Alison MacDonald

A flamenco dancer with over 20 years of training and performance experience. Alison's studies began in Andalucia, Spain where she gained a strong foundation in flamenco technique and expression along with an appreciation for the depth and history of the artform.

 

Alison is Co-director the F for Flamenco Festival which is celebrating its third edition April 11-18, 2026. Co-directed with flamenco performers Tamar Ilana and Lia Grainger, The festival embraces the true essence of flamenco by bringing international and local artist together to share their art and make new connections.

As a member of the Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company, she has received a Dora Mavor Moore Award Nomination in the category of best performance ensemble and looks forward to the 2026 season production Armonía.

 

She also co-founded the collective, Triana Project and has been a member of Compañia Carmen Romero. 

 

Alison is active in the Toronto flamenco community and curates and co-produces the monthly flamenco dance series, La Cueva and teaches classes in the downtown Toronto area. 

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Alison's latest project ALCHEMY brings together flamenco and contemporary dancers in an exciting collaboration. It premiered in July 2025 at the Winchester Theatre and will form part of the 2026 F for Flamenco Festival on April 18, 2026 at the Randolph Performing Arts Centre.