CHACHY PENALVER

This Venezuelan has devoted most of her life to dance, moving through different disciplines since 7 years old (Contemporary Dance, Ballet, Flamenco and Latin-American Folklore). Her studies have been developed in both Venezuela and Spain for over more than 18 years, leading her to win a scholarship in the prestigious CDFCBF (Ciclo Dedicado a la Formación Completa del Baile Flamenco) at 'Amor de Dios', Madrid (2013). She has been part of international companies like Siudy Garrido's Company and 'Venezuela Viva Company', with whom she served as Soloist and Lead dancer, for over 6 years. In the 16 years of her professional career, Chachy has performed in prominent theaters in Mexico, Colombia, USA, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Spain.  Today she is living in Sydney and teaches audiences of all ages. 

Chachy has collaborated with different Flamenco based bands such as the Australian quintet of contemporary Flamenco 'Arrebato Ensemble', Bandaluzia, La Peña Flamenca Sydney and with The Sydney Conservatorium of Music for their event 'Encuentros Españoles' lead by the pianist Nathalia Ricci.