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Mission Statement The Flamenco
Society is dedicated to sharing its passion for the art, music and culture of Andalusia, Spain. We are know nationally for
maintaining the ethnic richness of flamenco. We present flamenco in its traditional and modern forms to the Bay Area community
through high quality local, national and international artists. In addition, our educational programs of baile (dance), cante
(song) and toque (guitar) are nationally recognized for their excellent curriculum.
Meet the people that run the Flamenco Society.
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Anita Sheer Anita's physical body left us quite a while now, however her spirit is always present
at all our performances. Her love for flamenco has inspired us to continue with the art and the organization she loved so
much.
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Eddie Diaz Eddie has been the artistic director since Anita's death. Eddie's energy and his
dedication to the Society are the main factors in the Society's growth and the reason the organization has the reputation
of providing top talent and variety.
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Rubina Valenzuela Rubina has been dancing flamenco for over 30 years, and has studied with some of
the greatest instructors in Spain: Concha Vargas, El Torombo, Angelita Vargas, Juana Amaya, and Pepa Montes. She has also
performed for 5 years in one of the most traditional flamenco clubs in Seville, La Carboneria. She is well-known in California
as a flamenco singer. Rubina draws from this rich palette to produce moving and exciting classes, and brings the soul of Andalucian
traditional flamenco into the environment.
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Adela Along with Anita Sheer, Adela is one of the founding members of the Flamenco Society. While living in Spain in the 1970's, she had the opportunity
to study under renowned figures of the art, particularly at Don Pohren's seminars in Morón de la Frontera, where she cultivated
the gypsy style. Her performing career
extends over 30 years, in the U. S. , Europe and Egypt, including her own company "Los Fiesteros". Her long teaching career includes San Jose State University,
West Valley College, the New York José Limón Co. and the Flamenco Society.
She currently shares her time between South Florida
and the Bay Area. When she is in town, she dedicates her time instructing our Tuesday dance classes.
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Daniel Torres Daniel Torres has been playing flamenco
guitar since 1988. He has studied with Paco Arroyo and Agustín Ríos in California. In Spain he studied with Mario Escudero,
Enrique de Melchor, and Carlitos Ruiz. Daniel has become known as a versatile accompanist of “baile” (dance) and
“cante” (song). Daniel is the Flamenco Society’s current guitar instructor. In addition, he is the primary choice for the Society’s
performances and demonstration lectures.
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Koko has studied flamenco dance in her native Japan, and in
Spain. In Kobe, Japan she studied under El Poka Okasaki and
Angelita Vargas. In Spain she studied under El Junco, Juana Amaya, Eva la
Yerbabuena, Belen Maya, and El Güito.
Living in the Bay Area since 1997, she has regularly
performed at local tablaos, and concert halls. She is respected as one
of the area’s top instructors and choreographers. Koko has been an instructor
for the Flamenco Society for the last six years.
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Diego has been a member of the Society for the last 14 years. He has been
the Chairman of the Board for the last 10 years.
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Catalina Diaz
Catalina has been a member of the Flamenco Society since 1997. She is the Secretary/Tresurer of the Board of Directors.
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| Phyllis Lopez Magaña |
Phyllis
is the Society’s grant writer. She has been a Society member for the past ten
years.
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