Paula Salazar

Paula Salazar: Strength, Elegance, and Flamenco Soul

📍 Place of birth: Seville, Spain

Paula Salazar is one of the most striking flamenco dancers of today. With a hypnotic stage presence and refined technique, her dance reflects the intensity of her roots and the freedom of her artistic vision. From Seville to the world, Paula has masterfully blended the Andalusian-Gypsy legacy with a contemporary outlook, captivating audiences with her authenticity, rhythm, and ability to move. Each of her performances is a declaration of love for flamenco: pure, honest, rebellious, and elegant.

Training: Between Peñas and Great Maestras
From a young age, Paula was surrounded by flamenco. Her mother was a cantaora (flamenco singer); her father, a guitarist from a Gypsy lineage in Triana. Art was in her blood, and her training began in the living room of her home, where singing and guitar playing set the rhythm of life.

She received academic training at Matilde Coral’s school, absorbing the Sevillian style with discipline and passion. Later, she expanded her vision with figures such as Eva Yerbabuena, La Lupi, and Rafaela Carrasco, enriching her technique with contemporary nuances without losing the soul of flamenco.

Her dance is an expression of her personal story—a blend of lived experiences, heritage, and a constant search.

Professional Career
First steps
At just 10 years old, she performed for the first time at a flamenco peña in Seville. Her overflowing talent caught the attention of veteran artists who saw in her a rising star. Shortly after, she began performing in local tablaos such as El Arenal and Los Gallos, earning the respect of audiences and the admiration of her peers.
At 16, she made her professional debut as part of the cast of Raíces del Sur, a traveling show that toured several Andalusian cities. This first tour solidified her artistic calling and prepared her for the challenges of an international career.

International projection
2016: She participated in the Mont-de-Marsan Flamenco Festival (France), sharing the stage with renowned artists such as Antonio Canales, Rocío Molina, and El Farru. Her performance was acclaimed by critics, who highlighted her energy, musicality, and ability to connect with the audience.
That same year, she was invited by the Rafael Amargo Flamenco Company to join the tour of Poeta en Nueva York, inspired by the work of Federico García Lorca. During this tour, Paula performed on prestigious stages in cities like Buenos Aires, New York, Bogotá, and Paris.

2018: She was one of the lead performers in Mujeres del Flamenco, a production directed by Mercedes Ruiz, where she shared the stage with dancers like Patricia Guerrero and Ana Morales. This show celebrated the strength of women in flamenco and received a warm reception at festivals in Spain and Latin America.

Notable Collaborations
Tablaos: El Arenal, Casa Patas, Cardamomo, Tablao Cordobes
Artists: Arcángel, Esperanza Fernández, Antonio Canales, Miguel Ángel Cortés

Recognition, Awards, and Artistic Maturity
By the age of 25, Paula Salazar had already built a solid career full of memorable moments.

🏆 2019: She won the Best Newcomer Award at the Jerez Flamenco Festival—one of the most prestigious honors in the flamenco world. That same year, she premiered her first solo show, Herencia, an intimate and powerful piece exploring the relationship between family legacy and her own artistic identity. Herencia received critical acclaim at its premiere at the Teatro Central in Seville and later toured the Nîmes Festival (France) and the Lope de Vega Theater. Critics praised her boldness, expressiveness, and the coherence of an artistic discourse filled with strength and authenticity.

🏅 2022: She became and remains a resident artist at Tablao Flamenco Cordobes in Barcelona, one of the most iconic tablaos in Europe, and took part in special collaborations with artists such as Arcángel, Miguel Ángel Cortés, and Esperanza Fernández. Her image also began appearing in cultural campaigns and documentaries about the new generation of flamenco artists.

Present and Future: The Living Flame of Flamenco
Currently, Paula Salazar is working on a new show titled Raíces al Viento (“Roots to the Wind”), where she experiments with the fusion of flamenco and contemporary dance, without losing the essence of her art. Her artistic evolution has taken her into new territories while always staying true to the flamenco soul that defines her.

Beyond the stage, Paula is also dedicated to teaching. She leads workshops and masterclasses in Seville, Madrid, and internationally, passing on her passion and knowledge to new generations of flamenco dancers.

With a brilliant trajectory and a promising future, Paula Salazar is emerging as one of the leading figures of contemporary flamenco. Her art is a testament to a living tradition that reinvents itself without losing its depth. With every taconeo, every turn, every gesture, Paula proves that flamenco is not just danced—it is lived, felt, and carried in the blood.

Pedagogy and Projection
In addition to her stage career, Paula teaches masterclasses in Seville, Madrid, Buenos Aires, and Tokyo. Her pedagogical approach combines technical rigor with the expressive soul of flamenco. Her teaching mission is to keep the flame and history of flamenco alive, sharing not just steps, but also stories, rhythm, and truth.

A quote from Paula Salazar
“Flamenco gave me everything: my roots, my relief, my strength. All I want is that whoever watches me dance feels I’m speaking to them without words.”