Today we’d like to introduce you to Nidia M Perez.
Hi Nidia M, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I am currently the director of Flamenca Dance Studio, a Flamenco School that operates in Hunter Creek. Orlando. Florida. I was born in Cuba but my career in the world of flamenco began in Venezuela in 1998 at the hands of wonderful teachers between the cities of Maracay, Caracas and Valencia. My training has mostly been in tablaos and I have had the good fortune to found two (2) dance academies in cities of Venezuela. In Maracay Fiesta Flamenca, and in Puerto Ordaz Andalucía Dance School. For this reason, and because I love the art of flamenco, I decided to create Flamenca Dance Studio in the city of Orlando (city where life has brought me). I am a teacher, student and lover of flamenco (from the first class). I currently have the support of IQ Village, School Of The Arts, where Flamenca Dance Studio performed. Three (3) days a week in the afternoon, classes are taught to girls, adolescents and adults. The minimum age to start classes is three (3) years and the age limit does not exist. That is another of the wonderful things about flamenco (among so many). Everyone who wants to dance here. Since 2019, when we started classes in Orlando, we have held two annual functions, one in May and the other in December. I have been lucky enough to meet former students in this great city and have them resume their classes with me. That is thanks to the fact that flamenco is universal and that anyone who likes it can dance it. This next Thursday December 9 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm we will be performing with Tangos, Fandangos, Rumba and Sevillanas, for free in Hunter Creek. I have been fortunate to meet former students in this great city and have them resume their classes with me. This is thanks to the fact that flamenco is universal and that anyone who likes it can dance it.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Being the daughter of Cuban emigrants teaches you that your country can be where you feel happy and free. Given the political changes in Venezuela, I had to leave my academy with more than four hundred and fifty (450) female students and start over. Thank God I was able to come to this great country. I must admit that it has been a great change but also a great lesson. You learn from everything and nothing is certain in life. We must move forward with Faith that everything, thanks to hard work, will improve.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I have been teaching flamenco for more than 30 years and I love it. Seeing the evolution of each student is magical. Being a dance teacher is similar to other teachers, you can build your student’s self-esteem, safety and motivation class by class. In my personal experience, flamenco gave me the confidence and discipline necessary in my adolescence. It has given me great friends and only good times. I am proud to always do my best in every class, performance, and dance. Also, to teach students that flamenco is not an art that has to do with luxury or whims, on the contrary, it is the pride of a race. Simple, straightforward and that touches the heart because of how pure it is. I think I am distinguished by the enormous respect I have for this art and the people who work for and for it. I admire those who know and continue to study.
Pricing:
- Rehearsal skirts $ 70
- Flamenco shoes $ 70.
- Monthly payment $ 120
- Test tights $ 30
- Castanets $ 60
Contact Info:
- Email: flamencadancestudio@gmail.com
- Instagram: @flamencadancestudio
- Facebook: Flamenco In Orlando
- Twitter: @flamencadancestudio
Image Credits
Nidia Perez. Gabriel Lopez.
