In traditional flamenco, it is rare to see more than one dancer performing at a time. Yjastros, however, features multiple dancers in unified choreography, making it a uniquely New Mexican art form. Just as Menchaca described: "Yjastros takes it further. We broaden the horizons of flamenco ... but without compromising its true form."

The dance company's name is Spanish for "stepchildren" and it aptly describes a new southwest culture of flamenco, yet one that is still deeply rooted in its Spanish heritage.

Utilizing more than 60 pieces of choreography from Spanish and international artists, Yjastros is the voice of choreographic flamenco here in the United States. Through this way, Encinias believes the dance company has impacted the art in a large degree.

"We draw a lot of artists from Spain who come here and leave their stamp on our company through their choreography. We're a living archive of those pieces and a real important group of dancers and musicians that set the bar for a lot of young dancers to aspire to."

The company has achieved international recognition for its innovative interpretations of classic flamenco and regularly features some of the world's finest flamenco guest artists in their performances for American audiences. The company performs at a variety of venues in central New Mexico, as well as during the Annual Festival Flamenco de Albuquerque, which features renowned artists from all over the world.

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