Description:

For students with no flamenco dancing experience (Beginner 101) to students with less than two years of flamenco dancing experience(Beginner 102-104).

Our Beginner 101 and 102 classes will help you build a strong foundation in flamenco by focusing on footwork and proper technique for body and arm movements, and by teaching you a popular dance called Sevillanas. Las Sevillanas is a Spanish folk dance that is generally done with partners, but you do not need a partner to learn this festive and social dance! The dance consists of four distinct segments that have an almost choreographed look to them, and the dance is commonly seen at parties and festivals in Seville, Spain.

After establishing a strong flamenco foundation in Beginner 101 and 102, you will really be prepared to learn more challenging footwork and flamenco dancing in our Beginner 103 and 104 classes. In these classes, you will learn how to dance to a traditional flamenco 12-count beat by studying a dance called Fandangos de Huelva. El Fandango is a very old style of dance. There are many types of Fandangos, and the type that we will be teaching in this class is very popular in the Huelva region of Spain. The dance is somewhat flirtatious, with movements that can be associated with one person trying to attract another. This course is divided into two parts (Beginner 103 and 104) and will teach the students four Fandangos.

Course Fees:

$240.
When paying on a monthly basis: Your first payment will be $120 (which will cover the first month and the last month of class.) The remaining two months will be paid on the first day of the second month of class ($60) and the first day of the third month of class ($60).
 

Description:

These courses are for students with at least two years of flamenco dancing experience. Students who are prepared to dance at the intermediate level must develop a good sense of the twelve-count beat that makes up the foundation of many flamenco dances, because our intermediate courses will teach the students how to improvise their dance within this familiar flamenco structure.

Flamenco 201 and 202:  "Guajiras"
During our 201 and 202 courses, students will learn Guajiras. The term "Guajiras" comes from the word Guajiro (Cuban farmer, and a popular song that is common among them). Guajiras are part of a group of flamenco dances that come from a category called "Cantes de Ida y Vuelta" (dances that are influenced by Hispanic American folk music). The origins of Guajiras are rooted in the Cuban folk tradition. Guajiras have a very happy and rhythmic style, and the lyrics from Guajiras often paint a picture of ordinary life in Cuba. In this course, students will learn how to mix together several steps so that they can improvise and dance their own Guajiras. Students will also learn transitional footwork to incorporate into the dance.

Flamenco 203 and 204: Alegrías
During our 203 and 204 courses, students will learn  Alegrías. The term "Alegrías" comes from the word “alegre” (happy), and this dance belongs to the family of flamenco dances called the “Cantiñas.” Las Cantiñas is a generic name for a series of singing pieces that are sung in middle voice, many times in an improvisational and playful way. The dance has a very well marked  “escobilla”  (footwork) and a slower portion called the “silencio.” In this course, students will learn how to mix together several steps so that they can improvise and dance their own Alegrías. Students will also learn one escobilla, and learn how to dance  “silencios” with expression, control, nice body movement, and duende.
 

Course Fees:

$240 Fall Courses. When paying on a monthly basis: Your first payment will be $120 (which will cover the first month and the last month of class.) The remaining two months will be paid on the first day of the second month of class ($60) and the first day of the third month of class ($60).
 

Description:

These classes are designed for those students who are ready to take their dancing to the next level. You need to have at least four years of flamenco dancing experience to take these courses, as they are designed to prepare the students to improvise and dance to live flamenco music and singing. When taking these courses, you will have the opportunity to have one class with live flamenco music (guitarist and singer), and you will also participate in one of our Caló Gitano shows as a guest dancer so that you will have the opportunity to put into practice and perform everything that you have learned in the class.

Course Fees:

$400 Fall Courses. When paying on a monthly basis: Your first payment will be $200 (which will cover the first month and the last month of class.) The remaining two months will be paid on the first day of the second month of class ($100) and the first day of the third month of class ($100).

Description:

Spanish Classes:

Our classes for kids are designed to be fun and energetic. The classes include activities that give the students a well-rounded educational experience. In this regard, the classes introduce students to Spanish through fun activities that teach them dance, art, and cultural awareness. The goal is to help kids develop an appreciation for the arts while they have fun and develop their skills as Spanish speakers at the same time.

Flamenco Classes:
These classes are designed to be fun, energetic, and informative for kids. The classes include activities that give the students a well-rounded educational experience. In this regard, the classes introduce students to flamenco through fun activities that teach them not only how to dance, but also teach them about cultural awareness, Spanish language, and the region of the world where flamenco originated. The goal is to help kids develop an appreciation for the arts while they have fun and develop their skills as flamenco dancers at the same time.

Course Fees:

$200 Fall Courses. When paying on a monthly basis: Your first payment will be $100 (which will cover the first month and the last month of class.) The remaining two months will be paid on the first day of the second month of class ($50) and the first day of the third month of class ($50).

Description:

These courses will vary each year. The custom courses are designed to help students dance flamenco with different props, practice footwork, refine technique, gain confidence, and/or develop a greater appreciation for flamenco in general. Anyone who has been dancing flamenco for at least one year can participate in these courses. Each course may have different requirements, depending on what will be taught in the particular course.