Fall Semester Classes
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September 15
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The Institute for Spanish Arts
The Institute for Spanish Arts is a non-profit, educational and cultural organization founded by internationally-acclaimed flamenco dancer and choreographer María Benítez and her husband, Cecilio.
The mission of María Benítez, Teatro Flamenco and ISA is to preserve, strengthen, and disseminate our rich and diverse artistic Spanish heritage as expressed through music, dance, visual arts and other art forms which are deeply rooted in New Mexico’s traditional legacies.

Maria Benitez
From its base in Santa Fe, the historic Spanish capital of New Mexico and New York City, the Institute seeks to bring its arts and educational programs of the highest quality to diverse audiences throughout the United States.
All information on our site is current. Information will be changed or updated as it is confirmed.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, please email us at:
flamenco@mariabenitez.com
Or call us ~ 505-470-7828
Internationally acclaimed as a performer, choreographer and director, Maria Benitez is recognized as one of the finest exponents in her field - Spanish dance and all that it embraces. Ms. Benitez is best known for the work of the company she and her husband Cecilio founded and direct - Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco. With a long standing reputation for excellence, the company's history includes performances at festivals and major concert halls in all 50 states, Canada, Germany, Holland, Spain, Austria and 12- week summer seasons in Santa Fe, NM since the early 1970's.