Founder Profile: Alice Lawhon (formerly Blumenfeld) is a renowned artist with a track record across Flamenco Vivo tours, a Fulbright grant in 2012, and recognition as a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts (2008). Her leadership has earned honors from the Ohio Arts Council and other institutions, underscoring ABREPASO's status as a respected beacon for flamenco education and performance. Under her vision, ABREPASO Flamenco's Tablao Flamenco embraces cross-genre collaboration while maintaining the craft and discipline of traditional flamenco.
Discography Highlights: While ABREPASO focuses on performances and education, its collaborations showcase a robust repertoire that blends flamenco with contemporary soundscapes, creating a unique catalog of live-recorded and studio pieces tied to performance residencies and events. (Discography highlights are drawn from featured collaborations and performance histories within ABREPASO's program notes and concert listings.)
Upcoming Tour & Events (as of 2025): ABREPASO continues its season with performances across Ohio, including headline Tablao Flamenco nights and collaborative shows with contemporary partners. Dates include November 21 and 20, 2025 in Cleveland at the Cultural Arts Center at Disciples Christian Church (both listed as Ni más / ni menos), October 5, 2025 at Music Box Supper Club, Akron, and February 2025 performances at the Bop Stop and the Cleveland Museum of Art. For the latest show listings and venues, check ABREPASO's official calendar and our listings page.
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