These photos were contributed by Rafael Aviles who has covered several Pasion y Arte shows as well as the Jerez Flamenco Festival. Used with permission. Rafael Aviles is available as a professional photographer for your event. (215) 368-3149 or...

Share On a perfect autumn night in Trenton, NJ, an incredible show took place. Monica Herrera and friends including Pat and Teresa D’Aprile, Carol Basilio, Jose Moreno, Inez Korff, Magdalena and others; wowed the audience who packed the Malaga Spanish Restaurant with a night to...

Monica Herrera was born in Philadelphia to Cuban parents who migrated to the US in 1961. Her dance training began at an early age in classical ballet, tap and jazz. During her first trip to Spain at the age of 12, she became interested in Flamenco and began her training in Philadelphia with Julia Lopez. She went on to become a company member and soloist with Flamenco Ole dance company. She later co-founded the Philadelphia-based Flamenco...

PHILADELPHIA, PA, April, 2005- After sold out success with its debut in Philadelphia last year, Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas and International House Philadelphia will bring the colors, sounds and flavors of the Feria de Sevilla en Philadelphia to the Delaware Valley for the second time, this year extended to two days, encouraging revelers to “make it a weekend!” Saturday evening will feature performances by Philadelphia’s...

Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas (Raíces) and International House brought the color and flavor of the Feria de Sevilla to Philadelphia. This April Feria is one of the most typical and traditional national festivities in Spain. The patios and lobby of International House will be adorned in an authentic Spanish style; in the casetas, people will dance the traditional “Sevillanas” and “Rumbas”. Presentations by four...