinator, Brenda Rodriguez & Erica Sauder, administrative and festival assistant’s, and Olivia Serrano, special projects liaison. Welcome and gracias to Danielle LeFrancis, for her virtual professional services keeping us all aligned. Ole!
We are especially grateful to Mr. Tom Hurvis of the Hurvis Foundation for his continued support of our company and mission of arts and education. Please join us on our $45 for 45th campaign which is currently being matched dollar for dollar by the Hurvis Foundation with new donors through June 30, 2022. Match amount of $300,000 has the potential earnings of 1 million dollars. For more information please visit the Ensemble Español Board Tent here at the fair or contact Ms. Kim Grigsby at [email protected](773) 620-6046 or any executive board member this evening.
We dedicate ourselves to the same passions as did our beloved founder, Dama Libby Komaiko, as we carry on her legacy and honor all of the new legacies in the company for generations to come. Gracias family, friends, students, fans and audience members for your deepest and sincerest admiration, support, love and gratitude this past season and for the last 45 years. Here’s to our 50th in 2026!
Muchisimas Gracias.
Thank you for joining us this evening. Enjoy the performance.
ARTISTIC & EXECUTIVE LEADERS NOTES c o n t.
Irma Suarez Ruiz Artistic Director
Jorge PerezExecutive Director
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PROGR A M
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts June 18, 19 & 20, 2021
Viva SevillaChoreography: Traditional
Staging: Crystal Ruiz & Monica SaucedoMusicians: Patricia Ortega, Singer, and David Chiriboga, Flamenco Guitarist
Costume Design: Dame Libby KomaikoLighting Design: Dustin Derry
Dancers: Youth Company
Tangos de Granada (World Premiere)
Choreography (2021): Wendy ClinardDancers and Costumes: Company
Singer: Jose MorenoLighting Design: Dustin Derry
Cancion por Buleria (Flamenco Musical Interlude)Musicians: Paco Fonta, Flamenco Singer & guitarist, Jose Moreno, Singer, guitarist & percussionist
Patricia Ortega, Singer, and David Chiriboga, Flamenco Guitarist
ZapateadoA portrayal of the herders, herding the bulls to the fields on horseback - Dance of the Shoes.
Dame Libby Komaiko, inspired by her late teacher and mentor, Mr. Jose Greco, set this dance originally on her first company of five dancers:
Karen Stelling, Vida Bitinas, Myrna Salazar, Sergio Bahamondes, Rafael Figueroa performed at Northeastern Illinois University Auditorium in 1976 as the newly formed Ensemble Español.
Choreography & Lighting Design (1976): Dame Libby Komaiko Costume Design & Production: Paco Alonso & Dolores Decano
Dancers: Company
Entre Dos Almas / Between Two Souls (Alegrias)This work, inspired by the songs of the seaport of Cadiz, was last performed at the 35th anniversary
of the Ensemble at the North Shore Center. It has also been performed on tour in the Midwest, Hawaii, Costa Rica and Poland.
Choreography & Dancers (1998): Irma Suarez Ruiz & Jorge Perez Singers: Paco Fonta, Flamenco Singer & guitarist, Jose Moreno, Singer, guitarist & percussionist
Lighting Design: Dustin Derry
AlgazaraThis song and dance celebrates the province of Jerez in the Flamenco Bulerias style.
Choreography and Costume Designer (2013): Jose Barrios Music: All Musicians Lighting Design: Margaret Nelson Dancers: Company
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PROGR A M c o n t.
