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Colette
Illarde;
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Colette Illarde has performed with local groups “Rincon del Flamenco”, “Zorongo Flamenco”, “Trio Flamenco” and Ballet Minnesota. She formed her own group “FUEGO Flamenco” with guitarist Scott Mateo Davies, and has produced many works including: “Simply Flamenco”, “Splotches of Spain” and “Caravan: From Cairo to Cordoba.” Colette served on the Ordway Theater’s Cultural Advisory Committee and is a founding member of Flamenco Minnesota. Colette has received numerous awards for her work from institutions including the Jerome Foundation, MN State Arts Board, COMPAS, and the McKnight Foundation. She is the Artistic Liaison for the City of Minneapolis’ MOSAIC: Festival of Arts Celebrating Cultural Diversity. She is currently an instructor at Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts teaching dance and movement to adult artists with disabilities. Colette travels to Spain often, continually experiencing the richness of flamenco art and culture. Her many dedicated talents are an asset to the artform she has made her life.
Artist
Philosophy
Flamenco
is where I found my heart and soul. It is the artform that continually
inspires me with its unique incorporation of dance, music, song,
poetry, community and traditions. Into it I pour my dancer’s
life of training and my life experiences. When I dance I strive
to reveal what life has taught me so far, on the journey.
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