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We offer group dance lessons for children 7 years old and up and adults of all ages. We also offer private lessons and semi-private lessons, please contact us via email at adafsatx@yahoo.com or at (210) 854-1617 for availability and rates.
Note: We reserve the right to close any class with less than 4 students
after 2 months of starting.
Maximum number of students per class:
Children classes: 12
Adult classes: 15
Dance Class Curriculum
Flamenco I, Children ages 7 to 11
The class is designed for children aged 7 to 11. This class includes basic technique of flamenco dance to include correct posture, hand, arm, and foot placement. The student will become familiar with basic flamenco vocabulary while learning combinations and exercises incorporating rhythms in "compas" (structure) of diferent counts. The course will include exercises that will develop the clarity of the students footwork, develop their upper-body to lower-body coordination. Basic castanet playing exercises are practiced. Repertoire may be taught depending on class progress. This class does not include guitar accompaniment. Required Attire: leotard or fitted top, castanets, flamenco shoes and skirt for girls. Castanets and flamenco boots for boys.
Introduction to Flamenco dance
Teens and adults
This class is designed for students aged 12 and up with NO experience on Flamenco dance. This class focuses on introducing the novice dancer to flamenco terminology, which includes correct posture, hand, arm and foot placement. Basic turns and leaps may be practiced. Basic footwork is learned. Instructor will introduce the student to basic castanet playing. Choreography is not taught in this class. This class does not include guitar accompaniment. Required attire: leotard or fitted top, castanets and Flamenco shoes. Flamenco skirt is recommended but not required.
Flamenco I-A
Teens and Adults
This class is recommended for beginner students with 3 to 12 months of flamenco dance experience at another dance studio or at least 8 classes of Introduction to Flamenco at Academia de Arte Flamenco.
The course focuses on reinforcing basic technique of flamenco dance to include correct posture, hand, arm, and foot placement. The student comwill become familiar with basic flamenco vocabulary while learning combinations and exercises incorporating rhythms in "compas" (structure) of diferent counts. The course will include exercises that will develop the clarity of the students footwork, upper-body to lower-body coordination, as well as build the students stamina and endurance. Students will have the opportunity to learn Sevillanas in this class. This class does not include guitar accompaniment. Required Attire: leotard or fitted top, castanets, flamenco shoes and skirt for girls. Castanets and flamenco boots for boys.
Flamenco I-B
Teens and Adults
This class is recommended for experienced beginners with 1 to 2 years of flamenco dance experience or intensive flamenco dance workshop experience.
The class continues reinforcing basic technique of flamenco dance to include correct posture, hand, arm, and foot placement. The course will include exercises that will strength the clarity of the students footwork, improve their upper-body to lower-body coordination, as well as build the students stamina and endurance. Choreographic variations for count of 4 and 12 are taught in this class. This class includes guitar accompaniment at least once a month. Required Attire: leotard or fitted top, castanets, flamenco shoes and skirt for girls. Castanets and flamenco boots for boys.
Flamenco II
Children 10 years old and up, Teens and Adults
Two to four years of Flamenco dance experience required. This class offers Flamenco technique to improve posture, hand, arm, and foot placement. Exercises that will improve clarity of the students footwork, upper-body to lower-body coordination as well as stamina and endurance are included. Medium to complex footwork and choreographic variations are taught. This class includes guitar accompaniment at least once a month.
Required Attire: Flamenco shoes, flamenco skirt, leotard or fitted top, castanets. Other dance accessories may be required such as Spanish hat, mantón and bata de cola, when necessary.
Flamenco III
Teens and Adults
A minimum of four years of Flamenco dance experience required. Students enrolling in this class should have a clear understanding and knowledge of the different flamenco palos and counts. Class concentrates in preparing student for a semi-professional dance level. Strenuos exercises to strengthen students' footwork clarity as well as improving stamina and enduracnce are parcticed.
Complex footwork and sophisticated choreographic variations are taught. This class includes guitar accompaniment at least once a month.
Required Attire: flamenco shoes, flamenco skirt & castanets.
Some other dance accessories may be required such as abanico, mantón and bata de cola, when necessary.
Sevillanas:
Sevillanas is a timeless folkdance from southern Spain that has become virtually synonymous with the flamenco of Andalucia. Based on traditional Spanish dances, the Sevillanas form was adopted by the residents of Sevilla (both gypsies and non-gypsies) and merged with their strong flamenco culture to become the most recognizable symbol of the region. Sevillanas are danced in pairs by children, teenagers and adults at nightclubs, parties, and most famously at the annual Feria de Abril in Sevilla. Sevillanas is a fun and exciting dance that enlivens any party and is essential in the repertoire of any flamenco dancer and for all who just love the art of flamenco.
This class will guide the beginner dancer through the basic steps of all four parts of the Sevillanas. The course will cover the basic flamenco style, posture, hand, arm and foot placement. The class will also provide time for practicing in pairs with live musical accompaniment. This class includes guitar accompaniment at least once a month.
(Note: castanets will not be addressed in this class unless stated).
Required attire: flamenco shoes and skirt. | 
