FLAMENCO
“L.A. based Briseyda Zarate scorched with her feline presence, a firestorm of filigreed fingers and fleet footwork in “Ecos de la Sierra.” Connecting to the music -- especially the soulful wailings of L.A.'s Jesús Montoya, the no-nonsense Zarate also skittered as if possessed.
--The Los Angeles Times
"Few times in my career have I met a more dedicated and meticulous flamenco dancer. Her rich and dynamic style is rooted in the gypsy tradition. Not only is she an extraordinary performer but one of the best and most giving teachers I have encountered.
-Soledad Barrio - Noche Flamenca
”She is among the few in the top-most level of those practicing this traditional art form in the United States. She dances with impeccable technique and great sensitivity and intensity of feeling..Briseyda has a role to play in keeping the essential Flamenco alive. She has earned the acclaim she now enjoys as a performer and as a teacher, and she is sincerely committed to transmitting her understanding of this extraordinary art form to the next generation of dancers."
--Deborah Lawlor -- Producing Artistic Director, “Forever Flamenco”
"Briseyda's dedication and passion for Flamenco has made a lasting impression on me. She is a captivating performer! Her love and enthusiasm for the art of Flamenco shines through in all she does!
--JR Glover--Jacobs Pillow, Director of Eduation.
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“The standout of the evening was Briseyda Zarate, a tour de force with a decade of experience. The blunt sounds of her footwork revealed an incredible strength. She danced tientos with an appropriately furrowed brow. Her emotion is measured; you can see it smoldering under the surface until she releases it in a controlled fury of spinning and snapping”
--Rachel Levin, exploredance.com.
" The soleá por bulería was performed by Briseyda Zarate. She is a petite woman, but her on stage presence is huge. Her passion for flamenco is worn on her face as she dances, and her intensity for the dance was unrivaled by the rest of the dancers"
-Splash Magazine World-Wide
"I have had the privelege of working with Briseyda at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in the Greater Los Angeles area, and I can personally attest to the passion, dedication, and creativity wit which she approaches her work. A true artist and professional...she has my highest respect and admiration, as she is truly one of the best."
--Debbie Allen