Join us for an intimate artist talk with celebrated flamenco dancer Liliana Morales at the beautiful Mechanics’ Hall Library.

This special evening will be facilitated by her former student and lifelong friend, flamenco dancer and FLOR Chair, María Mazorra.

Now based in New York, Liliana will reflect on her remarkable journey as a renowned flamenco dancer, teacher, choreographer, and mentor. Often referred to as the matriarch of flamenco in New York, she will share stories from her lifelong career—offering insight into the many milestones and the vibrant artistic community that have defined Liliana’s enduring legacy.

About the Artist

Liliana Morales has performed in the US, Europe, Asia Australia and South America. She performed as guest solo artist with various dance companies such as Jose Greco, Maria Alba, Luisillo ballet de Madrid, Lola Montes, La Tati and many more.

She has worked in television, film (including In The Heights), videos and major opera companies such as the New York City Opera, Amato Opera and Zarzuela in Madrid; and has performed in celebrated flamenco tablaos in Madrid and Seville .

She has taught at Stephens College, MU, Ballet Hispanico of NY and Young Audiences in NY.

She has choreographed for various groups in Los Angeles, New York and Madrid and is the founder and director of Spanish American Dance Arts Company.

From the Huff Post:

“In 1965, Liliana Morales, a young aspiring dancer, showed up at a New York audition with the legendary Flamenco dancer Jose Greco. She was on her lunch break from her temp job as a legal secretary. Without changing her business suit, she executed a few dance steps for the famed dancer, and instantly landed a gig as a guest artist in his upcoming show at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Morales, who lives in the East 70s, admits that her life has been uncanny for its lucky turns and fortuitous meetings, including her first encounter with the magnetic Flamenco dancer Maria Alba. Both Greco and Alba molded the young Morales and invited her to dance with their companies, which included dates at New York's Town Hall, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Jacob's Pillow and tours in the United States and overseas.”