calendar 2023

january

23
jan

Marien Luevano course  •  Mexico city  •  Hojas de Te Centro Cultural
Professional training with mexican dancer Marien Luevano, Jan 23 – Jan 27

february

12
feb

Andres Peña course  •  Mexico city  •  Centro Cultural Flamenco Mexico
Professional training with spanish dancer Andres Peña, Feb 12 – Feb 17

march

01
mar

Be Their Voices  •  12PM Calgary  •  Free
ProArts at Noon Concert Series Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1 St SE, Calgary)
Featured dancer at the Be Their Voices concert under the direction of composer and santur player Bijan Maysami

07
mar

CLASSES: Advanced – Technique  • 6:30-7:30PM  •  Tuesdays
March 7, 14, 21, 28
LOCATION: Flamenco Bliss
ADDRESS: will be emailed upon registration
COST: $80 per month | $25 drop-ins

07
mar

CLASSES: Advanced (Solea)  •  7:30-8:30PM  • Tuesdays
March 7, 14, 21, 28
LOCATION: Flamenco Bliss
ADDRESS: will be emailed upon registration
COST: $80 per month | $25 drop-ins

08
mar

Be Their Voices  • 7PM Calgary  • Free
Women’s Day Celebration by Calgary Iranian Community
University of Calgary, Engineering Building Atrium
Featured dancer at the Be Their Voices concert under the direction of composer and santur player Bijan Maysami

09
mar

CLASSES: Intermediate (Tientos)  • 6:00-7:00PM  •  Thursdays
March 9, 16, 23, 30
LOCATION: UniverseSoul Dance Studio (small studio)
ADDRESS: 3300 14 Ave NE #13, Calgary
COST: $80 per month | $25 drop-ins

09
mar

CLASSES: Sevillanas (Open Level)  • 7:00-8:30PM  • every 2nd Thursday
March 9, 23
LOCATION: UniverseSoul Dance Studio (small studio)
ADDRESS: 3300 14 Ave NE #13, Calgary
COST: $60 per month | $30 drop-ins

10
mar

A Night of Flamenco  •  Doors 7PM – Show 8PM  • Tickets $15
Romero Distilling Co. (Suite 300, 688 Heritage Dr SE, Calgary)
Traditional Tablao performance with a contemporary twist.
Cuadro (performers):
Anastassiia Alexander – dance
Michael Boyle – guitar

12
mar

WORKSHOP: Beyond Compas  •  11AM – 1PM  • Open Level
Palmas and compas workshop open to dancers, guitarist, singers
LOCATION: Romero Distilling Co.
ADDRESS: Suite 300, 688 Heritage Dr SE, Calgary
COST: $60

18
mar

HYMMelodies  •  6-8PM  • Free
Termeh Cafe Restaurant (118 5 Ave SE, Calgary)
Performance with HYMMelodies world music band.

19
mar

WORKSHOP: Bulerias por Fiesta  •  11AM – 1PM  •  Open Level
Workshop to understand and work on patas por buleria.
LOCATION: Romero Distilling Co.
ADDRESS: Suite 300, 688 Heritage Dr SE, Calgary
COST: $60

31
mar

HYMMelodies  •  8-10PM  • Free
Kawa Espresso Bar (1333 8 St SW, Calgary)
Performance with HYMMelodies world music band.

april

04
apr

CLASSES: Advanced – Technique  •  6:30-7:30PM  • Tuesdays
April 4, 11, 18, 25
LOCATION: Flamenco Bliss
ADDRESS: will be emailed upon registration
COST: $80 per month || $25 drop-ins

04
apr

CLASSES: Advanced (Solea)  • 7:30-8:30PM •  Tuesdays
April 4, 11, 18, 25
 LOCATION: Flamenco Bliss
ADDRESS: will be emailed upon registration
COST: $80 per month || $25 drop-ins

06
apr

CLASSES: Intermediate (Tientos)  • 6:00-7:00PM  • Thursdays
April 6, 13, 20, 27
 LOCATION: UniverseSoul Dance Studio (small studio)
ADDRESS: 3300 14 Ave NE #13, Calgary
COST: $80 per month || $25 drop-ins

06
apr

CLASSES: Sevillanas (Open Level)  • 7:00-8:30PM  • every 2nd Thursday
April 6, 20
 LOCATION: UniverseSoul Dance Studio (small studio)
ADDRESS: 3300 14 Ave NE #13, Calgary
COST: $60 per month || $30 drop-ins

07
apr

A Night of Flamenco  •  Doors 7PM – Show 8PM  • Tickets $15
Romero Distilling Co. (Suite 300, 688 Heritage Dr SE, Calgary)
Traditional Tablao performance with a contemporary twist.
Cuadro (performers):
Jessica Penalver-Cote – dance
Anastassiia Alexander – dance
Michael Boyle – guitar

16
apr

WORKSHOP: Beyond Compas  • 11AM – 1PM  •  Open Level
Palmas and compas workshop open to dancers, guitarist, singers
LOCATION: Romero Distilling Co. ADDRESS: Suite 300, 688 Heritage Dr SE, Calgary
COST: $60

22
apr

HYMMelodies  • 6-8PM  •  Free
Termeh Cafe Restaurant (118 5 Ave SE, Calgary)
Performance with HYMMelodies world music band.

