Graduated from the prestigious art school “Qüanticoh Independent School” (Vancouver) and from the Professional Dance Conservatory “Instituto del Teatro” (Barcelona) Elias complements his education at the renowned dance school of the “Netherlands Ballet Theatre” and in the flamenco studios of “Amor de Dios”(Madrid)

Elias has toured Canada as principal dancer and artistic director of “Gypsy Soul” and was recognized by “Okanagan Life, City Guide Magazine” as “People to Watch” for his artistic merits.

He appeared as soloist dancer in Las Vegas and was recognized by “Dirt Alert Call Back Professional Entertainer’s Magazine” as the “New King of Flamenco”

There he imparted seminars at the “University of Nevada of Las Vegas” invited by Margo Torea (Founder and Chairman of the “Sociedad Hispana of Las Vegas”) and by Carol Rae, (Founder of the Dance Department of the UNLV.)

He was principal dancer in Tokyo with his own production “Flamenco Ivankos”

With Manolo Carrasco´s “Aires del Sur” he performs as dancer and violoncellist stunning audiences throughout China and Spain.

With a leading role in “Ballet Español de Rafael Aguilar” productions of “Carmen Flamenco” and “Bolero Flamenco” he toured Germany, Nederland, Australia and New Zeeland.

He was principal violoncellist with the “Okanagan Symphony Orchestra” and was awarded with the prize “Best Over All” to the outstanding musician by the “Kiwanis Music Festival”

He was principal dancer and actor at the musical “Zorba el Griego” performing alongside Fabio Testi.

He was principal dancer at the flamenco company of “La Tati” representing the poet Rafael Alberti in the production “Poetas del Alma” in this work he was also soloist at the violoncello and actor.

Finally in Madrid, with his brothers, the project of their dance company “Los VIVANCOS” was born, debuting in Europe with great critical acclaim.