Flamenco de Liverpool guest performer and teacher

Name: Carla Soto

Area(s) of Interest: Dancer, Choreographer and Teacher

Status: Professional

Contact

carlasotom@hotmail.com

07748285567

Carla Soto, a Venezuelan Flamenco dancer, comes from a musical Cuban-Spanish family. She holds a Literature and Language degree (Caracas, Venezuela) and completed her thesis on 'Lorca and Flamenco, the Relationship between Spanish Poetry and the Art of Flamenco'. The artist is a Spanish tutor, professional dancer, choreographer and dance teacher.

 

Carla has received dance training since the age of 14 in classical, jazz, contemporary, tango, African and Cuban dances. At the age of 20, Carla discovered flamenco and realised that it was the true musical form of movement and expression she was looking for. Passion Flamenca Dance School in Caracas offered her a contemporary and classical instructor position. In addition, she also trained as a Flamenco teacher and a professional performer.

 

For the past 6 years Carla has lived in the UK and continues to develop her dance technique. Her passion for flamenco has allowed her to travel and perfect her art in London, Miami and Spain. During the Summer of 2006, she was offered the task of co-ordinating the first Latin Festival in Kent where she used to live. She has exhibited her choreographies, and has performed regularly at Spanish events, social gatherings and festivals around the area.

 

Carla now lives in Yorkshire, where she has brought her flamenco. She's been offering regular classes and workshops for people of all ages at colleges, schools and Councils in the North of England. She is currently performing at restaurants and venues in Yorkshire, choreographing and organising Flamenco projects. In the last few months she has participated in the York Carnival, the Fiesta Festival in York, York Learning Festival, Barley Festival, the Guinness Sevillianas Dance Record in London, Saku and Kardu Dance Festivals in Estonia and the Day of Dance in Soltaire.