ONE OF THE MOST RENOWNED ARTISTS IN THE WORLD
ONE OF THE MOST RENOWNED ARTISTS IN THE WORLD
ONE OF THE MOST RENOWNED ARTISTS IN THE WORLD
ONE OF THE MOST RENOWNED ARTISTS IN THE WORLD
"American-Born, Flamenco-Bred" - Los Angeles Times
Maria 'LA Chacha' Bermudez is a dancer, choreographer, and mentor. During her three decade international career she has exposed audiences across the world to the unique style and sound of Jerez de la Frontera, Spain — recognized as the birthplace of Flamenco. The world-renowned artist leads her Spain based company, Sonidos Gitanos.
She is the artistic director of Flamenco! Santa Barbara and works in partnership with Timo Nunez Arte Flamenco, an inclusive, thriving dance studio in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.
Maria's outstanding and critically acclaimed performances have graced venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, Lope de Vega in Sevilla, Lincoln Center in New York, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.