Noche Flamenca
Led by artistic director Martin Santangelo, this acclaimed troupe can’t help but ignite the stage every time they perform. Expect passion, agony, joy and plenty of heat.
July 12 at 7:30 p.m. Prospect Park, Park West and 9th Street, Brooklyn. (718) 855-7882 or celebratebrooklyn.org. Free.
Tap Internationals
Globetrotting hoofers converge for this rhythmic extravaganza featuring Brazil’s energetic samba-tap sensation Christiane Matallo and Max Pollak’s Rumba Tap, who blend Afro-Cuban culture with a combination of body percussion, song, and rhythm.
July 12 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. The Duke on 42nd Street, 229 West 42nd St, at Broadway. (212) 239-6200. $40.
Avantango
Pablo Aslan’s talented ensemble of musicians and dancers blend tango and jazz to kick off the Latino Cultural Festival.
July 25 at 8:00 p.m. Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Park, Queens. 718-760-0064. $30 $35.
Diquis Tiquis
Costa Rican duo Alejandro Tosatti and Sandra Trejos use their face, hands, legs, shoulders, toes and anything else within reach to dance, mime and act with a precision that’s simply amazing.
August 1 at 8:30 p.m. Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Park, Corona, Queens. 718-760-0064 or Queens-theatre.org. Free with reservations.
‘What is Love?’
Bessie-award winning Puerto Rican choreographer Merian Soto presents this group piece inspired by the ’60s peace movement.
August 23 at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Damrosch Park Bandshell, Lincoln Center, 65th Street and Broadway. (212) LIN-COLN or lincolncenter.org. Free.
Alpha Omega Theatrical
Dance Company
Founded in 1972 as a way to create opportunities for minority choreographers and dancers, this troupe takes their mission seriously. Not only do they give back by training inner city kids how to dance but, under the artistic direction of Enrique Cruz De Jesus, they also manage to entertain the crowds.
August 28 at from noon to 1:30 p.m. Chase Plaza, Nassau St., between Liberty and Pine streets. (212) 219-3911. Free.