Beginners 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 feeling but it's important to learn the fundamentals too.

In this Flamenco Beginners course you will pick up the essential foot/heel rhythms, posture, strength and body control, as well as hand movements and expression.

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

Beginners Flamenco Dance Skills Development

Our course is suitable for all, whether you have danced before or are a complete novice; 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 basic fundamentals of Flamenco

• Learning about posture and position in dance

• Understanding rhythms and body control

• Losing inhibitions and gaining confidence

• Understanding light and shade footwork

• Learning the basic steps, turns and rhythms

• Working on expression and dynamics, and co-ordination of hands and feet

• Working on performance and technicality

• Practising a routine

• You'll receive friendly 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 where 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.