Paloma Rios:  

CLASS OF 2004
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Santa barbara, CA

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Paloma is from Santa Barbara, California. Paloma's schools include San Marcos High School. Paloma later attended EL ESCENARIO. Paloma works(ed) at Paloma Rios School Of Flamenco 529 E. Gutierrez St. Paloma's interests include Architecture, Art, Crafts. Music Paloma likes includes Mobb Deep, Héroes del Silencio, Juan Carmona. Books Paloma likes include Beowulf, Pedro Paramo, Magazines of Any Kind. Movies Paloma likes include Bourne, Cinema Paradiso, Pulp Fiction. TV shows Paloma likes include Frasier, Independent Lens | PBS, FashionTV. One of Paloma's favorite quotes is:""I believe in the outfit" "Trust no one" "Take it easy" "You're so money and you don't even know it" "Guard Your Heart" "Wherever you go, you'll have to take you with you" "Nadie es indispensable" "Todo tiene remedio menos la muerte"". More about Paloma:"Born in Santa Barbara, California, in 1986, Paloma begins training in various dance forms at the age of four. At nine years of age, starts training with Antoinette Lopez. Goes on to learn from master instructor Linda Vega, participating in Old Spanish Days Fiesta (Santa Barbara, CA.). At age nine, decides to train exclusively in Flamenco Dance, going on to take classes from Maria "La Chacha" Bermudez. In 2002 begins working professionally in various venues such as the Fountain Theatre, Cafe Sevilla (Greater Los Angeles), etc. In 2004, travels to Spain to further studies with dancers such as Antonio "El Pipa", and El Junco. In 2005, she debuts as Choreographer/Musical Interpreter in Robert Boyd's "Arte y Pasion" at Center Stage Theater (Santa ...Expand for more
Barbara). Also in 2005, receives Roberto Amaral's Scholarship for "Espana Clasica", and tours with the company through Southern California. In April of that same year, wins the coveted title of Spirit of Fiesta, and works as ambassador to the City of Santa Barbara for the world-renowned Old Spanish Days Fiesta. The next year, goes to Spain to live for an extended period of time, studying intensively with master gypsy teachers from Sevilla and Jerez, such as the Farruco Family, and Maria del Mar Moreno, among many others. During her stay, works in tablaos in Sevilla, Spain. Upon returning to the US in 2006, founds the Paloma Rios School of Flamenco, now in its 4th season. Since then, has prepared students to perform in Fiesta (Santa Barbara), and has exposed said students professionally and in contests in the area. In November 2010, presents student show "El Soniquete del Sueno" at Center Stage Theater (Santa Barbara). Currently, Paloma teaches in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. Other places where Paloma has been featured: Glendale Theater Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara Museum of Art Old Mission Fiesta Pequena Marjorie Luke Theater Poway Performing Arts Center, San Diego Alex Theatre, Glendale Doubletree Inn Four Seasons Hotel Fountain Theatre, Hollywood The Historical Society KEY News Live Historic De La Guerra House Covarrubias Adobe International Flamenco Competition, NM Santa Barbara News-Press The Independent Casa Magazine Tinta Latina K-Lite Radio Center Stage Theater amongst others...".
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