Raquel Heredia Reyes, artistically known as La Repompa or La Repompilla, was born on March 19, 1979, in the La Trinidad neighborhood of Málaga, into a renowned Gypsy family of flamenco artists. Daughter of guitarist Luis Heredia and cantaora Rafaela Reyes “La Repompa”, she developed a deep connection to flamenco from an early age through a self-taught path that defines the authenticity and strength of her dance.
Her international career began during her teenage years when she moved to the United States, making her debut at the tablaos of Manhattan, New York, at just 15 years old. At the age of 18, she embarked on a tour in Japan alongside the renowned flamenco dancer Juan Andrés Maya, marking an early consolidation of her international presence. She later settled in Madrid, where she performed in some of the city’s most prestigious tablaos such as Casa Patas, La Villa, and Lope de Vega, establishing herself within the professional flamenco scene.
Throughout her career, La Repompa has taken part in major flamenco festivals and programs such as “Flamenco Viene del Sur” and the Málaga Biennial, and has performed as a soloist in iconic theatres including Teatro Alhambra, Teatro Cervantes, and Gran Teatro Falla. Her international tours have taken her to countries such as the United States, Norway, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Morocco, Turkey, and France. A highlight of her career was performing at the Gardens of Versailles during the 50th anniversary of Christian Dior.
She has shared the stage with leading figures of flamenco such as Antonio Canales, Carmen Linares, Miguel Poveda, Los Farrucos, Manolete, and Marina Heredia, reinforcing her position as a dancer of strong artistic identity and deep flamenco expression. Today, she continues performing in top tablaos and is a regular presence in leading venues of flamenco Barcelona, where her powerful and authentic style connects with international audiences seeking a true flamenco experience.