THE TEACHERS

Lina Moros

Artistic Director

Considered a pioneer of flamenco in Montreal, Lina unreservedly shares her passion and knowledge with her students. She has worked as a choreographer, flamenco teacher and coach for prestigious organizations such as Cirque du Soleille, Théâtre du Nouveau Monde, Opéra de Montréal and The Canadian Opera Company.

Numerous tours of North America marked the beginning of Lina Moros’ professional career. This stage of her artistic expression culminated in performances with Rafael de Cordoba’s company at Madrid’s Teatro Albeniz.

Lina’s early training in flamenco and Spanish stylized dance was inspired by icons such as Manolete, Mario Maya, Javier LaTorre, José Granero, Martin Vargas, Mathilde Coral and Merche Esmeralda in Madrid, Seville and Jérez.

In 1990, Lina Moros moved to Montreal, where she founded her own dance company, Ballet Flamenco Arte de España, and her own school, Académie Flamenco Lina Moros.

Flamenco is constantly evolving, and Lina recharges her batteries at workshops in Spain and elsewhere. In 2012 with artists such as Belén Maya, Maribel Ramos, Rafaela Carrasco, and Domingo and Inmaculada Ortega (brother and sister), and very recently in Montreal with Chlöé Brûlé, Karen Lugo, and Marién Luévano. This commitment allows Lina Moros to recharge her batteries and continue to develop as a performer and teacher. In 2023 and 2024, Lina Moros will perform a digital perfromance in Audrey Gaussiran’s choreographic work Mosaïco.

Myriam Abbou

Teaching assistant

Myriam Abbou plays several important roles at the Académie Flamenco Lina Moros. Not only is she a major figure in the Academy’s group of performers, but for several years she has been Lina’s right-hand woman, guiding aficionados to discover the amazing art of flamenco.

Formée à des styles de danse variés, allant du folklore aux diverses danses sociales, avec une pratique approfondie en ballet, flamenco et tango argentin, Myriam Abbou possède une solide connaissance de la gestuelle et de la technique du mouvement dansé, expérience chorégraphique scénique et en enseignement du tango et du flamenco aux adultes et aux enfants. Adorée par les élèves de l’académie, elle est assistante pédagogique depuis plusieurs années. Sa présence sur scène a contribué énormément au succès de l’Académie lors des prestations partout à Montréal.

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