Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, Dame Libby Komaiko, Founder & Artistic Director, Now celebrating their 34th Anniversary season in residency at Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago. Dame Libby Komaiko was the first American artist in history to be decorated with Spain's highest honor- "Lazo de Dama" "Ribbon of the Dame" by the King of Spain for her artistic, cultural and educational work throughout the United States.
In addition to Flamenco Passion, their lavish two hour concert, the Ensemble performs Spain's Dancing Rhythms a traveling program for community residencies and smaller venues, Tales of Spain multi-media lecture concert series for grade & high school children, and Concierto Navideno (Christmas Concert).
The Ensemble carries an extraordinary repertoire of over 120 works (Spanish ballets, traditional folkloric suites and Flamenco dramas) by Dame Libby Komaiko, Edo, Maria Alba, Victorio Korjhan, Roberto Lorca and Spain’s legendary dancers and choreographers Juan Mata & Ana Gonzalez, founding members and former first dancers of the National Ballet of Spain. Works by Timo Lozano, Edo, Paco Alonso, folkloric authority Juanjo Linares,and Flamenco master Manolete all exemplify the Ensemble’s dedication to its cultural and artistic mission.