23
apr

WORKSHOP: Bulerias por Fiesta  •  11AM – 1PM  •  Open Level
Workshop to understand and work on patas por buleria.
LOCATION: Romero Distilling Co. ADDRESS: Suite 300, 688 Heritage Dr SE, Calgary
COST: $60

28
apr

HYMMelodies  •  8-10PM  •  Free
Kawa Espresso Bar (1333 8 St SW, Calgary)
Performance with HYMMelodies world music band.

30
apr

WORKSHOP: Beyond Compas •  11AM – 1PM  • Open Level
Palmas and compas workshop open to dancers, guitarist, singers
LOCATION: Romero Distilling Co. ADDRESS: Suite 300, 688 Heritage Dr SE, Calgary
COST: $60

may

05
may

A Night of Flamenco  •  Doors 7PM – Show 8PM  • Tickets $15
Romero Distilling Co. (Suite 300, 688 Heritage Dr SE, Calgary)
Traditional Tablao performance with a contemporary twist.
Cuadro (performers):
Alejandra Cano – dance
Judith Romero – dance
Anastassiia Alexander – dance
Michael Boyle – guitar

26
may

HYMMelodies  •  8-10PM | •  Free
Kawa Espresso Bar (1333 8 St SW, Calgary)
Performance with HYMMelodies world music band.

30
may

CLASSES: Advanced – Technique  •  6:00-7:00PM  •  Tuesdays
May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27
LOCATION: UniverseSoul Dance Studio (small studio)
ADDRESS: 3300 14 Ave NE #13, Calgary
COST: $100 || $25 drop-ins

30
may

CLASSES: Advanced (Solea)  •  7:00-8:00PM  •  Tuesdays
May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27
LOCATION: UniverseSoul Dance Studio (small studio)
ADDRESS: 3300 14 Ave NE #13, Calgary
COST: $100 || $25 drop-ins

31
may

CLASSES: Beginner – Intro to Flamenco (Tangos) •  6:30-7:30PM  •  Wednesdays
May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28
LOCATION: UniverseSoul Dance Studio (small studio)
ADDRESS: 3300 14 Ave NE #13, Calgary
COST: $100 || $25 drop-ins

june

01
jun

CLASSES: different levels
Technique – Tuesdays || 6PM
Advanced – Bulerias || 7PM
Beginner – Wednesdays || 6:30PM
Intermediate – Thursdays || 6:00PM
Sevillanas – Thursdays || 7:00PM
 LOCATION: UniverseSoul Dance Studio (small studio)
ADDRESS: 3300 14 Ave NE #13, Calgary
REGISTRATION: please contact for more information

02
jun

A Night of Flamenco  •  Doors 7PM – Show 8PM  • Tickets $15
Romero Distilling Co. (Suite 300, 688 Heritage Dr SE, Calgary)
Traditional Tablao performance with a contemporary twist.
Cuadro (performers):
Natalie Yanchar – dance
Judith Romero – dance
Anastassiia Alexander – dance
Antonia Velaquez – singing
Michael Boyle – guitar

09
jun

HYMMelodies  •  6-8PM  •  Free
Termeh Cafe Restaurant (118 5 Ave SE, Calgary)
Performance with HYMMelodies world music band.

18
jun

HYMMelodies full band  •  2PM  •  Tickets $20
Ironwood Stage & Grill (1229 9 Ave SE, Calgary)
Performance with HYMMelodies world music band.

25
jun

Iran’s Future Ensemble  • 1PM • Free
Global Fest presents
Performance with Bijan Maysami (santur) and Greg Goldenberg (bass), original compositions by Bijan Maysami.

28
jun

HYMMelodies  •  12PM  •  Free
ProArts at Noon Concert Series Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1 St SE, Calgary)
Performance with HYMMelodies world music band.

30
jun

HYMMelodies  •  8-10PM  •  Free
Kawa Espresso Bar (1333 8 St SW, Calgary)
Performance with HYMMelodies world music band.

july

01
jul

Iran’s Future Ensemble  • 3PM • Free
Global Fest presents at Heritage Park
 Performance with Bijan Maysami (santur) and Greg Goldenberg (bass), original compositions by Bijan Maysami.

