Biography

Diana Reyes studied flamenco dance in Madrid and performed in Spain and Europe in theatre and tablao flamencos. She performed with Antonio Vargas for many years in Australia before forming her own company Diana Reyes Flamenco in 1991.

She has choreographed and produced highly acclaimed shows for the Enmore Theatre, Seymour Centre and Performance Space, Sydney and toured nationally. These performances showcased her powerful dance style and choreographic skills.

A highlight of these productions was the collaboration between Diana Reyes and guest dancers, singers and guitarists from Spain creating an exciting fusion of flamenco styles. This gave the resident members of her company the opportunity to perform with outstanding artists such as singers, Jesus El Almendro, El Ye-Ye de Cadiz, Eva Duran, Carmen Linares and Silverio Heredia. Guitarists, Jose Luis Monton, Paco Cruz, Felipe Maya, Juan Soto and Arcadio Marin. Dancers, Luis de Luis, Mariano Cruceta, Andres Pena, Joaquin Ruiz, Javier Marin and Antonio Vargas.

Support was received for these theatre projects from the Australia Council and NSW Ministry for the Arts who recognised Diana for her choreographic talent and supported her aim of promoting and developing flamenco in Australia.

For the past ten years she has choreographed and produced regular performances at her studio performance space in Newtown showcasing the outstanding dancers and musicians in her company. Apart from her regular classes she also conducts intensive workshops and has international teachers giving workshops including the acclaimed dancer from Madrid Alfonso Losa who conducted workshops and performed at the studio performance space in April 2018.

Classes

TIMETABLE

TERM 5
28 OCTOBER - 21 DECEMBER 2024 (8 WEEKS)

Monday
6.30 - 8.00 pm INTERMEDIATE 2/ADVANCED - with guitarist

Tuesday
6.30 - 7.45 pm BEG 2/INTERMEDIATE 1 - with guitarist

Wednesday
6:30 - 7.45 pm NEW BEGINNERS (new term starts 21 August)
7:45- 9:00 pm ADVANCED

Thursday
6.30 -7:30 pm BEGINNERS 1-2

7.30 - 9.00pm INTERMEDIATE - open level - with guitarist

Saturday
4:00 - 5:30 pm INTERMEDIATE open level - with guitarist

FEES (10 weeks)

1 hr per week $350 per term

1.25 hrs per week $380 per term

1.5 hrs per week $400 per term

2.25 hrs per week $680 per term

2.5 – 2.75 hrs per week $700 per term

3 hrs per week $750 per term

4 – 6 hrs per week $1000 per term

FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE

Flamenco Studio

The studio has a unique ambience with a sprung dance floor, full length mirrors and change room facilities.

The studio has a reputation for a very high standard of dance and music in the art of ‘pure flamenco’. Several past students have pursued professional dance careers both in Australia and Spain.

Apart from flamenco dance, it is a well known training ground for flamenco guitarists to gain in depth knowledge and experience of accompanying flamenco dance and singing.

Most classes have guitar accompaniment and often a flamenco singer as well.

The studio can be converted into an intimate performance space for professional shows with full lighting and sound system.

THE FLAMENCO STUDIO IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE