El Rincón Flamenco Special Edition [Cristina Hall] – San Francisco, CA

El Rincón Flamenco SPECIAL EDITION [CRISTINA HALL]

This exclusive Special Edition brings together world-class flamenco artists for a one-night-only celebration, featuring unforgettable performances and a festive atmosphere to close out the year. El Rincón Flamenco shows feature only the highest level of professional performances.

Saturday, December 21st 8:00pm, approx. 75 minutes

(doors after 7:30pm)

Celebrate the holiday season and join us for the last flamenco show of 2024 at El Rincón Flamenco “Special Edition”! This theater-quality performance features world-class guest artists in an intimate and unforgettable evening.

We are thrilled to welcome back Cristina Hall, a talented dancer originally from San Francisco and now based in Sevilla. Known for her passionate artistry, Cristina will perform alongside Theatre Flamenco artistic director, Carola Zertuche, bringing you the best of flamenco in a vibrant and dynamic show!

A portion of ticket sales will support the Theatre Flamenco’s 2025 home season fund, helping to bring more amazing flamenco performances and community programs in the upcoming year.

Come dressed in your holiday festival attire to mark the season and enjoy a night filled with flamenco’s rich tradition, festive cheer.

Don’t miss this special edition to close out the year with music, dance, and celebration!

Theatre Flamenco hold Cristina Hall 2 Days Workshop on Thursday, December 19 and Friday, December 20. Please check the details >> Cristina Hall Workshop

OUR RENOWED PROFESSIONAL CAST:

Guest Flamenco Dancer: Cristina Hall

Flamenco Singer: Roberto Zamora

Flamenco Guitarist: Jesse Torre

Artistic Director & Flamenco Dancer: Carola Zertuche

(scroll down for our guest artist, Cristina’s bio)

TICKETS

For the ultimate experience, reserve a premium front table or high stool for the best view of this spectacular flamenco night!

Center Table & High Stool Seats are reserved by first purchase, so book early to secure your preferred spot.

• Premium Front Table for 4 (4 chairs only) – $120 ($30/person)
• Premium Front Table for 3 (3 chairs only) – $90 ($30/person)
• Premium Front Table for 2 (2 chairs only) – $70 ($35/person)
• Center High Stools (beter view) – $25/person

• General admission (side chairs & high stools behind front tables – may have some obstruction) – $20/person till 11:59pm on Oct. 24th, then $40/person till 5:00pm on Oct. 26th if it’s not sold-out.
• At the door (only if not sold-out) $50/person

NOTES

1) Please arrive on time to ensure a smooth entry. For your comfort and the enjoyment of all attendees, we ask you arriving one time. We will close the building entrance doors at 8:30 PM.

2) Parking: Please be aware that parking is available on the street only. We recommend allowing extra time for finding parking and navigating city traffic.

3) Accessibility: Theatre Flamenco Studio is located on the second floor and is only accessible by short stairs.

4) Event Suitability: This event is not recommended for infants or toddlers due to the loud music, potential hazards within the studio space, and the length of the performance.

5) Health and Safety: If you have been exposed to COVID-19 or are experiencing flu or cold symptoms, please refrain from attending the show. Your health and the safety of others are our top priority.

6) Food and Beverages: Outside food and drinks are not permitted within the venue.

7) Refunds: Please note that there will be no refunds unless the show is canceled.

CRISTINA HALL: Professional Flamenco Dancer

Cristina Teresa Hall is a flamenco artist of uncommon artistry, technique, and innovative vision. Growing up in the United States, she first approached the Spanish art form as a cultural outsider, but has made flamenco her life in Spain. Cristina now pushes dance forward through her artistic rigor and respect for flamenco’s deep tradition, which she interprets through her unique international lens.

Cristina began studying flamenco dance as a teenager in her native city of San Francisco, California. She wanted to head to flamenco’s source, so at age 19, she flew to Andalucia, Spain, with a one-way ticket in 2001. Settling in Seville, she was immersed in the study of dance and the song and guitar, which led her to perform in tablaos.
In 2004, Cristina joined Israel Galván’s company in Torero Alucinógeno, premiering at the Teatro Central of Seville. Four years later, she began touring with her own work, first in the U.S. and Canada with her self-produced and choreographed show, El Sonido del Silencio. In 2010 she presented her show, Ensueño, in the Off Bienal, a circuit of parallel shows to the Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla.

In 2011, her creation Blackbird – a modern flamenco work set to the Nina Simone song – was a finalist in the Saddler’s Wells Dance Choreography competition in London. She performed a solo at the “Festival Flamenco Empirico” at the Mercat de les Flors in Barcelona under the direction of Juan Carlos Lérida. In 2012, she wonsecond place in the I Concurso de Baile Flamenco Tablao Las Carboneras, and then danced as a visiting artist in the prestigious tablao’s cuadro.

With more than a decade immersed in flamenco study and performance, Cristina began working more and more as a soloist and choreographer on high profile stages. In March of 2013 Cristina was invited to perform as a guest artist in Vigo and Ourense in the Spanish city of Galicia, with the Vigo 430 Orquestra. In December 2013, she collaborated with the Cuarteto Castilia, choreographing a flamenco work to Shostakovich’s String Quartet No.8 at the Teatro Cajasol de Sevilla.  In 2013, she collaborated with flamenco dancer Manuela Ríos at the Festival de Jerez in the production Consuelo de Penas. She also choreographed the work, Monocromo for the Bienal de Sevilla in 2014.

In the last two years, Cristina has formed her own company and mounted original work that has toured throughout Europe. Forming the Company A4 in 2014 with three other artists, the group created La Charla, a production that has toured throughout Holland and then later premiered at the CICUS Flamenco circuit in Seville. In 2015 Cristina began working with French choreographer Yann Lheureux. They created the solo piece, Cristina, which premiered in the Festival-OFF in Avignon, France, and then toured throughout many regions of that country. In 2016 Cristina choreographed and performed in her own production Translúcido which premiered in the Flamenco Festival Dusseldorf in Germany at the Tanzhaus Nrw Theatre.
In April of 2017 she won first prize in the Certamen Coreográfico Distrito de Tetuán of Madrid for her choreography Bionic.

It continues to be her great passion to create new dance performances and teach across the globe.

Carola Zertuche – Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco Artistic Director, Flamenco Dancer

Carola Zertuche (Artistic Director, Choreographer, Dancer), originally from Torreón, Mexico, has been the artistic director of Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco since its 50th anniversary in 2016. Renowned for her innovative approach to flamenco, she has cultivated collaborations with local and international artists, boosting the company’s recognition globally.


Starting her dance career at Mexico City’s Tablao Meson de Triana, Zertuche studied under masters like Manolo Vargas and Pilar Rioja. Later, she refined her skills in Spain with luminaries such as Ciro and Belen Maya, earning acclaim as a featured dancer with Los Tarantos.
 Zertuche has toured extensively, captivating audiences across Mexico, the United States, and the Middle East, with notable performances at venues like the Joyce Theatre in New York and the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival.

Her contributions to flamenco have earned her numerous nominations and awards, including recognition from the Isadora Duncan Awards. 

In 2017, she made her choreographic debut for the San Francisco Opera’s production of La Traviata.


Her latest production, “Un Mundo sin Tiempo” (Timeless World), premiered at the Herbst Theater in San Francisco in May 2023. Following its success, she recently concluded a four-day run of Un Mundo sin Tiempo at the ODC Theater in February 2024. This groundbreaking production not only showcased Zertuche’s visionary talent but also featured world-renowned artists from Spain, captivating audiences with its innovative approach to flamenco.