Barbara Diaz

Barbara was born in Regina, Sk. and started taking ballet at an early age. In learning dance, she quickly realized that she wanted to expand her knowledge and thus enrolled at the Boston Conservatory. While there she studied ballet under Samuel Kurkjian, Ann Marie Sarazin, Donna Silva, and Mel Tomlinson. She also studied Modern dance with Jennifer Scanlon, Jessica Sayre, Tommy Neblitt, Yasuko and Emiko Tokunaga and was introduced to Flamenco.

Upon graduating cum laude from the Conservatory, Barbara sought to further her knowledge of Flamenco which took her to Granada, Spain. There, she studied with the school of Carmen de las Cuevas. In 2001 she travelled to Jerez de la Frontera where she immersed herself in the culture and was accepted within the Flamenco community. She credits the amazing teachings of Ana Maria Lopez and Juan Para for what she has been able to create.  In 2005 she recognized a need and want of Flamenco dance in Regina, Sk. so she established Flamenco Diaz. For 7 years she encouraged many to explore their potential as dancers and artists. During that time, she was also on the faculty of the Youth Ballet of Saskatchewan, teaching Ballet and Flamenco. Currently, Barbara lives in Ottawa, Ontario where she runs Flamenco Diaz Ottawa as well as keeps busy with an active Alexander Technique practice.