FLAMENCO IS AN ART FORM that attracts many people because of its intensity, sensuality, and capacity to express raw human emotion and experience. Anyone can learn and enjoy flamenco regardless of age or dance background. Oscar Nieto pictured second from left was awarded the prestigious Jacqueline Lemieux Prize by the Canada Council for the Arts October 12, 2005: for the Canada Councils full press release click here. Oscar was selected in recognition of his long standing contribution to the art of flamenco in Canada. The selection committee said: “Oscar Nieto still puts the stage on fire when he performs He has never ceased to innovate and challenge himself. Over the years, he has kept his foot on the pulse of flamenco development and also kept his students abreast of these new developments. As one of very few senior male flamenco dancers in this country, he is leaving an important legacy for flamenco dance across Canada.

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