Yumi La Blanca
Searching for an artistic breakthrough
My recent struggle to keep the artistic side of me...
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Yumi La Blanca
- Aug 7, 2022
- 2 min
Let go your inner rhythm on River Stage this summer
National Theatre’s River Stage is back on the South Bank, showcasing amazing performances including Hofesh Shechter Company.
Yumi La Blanca
- Jul 17, 2022
- 2 min
‘Flamenco Street’ temporary closed
As our singer is going back to Spain, the band 'Flamenco Street' is temporary on pause.
Yumi La Blanca
- Jul 10, 2022
- 2 min
Happy Birthday, Maribel
This page is a birthday tribute for Maribel La Manchega with messages from some of her students and colleagues.
Yumi La Blanca
- Jul 3, 2022
- 3 min
How I almost missed the Flamenco Festival
Almost giving it a miss this year, I enjoyed the London Flamenco Festival only on the very last night.
Yumi La Blanca
- Jun 12, 2022
- 2 min
Feeling uplifted at Wandsworth Arts Fringe
Wandsworth Arts Fringe Festival kicked off with an outdoor promenade performance and flamenco in the beautiful building of RAD.
Yumi La Blanca
- May 29, 2022
- 2 min
Excited Emotions like Water for Chocolate
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend also marks the opening night of the new ballet by Christopher Wheeldon, ‘Like Water For Chocolate’.
Yumi La Blanca
- May 8, 2022
- 2 min
The legacy of Sherrill and Spanish Dance - ‘Flamenco and More’
Sherrill Wexler Memorial Fund created a lovely tribute film ‘Flamenco and More’, available to watch with a donation.
Yumi La Blanca
- Apr 24, 2022
- 1 min
My little playlist - Sevillanas for chilling (2)
April is the month of ‘Feria de Abril’ when flamenco aficionados enjoy dancing Sevillanas, but we can also appreciate the music as is.
Yumi La Blanca
- Apr 10, 2022
- 1 min
La Saeta al Cristo de los Gitanos
As ‘Semana Santa’ started on 10th April, we share the belief in the power of arts through the profoundness of Saeta.
Yumi La Blanca
- Apr 2, 2022
- 2 min
Jacksons Lane - reopened and rejuvenated
Jacksons Lane has been reborn as a charming and attractive new cultural hub.
Yumi La Blanca
- Mar 27, 2022
- 1 min
World Theatre Day
World Theatre Day marks its 60th anniversary on 27th March, celebrating the power of performing arts and shared humanity.
Yumi La Blanca
- Mar 20, 2022
- 3 min
Dance for Ukraine
International ballet stars gathered to show artistic solidarity through ‘Dance for Ukraine’, responding to Ivan Putrov and Alina Cojocaru.
Yumi La Blanca
- Mar 13, 2022
- 1 min
Cultural Diversity at Dance Around the World 2022
Dance Around the World is back in Cecil Sharp House, hosting a diverse range of dance performances and multicultural communication.
Yumi La Blanca
- Mar 6, 2022
- 2 min
Sending best wishes to Federico Bonelli and the Northern Ballet
Not being able to see his farewell performance at the Royal Ballet, I’m sending my best wishes to Federico Bonelli who starts a new chapter.
Yumi La Blanca
- Feb 27, 2022
- 1 min
Singing for peace in flamenco styles - el Día de Andalucía
Celebrating Andalusia Day on 28th February, the regional anthem sung in flamenco styles will resonate with our universal hope for peace.
Yumi La Blanca
- Feb 20, 2022
- 4 min
Resilience, passion and hope - My little tribute to Steven McRae and his film project
The documentary film for Steven McRae 'A Resilient Man' will inspire us with his resilience, dedication and passion for ballet and dance.
Yumi La Blanca
- Feb 13, 2022
- 3 min
Ballet for Figure Skating, Figure Skating for Ballet - Reciprocal influences
Ballet has strongly influenced the artistry of figure skating, but figure skating has also inspired the world of ballet.
Yumi La Blanca
- Feb 6, 2022
- 3 min
Reminiscing about the golden history of British Figure Skating - The Beijing 2022
As the Beijing 2022 has kicked off, we reminisce about two British gold medalists in Figure Skating history: Robin Cousins and John Curry.
Yumi La Blanca
- Jan 30, 2022
- 2 min
Good old flamenco days - The legacy of Ron Hitchins
While the London flamenco scene still misses Ron Hitchins, we can now virtually revisit his famous juergas in a photo gallery.
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