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Viewing items 1-8 of 8. Alexa Miton
Alexa Miton was born in Paris, France and began her dance studies at the School of the Paris Opera Ballet. She moved with her family at age ten to the United States and began her studies in classical ballet again under the Royal Academy of Dancing Syllabus. From her ballet training she became interested in classical and regional Spanish dance and studied at the Peabody Preparatory ...
[Read details] Elena Osuna
Elena Osuna began her study of Flamenco six years ago with Eva Encinias-Sandoval at the University of New Mexico. Shortly afterwards she became a member of Alma Flamenca , a pre-professional company directed by Eva Encinias-Sandoval. She performed on many occasions with Alma Flamenca , including the Festival of the States in 2000 in Washington, D.C....
[Read details] Gretchen Williams
Gretchen Williams moved to Albuquerque in 1999 to study flamenco at the University of New Mexico under Eva Encinias-Sandoval. Gretchen quickly became a member of Alma Flamenca, while pursuing her degree in anthropology. She received her B.A. in Anthropology from UNM and is currently working towards a Master’s degree in Dance History with an emphasis on Flamenco History....
[Read details] Jason Martinez
Jason Martinez, a flamenco dancer and cajón player, finds the rhythmic experience of flamenco and the intensity of its movements very satisfying. He feels that flamenco gives him a greater vocabulary to express himself with, explaining, "You bring who you are into it, rather than just learning imitation." Jason draws his inspiration from loved ones, his Chicano heritage,...
[Read details]  Joaquin Encinias
Joaquin Encinias began dancing as he began walking. Born into one of the few flamenco families in America, flamenco is a way of life for Joaquin. He is a fourth generation flamenco dancer and musician who received his earliest flamenco lessons listening to his grandmother Clarita Garcia de Aranda sing in her garden. He performed in Clarita's company at age 5 and became a ...
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Marisol Encinias
Marisol Encinias began studying flamenco at age 5 with her grandmother Clarita Garcia de Aranda. As a fourth generation flamenco dancer, Marisol is one on the few American flamenco dancers raised in a flamenco family. Her artistic interpretation, stunning in its depth and purity, arises from Marisol's immersion in the art form throughout her childhood....
[Read details] Melani Martinez
Melani “Mele” Martinez enjoys the introspective aspect of flamenco, explaining, “My dance arises from emotion rather than external elements.” Her goal “Is to create and perform choreography that is personal and honest,” she says, adding, “I owe any talents and abilities to the reflected passion of those I love, and to God.” The community of flamenco artists in Albuquerque and their ...
[Read details] Veronica Torres
Veronica Torres finds that flamenco is a vital emotional outlet, allowing her to discover new emotions and reconnect with those from her past. She has a deep respect for the art form, explaining, "Flamenco is not a performance, but an experience." She enjoys the joyful grace of the Alegrias as well as the sharp, almost masculine and slicing characteristics of many other flamenco ...
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