Improvers Flamenco Class

Originally, from Andalusia in Southern Spain, Flamenco dancing is one of the 3 integral parts of the fiery art of Flamenco.

Drawing from the Jewish tradition and Moorish culture, as well as the Spanish gipsy heritage, Flamenco is fun, feisty and, above all, passionate.

Of course, Flamenco is all about passion but it's important to learn the fundamentals too.

In this Flamenco Improvers course you will develop from the beginners level by learning greater difficulty foot/heel rhythms, developing on posture and positioning, light & shade footwork, as well as developing your expression and dynamism of hand and feet movement.

Somewhere, deep inside, there's a Flamenco dancer in us all. Have fun finding yours.

Improvers Flamenco Dance Skills Development

Our course is suitable for those who have completed a Beginners Flamenco course or those who have had Flamenco experience previously; either way, the teacher will support you and tailor the lesson to your needs as much as possible.

Exact content may differ depending on duration and your needs, but topics generally covered include:

• Understanding the developing and intricate skills of Flamenco dancing.

• Developing on posture and position within your dance.

• Gaining a greater understanding in the essential rhythms and body control involved in Flamenco.

• More confidence in choreography and individual movement within routines.

• Light and shade footwork.

• Learning more intricate and difficult steps turns and rhythms than the basic beginner level.

• Developing expression, intent and dynamics of hands, head and feet.

• Working on performance and technicality.

• Practising / rehearsing a routine.

• You will receive feedback throughout.

Something to Think About

There are a few things you may need to buy for this active and practical course, for example:

Footwear

Recommended are hard bottomed shoes with a small heel / preferably character shoes or specialised Flamenco shoes.

Please do not wear soft shoes or high heels! It'll only end in tears and painful soles.

Specialised stockists such as Gamba, Freed and Dancia (which have outlets in and around London area) can provide and advise on appropriate footwear.

Clothing

Comfortable clothing such as leggings, tracksuits (tight), Jazz pants are recommended. Flamenco skirts for ladies may be required but at the advice of the Flamenco teacher.

Bring water; it's thirsty work.

Flamenco Dance Course Progression

We recommend that you take the Flamenco Beginners course at least twice before moving on.

We offer a 10% discount if you book 2 or more different courses at the same time.