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ANDREA DEL CONTE Andrea Del Conte is an internationally recognized performer, choreographer and teacher. Born in Rochester, New York, she began studying classical ballet at the age of four. Ms. Del Conte began her studies in Spain at the age of 16 where she studied Spanish classical, folkloric and flamenco dance in Madrid. Her early training was with Paco Fernandez and Carmen Mora in Madrid and Mariquita Flores and Estrella Morena in New York City. Ms. Del Conte performed with the companies of Maria Alba, Estrella Morena and the New York City Opera. In l975 she created her own one-woman show which she debuted at Repertorio Español (NYC). Over the past 30 years, Ms. Del Conte has spent an extensive amount of time living and studying in Spain. Her favorite teachers include Carmen Cortes, Carmela Greco, La Cintia, Faico, Toleo and Jose Galvan. Besides performing, directing and choreographing for her company, Andrea Del Conte Danza España, she is recognized as one of New York City’s most important flamenco teachers. Her awards include Attitude Magazine's Ethnic Dance Award, the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Outstanding Life Achievement Award for a Career in Dance by the Association of Latin Entertainment Critics (ACE). She has been on the dance faculty of Long Island University, Manhattanville College, Hunter College, Penn State University, the Beaufort (South Carolina) Arts Residency Program, Nevada Ballet, Cirque de Soleil in Las Vegas, East Carolina University, and the University of Richmond.“Absolutely enthralling…Ms. Del Conte dances with a style that captures the audience’s attention.” Queens Ledger "Del Conte was a castanet virtuoso in the solo “Caracoles” while wearing a breathtaking bata de cola…" Show Business Weekly "Ms. Del Conte’s intensity and passion at times recalled a priestess performing a rite that was not quite safe…..at one point dancing with a Martha Grahamish simplicity and gravity." Flushing Times "Ms. Del Conte’s breathtaking and exquisitely executed choreography….danced with grace, femininity and fire as she graciously shares the stage with her talented musicians." Flamenco Buzz
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