Marisela Fleites
Flamenco is a complex art form that requires a deep understanding of its rich socio-cultural history, its diverse body of rhythms, the correlation between the singing, the music and the dancing, as well as mastering the complex coordination of footwork, arms, hand, head, body movements. All classes will focus on exposing the students to all of these elements, while learning choreographies appropriate for the different levels. Marisela Fleites has been teaching Flamenco in the Puget Sound region for 22 years, and has been learning and dancing flamenco for more than 55 years. Her dedication to her students, her love and passion for this art form, make her classes very encouraging and fun. Ms. Fleites is the founder and director of Sabor Flamenco, the Flamenco resident company of TUPAC and the only comprehensive Flamenco program in South Puget Sound.
Dress code: Students need flamenco shoes (better consult with instructor before buying any). For women, an ample long skirt is also required. For more information, please email the instructor at: [email protected]
Fee for Levels I and II: $65 per month or $300 if paid in full for a 5 month session ($25 savings). Payable through the TUPAC website. For Level III: Communicate with instructor via her email.
Maristela Guillén Calogera
As an expressive art form, Flamenco helps develop in children a sense of rhythm, coordination of movements, use of space and relations with others in a fun and beautiful manner. Flamenco dance introduces students to the Hispanic culture, with Latin American, and Afro-Caribbean, rhythms. Tuition Rates are based on full year tuition for the 2024/2025. The session runs from September 8th 2025through June 20th, 2026
Maristela has enjoyed a vibrant career as a performer, teacher, choreographer and freelancer. Her journey in movement and dance began at a young age in central New Mexico with ballet, tap and jazz under the direction of Elva Mico and Cecilia Jaramillo. Further training and diverse educational opportunities led Maristela to Los Angeles, Miami, Denmark, Las Cruces, NM and back again to Albuquerque, where she immersed herself in other styles such as modern dance, Flamenco and Contemporary dance. Maristela is privileged to have studied, trained and taken classes with many wonderful artists, teachers, mentors and choreographers, including Bill Evans, Jennifer Predock-Linnell, Eva Encinias-Sandoval, Marisol Encinias, Joaquin Encinias, and Marisela Fleites, among many others.
As a devoted teacher and instructor, Maristela has taught students of every age and background for various studios, movement boutiques, private gyms and schools in New Mexico, California and Washington.