Esther Marion

Esther Marion has been studying, performing, living and absorbing the art of Flamenco since she  was a teenager. She studied in Spain at ” Amor de Dios” with great dancers, such as La Tati, Ciro, Merche Esmeralda, Joaquin Ruiz, Alejandro Granados, Carmen Cortez, Farruquita and many others. She has performed with nationally and internationally known Flamenco artists while living in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In Seattle, she was a guest dancer of the Carmonas, founded Cafe Cantante, then Andalibre. In spring 2009, she continued as part of the duo Arte Flamenco, starting to produce shows, called “ Arte Flamenco Profundo”, special shows with guest artists from Spain. She continues to be an active member of the Flamenco community and collaborates regularly with others while also performing with her Arte Flamenco duo.

Past Collaborations

Esther Marion was a dancer in several companies in New Mexico: ( 1988-99)

 Pueblo Flamenco

Maria Benitez Segunda Compania

Carlos Lomas and Company

Suaveson

Vicente Romero and Company

 Collaborations with national and international Flamenco artists: 

Luis and Ali de la Tota

Alfonso Mogaburo Cid

Kina Mendez

Joaquin Gallegos

Pirouz de Caspio

Jesus de la Esperanza

Jesus Montoya

“Chuscales” Jose Valle

Vicente Griego

Omayra Amaya

Joaquin Encinias

La Conja

Pedro Cortez

Calvin Hazen

Adam del Monte

Pablo Rodarte

Eva Encinias at University of New Mexico

David Gutierrez

Kati Mejia

Gabriel Lautaro