Merche Esmeralda is a Spanish flamenco dancer and choreographer.
17 Facts About Merche Esmeralda
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Merche Esmeralda danced at Los Castaneros, Cafe de Chinitas, and Venta del Gato before returning to her hometown of Seville to dance at Los Gallos.
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In 1966, Merche Esmeralda performed at the Mairena del Alcor Festival.
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Merche Esmeralda shared it with Matilde Coral, her former teacher.
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Merche Esmeralda traveled to a number of European countries with her ensemble.
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Merche Esmeralda danced there until 1982 and then moved to the Ballet Nacional de Espana in Madrid.
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Merche Esmeralda danced one of the main roles alongside Joaquin Cortes and Antonio Marquez.
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Merche Esmeralda resigned from her position as director in 1992 due to conflicts with members of the regional administration.
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Merche Esmeralda toured Spain in the role of the goddess in Antonio Canales' show Venus y Narciso.
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Merche Esmeralda collaborated with Antonio Canales in A cuerda de tacon.
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Merche Esmeralda had another film appearance in Chus Gutierrez' work Alma Gitana.
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Merche Esmeralda founded a dance school in Madrid and ended the year with a performance in the Teatro de la Zarzuela in front of the Spanish royal couple.
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Merche Esmeralda danced in Mujeres in 2008 with Belen Maya and the youthful Rocio Molino.
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In 2010, Merche Esmeralda announced her retirement from the stage.
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Merche Esmeralda gave her farewell performance with a new performance of Medea, which she had danced with the Ballet Nacional in 1986.
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Since 1997, Merche Esmeralda has taught numerous courses and master classes.
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Merche Esmeralda taught in Barcelona, Madrid, Santander, Seville, Jerez de la Frontera, at the University of Alcala, but abroad, especially in Germany and Japan.