Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana is a renowned flamenco company that has been captivating audiences since its establishment in 1983. With bases in New York City and Durham, NC, the company serves over 40,000 people nationwide annually through their captivating and empowering programs. Their mission is to promote flamenco as a vibrant art form and an integral part of Hispanic heritage.

They produce and perform high-quality dance works, offer arts education programs that foster connections among young people, and nurture the next generation of Spanish dance artists and educators. Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana believes that the universal spirit of flamenco, influenced by Arab, Jewish, Roma, Spanish, African, and Latin American cultures, has a unique power to bridge communities. They have commissioned over two dozen new contemporary dance works by renowned artists, and their annual Flamenco in the Boros tour brings free performances to underserved communities.

Additionally, they conduct extensive touring, perform in leading theaters and universities, and provide culturally-responsive arts education residencies and workshops. They also have a presence in North Carolina, where they conduct bilingual programming aimed at the Spanish-speaking immigrant population. Their Center for Flamenco Arts in NYC offers group classes, workshops by world-renowned teachers, and affordable studio rentals for dance artists.

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana has also undertaken special projects, such as a collaboration with the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center and the launch of the Flamenco Certamen USA competition. As a 501c3 organization, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana is dedicated to preserving and sharing the beauty and passion of flamenco through their exceptional performances, educational initiatives, and community outreach programs