Tablao La Pinta Flamenca

DAVID GUTIERREZ MOLINA | BARCELONA, SPAIN - has roots in Andalusia and Extremadura, captivates with his career that dates to his first steps in the art of flamenco at the early age of four at the Casa de Andalucía of Palau-Solita y Plegamans.

This dancer has forged his character and essence under the tutelage of famous masters of the genre in Catalonia and Andalusia. His skill and passion have led him to be part of prestigious dance companies in the country and reaching the pinnacle by being awarded, at only 16 years of age, with the award for Best Flamenco Soloist Dancer at the prestigious Gibraltar Flamenco Dance Festival in 2011.

With a career that transcends borders, it has delighted more than half a million viewers around the world, covering more than 50 countries on five continents. Ambassadors and presidents of various nations have praised his exceptional talent and commitment to artistic excellence, recognizing him as one of the leaders of the international dance scene.

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CHAYITO CHAMPION | SAN ANTONIO, TX - My deep roots in Flamenco began when I was born into a family of Flamenco artists; which nurtured and embedded flamenco in my soul at a very early age. I am humbled and honored to have been inducted into The San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame 2024 for my contribution to the Arts in our beautiful city.  I have performed on stages around the world with renowned flamenco artists as well as alongside my Champion family.

My vision is to inspire our youth and future generations to explore Flamenco as a cultural part of their community and inspire future generations of dancers and audiences.My goal is to preserve and promote Flamenco in our community by offering engaging opportunities to the youth of Bexar County and bringing presentations and performances of the Flamenco Art Form to all the San Antonio community.

In performance, my greatest gratification is taking the audience to a place where they can enjoy Flamenco Dance and Music and escape daily life and leaving my audience with a Flamenco experience. Conservation of The Art of Flamenco is a lifetime dedication, which I will continue to pursue and keep in its traditional and pure form. 

GRETCHEN WILLIAMS 'LA CHECHA" | ALBUQUERQUE, NM - is a former soloist dancer with Yjastros the American Flamenco Repertory Company. Checha left Albuquerque to complete her doctorate in early modern Spanish history which she received in 2022. She has studied flamenco dance with Mercedes and Karime Amaya, la Tati, Ivan Vargas, Carmen Coy, and cante with Inma la Carbonera, Ángeles Toledano, María del Mar Fernández and Isa Jurado. She had an extended residency at the esteemed Gitanerías Tablao in Mexico City, and performs regularly at the tablaos in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, as well as various tablaos across the U.S. including, Tablao La Pinta Famenca in Phoenix, AZ and Tablao Caló Flamenco in Atlanta, Georgia. 

MISAEL BARRAZA DIAZ | TUCSON, AZ - Originally from Mexico, Misael began playing Flamenco as a self-taught musician at around the age of fifteen. His hunger and devotion towards the Andalucian artform eventually lead him to study in Spain with world-renown Flamenco guitarist Oscar Herrero, who was instrumental in guiding Misael to becom the artist he is today.

In 2010, Barraza was awarded the first prize at the Concurso Nacional de Flamenco in Albuquerque, NM, at the prestigious Festival de Flamenco and has become one of the top Flamenco guitarists in the US and is sought out for his skills as a soloist and cuadro accompaniment. He has recently presented his latest album El Camino Forjado in 2023.

FRANCISCA NAVA | PHOENIX, AZ began her flamenco training at the Institute for Hispanic Dance, under the direction of Laura Moya in Phoenix, AZ. She was a formative member of Flamenco por la Vida under the direction of Angelina Ramirez and performed in “Mujeres,” directed by Yumi La Rosa.

She performs regionally as guest artist and instructor with Chayito Champion in San Antonio, Texas and Julia Chacon's Inspiration Flamenca for her Into Flamenco series in Scottsdale, AZ. Francisca’s mission is to evolve and grow as a dancer and promote personal development and healing through teaching and performing the respectable artform of Flamenco. In 2018, Francisca was invited to teach Master workshops at Teresa Champion Dance Academy (San Antonio TX) and was a guest artist in the “Tri-Centenial Celebrations of Las Misiones de San Antonio,” alongside Carlos Menchaca in San Antonio TX, under the direction of Chayito Champion partnered with the Flamenco Arts Society of San Antonio.

Francisca currently teaches Flamenco dance to both children and adults, as well as directs Franchesca Flamenco.