“One of the most beautiful flamenco dancers in California. Laura is not only excellent in style, experience, expression, and form, but is a beautiful human being as well.

How fortunate for students to be able to study with her! She’s the real thing!

Love performing with her. What a treat!”

— AIDA GANDDINI

“Amazing instructor, beautiful performer!

Laura is such a caring and lovely person full of passion for what she does, she takes the time to get to know her students and she is a wonderful dancer as well. Her classes are very well developed and I believe she is the only Spanish flamenco instructor in Orange County which makes her more valuable. Take her classes you won’t regret it!”

— ELIZABETH LORENZO

“I’d been looking for a dance class for my seven-year-old daughter for a few years, but wasn’t sure what form of dance would be the right fit. Ballet seemed too regimented, and hip hop too mature. I couldn’t find the right mixture of fun and training along with the body positive environment that I was seeking. Then I met Laura and found out about her flamenco classes. It was the perfect fit. Laura is a kind, warm and caring teacher who makes each child feel special and valued. Along with being an amazing dancer, she is someone the girls can look up to. Her positive message of having fun and being passionate resonates with my daughter and our family. Children get to experience all of the fun of this beautiful form of dance - along with gorgeous music and dramatic flare - plus the skirt and shoes are super fun to wear! We’re so lucky to have found Laviva and her classes.”

— STACEY HEGARTY

“Laura Vila is a wonderful Spanish flamenco dance instructor! She is incredibly patient, kind, and filled with such joy to what she is teaching you, that you are put at ease and want to learn even more. I thoroughly enjoy taking her classes and highly recommend her.”

— MICHELLE ERWIN

“We were thrilled to find flamenco classes for our six year old daughter. We were even more thrilled when we met the instructor, Laura. Not only is she an amazing flamenco dancer, she is very professional, patient, and kind. Our daughter loves her and looks forward to coming to class each week. I even signed up for the adult classes myself!”

— MARISA MONTOYA MARKEN

“Laura Vila is a beautiful and talented dancer that has performed in our dance company. She is also a great person, and if you live/work in Orange County you should definitely take her classes!”

— KATERINA TOMÁS

“I haven’t been in a dance class in 20 years! Laura is patient, skilled and fun! She got me dancing in a very short time and now I’m performing in front of audiences!”

— DEBBIE KASPER

“Excellent Flamenco dancer, I have seen her live and it’s just amazing. I totally recommend Laviva Flamenco!”

— YOANELLA BLANCO

“Highly recommend this class to anyone and everyone! Laura is an incredible instructor, I started taking her classes over a year ago and have learned so much from her. She is excellent at keeping her classes challenging and fun for dancers at every level. The environment is very welcoming, and the students are friendly and helpful too.”

— DANIELLE ERWIN

“Wonderful class for kids of all ages, Laura keeps it fun and teaches important skills while leaving room for improvisation. She keeps the kids engaged and also fosters creativity. Laura obviously loves her craft, and because of this she brings so much to this beautiful dance style and creates an amazing experience for her students as well as their families.”

— ROBIN CONAWAY

“Laura is such an incredible performer and instructor herself, when you see her dance you can tell she has it in her roots, being a native from Spain you know she has it in her blood.

Her classes are great and even I’m not a dancer she has been a very detailed and amazing instructor.

If you are looking to learn flamenco dance do not look any further. Laviva Flamenco is the best place you can find.”

— MARK AZAMATOV

“I recently moved down to South Orange County and have been wanting to learn Flamenco dance. I lived in Los Angeles where I danced Middle Eastern and had some Flamenco instruction, but I wanted to learn more. I could not believe that a FANTASTIC class and instructor was just down the hill from me. Laura is “la mera mera”, The real deal! She is an amazing expert in Flamenco and will have you dancing like you never thought you could. There are all ages in the class, and you will see that Flamenco is for everyone at any age. I HIGHLY recommend this class!”

— MS. MARIBIBI

“It is every Flamenco student’s dream to learn the basic fundamentals of Flamenco dancing. It is every Flamenco Advance students dream to go to Spain, to take classes and special private lessons. To be in a Class at the legendary Amor de Dios or other Dance Schools all over Spain. To be in a Class of Famous Flamenco Known Artist. Private lessons and private choreographies tailored made for you.

All that can now be found in South Orange County, Dana Point, California. We now have LAURA VILA GUTIERREZ! She is with us ready, willing and able to DANCE, TEACH AND SHARE WITH ALL OF US HER LOVE AND PASSION FOR FLAMENCO. She is here with us, all bundled in that Flamenco body, and the Spirit of the Duende (Soul). Her fiery Castanets, flirty Abanicos and Twirling Manton, her Bata de Colas and machine gun zapateados! She is no ordinary Flamenco export, She is highly experienced and certified.

We are given a chance to learn all of these Art forms from her. We all find Laura to be so giving, her patience unending, her explanations so down to earth. From her we are learning English and Spanish steps/movements better explained in guttural sounds emanating from her genuine inner feelings. She incorporates all these in her Dance Choreographies. Isn’t this what Dancing is all about?

And to top these all is her Genuine friendship. I call her my youngest daughter and Friend.

See you all in her numerous Classes.”

— A. (SUE) REYES

“Laura is an incredible teacher! Her passion for her art and her warmth and love for her students makes this the most fun experience ever!”

— MELISA SAYLES

“I was hosting my husband’s 40th in Palm Desert & the theme was Spanish forward. Laura came very highly recommended by the Spanish guitarist & boy did she exceed my expectations. Not only was she beautiful, she was SO genuine, so humble, and a tremendously skilled performer. Impressive was an understatement. She captivated our guests during the first half of dinner, and then it became interactive - by engaging with the crowd and having us dance with her. It was such a magical night, in part thanks to Laura’s incredible performance!”

— SABRINA K.

“I first saw Laura dancing flamenco at a winery in Temecula, CA. It didn’t take long for her to steal our hearts! She brought to life the spirit of flamenco and danced so beautifully and emotionally. For those two hours my husband and I felt as if we had been transported to Spain. What a memorable and wonderful evening we all had watching her live flamenco on the stage. Thank you for sharing your country and talent with us!”

— MELANIA W.

“The Spanish Flamenco dancer, box drummer, singer, and guitarist were all fantastically entertaining and engaging. The Spanish culture provided by Laviva was in full bloom at our birthday celebration for my wife. Everyone, especially my wife, wishes every day could be such a fun and happy celebration as Laviva made it.”

— JOHN A.

“Laura is amazing flamenco dancer but also party entertainer. Her flamenco dance to Spanish guitar was truly beautiful. At the end of her performance she took party guest and she teach few steps and it was so much fun! She is such a sweet person, lovely. if you thinking about flamenco dancer you should definitely hire her ! i highly recommend her. if I could I will give 10 stars!”

— NINA

“My public was thrilled and everybody loved the performance. I would say it was spiritual, powerful and true Flamenco! Very nice and strong vocals and powerful dance!

Our Spanish Night was a success thanks to Laviva Flamenco Trio!”

— SVETLANA M.