Roberto Amaral's INCENDIO FLAMENCO Dances into Thousand Oaks, 8/11

INCENDIO FLAMENCO, the third annual showcase presentation by master choreographer, performing artist and teacher Roberto Amaral, is a dynamic and colorful program spotlighting fiery Flamenco, elegant Spanish contemporary dance and cutting-edge modern Flamenco fusion.

Critically acclaimed and widely recognized for his trademark high standard of excellence in Flamenco and classical/contemporary Spanish dance, Roberto Amaral once again brings an electrifying presentation of dazzling Spanish-themed dances and songs to the wonderfully intimate and state of the art Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.

INCENDIO FLAMENCO showcases 35 of the most talented dancers of Mr. Amaral's renowned studio. Some of the featured performers include Alfredo Aja, Ana Maria Suarez, Elisa Rosales Gamero, Susana Paraíso, Melissa Sagerian, Debra "La Fiera", Ricardo Ramírez and Harut Badalyan.

As a special added attraction this year, the program will unveil the debut of Amaral's new Flamenco fusion music/dance ensemble: "Fuego Exótico", featuring world-class artists, including flamenco guitarists Ben Woods and Kai Narezo, drummer Joey Heredia, bassist Keith Jones, keyboardist Joey Navarro, percussionist Gerardo Morales and dancers/singers Arleen Hurtado and Rocio Ponce. This special presentation will be highlighted by world premiere production numbers created and sung by Roberto Amaral.

The performance takes place on Sunday, August 11th, 2013 at 2:00 pm (most seats gone!) and 6:30 pm at the Scherr Forum Theatre, 2100 East Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, Calif., Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza / Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks, California. Tickets are $45.00 and $35.00 and are available at the theater box office, through The Amaral Studio, and at Ticketmaster outlets/Ticketmaster.com. For general information call 805-813-7212.

In his early career Roberto was featured as a principal dancer and soloist with such renowned Spanish dance companies as Jose Greco, Jose Antonio, Alberto Lorca, and Rafael De Cordoba, as well as many prestigious companies in the United States. Roberto is widely recognized for his mastery as a performer and teacher. His exceptional background had brought him to the forefront as one of the country's most respected and gifted teachers and choreographers. His unique skills as a master of both flamenco and classical Spanish dance have kept students returning to his classes for over 30 years.

As a result of his reputation for excellence, producers of stage, film and television have sought Roberto out as dancer, choreographer and dance consultant on a number of prestigious projects. He was awarded the inaugural 2005 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Santa Barbara Flamenco Society.

As co-founder/lead vocalist/writer/arranger of the musical group CARMEN, Roberto Amaral took an adventurous, life changing departure from an already established career as an internationally recognized flamenco dancer and choreographer. Known as the first band to ever fuse flamenco with rock, both musically and visually, CARMEN caught the attention of the world with its 3 groundbreaking albums as well as critically acclaimed European and U.S. live appearances with such rock luminaries as David Bowie, Jethro Tull and ELO.

Now, as a solo artist/writer/producer, Roberto continues to combine his unique trademark approaches to songwriting, arranging and production to create a vibrant pop/fusion sound. Incorporating musical elements closest to his heart, R&B, flamenco, Latin, pop, rock, classical and jazz, Roberto aptly refers to his music as EXOTIC CONTEMPORARY. www.amaralstudio.com