Patricia Vasconcellos “LA PATI”
Moved to London, Ontario, Canada, she created Flamenco del Sur Studio. The group started to bring the Flamenco culture and flamenco style to London, and Patricia has been working as a Flamenco instructor, choreographer, and producer. She performed at the London Dance Festival, Events, and Festivals at the Community, Western University, and Heart Links. In 2020, participated in an International Flamenco Concert with Sunfest and have been promoting workshops in London and its surroundings to show the Flamenco Rhythms for musicians, dancers, and Flamenco lovers. Created LOS AIRES FLAMENCO, which performed remotely in 2021 and in person in 2022 at the London Dance Festival, and participated in the Simple Reflections for Artists at the London Museum in 2022 and 2023.
Joined the Centre of Movement Arts as a Board Member and Director to represent Flamenco Art in London. Recently, she had a vision of performing with four talented and professional musicians, who are currently part of the group FUEGO Y HIELO. The band FUEGO Y HIELO built authentic, passionate, and unprecedented traditional compositions for audiences and performed a series of 8 performances and workshops from May 2025 to March 2026 with the support of CAIP 2025 of the London Arts Council. In January 2026, she founded the “ROSA FLAMENCA”, a group formed by 4 artists specialized in Flamenco who aim to bring the FLAMENCO ART repertoire in series performances to London and surroundings.
If you have been thinking about trying flamenco but still feel intimidated, just call (226) 377-6179 or email us at patricia@flamencodelsur.ca. We advise you which class is best for you and we will book a free trial lesson.
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Larissa Medeiros
Larissa Vasconcellos de Medeiros is an artist, photographer, videographer, producer, and dancer. At seven years old, Larissa began taking art lessons at I.A.A.M Institute of Art Amilcar Mendes in Brazil. She then immigrated with her family to London, Ontario. In Canada, she continued making art as a hobby and in grade 10 she began taking private art lessons with Paul Purificati, focusing on academic oil painting and drawing. Larissa is currently pursuing a BA in Fine Arts at OCAD University.
Besides visual arts, Larissa has a way with photo and video production. In high school, she took communication and technology classes, including yearbook class, where she learned how to photograph, film, and edit. Since then, she has worked alongside Patricia Vasconcellos, producing advertisements for Flamenco del Sur Dance Studio. At the same time, she has participated in many Flamenco performances with Patricia on stage and backstage as a dancer, photographer, and videographer at London Dance Festival, Simple Reflections for Artists, and other events in the London area.
A multidisciplinary artist working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and videography, she brings a refined balance of technical expertise, creative vision, and emotional sensitivity to her practice. Her work explores how emerging technologies can enhance storytelling, movement, and visual expression—transforming raw footage into immersive and meaningful experiences. With a strong foundation in digital media and a deep understanding of visual composition, Larissa specializes in crafting cinematic narratives that capture nuance, rhythm, and atmosphere. Her approach is both innovative and intuitive, blending AI-driven tools with a human-centered perspective to ensure authenticity and artistic integrity.
Recognized for her professionalism and collaborative spirit, she has contributed to a range of creative projects, supporting artists and organizations in realizing compelling visual identities. Her work is guided by a commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of contemporary visual storytelling. She is currently the manager of the Flamenco del Sur Studio, contributing to business creation and advertising.
A singer and a flamenco dancer that started her artistic carrer with 6 years old, she is the youngest owner of the Flamenco del Sur Studio! Very talented and disciplined student, Julia has been developing amazing work on stages and tapping technique coordinated with the Braceo and Floreo (flamenco arms and wrist movements) as well as castanets, fans, and canes.
FABI MARRA – Belly Dance Instructor
Fabi Marra is a belly dancer from Brazil with almost 20 years of experience. She has taught for 10 years and shared her passion for dance with students worldwide. Since moving to Canada in 2017, Fabi has continued to teach and perform, blending traditional and modern belly dance styles. Her dedication and expertise have made her a respected dancer and instructor in the community.