Ana Montes manages to tear up the floor whenever she appears with

Ana Montes manages to tear up the floor whenever she appears with Carmona Flamenco, but the best way to see her is at one of the duo’s monthly shows at Cafe Solstice. They perform in a cabaret setup on a platform just a bit larger than my tiny kitchen, so Montes’ percussive footwork and slashing arms are right in front of the audience—it’s an amazing kinesthetic experience.