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Famed NYC Flamenco Dance Group Accused of Rampant Racism

‘CLEAR PATTERN’

Flamenco Vivo’s co-founder—who is white—allegedly discriminated against employees of color, and touted the “benefits” of colonization.

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A photo of a flamenco dancer’s feet, in white shoes. The bottom of a black flamenco-style dress can be seen.
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Over the past 40 years, Carlota Santana has been lauded as “The Keeper of Flamenco,” was honored by the government of Spain for her “passion, excellence and dedication to the flamenco art,” and, at the age of 82, continues to bring flamenco dance to stages across the globe.

Flamenco, at its...

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