Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance

About

For booking and sponsorship info contact our Administrator, Jennifer Watkins, at [email protected], or call 416-595-5753.

Story

The award winning Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company was founded in 1982 under the artistic direction of Esmeralda Enrique. Through "flamenco puro" and Spanish classical dance the company is well known as an innovative and dynamic force on the Canadian dance landscape.

Dedicated and driven, the talented musicians and singers, and expressive, powerful dancers perform finely wrought pieces that capture the essence of flamenco for the theatrical performances, special events and festivals.

The Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company never fails to mesmerize audiences while bringing to life the contagious excitement and passion that flamenco delivers.

Mission

The Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company (EESDC) is committed to the appreciation and dissemination of Spanish music, dance and culture. The Company is dedicated to the creation and production of new choreographic works, original music and to the presentation and preservation of the its extensive repertoire. EESDC is passionate about dance and we believe in the transformative power of the arts to make our world a rich and more tolerant place. Flamenco is an art form whose strength lies in its universality, expressing the shared experience of the human condition. It is informed by a rich history and diverse culture that compels us and inspires our audiences.

The Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company was founded to:

• Promote a public appreciation and interest in flamenco and Spanish dance, music and culture.

• Provide facilities for Spanish dancing.

• Create new dance works and maintain a strong repertoire for all types of presentations.

"We are one of Canada's top institutions for the flamenco arts and Spanish dance forms. ASD is the affiliate school of Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company. A sound training in flamenco, classical Spanish and regional dance is offered to all students whether they take class for recreation, to gain grace and poise or with hope of pursuing a professional career. Working closely with dedicated teachers, our students are stimulated and challenged in a positive atmosphere. The satisfaction that comes with achievement benefits many other aspects of their lives. Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company presents an annual season with guest artists from Spain at the Fleck Dance Theatre of Harbourfront Centre."