DANCE

La Tempestad Dances Again.  After a long absence, "La Tempestad", returns to the stage. Come and join the festivities as Tempestad celebrates her birthday and her come-back to the Houston flamenco scene at Café Byblos on Thursday, June 25 at 8 PM.

Featured guest artists Valdemar Phoenix, master flamenco guitarist, and Lucia Rodriguez-Sanchez, flamenco singer, will join Cuadro "La Tempestad" for an evening of "flamenco puro" in an authentic gypsy juerga.

It has been approximately six months since that horrible day back in December when a driver ran a red light and barreled into Tempestad's car. From the appearance of her mangled car, Tempestad was lucky to be alive but her promising flamenco career came to a halt. A severely fractured arm and sprained foot, a fractured rib and vertebrae required some surgery and months of grueling physical therapy.

With determination and perseverance, Tempestad overcame all physical obstacles and is now ready to get back to her flamenco life with new confidence and high energy. After having passed up many performing opportunities, Tempestad will light up the stage with her fierce presence and fiery footwork. The performance will include old favorites and some new dances.

Event details: Thursday, June 25, 2009 Café Byblos Restaurant 6134 Richmond Houston, Texas 77057 Showtime 8:00pm $6.00 Cover To make a reservation, please call (832)251-0505, or for more event information, please contact Maria del Espadín (713)977-3900 or (713)705-8701; e-mail: maria@flamencohouston.com . www.FLAMENCOHOUSTON.com  www.FLAMENCOSPIRIT.com  Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy, Inc. 3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160 Houston, Texas 77057 713-977-3900

Special thanks to Seabrook Construction.

Photo of Tempestad by Bhavin.