04
jul

CLASSES: different levels
Technique – Tuesdays || 6PM
Advanced – Bulerias || 7PM
Beginner – Wednesdays || 6:30PM
Intermediate – Thursdays || 6:00PM
Sevillanas – Thursdays || 7:00PM
 LOCATION: UniverseSoul Dance Studio (small studio)
ADDRESS: 3300 14 Ave NE #13, Calgary
REGISTRATION: please contact for more information

09
jul

Iran’s Future Ensemble  • 12PM – 5PM • Free
Global Fest presents at Stampede
 Performance with Bijan Maysami (santur) and Greg Goldenberg (bass), original compositions by Bijan Maysami.

12
jul

Flamenco at Noon  •  12PM  •  Free
ProArts at Noon Concert Series Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1 St SE, Calgary)
Flamenco performance with Michael Boyle on guitar and dancers Anastassiia Alexander and Fiona Malena.

14
jul

A Night of Flamenco  •  Doors 7PM – Show 8PM  • Tickets $15
Romero Distilling Co. (Suite 300, 688 Heritage Dr SE, Calgary)
Traditional Tablao performance with a contemporary twist.
Cuadro (performers):
Fiona Malena – dance
Anastassiia Alexander – dance
Antonia Velaquez – singing
Michael Boyle – guitar

20
jul

Iran’s Future Ensemble  • 12PM • Free
Global Fest presents at Stephen Avenue
 Performance with Bijan Maysami (santur) and Greg Goldenberg (bass), original compositions by Bijan Maysami.

25
jul

Change – Dance Film  • 6:30PM  • Free
Victoria Flamenco Festival 2023  • ONLINE
 Presentation of my new dance film.

28
jul

HYMMMelodies  • 8-10PM • Free
Kawa Espresso Bar (1333 8 St SW, Calgary)
Performance with HYMMelodies world music band.

29
jul

HYMMMelodies  • 6-8PM  • Free
Termeh Cafe Restaurant (118 5 Ave SE, Calgary)
Performance with HYMMelodies world music band.

august

01
aug

CLASSES: all levels Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays
Check the schedule and how to register in the link below
 LOCATION: UniverseSoul Dance Studio (small studio)
ADDRESS: 3300 14 Ave NE #13, Calgary

04
aug

A Night of Flamenco  •  Doors 7PM – Show 8PM  • Tickets $15
Romero Distilling Co. (Suite 300, 688 Heritage Dr SE, Calgary)
Traditional Tablao performance with a contemporary twist.
Cuadro (performers):
Fiona Malena – dance
Judith Romero – dance
Anastassiia Alexander – dance
Antonia Velaquez – singing
Michael Boyle – guitar

11
aug

Interoception Continuum  •  Doors 6:30PM – Show 7PM  • Tickets PWYC
ContaineR art Park Sunnyside presented by Springboard
The Outside In: A sunset Performance of Flamenco and Persian Music at Springboard’s containR Art Park by enigmatic local artists Anastassiia Alexander & Bijan Maysami.
The Inside Out: A performance revealing the invisible perceptive sense of our internal states that asks “how do we embody what is inside, out?”.
Performers:
Fiona Malena – dance
Anastassiia Alexander – dance
Michael Boyle – guitar
Bijan Maysami – santur
Greg Goldenberg – bass
Judith Romero – palmas

17
aug

Iran’s Future Ensemble  • 6:30PM • Free
Main Stage at Global Fest
 Performance with Bijan Maysami (santur) and Greg Goldenberg (bass), original compositions by Bijan Maysami.

17
aug

Flamenco/Persian Music Fusion  •  Doors 6:30PM – Show 7:30PM  • Tickets $15
Romero Distilling Co. (Suite 300, 688 Heritage Dr SE, Calgary)
Collaboration between flamenco artists and Iranina composer Bijan Maysami with participation of guest guitarist Jake Lee “Chinito” from Victoria, BC.
Performers:
Fiona Malena – dance
Anastassiia Alexander – dance
Jake Lee “Chinito” – guitar
Bijan Maysami – santur
Greg Goldenberg – bass

18 aug

Flamenco Origins •  8PM  • Tickets $25
Asylum for Art

Performers:
Fiona Malena – dance
Anastassiia Alexander – dance
Silvia Temis – singing
Jake Lee “Chinito” – guitar
Michael Boyle – guitar

19
aug

Fiona Malena Flamenco Ensemble  •  4:30PM
Expolatino
Performers:
Fiona Malena – dance
Anastassiia Alexander – dance
Silvia Temis – singing
Jake Lee “Chinito” – guitar

24
aug

Artful Rhythm Flamenco Cuadro  •  8:45-9:15PM  • Global Fest
Main stage, Global Fest (Elliston Park)
Flamenco Performance under direction of Anastassiia Alexander at the Global Fest.
Cuadro (performers):
Natalie Yanchar – dance
Judith Romero – dance
Anastassiia Alexander – dance
Antonia Velaquez – singing
Michael Boyle – guitar

25
aug

HYMMMelodies  • 8-10PM • Free
Kawa Espresso Bar (1333 8 St SW, Calgary)
Performance with HYMMelodies world music band.

