• Applicants are prepared to workshop and perform a level-appropriate solo with live music. 
• Escenario bailes are no more than 8 minutes maximum. Tablao bailes are no more than 6 minutes maximum. Estudio bailes are no more than 5 minutes maximum. 
• This competition exhibits artists in a solo capacity in the tablao format. Group choreographies, student ensembles, and dance clubs are not eligible at this time. 
• Flamenco Vivo acknowledges that each artist’s experience is different. There is no industry-wide criteria established to clearly classify what “professional” is in direct relation to the flamenco community.  

For the purposes of this competition, you may apply if you are:

• at least 18 years old as of October 1, 2025.
• a flamenco dancer who wants to push the boundaries of your current level and experience exponential growth in a short period of time.  
• a flamenco dancer who feels that the Certamen offerings (mentorship, working with live music, preparing for a performance, etc.) would benefit you. 
• a self-classified professional flamenco artist who identifies significant gaps in your training or experience.   

• Applicants will be accepted from anywhere in the world. 
• Former Flamenco Certamen USA First Prize Winners in the Tablao category may apply again to be considered in the Escenario category.
• Former Flamenco Certamen USA First Prize Winners in the Estudio category may apply again to be considered in the Tablao or Escenario category.
• Previous applicants who have not been selected as Finalists are encouraged to reapply. 
• Applicants who are not chosen as Finalists may be encouraged to engage in another Evolución program.  

* The Pre-Selection Jury reserves the right to determine eligibility and participant category.  

For further information on any of the criteria, please refer to the Certamen FAQ.  

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to: evolucion@flamenco-vivo.org.