Karen Staples
Karen Staples (Dancer) Dance was a big part of Karen’s life growing up in Cape Breton and she has dabbled in most dance forms at some point. Before starting to learn flamenco dance, Karen enjoyed belly dancing for many years.
Maria Osende
Maria Osende Artistic Director and Dancer Award-winning dancer, Maria Osende was born and raised in Madrid, Spain. Osende started dancing as a child, becoming a professional Ballet Dancer in her late teens, first joining the Compañia Nacional de Danza in
Lisa Myers
Lisa Myers (Singer) Lisa has been involved in the world of Flamenco through dance on and off for 15 years, and started on her Flamenco singing journey in 2016. Performing with Megan 'La Azulita" Matheson Hamilton and Compana Azul at
Maria Osende
Maria Osende: A Maestra’s Dance Journey Born in Madrid, Spain, Maria Osende began dancing at a young age, earning High Honors in classical ballet at the Conservatorio de Danza de Madrid under Julia Estevez. Her flamenco foundation was shaped at
Our Singers – Joyce Saunders
A chance meeting through mutual friends brought Joyce into our flamenco fold. Now over a decade later, Joyce is a mainstay of the Maria Osende Flamenco Company and has established herself as a talented flamenco singer (cantaora). Her
Our Dancers – Rachel James
Rachel James is the newest member of the Maria Osende Flamenco Dance Co. A seasoned professional flamenco dancer, Rachel made flamenco the primary focus of her professional life years ago and has been a wonderful asset to our flamenco community,
Our dancers – Karen Staples
Dance was a big part of Karen's life growing up in Cape Breton and she has dabbled in most dance forms at some point. Before starting to learn flamenco dance, Karen enjoyed belly dancing for many years. Eight
Bob Sutherby
Originally an electric guitarist, Bob’s 20-year musical career has seen him involved with many bands and many styles including rock, blues, and jazz. In 1996, he made a radical change by entering the world of flamenco. After forming El Viento Flamenco with dancer Evelyne Benais, the group gained immediate popularity and soon expanded, adding voice and percussion.
Audrey Barber
Born in Karachi, Pakistan, Audrey came to Canada at the age of three. She has been dancing flamenco since 2004, starting introductory lessons with El Viento Flamenco Dance School and then with the Maria Osende’s Flamenco School from 2008 till present. In the near future, she would like to return to Spain to work with different artists and styles.
José Vega
José Vega’s passion for flamenco began 20 years ago in his hometown of Cadiz, Spain. An accomplished guitarist and a powerful expressionist, Jose has performed in the most prestigious peñas and tablaos in Spain, including Peña la Perla de Cadiz, Tablao Cordobes(Barcelona) and Casa Patas (Madrid).