Reviews of our work
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"Superb flamenco styling" Darcy Bussel, Strictly Come Dancing
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"There is the exceptional talent of Samantha Quy to feast upon which adds further dimension…” The Stage
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"beautiful... elegant... captivating" Observer
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“And the winner of the duet commission for the Choreographers Platform is the wonderful Sam Quy“ Judith Mackrell
"London duende. A final fitting cap to the Sadler's Wells Flamenco Festival, the life and works of Lorca by Sam Quy… " Dancing Times
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“Quy performed her solo that displayed beautifully her rippling hands and rich deep backbends… reflective, yet contemporary” Dancing Times
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“Please welcome our flamenco experts Sam Quy and Tito Heredia” Katie Derham, Sound of Dance BBC Radio 3
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“A wailing lament from an unaccompanied flamenco singer was the most striking singing of the night.” The Times
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“Exquisite flamenco dancing of Samantha Quy…opera closed with Fernando de Sevilla’s plaintitive singing” Leicester Mercury Series
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“International Flamenco dancer and singer injected the Spanish flavour” What’s on
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“A highlight of this opera was the flamenco dancing by Samantha Quy accompanied by the mesmerising voice of Fernando de Sevilla- simply breathtaking” Surrey Mirror
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“Flamenco dancer and singer were first class” Whats on Bristol
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“Highly talented pair Samantha Quy and Fenando de Sevilla added an extra dimension of tension to the production” Hippodrome Crackerjack
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"The exquisite dance sequences performed by Samantha Quy are absolutely breathtaking… passionate flamenco dancing" Fest
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“Furious pounding feet" The Scotsman "Precise but passionate dancing" Echo
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"There is the exceptional talent of Samantha Quy to feast upon which adds further dimension" The Stage Newspaper
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"Flamenco shaping was superb!" Darcy Bussel, BBC's Strictly Come Dancing "..beautiful… elegant… captivating" Observer
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"Sam Quy is a well-known dancer. Her career includes countless performances at the Royal Opera House, Royal Albert Hall and countrywide.
She has danced at the Peña Flamenca many times and we're hoping to see her new show in the Spring" Flamenco News
“Sam is an elegant, versatile dancer, who is open to creative experiments… Her passion expressed by body movements, transition steps, and playing various instruments a compás!” Flamenco News
"The undoubted stars of the night were flamenco dancer Samantha Quy and her vocal accompanist Fernando de Sevilla. Both completely justified their top billing on the poster and in themselves made the evening worthwhile." Daily Info Oxford
"Professional flamenco dancer Samantha Quy … brought the Spanish feel of the opera to life." The Journal
"Highly talented pair Samantha Quy and Fernando de Sevilla added an extra dimension of tension to the production" Hippodrome, Bristol
"Award winning flamenco dancer, Samantha Quy, started the show … a beautiful introduction of flamenco…" Digyorkshire.com
"Carmen guest stars international flamenco dancer Sam Quy …. Marvelous" Liverpool Confidential
"Highly talented pair Samantha Quy and Fernando de Sevilla added an extra dimension of tension to the production" Hippodrome, Bristol
EVENT FEEDBACK
National Gallery Lates, Scotland: The flamenco performance was a huge success. We would like to invite your company to return next year... Antonia, Dene Gallery, National Galleries of Scotland
On the Edge World Music Festival Evaluation: Professionalism: EXCELLENT√ Performance Quality: EXCELLENT√ Communication: EXCELLENT√ Time keeping: EXCELLENT√ Reliability: EXCELLENT√ Organising and Planning: EXCELLENT√ Problem Solving: EXCELLENT√. Katie Pierce, London Borough Richmond
"Big Dance Week" show/ workshop: I would like you to teach a Flamenco "taster" workshop on Trafalgar Square. I know you'd be perfect for it and we're so grateful for all the fabulous work you and your flamenco show are doing for the 22 July big show...Co-Producer, Big Dance for
"Dancing in the Street" BBC1
Edinburgh Fringe Academy workshops: “By the end of the two hour workshop, everyone had a good grasp of basic flamenco, and had a short routine under their belts.” Leroy Harris, Fringe Academy review
Edinburgh Festival workshops: Thank you so much for all your hard work at Dance Base, Fringe Sunday, and with the Youth Companies. Megan, Workshop Co-ordinator, Edinburgh Fringe Office
Kent Wedding Reception Performance: I would like to say a BIG BIG thank you to Samantha and Jorge for their dancing and guitar playing at my daughter's wedding party. A truly memorable event for my daughter and son in law to treasure. Thank you. Joan Hicks, Mother of the bride
