![]() Known as “the Gypsy Fred Astaire”, Carrete de Málaga may be 83 years old but he is as youthful and spectacular as ever. Though he is only 27, El Yiyo is a rising star in flamenco with his charisma, authenticity and explosivity.Īlso featuring special guest, Carrete de Málaga. Festival de Jerez Critic’s Choice Award winner, Losa is revered as the most refined and traditional dancer of his generation. Known for subverting gender roles with his signature flair, Liñán returns to Sadler’s Wells in the wake of the acclaimed ¡VIVA! in 2022. For this celebratory evening, an all-male cast dance flamenco like you’ve never seen before. Manuel Liñán and Alfonso Losa are contemporary mavericks in the world of flamenco. We offer kids a great alternative to typical summer camp.Olivier Award-nominee Manuel Liñán and Alfonso Losa are contemporary mavericks in the world of flamenco. Students have the opportunity perform in our academic and community productions. ![]() Students play in every class, exploring how to support the dancer, guitarist and singer. Our group cajón clases give dancers and non-dancers a deeper view into the world of flamenco rhythms. Lower level students are encouraged to challenge themselves to the higher level classes when they feel ready, always with the caveat that they are guests in that level and the instructor will not slow down.Īdults II Technique/Adults II ChoreographyĪdults III Technique/Adults III Choreography Higher level students frequently attend multiple classes and days per week. These two-hour blocks allow our students to build firm foundations in technique to unlock corresponding leveled choreography, preparing them for deeper study in the art form.Īdults are welcome to attend any and all classes weekly as part of the monthly tuition. Our focused comprehensive classes pair leveled technique courses with equivalent leveled choreography courses. These students may be invited to attend certain adult level master classes with visiting professors from Spain. They will be introduced to complex forms of flamenco and castanet playing while joining adult level III technique, choreography and repertoire review classes. This open level class covers flamenco basic technique with an emphasis on mastering the critical relationship between baile (the dance), toque (the music). These students will have completed all previous levels or equivalent and possess the technique and maturity necessary to move into a more intensive study environment. ![]() Youth Development (by invitation) 3.5-5.5 hours per week We will go deeper into flamenco rhythms and explore a number of full choreographies with increasing speed and intricacy, adding implements such as the fan, shawl and tail. These students will have shown a complete understanding and execution of all four Sevillanas with castanet accompaniment. Niños III Intermediate (ages7-13) 2-3 hours per week We will continue to learn about historical and key figures, perfecting the Sevillanas with castanets in preparation for level III, as we explore additional flamenco rhythms with more rapid sustained footwork. These students will possess a basic to advanced understanding and execution of all four Sevillanas, some with emerging castanet accompaniment. Niños II High Beginners (ages 7-12) 2 hours per week We explore various flamenco rhythms, and continue castanet instruction as an instrument and as applied to steps. We will also incorporate some basic flamenco dance choreography. New beginners will be introduced to Flamenco and Spanish dance, including instruction on historical and key figures, focusing on the Sevillanas choreography as a tool to unlock counting in 12 as well as unique footwork and braceo. This is for beginning flamenco dancers to learn basic technique. Niños I New Beginners (ages 6-12) 1-2 hours per week This introduction to creative movement focuses on short combinations of steps including flamenco footwork and braceo, introduction to castanets, counting, and following longer combinations while exploring movement, patterns and space with simple flamenco rhythms. Some are also invited to perform in our professional theatrical productions.įlamenquitos (ages 4-6) 1-2 hours per week ![]() Our children have the opportunity to perform in at two large academic productions per year in addition to numerous community events. We offer a unique badge program where dancers are challenged to earn badges for skill execution, theoretical knowledge, and theatrical performance. Flamenco del Sol builds strong foundations in knowledge and execution of Flamenco and Spanish dance while promoting self-confidence, teamwork and a healthy lifestyle in a comfortable and friendly environment.
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