Our instructors...
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EDMY ORTIZ
Founder & Artistic Director
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Edmy is an architectural designer, fine artist, choreographer, and Flamenco dancer.
Edmy started studying Flamenco at “El Patio Andaluz”, Dominican Republic where she learned the foundation of the art form, “Sevillanas, Castañuelas y Clásico Español” by the hand of Paquita Acosta. In 2003, Edmy moved to Massachusetts and continued pursuing dance under the training of the well-known Maestro Ramon De Los Reyes, and his sons Isaac and Nino De Los Reyes. She has taken master classes with instructors such as Clara Ramona, La Lupi, Pastora Galvan, Alfonso Losa, Concha Jareño, Jesús Carmona, Estefanía Narváez, and more.
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In 2005, Edmy started teaching Latin dances and Flamenco dances at different local dance schools in the Worcester area including Ritmos Academy and Salsa Storm. Still, it wasn't until 2012 that Flamenco Worcester was born with the mission of promoting her passion, establishing a Flamenco community, and welcoming guest master dancers to the Worcester area. Edmy has built a studio from the ground up and teaches with patience, humor, and passion with both children and adults!​
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"Edmy Ortiz is a beautiful dancer with a stage presence that captivates the audience and generates hearty applause. In school shows, she offers a demonstration of flamenco movements and explains techniques with clarity and patience to motivate to join her on stage and perform a short dance which they master with enthusiasm. She is a joy to watch whether teaching or performing..."
(Roberto Rios, El Arte Flamenco)
Camino al Tablao
Oil on Canvas 30" x 40",
Edmy Ortiz, 2008
SUSANA RODRIGUEZ - Flamenco
Dancer, choreographer, and psychotherapist.
Born in Cuba, Susana started her dance career with flamenco at the age of 6 . After arriving in the United States at the age of 9, she pursued other dance styles including ballet, contemporary and hip-hop.
Susana has a BA degree in dance and psychology from Smith College, and a graduate degree in clinical social work. Susana joined the Flamenco Worcester and Flamenco Boston family two years ago. Susana has studied with renowned local and international artists including: Ruben Olmo, Concha Jareno, Omayra Amaya, Nino de Los Reyes, Clara Ramona among others.
Susana enjoys working with dance enthusiasts of all levels, with a special focus on body placement and technique, and internalization of movement.
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GIANCARLO COSTA - Argentine Tango
Professional and pro-am competitor dancer in International and American Style Ballroom and Latin Dancing. He has been teaching for the past 30 years in Italy and the USA and has also been performing and teaching Tango Argentino for the last 20 years.
Giancarlo started dancing as a teenager in Italy and later competed as an Amateur before moving to the United States. His experience quickly led him to become a Professional and he began teaching in the United States. Giancarlo has been teaching for over 30 years and is a registered Professional with the National Dance Council of America. He is known for successfully running dances in the Massachusetts area and being the dance coordinator for a Massachusetts dance association that sponsors dance weekends. Additionally, he has been involved with Dancing with the Stars of Mentoring since its inception and tied for first place with his partner, Midge McPeak, at the inaugural event. Giancarlo is frequently seen throughout New England performing with his students and has been a guest instructor for seminars at Dance Teachers' Club of Boston workshops, for many DOCMA events, and for dance weekends around New England.
