Laura

               

   

Laura is known for her strong technical skills, attention to detail, and passion as both a performer and instructor. Her students have described her as:

“Phenomenal, inspiring, calm, patient, and amazing."

“Laura is one of the most languid, gracious, and curvy flamenco dancers I have ever seen since Inma Ortega.” Read more about what Laura’s students have to say!

Laura has performed with renown flamenco artist, Ricardo López.  She also performs throughout the Portland area with artists such as Tarik and Julia Banzi of Al-Andalus, Ricardo Díaz, Vicente Griego, Toshi Onizuka, Greg Wolfe, Danny Romero, Reinhardt Melz, and Diana Bright.  She holds a Master of Arts in Education and is skilled in teaching both adults and children. Laura believes in the importance of continuing her own flamenco education and continually expanding her knowledge of flamenco as an art form to share with others.

Laura Onizuka, founder and owner of Portland Flamenco Events, has trained in Sevilla, Madrid, and Jerez, Spain with artists such as: La Truco, Miguel Cañas, Matilde Coral, Manuel Liñan, Marcos Flores, Inmaculada Ortega, Angeles Gabaldón, Ricardo López, María López, Felipe Mato, and María Bermúdez. 

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