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Eva María Garrido García, known professionally as Eva Yerbabuena, is a Spanish flamenco dancer. She formed her own dance company in 1998 [1] and won Spain's National Dance Award (Premio Nacional de Danza) in 2001. [2] She is considered one of flamenco's leading performers. [3] [4]
Flamenco dancer and dance teacher Joaquina Jiménez Sánchez , known as Quina Jiménez or Quinita (born 28 October 1941), is a former Spanish flamenco dancer , dance teacher , and artist . She was one of the greatest dance teacher in Almería and foremother of Conservatorio de Danza de Almería.
Carmen Amaya (2 November 1918 – 19 November 1963) occasionally known by the stage name La Capitana, was a Spanish Romani flamenco dancer and singer, born in the Somorrostro district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. She is often hailed as "the greatest Flamenco dancer ever" [1] and "the most extraordinary personality of all time in flamenco dance."
Sara was born in San Fernando, in the province of Cádiz, in 1971, where she began her dance studies at her mother’s school, Concha Baras. [2] Shortly after, she joined the company Los Niños de la Tertulia Flamenca, with which she toured the flamenco festivals of Barcelona.
Merche Esmeralda (née, Mercedes Rodríguez Gamero; Seville, 1947/50) is a Spanish flamenco dancer (bailaora) and choreographer. In 2007, she was the recipient of the Fundación Cruzcampo "Compás del Cante" Award; [1] this award is always referred to by the Spanish media as the "Flamenco Nobel prize".
María Jesús Pagés Madrigal (b.- 28 July 1963), better known as María Pagés, is a modern Spanish dancer and choreographer. Considered one of the premiere living Flamenco dancers, Pagés has been recognised internationally for decades as one of the top performers of the style, with her expressive stage presence and passionate, unique rhythmic interpretations.
Farruca (Spanish pronunciation:) is a form of flamenco music developed in the late 19th century. Classified as a cante chico , it is traditionally sung and danced by men. [ 1 ] Its origin is traditionally associated with Galicia , a region in northern Spain .
Encarnación López Júlvez, better known by her stage name, La Argentinita (Buenos Aires, March 3, 1898 – New York, September 24, 1945), was a Spanish-Argentine flamenco dancer, choreographer and singer. La Argentinita was considered one of the highest expressions of this art form during her time.