Home

Dancer/Flamenco Teacher

 

Emma 'La Rizada' completed the SDS (Spanish Dance Society)  syllabus in 2000.  Determined to pursue the 'real' flamenco she went to live and  study in Jerez de la Frontera 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. 

Emma  has been teaching and performing since her return to the UK in 2001, she is a versatile teacher with a wide range of experience.  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 also has experience of teaching in adult education and has taught flamenco (levels 1-4) at London's Bishopsgate Institute.  Emma has been teaching for the Royal Academy of Dance for three years and in July 2010 she choreographed a short piece for RAD which was performed at Sadlers Wells Theatre.  She is currently performing at San Miguel Tapas Restaurant in Greenwich. Next performances  Tues 20th Dec 2011 (www.sanmiguelgreenwich.com). 

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. 

Singers

                          

Ulises Diaz Ropero

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.   He works alongside Ritmo Flamenco and performs in our annual school show.

 

 

   

 

Lina Leon Singer and Flautist 

Born in Huelva Spain. Began her musical studies aged 8, influenced by her father, a flamenco/classical guitarist. Lina graduated with distinction from Seville Superior Conservatory, moving to Amsterdam Conservatory where she post graduated in historical flutes and contemporary music.  She has performed in tablaos such as 'Palacio del Flamenco and Los Tarantos and has toured worldwide.  Lina is currently based in London teaching and performing.  Lina's email rucilin(at)yahoo.es