Blanco y Negro a flamenco dance theater work, presented by:  International Arts Academy on June 4, 2005 

at the Baldwin Park Performing Arts Center. Produced by: La Sole & Molina.

The performance will feature: Dancer/choreographer and artistic director from Sanlúcar, Spain Yvette Garcia 

also known in the International flamenco dance scene as “La Sole”, one of Southern California’s top professional 

flamenco dancers and instructors will star along with her dance company “A Nuestro Aire”, and a host of special 

guest artists in "Blanco y Negro" ~ Obra Flamenca (a flamenco dance theater). 

Musical / creative director Walter Molina on guitar, assistant choreographer Shari Bonnin, flute player Ruben 

Rivas, soprano singer Heather Calvete, percussionist Johnny Sandoval along with a cellist and violinist.

This flamenco dance theater work is inspired by one of Picasso’s masterpieces from the blue period, and based 

on an original concept and script written by Molina. Garcia along with “A Nuestro Aire" dance troupe will 

perform choreographies that illustrate the deepest and darkest of human emotions, including the passion and 

power that has been at the heart of flamenco dance for centuries. The story takes place in the early 1900's 

and revolves around a man and his muse. It reveals his struggles with his own thoughts and emotions. 

Haunting behavioral traits from his present and past affect with the way he reveals himself to others and how 

they see him. The dances will be complimented with beautiful Edwardian era costumes along with dramatic lighting 

that will make this show an unforgettable event.

The event takes place on Saturday, June 4, 2005 “Blanco y Negro” at the Baldwin Park Performing Arts Center 

located at 4640 N. Maine Ave. Baldwin Park. Matinee show at 3:00 pm. as well as an evening performance 

at 8:00 pm. 1 hour prior to each show in the lobby of there will be a traditional Spanish Tapas hour. 

The highlight will be the Paella cooked on location. 

Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. For more information or on-line ticket purchase 

visit: www.FlamencoCompany.com/ByN.htm  or by calling (626) 653-1111.  

Garcia was born and grew up in Sanlucar de Barrameda, Cadiz, Spain, and now lives in Glendora, California, 

and teaches in Covina and at Cal-Poly Pomona University. Garcia has been performing since age 13. She has 

studied with internationally known dancers and flamenco masters. She is a member of various dance companies 

including Groupo Flamenco de la Peña Andaluza in California, and "Ballet Sanlucar Hoy", directed by 

Jose Antonio Benitez (tour group based in Sanlúcar, Spain). She is currently the director/choreographer 

of her own company “A Nuestro Aire” and the International Arts Academy Children’s ensemble. She 

currently appears regularly at Spain Restaurant in Los Angeles and Sebastiani’s of Huntington Beach 

on alternating Saturday’s. Her studio International Arts Academy is located at 20628 E. Arrow Highway #3 

Covina, CA 91724 offers all levels of flamenco dance along with a host of other world dances.  

Visit www.InternationalArtsAcademy.com for the schedule of classes.

"...Engages the flamenco spirit deeply… an articulate female soloist…La Sole marshals her curves and lively eyes to

 build a pleasant passion…" –Jennifer Fisher, L.A. Times

“Wearing long, fringed sleeves that amplified every bold arm swing or swirl, Yvette Garcia "La Sole" faultlessly 

executed elaborate heel-and-toe step patterns…The sheer stamina of her dancing was an impressive quality of her 

"Tientos" solo…” –Lewis Segal, L.A. Times Feb. 2003

“…It’s flamenco of today… One of the finest young dancers…the show built up momentum with a polished Alegria 

from La Sole, always feisty and provocative, compas right in the pocket… had the audience charmed" 

--Ed Young, Santa Monica Press & FlamencoBuzz.com

“…Featured dancer Yvette Garcia “La Sole” from Spain moved to a cavalcade of rhythmic sounds…This Flamenco is 

‘Espectacular’…” 

--Rob Bailey, Arizona Daily Star

“…Just when you thought the Old Pueblo was cooling down-La Sole with ‘Flamenco Espectacular’ was muy caliente…

transcending boundaries through music…

--Matt Moon, Desert Leaf, Tucson, Arizona