Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) has announced Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, one of the nation’s most prominent flamenco dance companies, will return to Saratoga Springs for a week-long residency October 11–15 as part of Flamenco Certamen USA, the first competition of its kind in the United States.
Following the company’s inaugural residency at SPAC last year, Flamenco Vivo will once again bring together emerging international talent while offering educational workshops and a dance masterclass for the community.
“We are delighted to welcome Flamenco Vivo back for a third residency, building on the collaboration we began last year. By creating a space where artists from around the world can deepen their practice, we also create opportunities for our community to experience vibrant traditions of music and dance that transcend borders and connect us to one another,” says Elizabeth Sobol, Chief Executive Officer of Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
Founded in 1983, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana has earned recognition for promoting flamenco as a living art form and new cultural voice in the U.S. The company’s Certamen competition not only provides an unparalleled spotlight for emerging talent but also fosters the continued development and expansion of flamenco on an international scale.
Participants showcase their work in performance and compete to win scholarships to study and perform in Spain, among other prizes. The Flamenco Certamen supports rising flamenco artists by providing professional mentorship, workshops, and access to a global network of artists.
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana schedule
Flamenco Certamen – USA October 11-15 – SPAC School of the Arts
In advance of the final performance in New York City on October 17, finalists will participate in an intensive residency at SPAC’s School of the Arts. Over the course of the week, rising flamenco stars will work with live musicians, receive daily mentorship from professional artists, and refine their craft in Saratoga’s inspiring natural setting before taking the competition stage.
Children’s Dance Workshop – October 14 | 5–5:30 PM – SPAC School of the Arts
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana will lead a children’s dance workshop at SPAC School of the Arts, introducing participants to the art of flamenco through movement, technique, and short choreography. This special workshop will be offered to students enrolled in SPAC School of the Arts’ Arts Discovery Afterschool Program and All-Access Nights.
Dance Masterclass with Flamenco Vivo – October 14 | 7:30–8:30 PM – SPAC School of the Arts
Open to the public
Participants will receive hands-on instruction in rhythmic handclaps (palmas), arm movements (braceo), body posturing (marcaje), and footwork (taconeo), tailored to the participants experience level. Designed for adults over the age of 18 years old, the class is supportive and fun, and technique woven into a short choreography. By the end of the class the participants will be able to “perform” a simple choreographed dance. Learn more or register at spac.org.
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