Spain is the ancestral homeland of Shireen's Sephardic
grandparents and a place she has always felt a close
kinship with. Her flamenco dance study began in the
late 70's, spending a year in Sevilla. Learning from
Gitano artists, she had the opportunity to experience
unique aspects of flamenco life in the heartland.
Forays to Utrera, Córdoba, Morón, and Jerez de la
Frontera - flamenco festivals and all-night juergas -
offered insight into the spirit of that passionate
tradition. Her study of flamenco is an ongoing pursuit
with many excellent instructors in Spain and in the
States.