Yvette Garcia “La Sole”
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 obtain a teaching position 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 § Teach over 15 Flamenco & Classical Spanish dance classes a week. [Beg.-Master] § Manage other instructors at academy [scheduling, manage annual recital, advertising, payroll]. § 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 [5-10hrs/week] Instructor / Choreographer §
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Faculty: Flamenco/Bellydance. § Deena’s Dance Center, Pomona ['96-'98] § June Nichol’s Dance Studio, San Gabriel.['98-'02] § Pacific Center For Performing Arts, Glendora. ['99-'02] § Club Social Español de Fontana, Fontana. ['01-present] § San Gabriel Valley YMCA, Covina Chapter. [2002] |
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§ Professional Flamenco Studies in Spain: Jose Antonio Benitez, Eva La Yerbabuena, Carmen Cortes, Ana Maria Buenos, Farruquito, Antonio Canales, Jairo Barrul, Carlos Robles, Teo Barea, Rosario Montiel, Gloria Llanera, Alegria Suarez, Rafaela Carrasco, La China, Maria Jesus, Andres Marin, Cristobal Reyes, Belen Maya, Juana Amaya. Diplomas for choreography received from: Carmen Cortes, La Junta de Andalucia, Peña Flamenca Puerto Lucero. § Professional Flamenco Studies in the U.S.A: Antonio Vargas, Roberto Amaral, Maria “La Cha-Cha” Bermudez (Workshops). Master workshops by all visiting Flamenco Instructors. |
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§ A Nuestro Aire, artistic director, choreographer, manager, lead dancer & singer. § Grupo Flamenco de La Peña Andaluza en California, dancer/singer. Organizer of Youth and culture committee in Los Angeles. Non-Profit Group § Ballet Sanlúcar Hoy (1996-present), directed by Jose Antonio Benitez. § Arte Flamenco Dance Theater (1996-2000) toured Chicago, Idaho, Washington, Southern California. § Flamenco Vivo “ Antonio Vargas” 2001 Tour. Featured female dancer, soloist singer. |
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Education |
1996–2002 California State Polytechnic University, Pomona § B.S. In Kinesiology, Sport Medicine Option, Athletic Training Specialization, Minor in Dance [Institute of New Dance & Cultures]. § Golden Key Honor Society Awards and Life-time Member § Dean’s List for maintaining 4.0-3.2 G.P.A |
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Major Area & International Venues |
Performances Include: § World Cup Coverage Univision [34] Spain vs. S. Africa 2002 § Univision Channel 34 [Primera Edision] 2002, 2003 & 2004 § Renaissance Fair San Diego 2002 § 4th Annual "A Nuestro Aire" Show Nov.15, 2003. § 3rd Annual “A Nuestro Aire” Flamenco & World Music Show 2002 § Ritmo Latino Music Awards 2001, Shrine Auditorium § N.O.H.O Theater & Arts Festival (2000-present) § A Nuestro Aire Flamenco Show 2001 & 2002, Duarte § Los Angeles Music Festival 2001, Warner Grand Theater § San Diego 1998 Governer’s Super Bowl Party. § Fountain Theater Flamenco Series, Los Angeles § International Friendship Festival, Long Beach & El Cajon 1999-present §
“Buscando Pareja” Telemundo Television § San Diego & Los Angeles area schools and universities, lecture demonstrations. § Santa Barbara “Old Spanish Days” § Flamenco del Futuro “Madrid Theater” 2000 § La Sole y Jovenes Flamencos 2000 § Disneyland Disney Music Days 1995-2000 § Los Angeles County Fair, Pomona 1995-present § Festival del Encuentro Popular 1999, San Francisco §
The Historical Mission Inn, Riverside 1999-2001 § Local Area Tablao’s & Restaurants: Café Sevilla of Carlsbad, Café Sevilla of San Diego, Spain Restaurant, Utopia in Long Beach, Café Med, El Cid, Bocata Yes, Plaza Garibaldi, Casa De Salsa, 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 in Arcadia. |
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Performances in Spain |
§ 2001-2002 Noches de Bajo Guia, Sanlúcar Plaza La Vicoria § 1998-Present Summer Festival at the “Teatro Municipal” § 1999 Canal Sur Television with “Ecos del Rocio”, “Las Carlotas”, “El Chiveve”. § Feria de Cadiz 1999 with Cuadro Flamenco de Gloria Llanera § Summer 2000 weeklong flamenco festival and workshops held by: Junta de Andalucia [El Rejoneo & Tamboril with Manuela Carrasco in Sevilla]. § “Andalucia Hoy” Canal Sur with Jose Antonio Benitez § La Peña de Antonio Chacon, Jerez § Fiesta de La Algaida, Sanlucar with Cuadro Flamenco de Gloria Llanera § Palacio de la Infanta & La Merced Auditorium, Sanlúcar with Carmen Cortes, Gerardo Nuñez & Juan Zarzuela. |
Awards
& Organizations
· Member of National Athletic Trainers Association [N.A.T.A]
· Member of MECDA [Middle Eastern Dance and Culture Assoc.]
· Member of National Dance Resource Council
· Director of Youth & Culture for over 9 years of Peña Andaluza in California
· Awards for Flamenco Choreography given by Carmen Cortes 1999, 2000 & 2001.
· National Flamenco dance contest in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Cadiz, Spain. Summer 2000.