Faculty
Maria Scala
Flamenco
Maria Scala regularly performs as a soloist in the Washington, D.C. area. Maria's teaching philosophy focuses on the structural components of each palo, communication between the dancer, guitarist and singer, as well as technique. Maria studied at Amor de Dios in Madrid and Fazil’s in New York, and has participated in International Flamenco Festivals in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her most influential teachers include Omayra Amaya, Adela Campallo, Rafael Campallo, Pastora Galvan, and Carmela Greco. In addition to Flamenco, her training included extensive ballet with regular performances at the Lviv National Opera. Maria toured in Germany performing folk dance. She taught and choreographed folk dance in Norway and performed for the Queen. Her studies also included jazz taught by an Alvin Ailey Dance Company member.