“Farruca” (World Premiere)Choreography & Dancer (2021): Nino de los Reyes
Singer: Jose Moreno, Singer, guitarist & percussionistCostume Design: Belen de la Quintana
Lighting Design: Dustin Derry
Mi Deseo / My Desire (Tangos)Dancer: Irma Suarez Ruiz
Choreography & Costume Design (2018): Carlos RodriguezSinger: Patricia Ortega
Lighting Design: Dustin Derry
No Me Olvides / Do Not Forget Me (Romeras) Choreography & Costume Design (2008): Irma Suarez Ruiz
Costume Production: Luz CreationsLighting Design: Margaret Nelson & Elias Morales
Dancers: Company
Rumba Flamenca (Flamenco Musical Interlude)Musicians: Paco Fonta, Flamenco Singer & guitarist, Jose Moreno, Singer, guitarist & percussionist
Patricia Ortega, Singer, and David Chiriboga, Flamenco Guitarist
Ritmo de la Tierra / Rhythm of the Earth (Martinete) (Preview)Choreography (2021): Nino de los Reyes
Singer: Jose Moreno, Singer, guitarist & percussionistLighting Design: Dustin Derry
Dancers: Company
“Solea” (World Premiere)Choreography & Dancer: Nino de los Reyes
Singer: Jose Moreno, Singer, guitarist & percussionistCostume Design: Belen de la Quintana
Costume Designer: Nino de los Reyes Lighting Design: Dustin Derry
Al Golpe (Jaleos) (Preview)Choreography: Nino de los Reyes
Hybrid Assistant Choreography Production: Wendy ClinardSingers: Paco Fonta, Flamenco Singer & guitarist, Jose Moreno, Singer, guitarist & percussionist,
Patricia Ortega, Singer, David Chiriboga, guitaristDancers and Costumes by: Company
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ENSEMBLE ESPAÑOL SPANISH DANCE THEATER & CENTER
The Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater is the premier Spanish dance company and center in the United States to have in-residence status at a university, Northeastern Illinois University,
Chicago. The Ensemble Español preserves, presents and promotes the three styles of Spanish dance: Flamenco, folkloric, and classical. Founded in 1975 by Dame Libby Komaiko, and incorporated in 1976, the organization is now under the dynamic leadership of Irma Suarez Ruiz, artistic director and Jorge Pérez, executive director. The company is comprised of 40 dancers, singers, and musicians representing a mosaic of cultures from around the world. The organization is praised by educators, arts professionals, business and government leaders, as well as arts and cultural media for its artistic excellence, cultural integrity, and of course, its commitment to arts and higher education opportunities for all.
The Ensemble appears in a broad range of television, opera, film, and symphonic formats, including with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The Ensemble has appeared in many major theater and universities in Chicago and Illinois, including the landmark legendary Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, North Shore Center, Harris Theater, Symphony Space, to mention a few. The Ensemble has appeared throughout the United States, the Midwest, Puerto Rico, Hawaii & Canada and on four continents in the countries of Mexico, Costa Rica, Poland, Australia, China and Spain.
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DA ME L IBBY KOM AIKO LEGACY HONORS
The Ensemble Español Center for Spanish Dance and Music, the Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, the Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Youth Company and the American Spanish Dance and Music Festival,
Professor Emeritus of Dance in the Department of Music and Dance at Northeastern Illinois University
For over half a century Dame Libby’s innovative, unique and visionary career has encompassed art, education and culture. Her passionate pioneering creations are respected and hailed throughout the Americas and internationally. In 1983 she became the first American artist in history to be decorated with Spain’s highest honor, the “Lazo de Dama de Isabel la Católica” by Juan Carlos I, King of Spain, for her superlative work in spreading the cultural and artistic values of Spain throughout the U.S.
Dame Libby began her dance training and performance in classical ballet and character dance as a young child with Elisa Stigler at the Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University. As a teen, she studied and performed Jazz, Modern and Musical Theater with Gus Giordano. At the age of 18, she auditioned for the legendary José Greco and given the opportunity to learn and perform with his world famous Spanish Dance Company.
Her beloved journey into the Spanish dance world also led her to the company of Lola Montes. Dame Libby’s career also includes musical theater, opera, television, film and orchestra, including guest performances with Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops. With the Ensemble Espanol she has performed with the Detroit Symphony, the Evanston and Skokie Valley Symphonies, and repeated performances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. She has been the choreographer and coach for several Chamber Opera Chicago performances. She has studied in Spain and the United States with Elisa Stigler, Gus Giordano, Maria Alba, Nana Lorca, Lola Montes, José Greco, Edo, Manolo Vargas, Paul Haakon, María Magdalena, Pedro Azorin, Ciro, Pacita Tomas, and Roberto Lorca, with whom she partnered for several years.
