FLAMENCO BOOK CLUB

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Dive into the world of flamenco with our virtual Book Club! Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious newcomer, this vibrant community will immerse you in stories, history, and cultural insights. Join us twice a month for lively discussions and a chance to connect with fellow flamenco enthusiasts. Hosted by singer and independent scholar, Alfonso Cid. 

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Now's the time to join—We're starting a new book in September!

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_{NEXT MEETING:
Sunday, October 25th at 9am PST | 12pm EST | 17:00 hora de España}

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NEW BOOK CLUB SELECTION:

Border Trespasses: The Gypsy Mask and Carmen Amaya's Flamenco Dance
by K. Meira Goldberg

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Carmen Amaya was one of the most important and influential dancers in Flamenco history. Born in poverty, trained on the streets and on the cart which was the family’s home, Amaya created a style blending the expression and seduction of the feminine dance with the aggressivity, speed, and risk of the masculine. Dressed in male costume, she rose to international stardom in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, raising flamenco to a new level of stature and visibility. This dissertation documents, through primary research, Amaya’s life and dance. It asks why Amaya was an important artist: what was innovative and seminal in her dance? It also asks why Amaya was such a popular artist: what deep nerve did she strike in European and American sensibilities?

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WHERE CAN YOU BUY THE BOOK?

This is a 1995 doctoral dissertation by dance scholar K. Meira Goldberg. Book Club members will receive a PDF version of Meira's dissertation. Sign up, and we will email you with more info.

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**This club will select books in both English and Spanish. We will try to honor language preferences and provide translation whenever possible. We will vote on future book selections!**