Arte Flamenco Dance Theatre - Salsa Dancing Los Angeles

The Arte Flamenco Dance Theatre, was created in 1989 by Clarita, "La Clara". It is a fifteen member company consisting of eleven dancers and four musicians. The company performs rarely seen and presents beautiful renditions of spanish classical/regional folk dances, and also a passion filled, fiery presentation of Flamenco dance.

Arte Flamenco's musicians, consist of four (4) outstanding and highly accomplished professionals. Each, on his own, has several CD's on the market which are also distributed internationally. They have performed with Tony Bennett, John Tesh, and Struntz & Farah. These musicians have also created music for other dance companies such as the Joffrey Ballet and LINES Dance Company.

The Dancers have all studied in Spain with leading Flamenco and Spanish Classical teachers; Paco Romero, Juana Amaya, Maria Magdalena and Merche Esmeralda. All of this talent comes together on stage creating a powerful display of the dance.

Arte Flamenco provides an encouraging and supportive atmosphere for all those interested in learning more about spanish dance. It maintains the highest standards of excellence in dance education through its accessible style of instruction by professionally trained dancers.

Clarita and The Arte Flamenco Dance Theatre are available for full concerts, school lecture/demonstrations, residencies and much more.