In 1976 she created and founded the Ensemble Español, the premier Spanish Dance Center and Company in the United States to have “In Residence” status at a university, Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. She has choreographed the majority of the company’s extensive 135 plus choreographic roster and has produced their major international Flamenco ballets and dramas, folkloric suites and classic modern interpretations with guest artists from Spain and the Americas.
Dame Libby completed the filming of a video documentary, Ensemble Español: The First 20 years, 1976-1996, in 1998. She produced a CD of Spanish music and castanets, “Dama Libby and Friends”, which benefits the Ensemble’s Youth Scholarship and Endowment Funds. Dame Libby passed away on February 2, 2019. We honor her legacy and the gift she has left us all with the Ensemble Espanol at our in resident home, Northeastern Illinois University. Gracias adorada Dama Libby de todo Corazon.
For donations or more information on our Dame Libby Komaiko scholarships and endowments contact Kim Grigsby at [email protected]
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IRMA SUÁREZ RUIZ, Artistic Director
JORGE PÉREZ,Executive and Associate
Artistic Director
COMPANY
JUAN CARLOS CASTELLON, Principal Dancer
MONICA SAUCEDO,
Principal Dancer, Teacher
AMANDA SAUCEDO,
Company Dancer
LUIS BELTRAN, Company Dancer
JONATHAN PACHECO,
Company Dancer
NALANIE MOLINA,
Company Dancer
SAMANTHA MICKLEWRIGHT,
Company Dancer
ABIGAIL MOSQUERA,
Company Apprentice
IRENE SIVIANES FERNANDEZ,
Company Apprentice
On performance leave:
Jose Torres, First Dancer, Crystal Ruiz, Principal Dancer, Olivia Serrano, Soloist, Frida Medina, Abigail Ventura, Matt Jalac, Company Dancers, Tasiana Villalobos,
and Laila Galecki, Apprentices.
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2020 -21 ENSEMBLE ESPAÑOL SPANISH DANCE YOUTH COMPANY
Anna Barrios, Katrina Bartels, Catherine Beza, Sofia Melendez, Sofia Vidaurre, Adrian Villanueva
Senior Division
Citlali Cruz Bruno, Samantha Diaz, Samantha Ortega, Miah Reyes, Violeta Solis, Isabella Trujillo, Abigail Valdez, Dania Villela
Junior Division
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GUEST ARTISTS
NINO DE LOS REYES,
Dancer/Teacher/Choreographer
and First Grammy Dancer Winner
WENDY CLINARD, Founder &
Artistic Director of Clinard Dance
Theatre
PACO FONTA, Flamenco Singer
and Guitarist
JOSE MORENO, Flamenco Singer,
Percussionist, Dancer and
Guitarist
DAVID CHIRIBOGA,
Flamenco guitarist
MUSIC IANS
PATRICIA ORTEGA,
Flamenco Singer
CARMELA GRECO, Guest Artist /
Faculty/ Dancer/ Choreographer/
Founder & Artistic Director of
Compañia Carmela Greco
OMAYRA AMAYA,
Artistic Director of the Omayra
Amaya Flamenco Dance Company / Grandniece of the legendary
Carmen Amaya
VIDA PERAL, Former Ensemble Español Soloist / Dancer / Teacher / Choreographer
VIRTUAL FESTIVAL GUEST INSTRUCTORS
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ANNA CZAJUN, Ballet Master
and Production Assistant
DUSTIN DERRY, Lighting
Designer/Production Stage
ManagerSTONEWOLF
PRODUCTIONS
ENSEMBLE ESPAÑOL PRODUCTION STAFF
SARAH LACKNER, Technical
Director/Lighting Designer
STONEWOLF PRODUCTIONS
JOSEPHINE DICESARE, Director of
Operations and Festival Coordinator
KIM GRIGSBY, Development
Manager
BRENDA RODRIGUEZ, Administrative
Assistant
ERICA SAUDER, Administrative
Assistant
ENSEMBLE ESPAÑOL ADMINISTR ATIVE STAFF
MIGUEL GARCIA,
Marketing Coordinator
For bio’s and more information on all of our artists and staff please visit EnsembleEspanol.org
We wish to acknowledge ALL the dancers, staff and volunteers who have been a part of the Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater during the pandemic and over the past 45 years for their amazing contributions to making this Company
and Center the “International Jewel” that it is. ¡Gracias!
