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Laurena devoted over a decade of her life and learning to the art of Flamenco dance, song, and music. She specifically focused on the unique Flamenco style of Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, where she made her home in the late 90's. Considered as one of the most competent improvisational dancers in the US, Laurena is known for her ability to express the anguish and power of Cante Flamenco (Flamenco Singing) through movement; unhindered by "Choreography" or the need for excessive rehearsal. She believes that spontaneity and surprise are critical components of the Flamenco experience.

Passionate about the tradition of Flamenco, she exposed her students to the Cante at every level of their dance study, pushing them to develop musicality as well as physical interpretation of the art form. Her work with absolute beginners through professional level dancers over the past 9 years made her one of the Northwest's most sought-after teachers.

As a performer, Laurena considers herself a "progressive thinking traditionalist" who strives to introduce Flamenco to diverse audiences. While staying true to her roots in pure Flamenco dance, she also pushes creative and musical boundaries by collaborating with non-traditional artists and instruments not often found in Flamenco.

She was the first person to ever fuse Flamenco with traditional Korean music. Her work with Flamencello and The Lorca Project, which highlighted the Cello and Spoken Word Poetry, respectively, garnered great critical acclaim and laid a strong foundation for continual exploration.

Laurena was the first person to ever fuse Flamenco with traditional Korean music, which led to groundbreaking performances and workshops in South Korea in 2005. Her work with Flamencello and The Lorca Project, which highlighted the Cello and Spoken Word Poetry, respectively, garnered great critical acclaim and laid a strong foundation for continual exploration.

In 2008, Laurena made the transition from owner of Solo Flamenco Arts Academy to Advisor/Consultant, placing her faith and practice in the capable hands of Mitsue "La Pura" and Chris Johnson.