Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana Tickets

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana is a pioneering flamenco ensemble co-founded in 1983 by Carlota Santana and Roberto Lorca. After Lorca’s passing in 1987, Santana carried the company forward, shaping a robust repertoire of original works and a strong arts-education program. Widely regarded as a cultural ambassador for flamenco, Flamenco Vivo has premiered more than 25 original works and collaborated with major cultural institutions to expand access to flamenco through residencies, bilingual education, and public programming.

Current leader Carlota Santana is celebrated for her artistic vision and for bringing flamenco to museums, universities, libraries, and performing arts venues across the United States. The ensemble’s mission blends performance, education, and community engagement, making Flamenco Vivo a cornerstone of the U.S. flamenco landscape.

Biography: Co-founded in 1983 by Carlota Santana and Roberto Lorca, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana has shaped contemporary flamenco through dynamic performances and educational initiatives. After Lorca’s death in 1987, Santana led the company, directing more than 25 original works, including Bailes de Ida y Vuelta, Mano a Mano, and Federico. The company has organized influential cultural programs, such as the 100 Years of Flamenco in New York exhibit and related symposia, and has engaged with Duke University for teaching and artist residencies. Santana’s leadership has earned her recognition as a caretaker of flamenco’s traditions and innovations.

Awards & Legacy: Dance Magazine named Santana “The Keeper of Flamenco.” She has received Spain’s La Cruz de la Orden al Mérito Civil for long-standing flamenco contributions. Flamenco Vivo’s collaborations extend to major institutions including The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and the Duke University community, underscoring the company’s influence in education and cultural preservation.

Discography Highlights: While Flamenco Vivo’s focus is performance and education, the company’s repertoire features acclaimed works that have become staples in contemporary flamenco. Highlights include Bailes de Ida y Vuelta, Mano a Mano, and Federico, each explored through the company’s signature fusion of traditional flamenco with modern storytelling, live musicians, and dynamic choreography.

Upcoming Tours & 2025 Engagements: Flamenco Vivo’s 2025 schedule includes Tablao Flamenco performances across February–April at venues such as Dallas Moody Performance Hall, Emelin Theatre, Heymann Performing Arts Center, Motorco in Durham (multiple shows), and New Canaan Library. QUINTO ELEMENTO performances are slated at The Joyce Theater (April 21–26). The broader itinerary covers Conway, SC; Baton Rouge, LA; Memphis, TN; Ithaca, NY; Kerrville, TX; Toledo, OH; and Appleton, WI. Maui debut in March 2025 at the MACC Center is part of a growing regional presence, followed by a SPAC residency October 12–16 as part of Flamenco Certamen USA, expanding mentorship and community access to flamenco. For up-to-date schedules, visit Flamenco Vivo’s official pages and social channels.