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EXECUTIVE BOARD OF D IRECTORS
Daniel ContrerasChairMicrosoft
Nicole RoyCo-ChairTen35
Susan CummingsSecretaryNorthern Trust
Jose MolinaTreasurerFinance, Economics, Risk ManagementAccenture / EY / Grant Thornton
Danielle CantrellRimini Street, Inc
James RamosCity of Chicago, Deputy City Treasure
Sonya DekhtyarWilliam Blair
Stacy RosenthalSTAT Consulting
Randy KravitzED, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Melanie FloresPropel Consulting, LLC
Dr. Shayne CoferAssociate Provost, NEIU
Dr. Michael SteinbergIES Abroad
Gail KalverArts Management Consultant
Jorge PerezED, Ensemble Espanol
Jose TorresDancer Representative
Monica SaucedoDancer Representative
SPECIAL THANK YOU
Dr. Gloria GibsonPresident – Northeastern Illinois University
Jim PalosNortheastern Illinois University Board of Trustees
Dr. Richard HelldoblerPresident ~ William Paterson University
Dr. Carlos AzcoitaNortheastern Illinois University Board of Trustees
Iris Y. MartinezClerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
Sasha GerritsonMusic Department Dance Program Faculty, NEIU
Sandra AponteProgram Officer for Arts & Culture
Connie GiampapaProgram Officer, Caerus Foundation
April BrewerProgram Officer, Caerus Foundation
Dr. Robert HeitzingerChair, Department of Music and the Dance Program NEIU
Suleyma PérezExecutive Director of Government Relations NEIU
Damaris TapiaDirector of Alumni Relations NEIU
Liesl DowneyVice President for Institutional Advancement Executive Director of the NEIU Foundation
Sylvia Dobbins DanielsDirector of Development NEIU
John ButlerDirector of Foundation & Corporate Giving NEIU
Gus Vidal,CPA, Vidal and Associates
Scott Silberstein, HMS Media Michael MikrutVideo
Daniel AlverioStage2Graphics
Jaime FarrellDirector, Dance Program Faculty, NEIU
Rachel BurtonMusic Department Dance Program Faculty, NEIU
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NORTHEASTERN I LL INOIS UNIVERS IT Y ADMINISTR ATION
Dr. Gloria J. GibsonPresident
Dr. Dennis RoneProvost
Dr. Shayne CoferAssistant Provost
Katrina Bell - JordanActing Dean, College of Arts & Sciences NEIU
Dr. Robert HeitzingerChair, Music Department and Dance Program
Liesl DowneyVice President for Institutional AdvancementExecutive Director, NEIU Foundation
Matt ByerlyMarketing
Anna CannovaPublic Relations
Asma RaoufAdministrative Assistant Presidents Office
ADMINISTR ATION
Jorge Pérez Executive Director
Josephine DiCesareDirector of Operations Festival Coordinator
Kimberly GrigsbyDevelopment Manager
Brenda RodriguezErica Sauder Administrative Assistants
Miguel GarciaMarketing Coordinator
Danielle LeFrancis Virtual Services Professional
FourStar Branding Marketing
Carol Fox and AssociatesPublic Relations
Idea Marketing GroupWeb Design
HMS Media Video Production
Irma Suarez RuizArtistic Director
Anna CzajunBallet Mistress Production Assistant
Crystal RuizMonica SaucedoCo-Directors Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Youth Company
Irma Suarez RuizCrystal RuizMonica SaucedoAmanda SaucedoNalanie MolinaOlivia SerranoTasiana VillalobosKatrina BartelsCatherine BezaRonaldo MongeCommunity Outreach Faculty
ARTISTIC STAFF
