Irene La Sentío. Flamenco dancer at Teatro Flamenco Sevilla

Some artists grow up surrounded by flamenco, others discover it far from Andalusia and follow it somewhere entirely new. For Irene “La Sentío”, that journey began in Italy and led to Seville, where flamenco became both her profession and her way of life.

Her dancing combines musical sensitivity with a distinctive personality. Each movement responds to what she hears, creating a close connection between her dancing, the singing and the guitar.

From Italy to Seville: a journey into flamenco

Irene discovered flamenco at a young age. What began as an interest gradually became a vocation, supported by her earlier training in classical piano, which had helped develop her ear for music and rhythm.

Wanting to deepen her understanding of flamenco, she moved to Seville, a city that would become central to her artistic development. Here, she immersed herself in flamenco’s traditions and conventions, studying with renowned teachers and learning through performing and working with other artists.

How Irene became “La Sentío”

It was during those years in Seville that La Farruca gave Irene the name “La Sentío”. Inspired by her musical sensitivity and the feeling she brought to her dancing, the nickname gradually became her stage name.

It reflects something central to her performances: expression comes from more than technique. Listening closely, understanding the rhythm and responding to the singer and guitarist all shape the way she dances and feels the music and rhythm of flamenco.

A career built on flamenco in Seville and beyond

Irene “La Sentío” began her professional career in Seville before going on to perform at festivals and take part in projects across Spain and internationally.

In 2008 she was a finalist at the Festival Internacional del Cante de las Minas in La Unión, one of flamenco’s leading competitions.

Since then, she has worked with prominent flamenco artists and performed on international stages alongside projects that explore other musical styles.

Teaching and choreography also form part of her work, allowing her to share her experience with other dancers while continuing to develop as an artist.

Flamenco dance: a conversation with singing and guitar

At a live flamenco show in Seville, the dancer is part of a musical conversation. A phrase from the singer, a change in the guitar or a rhythmic accent can shape what happens next.

Holding that conversation together is the compás, the rhythmic framework that guides the performers.

Irene’s dancing grows out of this exchange. Her gestures, footwork and changes of pace respond to the artists beside her, bringing different details and shades of expression to each performance.

For audiences, that interaction is part of the pleasure of watching flamenco live: seeing how the performers listen to one another and how the dance takes shape in the moment.

Irene “La Sentío” at Teatro Flamenco Sevilla

A performance at Teatro Flamenco Sevilla offers the chance to discover Irene’s dancing in the city that has played such an important role in her career.

As our performers vary throughout the programme, please check the latest cast listings to see whether Irene “La Sentío” is scheduled to appear during your visit.

Experience live flamenco in Seville

Irene “La Sentío”’s story shows how flamenco can cross borders and become a way of life for artists born thousands of miles from Andalusia. Seville played a decisive role in her journey led to a career built around music, movement and expression.

If you are looking for a flamenco show in Seville and want to experience the work of artists from different backgrounds, book your flamenco tickets for a performance at Teatro Flamenco Sevilla. Check our cast listings and catch Irene “La Sentío” performing live when she returns this August.