RHYTHMS FACE-OFF: Flamenco vs Tap Battle

“RHYTHMS FACE-OFF” showcases flamenco and tap dance in artistic duels where masters compete through rhythm and improvisation, while the audience votes for their favorite performances and spontaneous collaborations blur genre boundaries.

The event combines two percussive dance styles: flamenco and tap dance. In this event, masters of both styles will challenge each other in a series of artistic duels. Rhythm, improvisation, and passion will decide who dominates the stage. This event is not merely a competition; it is a celebration of two rich and expressive cultures that share the universal language of rhythm.

Throughout the night, musicians will blend their traditions in joint improvisations. The audience will vote for their favorite interpretations, and spontaneous collaborations will emerge, challenging the boundaries between genres.

Flamenco team

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

Francisco “Yiyi” Orozco is a world-renowned flamenco percussionist and singer from Barcelona. His percussive technique, described as having “machine-gun speed,” has captivated audiences on Broadway, Europe, and Asia, sharing the stage with the some of the most well-known names in contemporary flamenco.

Tap team

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 performed 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 a bassist from Baltimore who has played in stages such as the Carnegie Hall. Trained with 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.

Master of ceremonies and DJ

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