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ENSEMBLE ESPAÑOL PRODUCTION
Dustin DerryTechnical Director/Lighting Designer
Sarah LacknerStage Manager
Dean Paul Joel MaisonetDave SuarezPhotography
Frank RoseTechnical DirectorNorth Shore Center for the Performing Arts
Paco AlonsoDame Libby KomaikoIrma Suarez RuizLuz CreationsDocano CreationsCarlos RodriguezCostume Design
Luz CreationsPaco AlonsoDocano CreationsCostume Production
Chicago Dance & Supply Maty’s fans, shawls, and castanets, Madrid Pertinez accessories and shawls, Madrid Casa Yustas hats, Madrid Victor Galiano castanets, MadridGallardo shoes, MadridCoral shoes, MadridCasa Valladeperas shoes, BarcelonaDon Flamenco Shoes, MadridCostume and accessories
NORTHEASTERN I LL INOIS UNIVERS IT Y PRODUCTION
Tim DavisTV and video services
Todd CrawformPhotography
Cardinal PrintingPrinting
CONTR IBUTIONS / PARTNERS
GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS & INDIVIDUALSPartners Northeastern Illinois
UniversityNortheastern Illinois
University Alumni Association
Northeastern Illinois University Academic Affairs
The Caerus FoundationInternational Latino Cultural
CenterLupus Foundation of America,
IL ChapterChicago High School for the
Performing ArtsAuditorium TheaterAmerican Rhythm Center
Gold Sasha Gerritson and Eugene
JarvisWintrust Community BanksChicago Community TrustPrince Charitable Trust
Illinois Arts CouncilJoyce Foundation
Silver After School MattersDepartment of Cultural Affairs
and Special EventsMinisterio de Educacion,
Cultura y DeporteNIB FoundationMarilyn Weekly
Bronze Jose Greco FoundationInstituto Cervantes
Media SponsorsUnivisionLa Raza NewspaperComcastHispanic ProNegocios NowSpanish Public RadioHispanic Pro
Festival CollaboratorsNorth Shore Center for the
Performing ArtsEnterpriseHoliday InnHMS Media International Latino Cultural
CenterFour Star BrandingTourist Office of Spain in
ChicagoChicago Dance SupplyFlamenco Arts CenterClinard Dance TheaterEmilio’s TapasChicago Mexican Chamber of
Commerce
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CONTR IBUTIONS / PARTNERS c o n t.
Ensemble Español Endowment Founding
MembersDr. Bernard Brommel,
Co-ChairDr. Salme Steinberg,
Co-Chair(visit website for contributors
names)
Top DonorsMicrosoftStrata Education Corporation
Individual Sponsors $1,000 - $5,000
Tomas BissonnetteDaniel Contreras Pamela CrutchfieldDavid CwikSonia FlorianGoldman SachsGrigsby FamilyEdward MackSantos RiveraLily Sie VegaSteinberg FamilyRimini Street
Contributor $250 - $999 Patricia AguilarArthur Gallagher FoundationIris BermudezEsther CastagnettoDaniel ContrerasDavid CwikSonya DekhtyarDebra Diaz DeckerGeorge DiazJosephine DiCesareJoseph DixLiesel DowneyCharles EylarFlamenco del SolGregory FranklinSandra GideonLaura GingrichKim GrigsbyJudith GrubnerCameel HalimRichard HelldoblerJacob’s PillowGail KalverEd & Bonnie KovenDr. Susan Levine
MBI StaffingLaura MigasMelissa MouhelisMichelle MouhelisNorth Shore Center for the
Performing ArtsYvonne OwensJorge PerezSuleyma PerezCarl RatnerAnita SalazarVictor SciborskiWilliam & Mary SummersRichard & Karen Weiland
