¡ARTE FLAMENCO! Spanish Dance Company has been performing traditional Flamenco since 1990. Based in Toronto, Canada, the Company was founded by artistic director Elena La Comadre. As one of Toronto’s most prolific Spanish dance artists, Elena La Comadre has established a solid reputation in this passionate art form. Prior to establishing ¡ARTE FLAMENCO! , La Comadre held the position of principal dancer for several local Spanish dance troupes in Toronto.

For over the past ten years, the artistic vision has been to produce and create works that encompass serious human and social issues choosing themes that are rooted in human experience. Embracing the idea of "Flamenco dance theatre" - the merging of drama, dance, cante and guitar in order to portray a particular story line, the artistic works have become more dramatic and profound.

From the very beginning of the company’s conception, La Comadre joined artistic forces with Flamenco purist and traditionalist Cesar Alvarez. Sadly to say Mr. Alvarez who was both singer and guitarist for the Company, passed away on June 4, 2003 from lymphoma cancer. Her commitment to him enabled her to present profound works that were innovative and yet traditional in nature. In 1995-96, Pablo Dominguez became the second flamenco voice for the Company. His commanding knowledge of Spain's culture has made him a powerful interpreter while reciting mesmerizing works of the great poets of Spain. Since the passing of Mr. Alvarez, Pablo has assumed the position of first singer for ¡ARTE FLAMENCO! The Company has an intimate core of dancers taught and trained in the style of ¡ARTE FLAMENCO! At present the company consists of four dancers, singer and guitarist.