Siudy Garrido

A pioneering flamenco artist redefining the art form for a new generation

2x Latin Grammy Nominee
12 Years at Arsht Center
7 Original Productions
35+ Years Performing
Siudy Garrido

The Vision

Born in Valencia, Venezuela, Siudy Garrido grew up immersed in flamenco from childhood. She debuted professionally at age 15 and by 18 was collaborating with Alejandro Sanz—launching a career that has spanned over 35 years on stage.

Her artistry bridges tradition and innovation, earning her recognition as one of the most influential flamenco figures in the Americas. Based in Miami, she has sold out performances at the Adrienne Arsht Center for over 12 years, where she serves as an Arts Partner.

Siudy's choreography speaks a universal language of freedom, identity, and raw emotion—inviting audiences to connect with their inner voice and pursue their creative paths.

"My feet are my voice. Through flamenco, I tell stories that words cannot express."
Amor Brujo Walt Disney Concert Hall

Awards & Honors

Latin Grammy Nominee

Two-time nominee for Best Flamenco Album

Drama Desk Nominee

Outstanding Choreography - Broadway

National Dance Award

Venezuela's highest dance honor

Dance Miami Award

Choreographers Award

Arts Partner

Adrienne Arsht Center (since 2019)

Siudy Garrido

A Legacy of Teaching

A second-generation flamenco artist, Siudy learned from her mother Siudy Quintero, who founded Venezuela's first flamenco school and was decorated by the King of Spain in 1992 for spreading Spanish culture beyond its borders.

Building on this foundation, Siudy took her mother's pioneering method and evolved it for the contemporary era—updating techniques while preserving the soul of traditional flamenco. Her educational vision combines rigorous classical training with creative exploration, empowering students to find their own voice within the art form.

Today, she has trained hundreds of professional flamenco dancers, developing a method that bridges generations and continents—carrying forward a legacy of excellence while pushing the art form into new territory.

35 Years on Stage

From Valencia to the world stage

1991

Professional Debut

At just 15 years old, Siudy makes her professional debut on stage in Venezuela, beginning a career that would span over three decades.

1994

Alejandro Sanz Collaboration

At 18, Siudy begins her collaboration with Alejandro Sanz, performing alongside one of the world's biggest Spanish-language artists and bringing flamenco to massive audiences.

2000

First Original Work

Creates "Caminos Flamencos," her first original production, premiering at Disney with 80 performances.

2005

National Recognition

Wins the National Dance Award in Venezuela with Honorable Mention.

2011

Off-Broadway Debut

Premieres Off-Broadway season with "Entre Mundos," an urban flamenco fusion spectacle in New York City.

2013

International Tour

Tours with "Entre Mundos" across the United States, Canada, Venezuela, and Mexico.

2014

Flamenco Intimo

Premieres "Flamenco Intimo" and tours across the United States and Latin America.

2015

Miami & Dudamel

Establishes Siudy Flamenco Dance Theater as a non-profit in Miami and opens the educational program. Makes philharmonic debut at Walt Disney Concert Hall with Gustavo Dudamel performing "Amor Brujo."

2019

Breakthrough Year

Featured on NBC's "World of Dance" with Jennifer Lopez. Named Arts Partner at the Adrienne Arsht Center. Premieres "Bailaora" and performs at the Hollywood Bowl with the LA Philharmonic.

2021

Documentary Premiere

"Siudy Between Worlds: 50 Performances of the American Dream" premieres at Miami Film Festival, screens at 20+ film festivals worldwide, and wins numerous Best Documentary awards.

2022

Latin Grammy Nominations

Receives two Latin Grammy nominations for the "Bailaora" album and documentary film.

2025

Lincoln Center & Madrid

Opens at Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall in New York and closes in Madrid. Premieres third documentary "La Casa del Alma" at Huelva Film Festival.

World Stage

From the Hollywood Bowl to Walt Disney Concert Hall, Siudy has graced the world's most prestigious stages.

Her international tours span the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, India, and Turkey. Collaborations with Gustavo Dudamel, the LA Philharmonic, and Diego El Cigala, plus tours with Romeo Santos and Alejandro Sanz, have brought flamenco to massive mainstream audiences worldwide.

Walt Disney Concert Hall
Hollywood Bowl
Madison Square Garden
Adrienne Arsht Center
New York City Center
Place des Arts Montreal
Teatro Teresa Carreño
Teatro Nacional Guatemala
Off-Broadway NYC
Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival
Bursa Arts Festival Turkey
Iberica Contemporanea Mexico
Flamenco Intimo Photo: Kike San Martin

Media & Collaborations

TV

NBC World of Dance

Primetime national broadcast

TV

PBS SoCal

LA Philharmonic special

TV

Univision "Ellas"

Latin Grammy special

Radio

NPR WLRN

Latin America Report

Press

The New York Times

Feature coverage

Press

Los Angeles Times

Performance reviews

Press

EFE News Agency

International coverage

Music Video

Marc Anthony

Featured performance

Music Video

Alejandro Sanz

Featured performance

Music Video

Maná

Featured performance

Music Video

Romeo Santos

Tour special guest

Documentary

El Pequeño Flamenco

2025 Documentary

Documentary

Siudy's Story

2021 Documentary

Music Video

Bajari

2024 Music Video

Collaborator

José Luis de la Paz

Maestro

Collaborator

Antonio Canales

Maestro

Collaborator

Juan Manuel Alvarez

Dancer

Collaborator

Farruquito

Juan Manuel Montoya

Collaborator

Argentina Lopez

Singer

Collaborator

George Akram

Artist

Original Productions

Seven original works created over 25 years of artistic innovation

2019 - Present

Bailaora

Mis Pies Son Mi Voz

2015 - Present

Amor Brujo

With LA Philharmonic & Dudamel

2013 - Present

Flamenco Intimo

Raw Emotion, Pure Expression

2021 - Present

Gala Flamenca

A Celebration of Flamenco

2008 - 2015

Entre Mundos

Off-Broadway NYC

2005

Body and Soul

En Cuerpo y Alma - Teresa Carreño Theater

2000 - 2003

Caminos Flamencos

Flamenco Journey - Disney Epcot

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