02.08.07

Brisa Espanola

Flamenco Dancers

 

Who we are:

Brisa Espanola, or Spanish Breeze, is a Fresno based dance troop rooted in time honored tradition of classical Spanish dance choreographed by the late Amparo Sullivan. Similar to a cool breeze, Brisa Espanola seeks to refresh well loved dance pieces with subtle changes that reflect the boundless spirit of its diverse dance and music artists. Founded by Anne Young and Joyce Vasquez aka "Diana"

 

The Founders:

Anna Young has danced for most of her life. She has studied and performed with the flamenco artists Amparo, Eva Amador, Andrea La Canela, and Maria Benitez. She has been a dancer/choreographer with the California Opera for the past six years. Anna has been in several local productions, including 'Il Travatore' and 'Carmen.' She also helped to form the flamenco dance group Brisa Espanola. Some of her latest projects are teaching Spanish dance at Cynthia Merrill’s School of the Performing Arts.  

Joyce Vasquez began studies in Spanish dance in 1985 with La Clara and a few years later with Amparo. Eva Amador, from Cuadro Espanol, is her primary mentor. "Diana" has taken workshops with La Canela, Lourdes Rodriguez, Conte de Loyo, and Carmen Benitez. Diana is the founder and president of the newly formed Fresno Flamenco and Spanish Arts Society: A larger community of afficianados who share interests in dance, music, singing, writing, art, acting, and other creative endevors reflecting the culture of Spain.

 

To contact us:

 

Email: Diana at ff_sas@ yahoo.com

Or call Anne Young at 559.260.5566