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Sandra, La Espuelita trained extensively in both England and in Spain, studying in Jerez, Seville and Córdoba. Among her teachers she can cite the legendary Mario Maya, Maria Angeles Gabaldón, Angelita Gomez and Carmen de Torres.

She performs across London and the UK with top Flamenco artistes, including her own groups, Sonido Flamenco and Flamenco Pasión, and works closely with the UK-based flamenco guitarists Francisco Antonio and Ramón Contreras, and the flamenco singer Fernando de Sevilla. She has appeared as lead dancer at the Commonwealth Institute, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Royal Festival Hall, the Hilton Hotel Park Lane, the Savoy Hotel and numerous regional UK theatres. In addition, she has worked as guest principal dancer with the Javier Hernandes group in Seville and Málaga and performs with the leading Kathak/Flamenco fusion group worldwide. Television appearances include Channel 4 and Spanish television, as well as with Maureen Lipman in her television series "About Face”. Earlier this year, she successfully secured a contract from a major European high-definition television company, and recorded a programme for Sky TV in January 2007.

In addition, she has undertaken choreography work for Opera productions, including featuring as lead dancer in "Carmen" with Surrey Opera during their UK tour, and was also featured in the BBC's hugely popular "Strictly Come Dancing" series in Autumn 2005, when she taught Darren Gough the basics of flamenco! Spring 2006 saw her drawing the crowds at the Ideal Home Exhibition at Earl's Court and the ExCel centre Docklands. She appeared at the Guardian Hay Festival for the first time in 2007, which resulted in a special invitation to the 2008 Segovia festival in Spain.

She is an established and charismatic teacher of flamenco dance for both adults and children, with classes and workshops around the UK, centred in East London and Essex. visit www.flamencodancer.co.uk
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