Nanako Aramaki is a Japanese-Canadian flamenco dancer who has performed internationally across four continents. Some of her greatest professional achievements include presenting her contemporary flamenco show “Obliqueffect” at the 2019 London Flamenco Festival; touring Japan, Europe, and East Africa with Ricardo Garcia; dancing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival; and touring across Canada and Mexico with Flamenco Rosario.

She is a graduate of Flamenco Rosario's Professional Training Program and has trained in Spain at the Cristina Heeren Flamenco Foundation and other academies in Seville and Madrid. Nanako currently resides in Tokyo, performing regularly at the renowned tablao "La Barrica" in Japan's capital.

The Vancouver native is excited to be back in her hometown to perform with local favourites Peter Mole and Jafelin Helten. She is dedicating this performance to the late Victor Kolstee, one of the key mentors who contributed to her flamenco formation.