My grandmother, Kathy Cota, passed away in June 2024, just before the 100th celebration of what her father put together as a last-minute show to bring people together. My great-grandfather, […]
Cheri-Ann Leon
Cheri-Ann Leon is a 12th-generation Santa Barbaran, descendant of Juan Cota, also known as “Mr. Fiesta,” and granddaughter of Danza De Cota founder Kathy Cota. She is also a fourth-generation flamenco dancer, writer, mother and proud cultural steward of her family’s legacy. The opinions expressed are her own.