Andrea La Canela Flamenco Dancer from Novato, CA

Andrea La Canela is flamenco dancer and teacher 25+ years. Well versed the art after studies in California, New Mexico & Spain. Andrea's love of improvisation & extensive background in ballet & modern dance lends itself to true dance understanding. Most influential teachers were Diana Alejandro, La Tania, Belen Maya, Juana Amaya, Ciro, & El Guito. A soloist in Arte Flamenco for 5 years before forming her own company Los Flamencos del Pueblo & working in San Francisco Bay Area. Performing in Spain 2009, Mexico, Central America, New York City & North Carolina 2008, in addition to most of her years throughout California, has filled a lifetime flamenco career. She recently lived in Spain 2yrs & immersed herself in the flamenco life of gypsies found in Andalusia. Flamenco music from Southern Spain comes alive with acoustic guitar, gypsy song, and heel clicking dance. Exciting castanets & clapping palmas fill the air with the beautiful armwork & passion of the dancers. Artists adjust the to the needs of the event, small or large, 1 set or 2. Also available a a soloist or with a guitar duo.