About the Company: The award winning Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company was founded in 1982 in Toronto under the artistic direction of Esmeralda Enrique. Dedicated and driven, the talented musicians, singers and expressive, powerful dancers perform finely wrought pieces that capture the essence of flamenco while holding in perfect balance, tradition and classicism with a modern, contemporary aesthetic.

About the Artistic Director: Esmeralda Enrique immigrated to Toronto in 1981. The following year she established the Academy of Spanish Dance and founded the Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company, which has emerged as one of Canada's foremost flamenco dance ensembles. Her vision and passionate commitment to flamenco have earned her acclaim across Canada as a teacher, performer and choreographer. Esmeralda has received numerous awards including the Guía Hispana's Raíces Hispanas Award in 2003, and was named one of the 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians in 2008. Ms. Enrique has been honoured with numerous Dora Mavor Moore Award nominations for Outstanding Performance in 1997, 1999, 2002, and 2006 and for Outstanding New Choreography in 2008. Esmeralda's creativity, energy and passion continues to convey a true love for the art of flamenco.

The Academy of Spanish Dance is the affiliate school of Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company and was established in 1982 by Esmeralda Enrique. 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 the hope of pursuing a professional career. Working closely with dedicated teachers, our students are stimulated and challenged in a positive atmosphere. Our desire is to maintain a standard of excellence in training that is rewarding and enriching, accessible to all students, and enables them to acquire new skills and reach higher goals. Academy of Spanish Dance provides daytime and evening classes for adults from beginners to professionals and also has a popular children’s program. "Fiesta Flamenca" is the performance group of Academy of Spanish Dance.