Dancer. Kara is originally from Austin, Texas and began dancing at the age of 3. She trained in ballet, tap, jazz, and modern throughout her school years. In college, Kara danced with local Austin company Verge for two seasons. Kara began studying flamenco with...
Dancer. Karen began her training in flamenco at the age of thirteen under the instruction of Beatriz Aguilar and was a member of her dance group, Espana Viva, for four years. Throughout her dance career, Karen has had the opportunity to supplement her training by...
AUSTIN — 40 million people living in the U.S. today were not born here. While many read political conflict into that statistic, Olivia Chacón sees artistic potential. Chacón is Director of A’lante Flamenco, an Austin-based flamenco music and dance troupe that is...
Wow, great write-up from the San Antonio Express News’ Jasmina Wellinghoff in advance of A’lante’s upcoming shows next January 10 & 11, 2015! Excerpt: “Kahlil Gibran’s book “The Prophet” has been a source of inspiration for countless...
A’lante was awarded Best Dance Ensemble last night at the Austin Critics’ Table Awards for our work in Prophecies. Thanks to all A’lante members and lets get ready for “Desplazados” this fall!
Prophecies has been nominated for two Austin Critics’ Table awards, best ensemble and best dance concert. Other nominees in the categories include Ballet Austin, Forklift Danceworks, Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Company. 
