Andrea Del Conte Danza España (a program of the American Spanish Dance Theatre, Inc.), was founded in 1979 by Artistic Director Andrea Del Conte. Since then, it has become one of the most popular flamenco dance companies in the United States. With a diverse repertory rich in flamenco dance tradition, this nine-ten member ensemble, under the artistic guidance of Ms. Del Conte, has developed programs which bring to American audiences the essence of Spanish dance, music and song, with special emphasis on the integral relationship between the various components of flamenco. Choreographers from both Spain and the United States have created works for the repertory, thereby continually adding fresh creative insight and inspiration.

In addition to its annual New York season at the Thalia Spanish Theatre, Danza España has performed at the Lincoln Center Out of Doors Festival; Avery Fisher Hall; the Alabama Festival for the Arts in Birmingham; A Dancer & Her Dances Parts 1 & II: A Retrospective at the City University of New York; Dance Theater Workshop, Riverside Church, ; the University of Las Vegas (Nevada), Baruch College Performing Arts Center; University of Southern Florida in Tampa; Brydcliffe Theater in Woodstock, NY; Trinity Church, Symphony Space, the American Folk Festival (Bangor, Maine), The Duke (42nd Street), Alegrias (at La Nacional NYC), and Joyce Soho.

Awards include the 1999 ACE Award for Excellence in a Theatrical Performance at the Thalia Spanish Theatre and the 2002 Certificate of Appreciation from Young Citizens, Inc. The ACE 2004 Lifetime Achievement Award for an Outstanding Career in Dance was awarded to Andrea Del Conte.

"Excellent….as Del Conte beats out the exuberant rhythms of the Alegrias and whisks the long train over her dress over and under legs with comic peacock pride.” New York NewsDay

"To see Andrea Del Conte center stage is to witness flamenco's finer points. Despite the exceedingly glamorous costumes and abundant energy, her company finds an equilibrium between ecstasy and anguish." The Village Voice

"A commanding presence….magnificent." Attitude Magazine

“Ms. Del Conte wore trousers and played castanets while dancing her Asturias to the haunting guitar music by Albeniz. The attire emphasized her bodily line, and the contrasts between murmuring castanets and determined heelwork gave the impression that she was conversing with different aspects of herself.” The New York Times