ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The University of New Mexico's Rodey Theatre inside Popejoy Hall is coming alive with the feeling of Christmas magic, the clicks of castanets, and stomping from zapatos. Dozens of dancers grazed the stage for one last dress rehearsal at the state's largest flamenco performance of the year. "These guys are incredible. You have three-year-olds, to 75-year-olds in this show. So we had many different levels and different ages and it's wonderful," said Joaquín Encinias, Artistic Director for New Mexico Institute of Flamenco. Story continues below Podcast: Tent Rocks National Monument reopens with new fees and new rules News: Albuquerque man accused of shooting stepmom asks judge to spend Christmas Eve with family Trending: Tingley Coliseum undergoes renovations as governor looks to possibly move state fair site  Don't Miss: 15-foot tumbleweed snowman pops up in Socorro La Estrella is an adaptation of a 12th-century religious play called "El Auto de Los Tres Reyes Magos," making it the oldest piece of dramatic theatre in the Spanish language. The production dramatizes the voyage of the three kings and the search for the Star of Bethlehem featuring traditional dance, Spanish Christmas songs, and Las Posadas. "In the third act of this, we do Las Posadas which is a New Mexican tradition of Mary and Joseph going around to different households looking for a place to stay," said Encinias. Dancers and musicians from Spain, Venezuela, Columbia, and many other local artists have been rehearsing every week since the beginning of October. Sarah Ward, one of the flamenco dancers, said this is her third year performing La Estrella. "Dancing in La Estrella gives us an opportunity to showcase all the beautiful things that we've learned throughout the year. I love being able to just share it with the people in my life also who know that I dance but don't see all the countless hours that we spend in the studio together," said Ward. The storytelling and fiery passion of flamenco bridges cultures and generations alike. "This is what bodies are made for. It's just incredible, and it's the whole reason I actually moved to New Mexico in the first place, was to dance flamenco," said Ward. La Estrella is a performance that evolves year after year. "When everything aligns, it just feels like pure magic." To see and feel the Christmas magic in person, click this link to buy tickets. Director Encinias said to act fast, as tickets sell out every year.