La Candela Flamenco Company

La Candela Flamenco brings people of diverse backgrounds together, inspiring them through traditional and reimagined flamenco performances. With their exceptional shows, they provide an immersive experience into the vibrant world of Spanish culture.

La Candela (from Spanish, fire or flame) brings the essence of fiery flamenco, Latin jazz, and world music. Established in 2014, by flamenco dancer Ania La Candela, the company has brought many wonderful flamenco shows to the people of Atlanta and beyond. With our unique blend of traditional flamenco rhythms and modern influences, we have been able to bring a truly unique experience that will move your heart and soul. At La Candela Flamenco, we’re committed to promoting flamenco culture and providing opportunities for people to experience the art form first-hand through our performances and educational programming. From small private shows to packed theater concerts, La Candela never fails to ignite the audience with passion and energy.

La Candela (from Spanish, fire or flame) brings the essence of fiery flamenco, Latin jazz, and world music to your event. La Candela Company offers flamenco dance shows and provides unique entertainment that can mesmerize and captivate any audience. Take your guests on a trip to Spain without leaving their seat and allow them to experience the emotions and ecstasy of a flamenco show. Our shows offer a full Spanish culture immersion.

La Canela Company also offers Latin jazz and world fusion music shows. Our clients have an option of booking not only a flamenco experience but also the main entertainment band which comprises of many local jazz musicians and is managed by jazz and flamenco percussionist Jerry Fields. The repertoire even includes Gypsy Kings cover songs!

Ania Bartelmus, "La Candela", is a professional flamenco dancer based in Atlanta, GA and Seville, Spain. She received flamenco training from Spain’s top flamenco artists while living in Seville, which makes her style authentic and unique. For over ten years, she has performed across the US, as well as Switzerland, Poland and Spain. Past venues where she performed include Spanish tablaos, as well as, US venues including the Reuther Auditorium in Kenosha, WI, Kimbell Art Museum in Ft. Worth, High Museum of Art Atlanta, the Emory University Theater, Shakespeare Tavern and the Telefair Museum Savannah. Ania also appeared in the CBS’s “Better Mornings Atlanta” and PBS station’s program “This is Atlanta”, as well as was a featured dancer in the music video “Kiss the Night”. Ania is currently touring North America with the Grammy-nominated flamenco guitarist David Maldonado and his flamenco symphony production "Noche de Pasion".

1. Sound system with microphones and monitors. The number of microphones depends on the number of musicians. The sound system can be requested.
2. Stage or dance floor.