2023 Flamenco Certamen USA Finalist QI YANG

QI YANG was born and raised in Guangzhou, China where she was trained as a classical ballet dancer from age 4 to 16. Later in adulthood, Qi discovered Flamenco and started her first flamenco lesson with Ryan Zemeño and Alex Rozo in 2016. Since 2017, Qi has been traveling extensively to participate in flamenco workshops across the globe, and she is a regular participant at Festival Flamenco Albuquerque, studying with Maria Moreno, Jesus Carmona, Alfonso Losa, Gema Moneo, Jesus Corbacho, etc. During the pandemic, Qi moved to the East Coast, and she continues her flamenco studies with Xianix Barrera and Sonia Olla in NYC.
Witness rising artists as they showcase their work and have the opportunity to win cash as well as scholarships to study with our prize sponsors in Spain. Leading up to the Finals, they will spend one week in retreat at Windhover Center for the Performing Arts, immersed in classes, sessions with esteemed mentors and working with musicians. At the final competition, Finalists will be evaluated on their performance in their category by a panel of professional artists. Awards will be presented at the end of the evening.
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