(enlace) Flamenco forever

Juan Talavera, 66, thrives on dance
By Debbie Pfeiffer Trunnell Staff Writer

WHITTIER - Although he battled prostate cancer and celebrated his 66th birthday last year, Juan Talavera is nowhere near ready to hang up his high-heeled dancing boots.

The Whittier flamenco performer and teacher is too busy rehearsing for shows throughout Southern California and readying to teach another round of classes at Rio Hondo College.

"I'm still able to dance, so why not?" said Talavera, as he twirled and clicked his heels on a wooden stage on his driveway.

In upcoming weeks he will teach flamenco dance classes that explore the dance, music and song of Southern Spain, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Putnam Center at Rio Hondo College.

The beginning level will be Feb. 16 to March 23 and the intermediate level will be April 6 to 11 and May 4 to 11.

The class is typically well-received, said Corine Doughty, director of community services and contract education at the college.

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