Tracy Cumberbatch

Instagram: @tracy_flamenco

photo: Rosanna Terracciano

Whether performing with local Flamenco artists at various events and festivals in Calgary, or studying and performing with Flamenco legends in Spain and across North America, Tracy is an ardent advocate for the Flamenco form wherever her travels take her. These global performances include Cotacachi Ecuador in support of the AMI Fundación “Amigos de la Vida” 2016 fundraiser benefitting La Casa De Los Ninos as well as the 2017 Edmonton Flamenco Festival fundraiser. Where her travel leads her, she enjoys sharing the unique Flamenco artform with others.

Tracy has been honoured to study with many respected Flamenco artists in Canada including: Joselina de Leon, Oscar Nieto, Claudia Caroline and Kari Alba. In addition, she has had the privilege of attending the intensive Dance Training Program at Cristina Heeren Foundation Flamenco in Seville Spain (flamencoheeren.com) under the tutelage of their acclaimed instructors. During Tracy's second year at the Foundation, her hard work and talent were rewarded when she was awarded both a Foundation scholarship and an Alberta Foundation for the Arts grant to continue her studies. In 2022 Tracy was awarded a Professional Development for Artist grant from the Canada Council for the Arts which allowed for mentorship with Sonia Olla during Tracy’s time in the 2022 DJD Dance Center Creative Residency Program.