In 1972, Oscar Nieto created Mozaico de Danzas in Los Angeles, California. USA. This ensemble performed a "mosaic" of Spanish Dances including classical, neo-classical, regional and flamenco. The group created a splash with its innovative choreographies, colourful costumes and use of new sounds using non-traditional musical instruments. In particular, Oscar's choreography to salsa composer Willie Colon's "Che Che Cole" created an uproar and drew a passionate response from the public, as people either loved or hated the nouveau look at Spanish Dance.

In 1983, Oscar Nieto continued the Mozaico tradition in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada as teacher and performer of Mozaico Flamenco. Far ahead of its time, his flamenco fusion band, Flamenco Heresy, incorporated flamenco with "heretical" instruments such as electric guitar, base, congas and the cora (an African musical instrument) which are now used in flamenco music today.

Mozaico Flamenco has been a moving force in the world of Spanish dance for over 30 years, continuously pushing the outer edges of the artistic envelope, fusing dance, music and culture. The establishment of Al Mozaico Flamenco Dance Academy will ensure that the tradition of innovation will be passed to future generations of flamenco students for years to come.