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HomeDancer/Flamenco Teacher
Emma has been teaching and performing since her return to the UK in 2001. She runs classes for adults and children in Greenwich from beginners to Intermediate level . Emma graduated from East London Dance in 2006 and is a qualified Community Dance Practitioner which has enabled her to work in Primary and Secondary schools (she is CRB checked). She also has experience of teaching in adult education and taught flamenco levels 3 & 4 at London's Bishopsgate Institute. Emma has worked on various community projects and since 2008 has been teaching for Royal Academy of Dance. In July 2010 she choreographed a short piece for Sadlers Wells Theatre. She is performing regulary at San Miguel Tapas Restaurant in Greenwich, next performances Sunday 25th July, 29th Aug, 26th Sept & 31st Oct 2010(www.sanmiguelgreenwich.co.uk). She continues to return to Jerez and Madrid (at famous the Amor de Dios) to train with and take inspiration from the leading names in flamenco today. She has studied with La Trucco, Angel Munoz, Maria del Mar Moreno, Manolo Linan, Andres Pena, Pepa Molina, Rafaela Carrasco, Manuela Rios & Rocio Molina amoung others. Guitarist
Andreas Borg, born in Sweden, started playing guitar at age 14. When he discovered flamenco in 1999 he moved to Spain and studied at Fundacion Cristina Heren de Arte Flamenco in Seville. He has been accompanying dance classes around London, and performed both solo and as part of a group. He started working with Ritmo Flamenco in 2004. He is currently living and playing in Granada.
SingerUlises Diaz from Toledo in Spain, is a versatile singer and percussionist currently working in London. He uses a wide range of palos either to accompany dance or work as a solo artist.
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Emma 'La Rizada' completed the the SDS (Spanish Dance Society) examination syllabus in 2000. Determined to pursue the 'real' flamenco she went to live and study in Jerez de la Frontera Andalucia at the Centro de Baile and trained with Mercedes Ruiz. Not only did she discover this art form, but experienced it in context, as a way of life.
