Ensemble Español’s popular “Flamenco Passion” live dance and music performances return to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, June 19 & 20. These performances are part of the 39th American Spanish Dance & Music Festival, showcasing the elegance and passion of Spain’s dance, music and culture June 10 through June 28

Positioned in the center of this year’s Festival, the “Flamenco Passion” performances feature 40 dancers, musicians and guest artists fusing classical, traditional, contemporary and Flamenco styles. Works will include world premieres by guest artists José Greco, II, Raquel Gomez and Ensemble Español Principal Dancers Claudia Pizarro and José Torres; a Chicago premiere by guest artists Carmela Greco and José Greco II; plus popular works from Ensemble Español’s repertoire including Ensemble Español Founder and Artistic Director Dame Libby Komaiko’s masterwork “Tiempos de Goya” and the company’s Associate Artistic Director Irma Suárez Ruiz’s Flamenco suite, “No Me Olvides” (“Do Not Forget Me”).

Ensemble Español’s popular “Flamenco Passion” live dance and music performances return to North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Friday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday June 20 at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $26-$46. Free parking is available. For tickets, call 847.673.6300 or visit northshorecenter.org.