In this episode of the Real Good Denver Podcast, Ryan Estes sits down with Maria and Eva from Flamenco Denver, the nonprofit bringing the passion, rhythm, and roots of Spain to the Mile High City. With 25 years in Denver, Flamenco Denver has taught thousands of students, performed across schools, and created community through music, dance, and song. Their annual showcase, RAICES, returns September 30 at the Newman Center with world-class dancers, singers, and musicians.
Who this episode is for
-
Arts lovers and culture seekers in Denver
-
Musicians and dancers looking for inspiration
-
Families exploring cultural experiences
-
Anyone curious about the power of community through art
Key Takeaways
-
Event Details: Rises is one night only, Tuesday, September 30, at the Newman Center. Tickets: flamencodenver.com
-
The Academy: Flamenco Denver offers weekly classes for kids, adults, and even seniors, building a tight-knit cultural community.
-
Education Impact: They provide free programs in Title 1 schools across Denver during Hispanic Heritage Month.
-
Global Roots: Flamenco is a living art form born from centuries of cultural mixing across Spain, Cuba, and Latin America.
-
Guest Artists: The show features Grammy-winning percussionists, singers from Granada, and international dancers.
-
Personal Story: Maria came from Seville, Spain, and founded Flamenco Denver in 2005, transitioning to a nonprofit in 2014.
-
Legacy: Former students have gone on to perform professionally in Spain and return to Denver to teach.
Frameworks in the Conversation
-
Flamenco’s Three Pillars: Dance, Guitar, and Singing.
-
Community Model: Start from scratch → grow through classes → contribute to performances → bring knowledge back from Spain.
-
Roots Before Fusion: Understand tradition deeply before blending into modern interpretations.
Resources and Links
-
Tickets & Academy: flamencodenver.com
Popular Podcasts
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Cardiac Cowboys
The heart was always off-limits to surgeons. Cutting into it spelled instant death for the patient. That is, until a ragtag group of doctors scattered across the Midwest and Texas decided to throw out the rule book. Working in makeshift laboratories and home garages, using medical devices made from scavenged machine parts and beer tubes, these men and women invented the field of open heart surgery. Odds are, someone you know is alive because of them. So why has history left them behind? Presented by Chris Pine, CARDIAC COWBOYS tells the gripping true story behind the birth of heart surgery, and the young, Greatest Generation doctors who made it happen. For years, they competed and feuded, racing to be the first, the best, and the most prolific. Some appeared on the cover of Time Magazine, operated on kings and advised presidents. Others ended up disgraced, penniless, and convicted of felonies. Together, they ignited a revolution in medicine, and changed the world.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.