26 aug

HYMMMelodies  • 7:30PM • Tickets for Global Fest
Global Fest

september

01
sep

A Night of Flamenco  •  Doors 7PM – Show 8PM  • Tickets $15
Romero Distilling Co. (Suite 300, 688 Heritage Dr SE, Calgary)
Traditional Tablao performance with a contemporary twist.
Cuadro (performers):
Tracy Cumberbatch – dance
Natalie Yanchar – dance
Judith Romero – dance
Anastassiia Alexander – dance
Antonia Velaquez – singing
Michael Boyle – guitar

02
sep

HYMMMelodies  • 12:30PM • Free
Heritage Park
Performance for Alberta Days.

05
sep

CLASSES: all levels Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays
Check the schedule and how to register in the link below
 LOCATION: UniverseSoul Dance Studio (small studio)
ADDRESS: 3300 14 Ave NE #13, Calgary

09
sep

HYMMMelodies  • 6-8PM  • Free
Termeh Cafe Restaurant (118 5 Ave SE, Calgary)
Performance with HYMMelodies world music band.

22
sep

A Night of Flamenco  •  Doors 7PM – Show 8PM  • Tickets $15
Romero Distilling Co. (Suite 300, 688 Heritage Dr SE, Calgary)
Traditional Tablao performance with a contemporary twist.
Cuadro (performers):
Majo Munoz – dance (Mexico city)
Judith Romero – dance
Anastassiia Alexander – dance
Antonia Velaquez – singing
Michael Boyle – guitar

29
sep

HYMMMelodies  • 8-10PM • Free
Kawa Espresso Bar (1333 8 St SW, Calgary)
Performance with HYMMelodies world music band.

october

03
oct

CLASSES: all levels Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays
Check the schedule and how to register in the link below
 LOCATION: UniverseSoul Dance Studio (small studio)
ADDRESS: 3300 14 Ave NE #13, Calgary

06
oct

A Night of Flamenco  •  Doors 7PM – Show 8PM  • Tickets $15
Romero Distilling Co. (Suite 300, 688 Heritage Dr SE, Calgary)
Traditional Tablao performance with a contemporary twist.
Cuadro (performers):
Natalie Yanchar – dance
Judith Romero – dance
Anastassiia Alexander – dance
Antonia Velaquez – singing
David Matyas – guest flamenco guitarist

27
oct

HYMMMelodies  • 8-10PM • Free
Kawa Espresso Bar (1333 8 St SW, Calgary)
Performance with HYMMelodies world music band.

november

03
nov

A Night of Flamenco  •  Doors 7PM – Show 8PM  • Tickets $15
Romero Distilling Co. (Suite 300, 688 Heritage Dr SE, Calgary)
Traditional Tablao performance with a contemporary twist.
Cuadro (performers):
Jessica Penalver-Cote – dance
Natalie Yanchar – dance
Judith Romero – dance
Anastassiia Alexander – dance
Antonia Velaquez – singing
Michael Boyle – guitar

07
nov

CLASSES: all levels Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays
Check the schedule and how to register in the link below
 LOCATION: UniverseSoul Dance Studio (small studio)
ADDRESS: 3300 14 Ave NE #13, Calgary

17
nov

Flamenco/Persian Music Fusion  •  Doors 7PM – Show 8PM  • Tickets $15
Romero Distilling Co. (Suite 300, 688 Heritage Dr SE, Calgary)
Collaboration between flamenco artists and Iranian composer Bijan Maysami.
Performers:
Anastassiia Alexander – dance
Michael Boyle – flamenco guitar
Bijan Maysami – santur
Greg Goldenberg – bass

24
nov

HYMMMelodies  • 8-10PM • Free
Kawa Espresso Bar (1333 8 St SW, Calgary)
Performance with HYMMelodies world music band.

december

01
dec

A Night of Flamenco  •  Doors 7PM – Show 8PM  • Tickets $15
Romero Distilling Co. (Suite 300, 688 Heritage Dr SE, Calgary)
Traditional Tablao performance with a contemporary twist.
Cuadro (performers):
Guest artist TBA
Anastassiia Alexander – dance
Antonia Velaquez – singing
Michael Boyle – guitar

05
dec

CLASSES: all levels Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays
Check the schedule and how to register in the link below
 LOCATION: UniverseSoul Dance Studio (small studio)
ADDRESS: 3300 14 Ave NE #13, Calgary

Photo by Tyler Baker Photography

Photo by Tyler Baker Photography