Bianca Antonia, has made a lifelong commitment to promoting the art of Flamenco, throughout her community and beyond as a student, a performer and eventually a teacher. Ms. Antonia, started studying flamenco at 15, she eventually progressed to becoming an instructor in her own right and continues to perform around Texas and teach in the Houston area.
As a dance soloist, Ms Antonia relies upon her experiences in music (violin, piano), modern dance and ballet. In 1992, Ms Antonia made the transition from flamenco enthusiast to student and began her flamenco career under the guidance of Lucia Sanchez of Gitanerias Artistas Flamencas. Ms Antonia was invited into Gitanerias to perform as a student dancer the following year and where she remained for the next 8 years. In 1999, Ms Antonia was invited to and appeared in Lucia and Valdemar's flamenco film, "Grafico".
In 2000, Ms Antonia broke away from her parent company and created her own. She débuted her new dance company, Pasion Gitana, at the US Attorney General's Hispanic Festival. Her performances with Pasion would pave the way for bigger stages and productions with her current dance troupe, Flamenco Andaluz. As an instructor, she emphasizes' the importance of improvisation and doesn't dwell too much on set choreographies with advanced students. This she believes, allows her students to gain confidence in performing with guitarist and not rely solely on recorded music. Flamenco Andaluz has performed at venues such as Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, Hilton Hotels, The Houstonian, The American Cancer Society Gala, University of Houston, Texas A & M, Rice University, St. Thomas University and World Trade Gala. They have also performed at many other festivals, private and corporate events across Texas.
Ms Antonia has had the privilege to perform on the stage with Paco del Puerto, Faustino Rios, Vicente Griego, and many more revered artists. She has also had the good fortune to study under some of the most influential artists of flamenco, as well, including Jose Molina, Pablo Rodarte, Antonio Granjero, Susana di Palma, Omayra Amaya, Timo Lozano, Jose Porcel and Maria Serrano.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.biancaantonia.com or www.flamenco-andaluz.com
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PHONE: 713-834-2870
