About Us
Daniela Serrano is a dedicated flamenco dancer, choreographer, and educator. Having a deep fascination for Spanish arts and culture, she came to flamenco with a background in figure skating and dance. Her flamenco studies began with Alicia Marquez in Sevilla, Spain and her development continued in Seattle, WA where she trained with esteemed instructors Rubina Carmona and Sara de Luis. Working as a member of the Seattle collective Peña Flamenca, she emerged as a soloist and featured choreographer. She became a founding member and artistic director of the West Coast performing ensemble Azahar Flamenco. Committed to artistic growth, she regularly studies with world-renowned flamenco dancers in the U.S. and Spain.
Now based in Roseville, CA, Daniela has forged deep and extensive connections with local musicians and dancers through performances at area venues. In addition to performing, she is dedicated to sharing flamenco’s cultural heritage through teaching. She leads classes for youths and adults at the International Dance Arts Collective (IDAC) and adult classes via Sierra College Community Education. To foster a deeper appreciation for flamenco, she coordinates workshops and performances with touring artists.
Over the past several decades, the popularity of flamenco has transcended the borders of its Andalusian birthplace and has become a truly global art form. Azahar Flamenco taps Andalusian tradition and cross cultural influences to bring an energetic and living flamenco to contemporary audiences. Azahar performs with other local flamenco artists throughout the Pacific Northwest and Northern California at large festivals, theaters, intimate clubs, restaurants, wineries, and private events. We are active members in the Seattle and Sacramento arts and flamenco community, hosting "juergas" (flamenco parties) and visiting artists to offer local flamenco artists and aficionados an opportunity to hone their skilled and art, while introducing flamenco to new audiences.