Wendy is a versatile dancer and choreographer with Classical, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz, Flamenco and Latin Dance training. She is a graduate of UCLA’s Department of World Arts and Cultures where she studied dance and multi-disciplinary stage production. Wendy has also studied in Spain at the legendary Amor de Dios studio in Madrid and in the South of Spain in Sevilla and Granada. In Los Angeles, Wendy has performed in the most prominent venues in the city. From theater to the "Tablao," Wendy regularly graced the stages of El Cid, Tapas, Cafe Sevilla, and Alegrias, she has danced in the legendary Forever Flamenco series at The Fountain Theater, danced for Los Angeles Opera at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion between 2006-2019, choreographed and danced for Opera Santa Barbara for their 2016-2017 season, has been a Flamenco showgirl at the Flamingo Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, and toured with Flamenco Express aboard the Caribbean Princess. She has professional experience in the arts as a performer, instructor, choreographer and arts administrator. Wendy is the founder of Flamenco 805, a community based organization that uses the art of Flamenco dance to empower its dancers and educate audiences throughout the area. She currently teaches in Ventura at Namba Performing Arts Space and produces Ventura's first Flamenco Tablao series. Complete Bio & Resume upon request.
This is the 8th edition of the Flamenco 805 student recital! The show will open with the dance students of Wendy Castellanos and feature over 30 dancers from all over the 805. Dancers will perform pieces they have been working on throughout all of 2024. Join us for a celebration of Flamenco Dance and personal growth!
The student recital will be followed by a professional Flamenco Tablao show.
12/14/24 Ana Quintero on cante Tony Triana & Scott Wolf of Guitar Miguel Heredia cante/guitar Jamie Padilla, Richard Chavez and Wendy Castellanos, baile
12/20/24 Ana Quintero on cante Tony Triana & Scott Wolf of Guitar Miguel Heredia cante/guitar Jamie Padilla, Misuda Cohen and Wendy Castellanos, baile
