Based in the South Bay of Los Angeles, I’m a Madrid-trained flamenco dancer, teacher, and choreographer with over 25 years of experience. I studied at the legendary Amor de Dios in Madrid with some of the world’s most celebrated artists, and I continue training to expand my craft. I love blending the power of flamenco puro with my own contemporary, feminine style, and throughout the years I’ve performed across Southern California, directed my dance company, and created the Flamenco Project to highlight local talent. Sharing flamenco—on stage and in the studio—is my passion, and I feel grateful every day to be part of this beautiful, ever-evolving art form.

For 20 years, the Rina Orellana Flamenco Dance Academy has been a welcoming home for dancers in the South Bay (Los Angeles). I teach students of all levels how to truly dance flamenco—with confidence, clarity, and heart—and my dancers look absolutely incredible doing it. They shine every year in our annual showcase, celebrating their growth and the vibrant spirit of our community. The Academy is a supportive space where dancers challenge themselves, express themselves, and discover the fire of flamenco.