RHYTHMS FACE-OFF: Flamenco vs. Tap Battle

Christian Casariego Moreno – Prodigious flamenco dancer trained in all five disciplines of Spanish dance at the Carmen Amaya Professional Dance Conservatory. He has performed with prestigious companies such as Ballet Flamenco de Madrid, taking his art to international stages from Saudi Arabia to China.

Francisco “Yiyi” Orozco – World-renowned flamenco percussionist and singer, considered a prodigy since his childhood in Barcelona. His percussive technique, described as having “machine-gun speed,” has captivated audiences on Broadway, Europe, and Asia, sharing the stage with the biggest names in contemporary flamenco.

Joseph Webb is an interdisciplinary artist who fuses African diasporic vernacular dance, music, and AAV poetics. This Young Arts Fellow supported by The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has shined on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning production “Bring in ‘da Noise Bring in ‘da Funk,” and is considered by The New York Times as “a natural star.”

Romeir Mendez is an exceptional bassist from Baltimore who has conquered prestigious stages such as Carnegie Hall. Trained with the legendary Steve Novosel, Romeir brings a unique rhythmic depth that has backed artists of the caliber of Donald Harrison, Regina Carter, and the Grammy-nominated group, Sweet Honey In The Rock.

DjG – Nationally recognized for his high-energy mixes and ability to connect with the audience. DjG brings a multicultural sensibility of Trinidadian descent that perfectly complements this artistic fusion between traditions.