Ana Montes has been dancing since she was 5-1/2 years old, training in classical ballet which she continues to this day. Ana studied Vaganova method, and the Cuban National Ballet method. Her flamenco studies started in Sevilla where she has studied under Angelita Vargas and José Galván. In Madrid Ana studied with many of the most well known and respected flamenco teachers and artists including Ciro, La Tati, El Güito and Merce Esmeralda. She also studied the Spanish folkdance "jota" with the famous Pedro Azorín.
