BIOGRAPHY
Yohanna Escamilla is a Colombian-born Flamenco artist with over 20 years of experience in performance and teaching. Based in Connecticut, she has graced stages like The Palace Theatre, Norwalk City Hall, and the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. In 2015, she was a finalist in The 2nd Annual New York State Flamenco Certamen at Lincoln Center.
Yohanna’s commitment to both the art of Flamenco and her community has earned her numerous accolades, including recognition from Norwalk’s Mayor Harry W. Rilling in 2017 for her professional achievements and community impact. In 2019, she received a Jacob's Pillow Scholarship to attend the Flamenco & Spanish Dance Program and earned a Professional Advanced Award in Dance. She has also studied at The Carmen de las Cuevas School in Granada, Spain. In 2023, she was honored by the Connecticut General Assembly for her "Extraordinary Leadership to the Latino Community" and by Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons for her "Outstanding Contribution to Art as a Latino Woman."
Beyond performance, Yohanna is deeply committed to enriching her community. She teaches flamenco at Studio Arte in Norwalk, CT, and works closely with the NICE Education Enrichment Program, performing and engaging with K-12 students throughout Fairfield County. Her outreach includes regular lectures and performances in schools across Connecticut, where she fosters a deeper appreciation for Flamenco and its cultural significance among the next generation.
A proud mother of two young actor sons and supported by a devoted husband, Yohanna’s family shares in her passion for the arts, which continues to inspire her work.
Yohanna’s commitment to both the art of Flamenco and her community has earned her numerous accolades, including recognition from Norwalk’s Mayor Harry W. Rilling in 2017 for her professional achievements and community impact. In 2019, she received a Jacob's Pillow Scholarship to attend the Flamenco & Spanish Dance Program and earned a Professional Advanced Award in Dance. She has also studied at The Carmen de las Cuevas School in Granada, Spain. In 2023, she was honored by the Connecticut General Assembly for her "Extraordinary Leadership to the Latino Community" and by Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons for her "Outstanding Contribution to Art as a Latino Woman."
Beyond performance, Yohanna is deeply committed to enriching her community. She teaches flamenco at Studio Arte in Norwalk, CT, and works closely with the NICE Education Enrichment Program, performing and engaging with K-12 students throughout Fairfield County. Her outreach includes regular lectures and performances in schools across Connecticut, where she fosters a deeper appreciation for Flamenco and its cultural significance among the next generation.
A proud mother of two young actor sons and supported by a devoted husband, Yohanna’s family shares in her passion for the arts, which continues to inspire her work.