Árboles (Trees)
Jhoely Triana Flamenco
Jhoely Triana: Artist Profile
Jhoely Triana is a Colombian-born flamenco dancer and choreographer based in Vancouver. With a diverse dance background, Jhoely trained at the Goh Ballet Academy, earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Contemporary Dance from Simon Fraser University, and honed her flamenco skills at Al Mozaico Flamenco and Flamenco Rosario. Her work has been showcased at renowned events such as the Victoria Flamenco Festival, Vancouver International Flamenco Festival, Vines Festival, New Works Dance, and the Vancouver Fringe Festival, among others. Jhoely's choreography has also been featured at venues including The Dance Centre, Evergreen Cultural Centre, Knox Performance Centre, and during BC Culture Days.
After spending three months training in Spain, Jhoely returns with a renewed sense of passion and authenticity in her art. Her performances are marked by a deep connection to the audience, where vulnerability and emotional authenticity take center stage, creating an immersive and resonant experience.
Árboles (Trees)
Arboles (Trees) invites audiences to gather amongst the trees and listen— to the rhythm of the earth, the language of movement, and the stories that root us together. Set outdoors and surrounded by nature, this 30- minute solo work by choreographer Jhoely Triana blends live flamenco dance, song, and guitar in an intimate exploration of resilience, renewal, and shared humanity. Through grounded footwork and the playful unfurling of her signature Bata de Cola skirt, Triana channels the strength, grace, and endurance of the forest. Reaching, pushing, and gathering, she mirrors the living dialogue between dancer, musician, and environment. Performed under open sky, Arboles (Trees) becomes a living conversation with the land—inviting reflection on our interconnectedness and planting seeds of empathy, compassion, and renewal.
Email: jhoelytrianaflamenco@gmail.com
Website: www.jhoelytrianaflamenco.com
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Located: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Photo courtesy of artistProject created by: Jhoely Triana
Key Collaborators: Peter Mole and Maria Avila
General Technical Requirements: Tech Rider is available.
PA system
1 monitor for musicians to hear themselves
1 - Shure SM57 mic
1 - Shure SM58 mic
2 - mic stands
2 - chairs
Company will provide a portable dance board. 4',5" X 9'
Length of Performance: 30 min.
Audience Type: General Audience
How many days/hours of on-site rehearsal do you require pre-performance?: 2 Hours
Space required: Minimum performance space – About 10’ deep and 12’ wide
Number of Performers on Tour (including choreographer): 3
Number of Support Staff on Tour: 1- Stage Manager and Crew
How do you define this work?: Flamenco/Contemporary
Does your work include outreach / community engagement?:
Intro to Flamenco and Guided Movement Exploration workshop
Are you curious about flamenco but have never danced before? This welcoming session introduces the core elements of flamenco—hand and arm movements, rhythmic clapping, simple steps, and gentle footwork—in an easy-to-follow format. No prior dance experience or special shoes are required. Participants will use their new flamenco vocabulary in a guided movement exploration, reflecting on themes of strength, loss, hope, and joy.
Performance history of this project:
Sep 2025 - New Works - Vancouver Public Library
Sep 2024 - Vancouver Fringe Festival
Jun 2024 - Tablao Triana Flamenco - Anza
Nov 2023 - The Dance Centre Vancouver
Oct 2023 - Knox Performance Centre
Sep 2023 - Vancouver Flamenco Festival
Sep 2023 - Rotary Centre for the Arts
Aug 2023 - New Works - All Over The Map
May 2023 - Evergreen Cultural Centre
May 2023 - North Van Arts
Oct 2022 - BC Culture Days
Sep 2022 - Vancouver Flamenco Festival
Aug 2022 - Vines Festival
Project Availability: 2024-2025, 2026/27, 2027/28