I had been a flamenco dancer performing in San Francisco for five years when I met a pure-blooded Spanish Gypsy, himself a flamenco guitarist. He convinced me to go to Spain and study with his family in Seville. It has been the joy of my life to know this clan, study their art of flamenco, and perform with them.

It was after returning from Spain that I began to write poetry, short stories, and a memoir.

See Resume
Read Interview - SF Chronicle Datebook, June 13, ’05

©Copyright 2007 Dolores de Leon
Cobalt Web Designs