Heritage Circle $100 - $249Julius BectonBruce BochnerKristina CampanaleElena Carbajal GualeTamara CarsonRaquel ChavezConservancy at North ParkBrigid CrawleyChristine FransenBilly HahsRobert HornsteinM.L. JelachichLyon LeiferKaren LesmezMichael LippitzAntoinette LorvigLupus Society of IllinoisSege MarzolfMorton & Joan MollnerNunez Gross FamilyMichael PaukenDean PaulAdrienne PfarrLinda RogersAnita SalazarSara SamuelsSee Chicago DanceTim SmithMimi SpivackEileen TaflanEmily TaylorJule Turnoy
Amigo $25 - $99Saba AymanLois BarrCarolyn BartmanAnton Binyamin Sasha Blinstein
Brian BradyMargarita CastilloChicago Dance Makers
ForumDr. Shayne CoferAlla DekhtyarVadim DekhtyarDouglas DeramEric FagerSlava FagerDebbie FanFloresChristine FransenVictor FigueroaMaya GaleprinNoemi Garcia NolleyMasha Gitlin Zoila GonzalezSandra GrahamJudie GreenPamela GroutAnna GurevichJane Kenas HellerMarlene IserBarbara JosephLinda KaplanPhillip KleinDaniel KomaikoFrank Lackner Cynthia LarisMartha de LeonJulia LowderAnna Minkov Simon MoughamianRenee OsherMarie PawlakRaymond Pollak Juan PriceMichelle PriceMariana ProtasovaRobert Rosenberg Nicole RoyAlla RoylanceAlex RubinsteynIris RudnickAntonio RuizMarzanna RutskowskaAlex SavchenkoSheila ShainTatiana SkolinJuan SolanaMimi SpivacIgor Sulpovar Maybird ThompsonLourdes Toro-Rosas
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CONTR IBUTIONS / PARTNERS c o n t.
We are very grateful to all of our supporters who have helped the Ensemble realize its goals, and extend its programs. Your generosity produces the next generation of
dancers! Thank you! Contributions reflect donations made May 3, 2019 through May 8, 2021. Any omissions to this list are unintentional.
Olga TorresOlga TurekEkaterina VinogradovaJeanette VogelRichard WeilandHerschel WeingrodLilja ZeltsmanBenny Zheng
In-KindTatiana Anikeeva
Mirna BallestasDimitry BurdjalovJoel CastellonMaria DekhtyarVera ErmolinskySvetlana GibertDean GrodzinsStu KiesowMarianna KosayaYefim KotlyarLinda Levey
Ted LowitzSlyvia Mell Kinga ModjeskaAna MunteanuLudmila NemtsevVadim OgranovichKirill Prozument Robbie SharpBrigitte SmithDana SunAnya Vinogradova
Chicago Dance Supply is a proud sponsor of Ensemble Español
Juan Castellon, Company Dancer in Mil Clavos Photo by: Joel Maisonet
We would like to give a special thank you to everyone who has contributed to date to our $45 for 45th campaign. Every dollar raised up to $300,000 will be matched ending on June 30, 2022. This match is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Hurvis
Foundation Inc. The campaign has the potential of raising 1 million dollars total.
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ENSEMBLE ESPAÑOL DONATION PROGR A MS
ROSE SOCIETY
Members honor the memory of Dame Libby Komaiko by continuing her life’s passion work by supporting Spanish Dance. By joining the Rose Society, you will help us grow the
numbers of friends and supporters of our club. Entry into the club is $250 annually.
PRODUCER’S CLUB
Have you ever wanted a work to be produced in your honor, that of a loved one or for your company? Have you ever wanted to support the work of one of your favorite Choreographers? By joining our Producer’s Club you can help the Ensemble Español
fund a production in your honor. There are three levels you can pay all or toward part of a production based upon what is in the pipeline for that season.
