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Maya Gracia Dances of Spain Flamenco, Regional Folk & Classical Spanish Dance Performances |
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Maya Gracia Dances of Spain Flamenco, Regional Folk & Classical Spanish Dance Performances |
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Maya Gracia is Founder, Director, Choreographer and Instructor of Dances of Spain Omaha, Nebraska. She is also founder of dance troupe Ále Flamenco Northern Arizona, where she was artistic director, choreographer and premier dancer. Maya has an extensive dance background in Ballet, Classical Spanish, Middle Eastern, Flamenco and has studied with Masters from England, the Middle East, Spain and Japan (with specialized training by famed Spanish Dance legend, Matilde Coral).
Maya has over 10 years experience teaching Spanish Classical/Flamenco Dance to children and adults of all ages. She specializes in the classically-rooted folk dance, The Sevillanas (performed socially in Spain during Christian celebrations and feasts) where she teaches group workshops for children and adults.
Maya also offers instruction in all Flamenco Palos (styles) and includes Cante (voice), Castanet accompaniment, Compas (rhythm and music theory), Spanish Classical deportment and etiquette in her curriculum.
Maya's passion for Spanish Dance and Folk Art stems from her Spanish and Mayan Indian upbringing. She also works as a Contemporary Latin Folk Artist, creating ancient religious art and antique Spanish treasure inspired Relicario jewelry worn by dancers and personalities around the world.
Maya also has a fine art background from The Art Center, Cal Arts (both Fine Art Universities in Southern California) and the apparel industry, where she has worked as a fashion illustrator/designer. Her art pieces are a part of the permanent collection of the International Museum of Folk Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Maya Gracia currently resides in Omaha, Nebraska.
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