In 1999, Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company set forth on an artistic journey that would become America’s most distinctive flamenco project. This revolutionary performance entity combined the mosaic quality of the American repertory company with the authentic idiom of flamenco, creating a living archive of choreographic masterworks. Yjastros is unique as a dance company, dancers train together year-round presenting a dynamic chemistry on stage, which unifies the ensemble of choreographic visions. Dancers demonstrate mastery of line and rhythm in minimal costumes allowing audiences to appreciate the individuality of each dancer on stage. Yjastros preserves the best flamenco choreography from artists around the world in order to share its cultural heritage and to pass it on to future generations as well as educate American families about this art form.