​photo:  Jorge Jimenez

Solangel “Lali” Calix  -  Baile, Castanets

SOLANGEL LALI CALIX is a flamenco and Spanish classical dancer with excellent castanet technique learned from Maria Magdalena, one of Spain’s prominent players. Her love of dance began in her native Honduras and culminated in extensive training in Spain where she studied Flamenco, Ballet Clásico and Español at Amor de Dios School, Madrid with Ciro, María Magdalena.  In Sevilla’s Escuela Flamenca, she studied with Juan Polvillo.

She later established Alianza Flamenca New Orleans as Co-Director with guitarist John Lawrence. From 1994-2005 she was the flamenco instructor at the New Orleans School of Ballet. She performed at El Matador, in the New Orleans Jazz Festival, and made several guest appearances in the states. Lali has been a professional flamenco dancer for over 40 years.  Based in Houston, she enjoys teaching technique, choreography, and castanets.  She performs and tours with Solero Flamenco.