This April Start Your Flamenco Dance Journey
Are you ready to embrace the captivating world of flamenco dance?
Dive into the heart of Andalusian Spanish culture with our Intro Level Flamenco Dance Course. This 6-week journey will immerse you in the basics of flamenco.
📅 When: Mondays, 5:30 - 6:30 PM pril 7 -May 12
📍 Where: Happy Soul Dance Studios, 3089 Oxford Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Instructor: Learn the Basics with Karen Staples
This weekly Level 1 (entry level) course is designed for individuals with:
- No Previous Flamenco Dance Experience: Whether you're taking your first steps into the world of flamenco or have never attended a dance class before, this course is crafted to introduce you to the art form with a beginner-friendly approach.
- Students with Under 6-12 Months of Flamenco Dance Class Training: If you've recently started your flamenco dance journey and have been exploring the basics for less than a year, this level is structured to build on your foundation and enhance your skills.
- Higher Level Students Wanting to Review Basics and Add More Practice: For those at higher levels seeking to solidify their fundamentals, this course offers an opportunity to revisit and reinforce the basics while incorporating additional practice into your weekly class schedule.
- Students Reconnecting After a Break: If you've taken a break from flamenco dance and are eager to rekindle your passion, this level provides a welcoming space to reintegrate and rediscover the joy of flamenco.
Course Highlights:
Throughout the course, you will learn the essential elements of flamenco, including:
- Arm and Hand Position, Movement, and Drills: Explore the expressive gestures and movements that define flamenco, refining your arm and hand techniques through targeted drills.
- Basic Footwork Steps and Drills: Master the foundational footwork steps, gradually building your agility and precision through structured drills.
- Basic Flamenco Steps "Marcajes": Learn the distinctive marking steps that are fundamental to the flamenco dance vocabulary.
- Clapping and Flamenco "Compas" (Rhythm): Immerse yourself in the rhythmic intricacies of flamenco by mastering the art of clapping and understanding the essential "compas."
- Basic Flamenco Turn "Sevillanas Turn": Explore the graceful and dynamic flamenco turns, with a focus on the fundamental "Sevillanas Turn."
- Choreography to Integrate and Practice All the Above: Bring together your newly acquired skills through choreographed sequences that integrate arm movements, footwork, turns, clapping, and rhythm.
What to Expect:
- Low-impact exercise suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
- Explore the captivating world of Spanish music and rhythm.
- Dance like no one's watching - All genders welcome!
- Mentally and physically stimulating classes that prioritize FUN!
- No Partner or Experience Required
What to Wear
Come as you are! No need for special attire. Just bring indoor shoes for the studio. Leave your flamenco shoes at home—comfort is key.
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About Flamenco Dance
Flamenco is a highly expressive Spanish dance form. Coiling wrists, percussive footwork and passion are hallmarks of flamenco dance — a mesmerizing, soul-enriching dance form that parallels the beautiful melodies and intricate rhythms of flamenco music.
Check out my video Sevillanas Tutorial
