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Carla Soto

Carla Soto, 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 she was 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. PasionFlamenca Dance School, in Caracas, offered her a Contemporary and Classical instructor position. In addition, she was also trained as a Flamenco teacher and a professional performer. Combining Contemporary and Flamenco dance, Carla has performed in theatres in Caracas.

For the last 5 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 and Spain. The dancer has had the pleasure of studying under esteemed Spanish dance instructors such as Rafaela Carrasco, Belen Maya, Paloma Gomez, Antonio el Pipa, Chiqui de Jerez, Pilar Ogalla, Pepa de Molina, Eduardo Guerrero and Clarita Filgueiras.

In 2005 she completed her Spanish Language Teaching Course in London. Shortly after began working in Kent at Hablemos Spanish School, where she had the opportunity to teach Flamenco and performed at cultural events and Spanish parties. During the summer of 2006, she was offered the task of coordinating the first Latin Festival in the area. She has had performed regularly at Spanish events, social gatherings and festivals around Kent.

Carla now lives in Yorkshire and has brought her Flamenco to this area. She’s been regular classes and workshops for people of all ages at colleges, schools and Councils in the northeast of England. She is currently performing, choreographing and running Flamenco projects.