Ensemble Español Youth Company
The Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Youth Company serves as the pre-professional training program to the organization’s professional company. It’s comprised of two
divisions: the Junior Division, for ages between 10 and 18; and, the Senior Division, which is for 18+
Estate Giving Program
For more information on our donor programs and sponsorships and how you can help, please contact Kimberly Grigsby, Development Manager for Ensemble Español at
773-620-6046 or [email protected]
We gratefully accept your generous checks payable to Ensemble Español or online Ensemble Español
Northeastern Illinois University 5500 N. St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625 Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover are accepted.
All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by the law.
The Ensemble Español’s continued growth and success is a tributeto our audience members and contributors. ¡Gracias!
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ENSEMBLE ESPAÑOL DONATION PROGR A MS c o n t.
$45 for 45th Campaign
The pledge of $45 for our 45th season will allow you to provide one-year support in the amount of $45 for a 12-month period. The proceeds will support dancer training in the
following year.The Ensemble Espanol is delighted to announce that we have been challenged on a
match campaign in raising $300,000 made possible by a major Growth Grant from the Hurvis Foundation.
This grant has a potential match of up to $1 million dollars through June 30, 2022.
3 Ways to Make Your Match Donation: 1.) Complete donation reply card in lobby/fair grounds hospitality table
2.) Log on to www.EnsembleEspanol.org and click on DONATE 3.) Visit our Development Manager, Kim Grigsby or executive board members or staff on fair grounds.
For more information call Ms. Grigsby at (773) 620-6046 or email at [email protected].
ENDOWMENT
Honor the Past, Secure the Future
For over four decades, Dame Libby Komaiko, the Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater and Center, the Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Youth Company, guest artists and partner, Northeastern Illinois University, have inspired, entertained and educated millions of people from around the world, who come together to celebrate the culture and art of Spain. Tonight, as you share in the passion that is Spain in America, you can
help to secure the future of our cultural treasure.
Your gift to the Ensemble Español Endowment Fund will support and preserve the concerts, classes, residencies, workshops, scholarships and Festivals that have made us
the premier Center for Spanish dance and Music in the United States for 45 years.
Please send your check, payable to the NEIU Foundation(Note Ensemble Español Endowment on the memo line) to:
The Development OfficeNortheastern Illinois University, 5500 N. St Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
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ENSEMBLE ESPAÑOL SPANISH DANCE THEATER’S UPCOMING EVENTS
Weekly Children’s Spanish Dance Classes for the communityEnsemble Español Summer Residency at Dovetail Studios Next class session beginning Tuesdays & Saturdays, July 6, 2021$15 per class
• Ages 5-7 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Beginners Flamenco (TUESDAY)• Ages 8-12 5:30pm – 6:30pm Beginners-Intermediate Flamenco (TUESDAY)• Ages 8-12 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Beginners-Intermediate Flamenco (SATURDAY)
Weekly Adult’s Flamenco Dance Classes for the communityEnsemble Español Summer Residency at Dovetail Studios Next class session beginning Tuesdays, July 6, 2021$20 per class
• Adult 8:00 pm – 9:15 pm Beginner-Intermediate Flamenco (TUESDAY)
For more information, please contact Erica Rose Sauder 773-442-5901 or [email protected] To register visit EnsembleEspanol.org/classes
After School Matters – Spanish Experience for the community
Do you know a teen that would like to learn Spanish dance and earn money for the Summer? The Ensemble Español has partnered with After School Matters and is offering Apprenticeship opportunities for teens. The program meets at NEIU; teens earn a stipend for their participation.
Program Dates:July 6 through August 12, 2021Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
• AM Program 9:00 am – 12:00 pm with Nalanie Molina• PM Program 11:00 am – 2:00 pm with Amanda Saucedo
Requirements:Must be between the ages of 14-19Resident of the City of Chicago
For More information, please contact Kimberly Grigsby773-620-6046 or [email protected]
For more information please visit www.EnsembleEspanol.org or call 773-442-5901.
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44TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON PARTNERS AND SPONSORS
FESTIVAL SPONSORS
FESTIVAL MEDIA PARTNERS
FESTIVAL COLLABORATIONS
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