Raquel Lara: talented up-and-coming flamenco dancer at Teatro Flamenco Madrid

Raquel Lara, born in Tarragona, has enjoyed an impressive start to her flamenco dancing career. Although she began her flamenco journey in Catalonia, her passion for flamenco has led her to star in the best flamenco shows in Madrid and all over Spain. At the moment she is a regular cast member at Teatro Flamenco Madrid where she shows off her talent and dedication to flamenco in the popular, daily, live flamenco show, Emotions. In this article we will explore her career to date and the impact she has had on the contemporary flamenco scene. 

Raquel Lara: first dance steps and her passion for flamenco

Raquel Lara discovered her passion for dance and flamenco at an early age. She began her training in Tarragona, Catalonia, where she danced at various different dance academies to perfect her technique. From a young age, her natural talent for dance and flamenco led her to decide that this would be her path in life. As she advanced in her training, Raquel realised that she would need to be in an environment that was more focused on flamenco in order to develop her professional flamenco dancing career and she made the decision to move to Madrid to work in the best flamenco shows in Spain.

Raquel Lara: arrival in Madrid and the start of her flamenco dancing career

Raquel moved to Madrid with her family when she was 12 in search of new opportunities and attended the Real Conservatorio Profesional de Danza Mariemma. This was a crucial stage in her training, where she had the opportunity to study Spanish Dance in depth and acquire a more comprehensive understanding of flamenco as an art form. “When I arrived in Madrid, everything changed for me,” remembers Lara. “Flamenco became my life and my only professional direction.”

During her time at the conservatory, Raquel Lara participated in many flamenco dance productions, collaborating with well-known flamenco artists. This experience allowed her to establish many contacts in the industry and forge her own unique style. In Madrid, she also had the opportunity to dance in the prestigious Madrid flamenco troupe, Flamenco de Leones, directed by the well-known flamenco dancer, Jonatan Miró, where she worked with some of the best flamenco artists.

Raquel Lara: flamenco dancing career highlights to date

In 2021 Raquel Lara auditioned for the Madrid Regional Spanish Ballet Corps, a decisive step in her career. Following a rigorous selection process she was chosen to become part of the cast standing out from hundreds of candidates. This exhaustive audition, which consisted of classical dance, variations of the Bolera school of Spanish dances, stylised dance and flamenco was a key moment in Raquel Lara’s career. “When I was chosen to form part of the Madrid Spanish Ballet, it was like a dream come true,” says Lara. “I knew that I had to prove my talent and my love for flamenco and that’s what I did”.

The Madrid Regional Spanish Ballet Corps, directed by the renowned Jesus Carmona, was a crucial platform for Raquel, allowing her to appear in flamenco shows such as “En la memoria del cante, 1922” and “Imagenes”. These shows, both awarded with prizes in the Seville Flamenco Bienal, not only allowed her to showcase her technical skill but also her ability to transmit emotions through dance. 

Raquel Lara at Teatro Flamenco Madrid

Since her appointment to the Madrid Regional Spanish Ballet Corps, Raquel Lara has been a regular at Teatro Flamenco Madrid where she has shared her talent with the flamenco lovers in Madrid, bringing her passion and energy to every performance. Her presence in the most popular, daily, live flamenco show in Madrid, Emotions, not only highlights her talent but also her dedication and love of flamenco. “Flamenco is my way to express myself,” says Lara. “I strive to tell a story through my flamenco dancing in every performance, and in Madrid the audience appreciates this.”

Raquel also teaches flamenco dancing, sharing her knowledge with new generations of flamenco dancers in Madrid. “It is important for me to be able to pass on my love of flamenco,” she states.” I want young people to see the beauty and the complexity of flamenco and understand that it is a race of perseverance and dedication.” Through classes and workshops, Raquel Lara continues to inspire those who want to follow in her footsteps as flamenco dancers in the best flamenco shows. 

Raquel Lara: a vision of the future of flamenco

For Raquel Lara, flamenco is not just a profession, it is also a way of life. Her devotion to flamenco and her continuing effort to be the best flamenco dancer of her generation has made her one of the most important flamenco artists in Madrid. At Teatro Flamenco Madrid, Raquel continues her artistic development, always on the lookout for new challenges and ways to explore flamenco. Come and see for yourselves, get your flamenco tickets here to experience the most unforgettable authentic flamenco show that Madrid has to offer.