Yolanda Granado

Yolanda Granado is a Lecturer in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Saint Louis University, Madrid Campus. She has been teaching Flamenco and Spanish Dance since 1998, contributing to the university's dance education programs with a strong foundation in traditional and historical performance practices.

Her research and practice areas include:

• Spanish Dance
• Flamenco
• Historical Dance
• Spanish Folklore
• Pilates
• Choreography for musical theater and opera

Granado trained at prestigious institutions including Marienma and Hermanas Bernal's School of Dance (1981–1989), Amor de Dios School of Dance (1991–1999), the Maite León Foundation in Psicoballet, and the Polestar School of Pilates. Her professional career as a dancer and choreographer began in 1992 with performances in major Spanish dance companies and television productions.

Her choreographic work spans zarzuelas such as 'Luisa Fernanda', 'El Barberillo de Lavapiés', and operas including 'Carmen', 'Julius Caesar', and 'Parténope'. She has collaborated with renowned musical and stage directors like Cristoph Coin, Eduardo López Banzo, and Gustavo Tambascio.

Notable honors and artistic achievements include:

• Performance in the film 'Lope' by Andrucha Waddington
• Choreography for TVE programs such as 'El Conciertazo' and 'Luis Millán'
• Performance in Spanish Baroque operas like 'Viento es la dicha de amor' and 'Acis and Galatea'
• Collaboration with major dance companies including 'Fiesta Barroca', 'Comediants', and 'Cumbre Flamenca'

As an educator and performer, Granado bridges academic instruction with professional stage experience. She has not advised any named students in the provided text and has not published scientific articles, but her contributions to performance and choreography are extensive. She is based at San Ignacio Hall, C/ Amapolas, 3, Madrid, Spain 28003.