We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Delilah Buitron. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Delilah below.
Delilah, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?
All I wanted to do in life is study dance, music and theater. From the early age of 4-5years old I was enthralled by movies, music videos and dancing.
My parents enrolled me in dance classes very young – Ballet. Although we were required to take ballet, my first dance teacher’s forte was flamenco and clásico Español. Once I began to take other genres of dance it opened up a world of passions. Participating in UIL competitions was always an exciting challenge for me, reciting poetry in English or in Spanish was a big step for me, expressing words and language like in the theater.
Growing up in Laredo Tx in the late 80’s-90’s was no mecca for theater or acting, so these little competitions were early outlets for me to dive into plays, literature , performance and public speaking. Eventually I continued my undergraduate studies in TV Communication/ Theater & Dance.
Receiving a BA from Hofstra University and flamenco dance in Madrid, Spain.
Delilah, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
Delilah Buitrón Arrebola “Delilah Muse” is a native Texan from Laredo and received her BA in Theatre and Television Communications from the illustrious Hofstra University in New York. Upon graduation, Delilah moved to Spain where she studied Spanish Classical and Flamenco at the Isabel Quintero Conservatory as well as at the internationally acclaimed Amor de Dios school of Flamenco. Delilah has since performed in Mexico City’s production and tour of Carmen,The Dallas Opera’s production of La Vida Breve under the direction of Maria Benitez, as well as portrayed the Cuban Salsa Legend “La Lupe” in Martice Enterprise’s musical production of La Lupe: My Life, My Destiny. Other Dallas theater credits include her portrayal of Gerarda in SMU’s production of La Discreta Enamorada, Shakespeare Dallas’ musical production of A Midsummers Night’s Dream and As you Like It. She has been seen in Ochre House productions Ex Voto: The Immaculate Conceptions of Frida Kahlo, MEAN, and Cicerone and was featured in the Dallas Flamenco Festival and Ochre House Theater’s productions of Perro y Sangre, El Conde Drácula, Buñuel Descending and Picasso: Matador de Målaga. Delilah was a recipient of a 2013 “Dallas Observer Mastermind Award” for excellence in artistic endeavors.
Artistic Director of The Flame Foundation/ Flamenco Black.
Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?
I never have stopped doing and learning what I love to do. Despite, rejection , The NOT being right for this part, all the auditions, I continued studying, training and getting up and trying again.
Alright – so here’s a fun one. What do you think about NFTs?
NFTs are definitely a very cool modern application for the meta verse. I’m just not sure how much interest they continue to have today.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://TheFlameFoundation.org
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Image Credits
Photo Credit: Brandon Tijerina &
Dee Hill & Lori Garcia & Brad Frace