Siudy Garrido is a pioneering flamenco artist from Latin America, recognized as one of the most influential figures in the Americas. She has received numerous honors, including two Latin Grammy® nominations, a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Choreography, and Venezuela's National Dance Award.
Based in Miami, Siudy has sold out performances at the Adrienne Arsht Center for over 12 years and currently serves as a Cultural Associate there, presenting her annual productions with her company.
Her work has captivated audiences worldwide, with performances at prestigious venues across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, India, and Turkey. She has collaborated with acclaimed artists such as Alejandro Sanz and Romeo Santos, performing at iconic venues including Madison Square Garden and the Hollywood Bowl.
Siudy's artistic vision bridges tradition and innovation, positioning her as a powerful voice in contemporary flamenco. Her choreography expresses freedom, identity, and emotion, inspiring audiences to connect with their inner voice and pursue their creative paths.
Her work continues to redefine flamenco as a universal language—inviting others to dream, move, and transform passion into meaningful expression.
- Two-time Latin Grammy® nominee
- Drama Desk Award nominee for Outstanding Choreography (Broadway)
- Recipient of the National Dance Award (Venezuela)
- Honored with the Dance Miami Choreographers Award
- Named Cultural Associate at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami
- Siudy Garrido's work has garnered widespread media attention, with features in major outlets such as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Univision, and the EFE News Agency. She reached mainstream U.S. audiences through a primetime appearance on NBC's nationally syndicated show World of Dance, showcasing flamenco to millions of viewers.
- She has also been profiled on NPR affiliate WLRN's Latin America Report and appeared on PBS SoCal in a special collaboration with the LA Philharmonic. Additionally, her artistry was highlighted during Univision's primetime Latin Grammy TV special Ellas, celebrating influential women in Latin music and culture.
- Siudy Garrido has been featured in two award-winning documentaries exploring her life and artistic journey. These films have been distributed internationally, airing in countries such as Portugal and the Netherlands, on Barcelona's public television, and broadcast across the U.S. and Latin America on DIRECTV.
- In addition to her stage work, Siudy has made special appearances in music videos for global Latin music icons including Marc Anthony, Alejandro Sanz, Maná, and Romeo Santos—bringing her distinctive flamenco artistry to a broader, mainstream audience.
Siudy Garrido is the founder of the Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company and School, established in the U.S. in 2015 as a continuation of the school originally founded by her mother in Caracas, Venezuela, which trained dancers for over 60 years.
Her technique, innovative and deeply respectful of tradition, has inspired and trained new generations of dancers in both countries and throughout Latin America.
Over the past 20 years, hundreds of professionals, teachers, and enthusiasts have learned her method through workshops, masterclasses, and online video classes available worldwide, with headquarters in Miami.
Siudy Garrido has led her company on international tours across the U.S., Canada, Asia, Latin America, and Europe, captivating audiences with her powerful flamenco performances. She has graced world-renowned stages such as the Hollywood Bowl, Place des Arts in Montreal, and Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center, where she has consistently sold out performances for over 12 years.
Her artistry has led to collaborations with acclaimed figures including Diego El Cigala and Gustavo Dudamel. She also joined the U.S. tours of Latin music superstars Romeo Santos and Alejandro Sanz as a special guest performer, bringing flamenco to massive mainstream audiences.
In her continual pursuit of innovation, Siudy has worked with the LA Philharmonic and other major orchestras, creating groundbreaking performances that merge flamenco with orchestral music—blending cultural traditions with modern expression in bold and inspiring ways.
In the world of theater, Siudy presented a limited Off-Broadway engagement in New York City, showcasing her original production to critical acclaim. Over her 25-year artistic career, she has created 7 original works, each contributing to the evolution of flamenco and touring internationally to wide recognition.
