Rocio Ponce has dedicated body and soul to flamenco (and all forms of Spanish dance) for the past 18 years (spanish classical dance for 26 years), & other different forms of dance since she was 8 years old.

A delightful fixture on the southern California flamenco scene, Rocio has charmed audiences at Spanish restaurant flamenco 'tablaos'.  She currently freelances at various venues whether private, public, small or big functions and can currently be seen in different restaurant tablaos and theatre locations.

In addition to performing, Rocio taught hip-hop, jazz, modern, and flamenco dance at the Los Angeles Music and Art School and the Arte Flamenco Dance Academy as well as various dance academies in Southern & Northern California, and has lead workshops & master instensive classes in Washington, Idaho, Utah, California, Florida, Nevada (Nevada Ballet Theatre - flamenco intensive series), Louisiana, Texas, Japan, Mexico, Spain, Argentina & in Greece.  

She has also been an adjudicator at dance competitions as a member of Dance Masters of America Association & other dance associations.

Rocio has lived in Spain where she studied with multiple Flamenco masters as well as acquiring a Bachelor's Degree in Ballet & Contemporary Modern Dance from one of the top ten dance programs in the United States-the 'School of the Arts' at California State University Long Beach.

Rocio has also studied middle-eatern belly dance with Nana Candelaria in Berkeley, CA & with Jillina & The Sahlala Dancers from the Bellydance Superstars in Los Angeles, CA.

Rocio also teaches different styles of fitness, and is a certified personal trainer as well as AFAA certified (USA) & FEDA certified (Europe); Rocio currently teaches flamenco & fitness in locations in Los Angeles California & Las Vegas Nevada & uses high energetic motivation to inspire.

Rocio enjoys learning flamenco from her peers, whether it is a dancer, singer, or musician--all have something to offer. She finds that one of the best ways for her to keep growing and perfecting her love for flamenco is by collaborating and choreographing with her contemporaries.

Rocio performed in the sold out off-Broadway world premiere musical "Carmen" at the La Jolla Playhouse where she recieved critical acclaim by the 'San Diego North County Times'. She has also performed in Illinois, Idaho, Florida, Washington, Nevada, Utah, Texas, Louisiana, Mexico, Greece, Japan, Spain & Argentina.

Rocio is a current cast member of Cirque du Soleil's Ka' portraying a comically endearing, big-sized nanny performing elements of 'Flamenco a la Comedia', acting, getting harnessed 130 feet above the stage.

A passionate, soulful and inventive dancer, Rocio has earned a reputation for fiery footwork and delicate gracia.