Elsa Champion (La Chispa) was born into a family of Flamenco artist, Teresa Champion and El Curro, San Antonio Founders of Flamenco who pass on the art of Flamenco and Folklorico to Elsa at an early age. She recieved her stage name La Chispa by Antonio Montoya El Farruco Flamenco Master from Spain, because she was small and had quick footwork.  Antonio Said she was a spark of  talent "Un Chispa " Elsa continued to develope her dance style under Masters from Spain, Cristobal  Reyes , Jose Greco, and Nana Lorca. She began teaching at the Teresa Champion Dance Academy and later She has open her own Dance Studio. She continues to pass on her knowledge of Flamenco and Folklorico in city programs and studios, working with Children, young adults, and Seniors. She has toured performing nationally with Los Flamencos de San Antonio and La Chispa Dance Company.  Currently she is Dance Director for Wellmeds of San Antonio. La Chispa directs Las Abuelitas Senior group and La Chispa Dance Company.