Luisa Palicio is an acclaimed flamenco dancer from Estepona, Málaga, born in 1984. Renowned for her mastery of the Sevillan school and the bata de cola, she combines classical flamenco tradition with contemporary artistry.

She began studying flamenco and other dance forms at the age of four at the Conservatorio de Málaga. At 14, she trained under the celebrated Milagros Menjíbar, refining her distinctive style. In 2001, she won a flamenco dance contest and received a scholarship to the prestigious Fundación Cristina Heeren, where she learned from flamenco legends like Carmen Ledesma and Rafael Campallo. That same year, she won first prize in the National Alegrías Competition in Cádiz.

In 2006, Palicio was awarded the Giraldillo Artista Revelación at the XIV Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla, marking her as a rising star. Over the years, she has performed in notable productions such as Piel de Bata (2011), Sevilla (2014), Biznaga (2017), and Tempus (2020), which debuted at the Festival de Jerez to critical acclaim.

A dedicated teacher, Palicio has been part of the faculty at the Fundación Cristina Heeren in Seville since 2007, shaping the next generation of flamenco dancers. She has also conducted workshops at conservatories and institutions worldwide.

Her latest production, El Penúltimo Cuplé, is set to premiere at the Festival de Jerez in 2025. This performance showcases her ability to honor flamenco’s rich traditions while exploring new creative directions.

Palicio’s artistry reflects a perfect balance between technical precision, emotional depth, and innovation, solidifying her place as one of flamenco’s most influential contemporary figures.