Saturday, October 23, 2010 8:00 p.m. Buy Tickets - Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 190 Princes’ Boulevard Exhibition Place.
Workshops: October 17 – 22, 2010 Register Here - Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave Toronto, ON.
About Us
The Toronto International Flamenco Festival is a Not-for-Profit organization dedicated to increasing the popularity of Flamenco in North America by creating an inclusive environment for both artists and spectators. Each year the Festival brings internationally acclaimed and Canadian artists to celebrate this powerful yet graceful dance on the main stages of Toronto.
Founded by Lionel Félix in 2007, in order to showcase and celebrate the best of Flamenco in Toronto, the Toronto International Flamenco Festival is the first of its kind in Canada. It models itself on the world famous Festival Flamenco Internacional de Alburquerque in New Mexico and The New York Flamenco Festival.
Our mandate:
To produce flamenco festivals for the purposes of educating and advancing the public's understanding and appreciation of this art form and to educate artists through participation in these festivals and related workshops.
Our vision/mission:
To unite the Flamenco community, provide world-class performances and instruction from internationally acclaimed artists, and support our local schools and emerging artists.
Board of Directors
Lionel Félix, Founder & Executive Producer
Lionel has a Mathematics degree from the University of Waterloo and has worked in the financial services industry for over 15 years. He has a passion for Flamenco and has been studying it and other dance forms for over 17 years. His dedication to this art form has led him to establish The Art of Expression, a Toronto-based company serving the North American and international Flamenco community since 1996.
Alexandra Félix, Director
Alexandra is a Marketing Executive with over 16 years experience in consumer-focused industries including international branded apparel, home improvement, retail, and entertainment. Alexandra has been leading the marketing campaigns of the Toronto International Flamenco Festival since its inception in 2007.
Yana Gagne, Director
Yana has a Mathematics degree from the University of Waterloo and over 20 years of business experience. In 2007, she co-founded Aurigen Reinsurance Company, a privately-held financial services company, where she is currently the Chief Business Development Officer. In addition to bringing her business acumen and start-up experience, she lends an artistic perspective as she studies music at the Royal Conservatory and, by commission, designs and creates stained glass art.
David Kister, Director
David is a Marketing Executive and Management Consultant with a 26-year career at IBM. David is active in giving back to the community and has served on numerous boards and committees. He is an avid dance enthusiast and brings both business and spectator perspectives to the Festival.
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