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Curriculum - Resume [English]
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Personal Data:
Born in Rota, Cadiz,
Spain in 1978. Grew up in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Cadiz, Spain.
I return to Spain several
times a year to continue performing and learning in the cities of Andalucia
known as
“la cuna
del flamenco”,
the cradle of flamenco. Height: 5’4, Eyes: Hazel, Hair: Golden Brown.
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Objective |
To promote Flamenco and the culture of Andalucia,
Spain throughout the United States through dance classes, shows,
lectures and other public appearances. To maintain & obtain new teaching positions at
a local University or community college as an instructor in the dance
department. |
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Experience |
2002-Present International
Arts Academy Covina, Ca
Owner/ Instructor/ Artistic Director
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Teach 15+ Flamenco & Classical Spanish dance classes a
week. [Beginning-Master]
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Manage other instructors at academy [scheduling, manage
annual recital,
advertising, payroll].
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Artistic director and choreographer of “A Nuestro Aire”
dance company. I prepare
those who wish to perform with public dance opportunities, strict
rehearsal
schedule, stage presence courses and other elements needed to make it in
the
dance field. |
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1996–2002 Various Southern California
Studios & Universities [5-10 hrs/week]
Instructor / Choreographer
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California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona 2003-05
Faculty/Staff: Flamenco / Belly dance.
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Deena’s Dance Center, Pomona
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June Nichol’s Dance Studio, San Gabriel.
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Pacific Center for Performing Arts, Glendora.
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Club Social Español de Fontana, Fontana.
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San Gabriel Valley YMCA, Covina Chapter. |
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Professional Dance Studies
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Flamenco (13 yrs.), Classical/Folk Spanish (4 yrs.),
Ballet (4 yrs.), Jazz (5yrs.), Modern/Contemporary (4 yrs.), Salsa/Latin
Ballroom (4 yrs.), Afro-Cuban (1 yr.), Belly Dance (4 yr.), Indian
[India] (3 months).
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Professional Flamenco Studies in Spain: Jose
A. Benitez, La Yerbabuena, Carmen Cortes, Mercedez Ruiz, Ana Ma Buenos,
Farruquito, Carlos Robles, Teo Barea, Rosario Montiel, Gloria Llanera,
Alegria Suarez, Maria Jesus, Rafaela Carrasco, La China, Andres Marin,
Cristobal Reyes, Belen Maya, Juana Amaya, Jairo, Ma Del Mar
Moreno, Andres Peña, El Pipa & Antonio Canales. Diplomas for
choreography from: Carmen Cortes, La Junta de Andalucia Perfecionamiento
de baile Andaluz, Peña Flamenca Puerto Lucero.
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Professional Flamenco Studies in the U.S.A:
Antonio Vargas, Maria Bermudez (Workshops). Master workshops by various visiting
Flamenco Instructors. |
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Dance Companies:
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A Nuestro Aire, artistic director, choreographer,
manager, lead dancer & singer.
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Grupo Flamenco de La Peña Andaluza en California,
dancer/singer. Director of
Youth and Culture committee in Los Angeles.
Non-Profit Group.
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Ballet Sanlúcar Hoy (1996-present), directed by
Jose Antonio Benitez.
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Arte Flamenco Dance Theater (1996-2000) toured Chicago,
Idaho, Washington,
Southern California.
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Flamenco Vivo “ Antonio Vargas” 2001 Tour. Featured
female dancer, soloist
singer. |
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Education |
1996–2002 California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona
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B.S. In Kinesiology, Sport Medicine Option, Athletic
Training Specialization, Minor in Dance [Institute of New Dance &
Cultures].
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Golden Key Honor Society Awards and Member
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Dean’s List for maintaining 4.0-3.2 G.P.A |
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Major Area & International Venues |
Performances Include:
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World Cup Coverage Univision [34] Spain vs.
S. Africa 2002
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Univision Channel 34 [Primera Edision] 2002
& 2003
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Renaissance Faire San Diego 2002
§ Annual “A Nuestro Aire”
Flamenco & World Music Show 2000-03
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Ritmo Latino Music Awards 2001, Shrine Auditorium
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N.O.H.O Theater & Arts Festival (2000-present)
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Los Angeles Music Festival 2001, Warner
Grand Theater
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Governer’s Super Bowl Party
San
Diego 1998.
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Fountain Theater Flamenco Series, Los Angeles
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International Friendship Festival, Long Beach & El
Cajon 1999-present
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“Buscando Pareja” Telemundo Television
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Lecture demonstrations-San Diego & Los Angeles
schools and universities, .
§ “Old
Spanish Days”
Santa
Barbara 1998-2001
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Flamenco del Futuro “Madrid Theater” 2000
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La Sole y Jovenes Flamencos 2000
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Disneyland Disney Music Days 1995-2000
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Los Angeles County Fair, Pomona 1995-present
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Festival del Encuentro Popular 1999, San Francisco
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The Historical Mission Inn, Riverside 1999-2001
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Local Area Tablao’s & Restaurants:
Café Sevilla of Carlsbad, Café Sevilla of San Diego, Spain Restaurant,
Café Med, El Cid, Plaza Garibaldi, Casa De Sevilla, Y Arriba y Arriba,
Alegria,
Habana, Coppacabana, Balzac, Babaloo, La Luna Negra, 6th
Street Bistro,
B.B. Kings Restaurant Universal City Walk, Arroyo’s, Utopia in Long
Beach. |
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Performances in Spain |
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2001-2002 Noches de Bajo Guia, Sanlúcar Plaza La
Vicoria
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1998-Present Summer Festival at the “Teatro
Municipal”
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1999 Canal Sur Television with “Ecos del Rocio”,
“Las Carlotas”, “El Chiveve”.
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Feria de Cadiz 1999 with Cuadro Flamenco de
Gloria Llanera
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Summer 2000 weeklong flamenco festival and workshops held
by: Junta de Andalucia [El Rejoneo & Tamboril with Manuela Carrasco in
Sevilla].
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“Andalucia Hoy” Canal Sur with Jose Antonio
Benitez
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La Peña de Antonio Chacon, Jerez
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Fiesta de La Algaida, Sanlucar with Cuadro Flamenco
de Gloria Llanera
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Palacio de la Infanta & La Merced Auditorium,
Sanlúcar. |
Awards & Organizations
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Member for over 9 years of Peña
Andaluza in California
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Awards for Flamenco
Choreography given by Carmen Cortes 2000 & 2001
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Finalist Award of National
Flamenco dance contest “Noches de Bajo Guia” held in Sanlucar de Barrameda,
Cadiz, Spain.
Summer 2000.
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Member of MECDA [Middle Eastern
Culture & Dance Association]
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Member of Dance
Resource Center
Los Angeles
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Member of National Athletic
Trainers Association [N.A.T.A]
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