Tito & Anna Rubio
We are privileged to have flamenco artists of the caliber of Tito Rubio and Anna Rubio in Philadelphia. Tito was recently awarded the first ever Pew Fellowship for a flamenco guitarist. Anna is known throughout the US as an accomplished flamenco dancer (bailora), teacher and critic. Currently Anna & Tito teach in the Philadelphia area and perform with their ensembles Flamenco del Encuentro and the Herencia Arabe Project. Read more about them, their ensembles and accomplishments on their respective pages.
News
 
Anna & Tito's ensemble, Flamenco del Encuentro performed at a benefit for the children of Lebanon presented by St. Maron's Church on Saturday October 21st, at the Mid-East and Spanish Arts Center at St. Maron's Hall. It was an amazing evening. Check out the photo gallery of Anna & Tito's performance.
The Rubios perform every Wednesday night at Philly's hottest Spanish tablao Amada. For details see the events page. Reservations recommended. Amada- 217 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 215.625.2450.
*Anna is the flamenco editor for the online dance magazine the Dance Insider. Read Anna's reviews including a great one about Soledad Barrio's Noche Flamenca in New York City on the Dance Insider website. Other reviews of Anna's can also be found on the website.
*Anna & Tito were featured artists at the 2005 Feria de Sevilla in Philadelphia at the Annenberg Center performance on Saturday night of the fair. They were joined by special guest Antonio Hidalgo, from Cordoba, Spain. Mr. Hidalgo also taught an 3 day workshop hosted by the Rubios. For more info about Antonio Hidalgo, the workshop, and the performance at the Fair, visit the archive page.

Instruction

Anna & Tito Rubio are both available for private instruction. In addition, at times throughout the year, Anna offers flamenco workshops on Thursday nights at the Mid-East and Spanish Arts Center at St. Maron's in South Philly. They also present educational programs by special engagement in Philadelphia the surrounding metro area. They also frequently sponsor workshops with international artists such as Antonio Hidalgo, Nelida Tirado, and others. Anna Rubio is also also currently teaching flamenco dance at the University of the Arts.

 

Please call or email Anna and Tito to inquire about the availabilty of classes. If you are a beginner and would like to join a class, or would like more information about private instruction please contact the Rubio's directly. For more information about instruction, or booking the Rubio's please call 267-738-6451 or e-mail annatito@comcast.net.

Anna's dance workshop covers the entire spectrum of flamenco technique: palmas (hand clapping), escobillo (footwork), posture, hands and arms. In addition Anna frequently discusses the history of flamenco and relevance of flamenco today. Identify the focus of your energy and refine old & learn new combinations. Her classes are challenging, but non-competitive and friendly.

Photos in this section by Joy Gant.

Workshop Photogallery

Photos in the portion of the page were all taken at Anna and Tito's flamenco workshop at the Middle East and Spanish Arts Center in Philadelphia.

 

 

 

Photos by Joy Gant. All rights reserved.

Artists pages are created and mainted free of charge at no charge to flamenco artists in the Philadelphia and New Jersey area. If interested in having your information included please contact the webmaster at phillyflamenco@gmail.com. For more information, click here about the terms.