EDWIN APARICIO
FLAMENCO TEACHER, DANCER, & CHOREOGRAPHER
"The Best of Edwin" at GALA Hispanic Theatre on November 15, 16, and 17, 2024.
Join us for an extraordinary evening of flamenco with a selection of choreographies by Edwin Aparicio from his tenure as Fuego Flamenco Festival’s co-founder and featured artist.
This special show celebrates the Festival’s 20th anniversary and features pieces from Aparicio’s acclaimed productions, such as “Salvador” (2016), “Enredo” (2023), and “Flamenco Extranjero” (2017).
Musical artists include US and Spain’s premier flamenco artists: renowned singer and cajon player Francisco Orozco “Yiyi”, guitar virtuoso Ricardo Marlow, “Lampara Minera” winner Amparo Heredia “La Repompilla”, and multiple Grammy Nominee Gonzalo Grau.
Aparicio and his dance company is joined by special guests, the beloved Norberto Chamizo of Madrid, Spain, and Jonathan Pacheco, courtesy of Ensemble Español of Chicago.
Don't miss this heartfelt tribute to a remarkable journey in flamenco, filled with unforgettable moments and the spirit of celebration!
Cross of the Order of Civil Merit
WASHINGTON DC, FEBRUARY 2016
In an official ceremony at the residence of the Ambassador of Spain, Edwin Aparicio was awarded the Cross of the Order of Civil Merit - granted by the King Felipe VI of Spain.
Read a special profile on Edwin Aparicio by David Montgomery in the Washington Post.
Watch Edwin Aparicio's acceptance speech.
"SALVADOR"
WASHINGTON DC, NOVEMBER 2016
New work by Edwin Aparicio & Aleksey Kulikov, premiered at GALA Hispanic Theatre.
MSAC 2020 AWARD
BALTIMORE MD, May 2020
Edwin Aparicio receives a 2020 Individual Artist award from Maryland State Arts Council in the category of Choreography.