About Rosal Ortega

Rosal Ortega Flamenco: A Legacy of Passion, Culture, and Community Wellness!

Rosal Ortega is a renowned Spanish Classical and Flamenco dancer, singer and choreographer born & based in Santa Barbara, California.  A 9th generation Cota and Ortega families from the days of the Santa Barbara Presidio. She is the granddaughter of Juan Cota and daughter of Irene Rosita Cota Tuttle, both of whom were influential figures in the Santa Barbara dance community.  Rosal began her dance journey at the age of six and by thirteen was performing professionally in Seville, Spain.  She is a former Old Spanish Days Spirit of Fiesta and her extensive training includes collaborations with esteemed artists such as Juan Talavera, Roberto Amaral, Clarita Corona & Arte Flamenco and Paco & Yolanda Arroyo, among others. Over the years, Rosal has performed in various venues across California and the USA. She has performed internationally and directed her own company on a six-month tour in Japan.  She performed in  Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe & Reno with the Spanish Dance Company of Cuchi, Cuchi Girl, Charo. For the past 15 years Rosal has performed on-going in the Los Angeles area in performances directed  by Yvette Garcia "La Sole".   Rosal currently directs her own dance company Rosal Ortega & Flamenco Olé and offers Adult beginner flamenco dance programs.  Passion, Culture & Community!