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Resume
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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
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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 instructors at academy [scheduling,
manage annual recital,
advertising, payroll].
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Artistic director and choreographer of "A
Nuestro Aire" & I.A.A. Children’s
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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1996–2004 Various Southern
California Studios & Universities [5-10 hrs/week]
Instructor / Choreographer
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California State Polytechnic University,
Pomona
2002-2004 & 2004-2005-Staff Instructor / Lecturer: Flamenco & Belly dance.
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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 (14+ yrs.), Classical/Folk Spanish
(4yrs.), Ballet (4yrs.), Jazz
(5yrs.), Modern/Contemporary (4 yrs.), Salsa/Latin Ballroom (4yrs.), Afro-
Cuban (1yr.), Belly Dance (5yr.), Tap (1yr.), Indian [India] (3 months),
Dances of Bali (3 months).
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Professional Flamenco Studies in Spain:
Jose A. Benitez, La
Yerbabuena, Carmen Cortes, Ana Ma Buenos, Farruquito, Carlos
Robles,
Teo Barea, Rosario Montiel, Gloria Llanera, Alegria Suarez, Mercedez
Ruiz, 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.
Professional Flamenco Studies
in the U.S.A: Antonio Vargas, Maria Bermudez (Workshops). Master
workshops by visiting Flamenco Instructors.
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Dance
Companies:
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A Nuestro Aire & I.A.A Children’s Co.
artistic director, choreographer,
manager, lead dancer & singer.
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Grupo Flamenco de La Peña Andaluza en
California, dancer/singer.
Director of Youth & 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 (‘96-2000)
toured Chicago, Idaho,
Washington, & Southern California.
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Flamenco Vivo " Antonio Vargas" ‘01&‘04
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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| Television
Film
Discography
Performances |
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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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"Buscando Pareja" Telemundo
Television
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Cerro Negro "Where in the World"
– 2002
[Palmas, Footwork, Jaleo, Translation]
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Robert Boyd "Esmeralda" – 2003
[Palmas, Footwork, Jaleos]
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Renaissance Faire San Diego 2002
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4th 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- current
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International Friendship Festival, Long
Beach & El Cajon 1999-present
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San Diego & Los Angeles area schools &
universities, lecture demonstrations.
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"Old Spanish Days" Santa
Barbara- current
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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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Queen Mary Convention Parties - current
Local Area Tablao’s & Restaurants: Café Sevilla of Carlsbad,
Café Sevilla of San Diego, Spain Restaurant, Café Med, El Cid, Bocata,
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. Utopia in Long Beach.
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International Television
Performances in Spain |
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Canal Sur Television with "Ecos del
Rocio", "Las Carlotas", "El Chiveve" 1999.
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"Andalucia Hoy" Canal Sur with
Jose Antonio Benitez 1999 & 2000
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1998-Present Summer Festival at the "Teatro
Municipal"
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2001-2002 Noches de Bajo Guia, Sanlúcar
Plaza La Vicoria
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Feria de Cadiz 1999 with Cuadro
Flamenco de Gloria Llanera
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Summer 2000 flamenco festival and workshops
held by: Junta de Andalucia [El Rejoneo & Tamboril in Sevilla].
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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 with Carmen Cortes, Gerardo Nuñez & Juan
Zarzuela.
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Awards & Organizations
Member & committee member
for over 10 years of Peña Andaluza in California
Awards for Flamenco
Choreography given by Carmen Cortes 2000 & 2001
Finalist Award of National
Flamenco dance contest "Noches de Bajo Guia" held in Sanlucar de
Barrameda, Cadiz, Spain. Summer 2000.
Member of MECDA [Middle
Eastern Culture & Dance Association]
Member of Dance Resource
Center Los Angeles
Member of National Athletic
Trainers Association [N.A.T.A]
2 time recipient of
"Outstanding Lecturer with Exceptional Accomplishments" Awards
presented by: Cal Poly Pomona University 2003 & 2004.
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