Claudia de la Cruz & Tierra Flamenca Dance Company

Artistic Director | Dancer | Choreographer

Claudia de la Cruz, Flamenco Dancer, Choreographer and, Graphic Designer was born in Monterrey, Mexico with Andalusian blood originating from Jerez, Spain.

Claudia de la Cruz initiated her profession in the world of dance when she was only 5 years old which became the most important part of her life, developing a great passion and love for this art.

Claudia began studying dance with the most recognized maestros in Mexico. She continued her studies of flamenco in Madrid and in Seville Spain, and around the globe with talented world wide known flamenco dancers such as Belen Maya, Domingo Ortega, Andres Peña and Juana Amaya (just to name a few).

For the past few years Claudia has continued to trained with Marcos Flores, Ivan Vargas, Adrian Santana, Alfonso Losa, Concha Jareño and La Lupi among others.

Recent projects:

Recently (2020-2023) Claudia started to choreograph to The Parnassus Society and performed in "Carmen" with renowned artists as mezzo-soprano Milena Kitic  where they also shared the stage at LA Opera.

In (2013-2019) Claudia became a dancer in the LA Opera performed at  “Carmen”, conducted by Placido Domingo at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

Honored to share the stage (2018) with remarkable International Flamenco artist Ivan Vargas from Granada, Spain.

She participated at the (2014-2015) “Flamenco Abierto” project directed by Emmy Award-winning Yaelisa at the Barclay Theatre, in Irvine, CA.

Claudia performed in honor of Francisco Goya (Spanish Romantic painter) during “Los Caprichos” display at Cal State Fullerton University (2008).

She has also participated at Festival Internacional Cervantino and in a variety of spectacles.

Attracted by her talent, personality and enigmatic presence the OC Life Magazine featured Claudia de la Cruz in their (2009) cover edition, becoming a flamenco inspiration throughout Orange County, CA.

She has danced and performed for long periods in Cafes cantantes, tablaos, theaters and museums while sharing the stage with internationally recognized artists.