Niurca Márquez
began her training in Classical Spanish Dance and Flamenco in Miami under Pepita Ibañez and Helena Alonso. In 1996 she moved to New Mexico where she continued her training and performed as a guest artist of Dance España and an ensemble member of Alma Flamenca at the 1997 Festival Flamenco Internacional. Upon returning to Miami, she toured with Ballet Flamenco Angela Rhea in Spanish Extravaganza and was one of five dancers featured in Susana Yamuchi’s Interactions (1997 FLA/BRA festival). She has been with Bailes Ferrer since 2000 and performed as company member and soloist for Duende Ballet Español under the direction of Rosa Mercedes. Her own choreography has been featured in programs of the Cove/Rincon of Miami, the Hallandale Symphony, and FIU’s Department of Theater and Dance. Niurca has studied with top artists from the United States and Spain including Estrella Morena, Pablo Rodarte, Omayra Amaya, Lola Greco, Yolanda Heredia, Ciro, Antonio Granjero and Belen Maya. Additionally, Niurca holds a degree in Dance and an MA in Latin American and Caribbean Studies from FIU and has extensive training in Ballet, Modern, Afro-Cuban and Argentine Tango. She is the recipient of the 2003 Artist Access grant and has been invited to perform and conduct a workshop in Havana.