School taster workshop: Thank you so much for coming to the school yesterday. The students really enjoyed themselves. I would love to extend your stay with us...Stockley Academy
Sheffield University Taster Workshop: Many thanks for the workshop... Are you available to return in October? Ruth, University of Sheffield
Flamenco Fitness Classes: It is down to your excellent teaching, and dedication to us that has produced such fantastic results... We value you tremendously... Sam Waters, Fitness class Co-ordinator, Boots Well-being Centre
Wembley World Flavour Festival: YOU WERE WONDERFUL! Thank you so much for participating... The feedback we got from the public throughout the event was overwhelmingly positive, we do hope you enjoyed the day too! Your support, enthusiasm and commitment to this important event from the beginning of this project is very much appreciated… Rosie Strang, Festival Co-ordinator
Three Salmons Hotel, Spanish Theme Night Show, Wales: The evening was a huge success, thanks largely to your group... We may well do another similar evening towards the end of the year and if we do, I'll get in touch. Thanks once again to all of you. Event Manager, Three Salmons Hotel, Usk, Wales
Move it Dance Exhibition: We’d love to have you back!... Value Added Events
Spanish Properties Festival Show: Many thanks for all your help and support in making last Saturday evening at The Manor, not only an enjoyable one but also a great evening! The Gloucestershire Community.
Hackney Dance Festival Show: Thank you for your hard work - it was great! Dorinia Hartley, Hackney Dance Festival
Under One Sky Festival: Many thanks for the delightful flamenco performance, Sam - I have just recommended you ... Wendy, Arts Development Officer
RISE FESTIVAL show/ workshop: It gives me great pleasure to say a big thank you for your participation in the above event. I know that everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day, including the Deputy Mayor, staff and members of the public... The event was a big success due to your flamenco performance and workshop... Projects and Implementation Team Manager, LBH
Kilburn festival: Many thanks for participating in this year's Kilburn Festival. Photos from the event are great too...Wendy, Festival Programmer
Harrow Arts Festival Demonstration: Just to confirm, we would like to repeat the successful Flamenco Demonstration from last year, for this year's Arts Festival... Jo Webster, Education Officer, Arts Culture Harrow
Trip Adviser Tablao Show Reviews
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zayerman “A taste of Andalucia. Good music and Flamenco… A most enjoyable night out!!
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Andy V “Best spanish atmosphere in london.”
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SaraH Flamenco artists from BBCs "Strictly Come Dancing" transport you from the centre of London to sunny Spain with passionate singing and fiery dancing
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KathIan999 "The singer / guitarist seemed to reach deep into his tortured soul and the dancer put 110% into her performance.A thoroughly enjoyable evening."
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PRL-London "In no time at all the place was full and by the time the flamenco and Spanish guitar performance began the atmosphere had become very lively and thoroughly enjoyable… you’ve got all you need for a really fun evening for couples or a group of friends."
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AySherm "Great food and dancing and friendly staff"
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"I was with my wife last night and the food was very good and the live Flamenco makes this place even better and very romantic"
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Foodyumyum100 "“Spanish passion at its best in the heart of London”
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"Bonus to find out about the flamenco, this is real flamenco with two people in love the way it should be! the guitarist is truly amaz!!"
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Selina W "flamenco dancer and guitarist very professional."
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Servised "Enjoyable Flamenco entertainment with a party atmosphere"
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jamboreeUk “Fantastic atmosphere, great food, top night out!”
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Flamenco evening and Tapas for my birthday party... The atmosphere was buzzing and the mood lighting and candles mixed with the spanish music was lovely! They brought out my cake with a sparkler and the spanish guitarist played happy birthday and I had a dance with the Flamenco dancer! For a mid week evening out in London, couldn't have done much better for live music, mood atmosphere...
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Slavcheva “Great Flamengo Night! Had a Great Flamengo night… Tthe singer and dancer very good.
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Bellou2 “Great atmosphere...Flamenco evening was most enjoyable…. A bit of Spain in London!
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