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Flamenco Courses in Sevilla, Spain - Learn Flamenco in Seville
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| History of Flamenco | Flamenco Courses in Sevilla, Andalusia, Spain | Flamenco Dance & Technique Courses | Flamenco Guitar Courses | Compás & Palmas | CANTE | CAJÓN | Spanish Language Courses | Accommodation | Dates | Learn Spanish in Sevilla | Registration | Visa | Spain | Visit Seville |
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History of Flamenco
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| Learn Flamenco dancing in Sevilla, Spain - Dance lessons for beginners and advanced | The History of Flamenco can be dated back as far as two centuries. Many diverse theories attribute its remote origins to little known civilizations, like the Tartessos and other Iberian civilizations. During the rime of the Roman Empire, references also mention the dancers from Cadiz and the famous Pages from Córdoba, who performed for the amusement of the Roman Emperors. Historians are in concordance with regards to the Jewish and the Arab influences on this Art and the importance of the role played by the Gipsy Race. The Gipsy Race are said to have arrived in Spain from India circa the mid 15th century. There can exist no doubt that this particular Race played a fundamental role in influencing this singular music. Flamenco is a genuine Spanish art and to be more exact, a genuine Southern Spanish art. It exists in three forms: Cante, the song, Baile, the dance, and Guitarra, guitar playing. Gypsies are very often sited as its originators and they can certainly be credited for this genre's creation. However, popular songs and dances of Andalusia have also influenced early Flamenco considerably. |  | In a country that has been dominated by some of the most diverse cultures and civilizations during its different historical epochs, it comes as no surprise that Flamenco is derived from varying provenance. In particular, the legendary Tartessos, as well as seven centuries of Muslim occupation that hardly could have passed without leaving traces. All that, directly or indirectly, combines to make Flamenco what it is today.
The first time Flamenco is reported on in literature is in the "Cartas Marruecas" of Cadalso, in 1774. Its emergence was, most probably, somewhere between 1765 and 1860, when the first Flamenco-schools were created in Cádiz, Jerez de la Frontera and Triana (Seville). In this epoch Flamenco dance started to acquire its firm position in the ballrooms. Early Flamenco seems to have been purely vocal, accompanied only by rhythmical clapping of hands and toque de palmas. It was left to dedicated composers, such as Julián Arcas, to introduce guitar playing.
| During its Golden Age (1869-1910) Flamenco was developed in the epoch's numerous music cafés (cafés cantantes) to its definitive form. Also, the more serious forms expressing deep feelings (cante jondo), dates from then. Flamenco dance arrived to its climax in popularity as the major attraction for the public of cafés cantantes. Guitar players featuring the dancers became increasingly common.
From 1910 to 1955 Flamenco singing is marked by the ópera flamenca, with an easier kind of music such as fandangos and cantes de ida y vuelta. The latter clearly showed South American influences. From 1915 on Flamenco shows were organized and performed all over the world. Anyhow, not everybody was enchanted with that development and intellectuals, such as Falla, organized a contest in Granada, in 1922, to promote "authentical" cante jondo.
|  | 1955 started a sort of Flamenco Renaissance, with the great performer Antonio Mairena being its key figure. Outstanding dancers and soloists soon made their way out of the small tablaos, successors to the early cafés cantantes, to the great theaters and concert houses. It was during this period that guitar players acquired a great protagonism and their playing began to approach mastery.
| Contemporary Flamenco frequently shows influences of other kinds of music, such as Jazz, Salsa, Bossa Nova, etc. Flamenco dance has also changed. Specifically, female dancers typically attempt to showcase their temperament rather than artistry. The Flamenco guitar, that was formerly accompanying the dancers, became a soloist art form with the great virtuoso, Paco de Lucia, becoming the pioneer of this development.
Mass media has brought Flamenco to the world stage, but its roots have always been and will remain a more intimate type of music. You have not listened to authentical Flamenco if not in a juerga with a small group of friends, at midnight somewhere in the South of Spain, when there is nothing around but the voice, the guitar and the body of a dancer moving in the moonlight.
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Flamenco Courses in Sevilla, Andalusia, Spain
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Our agency offers courses in Flamenco art at a famous flamenco school in Seville, which was founded in 1994 in the center of the city. During the entire year, courses of dancing (choreography), foot and arm technique, guitar, compás (rhythm) & palmas (clapping), cante (singing) and cajón (percussion) are offered. Together, Seville and learning Spanish, are a fascinating combination. It is an ideal formula that makes learning meaningful within its natural setting. Class lessons often extend to the local community, with wonderful walks through the center of Seville and active taking part in the cultural life of the city.
The objective of the young staff is to provide a friendly atmosphere in which students, following their stay, won’t be indifferent towards their experience with us. With time, this atmosphere has become our main characteristic, as well as our distinguishing feature. Our intensive courses, in reduced groups, allow rapid learning, improvement, or perfection of the knowledge that each student possesses. All of this enables us to guarantee that all of our students will be able to find courses in our school that are suitable for their level. We organize Flamenco Dancing courses (choreography), Technique for Dancing Flamenco (feet and arms), Flamenco Guitar Compás (rhythm) & Palmas (clapping), cante (singing) and cajón (percussion) during the whole year. You are free to decide the length of the course/s, in weeks, and when to start. | The small number of students in all our courses allows our teachers to provide you with a very personalised service so that you can concentrate all of your efforts on the language that you are learning. Likewise, the flexibility of our timetables allows students to take part in different courses during the same period of time. At present, our partner school has the pleasure of attending an average of 600 people, flamenco students who can gather for this encounter, from many of whom our partner school is their first contact with the ins and outs of Andalusian-flamenco art. For more information about the Spanish language school, the Flamenco school and Seville, please go to Spanish language courses and flamenco in Seville. |  | |
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Flamenco Dance & Technique Courses
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One of the most important aspects of our partner school are the dance courses that are offered in technique and choreography, that is why both have been included separately, except for those who have never danced before.
| Dancing Course: Working exclusively in the performance of choreographies for the different "Flamenco´s Palos" (seguirillas, soleá, soleá por bulería, alegrías...)
Technical Course (feet & arms): These courses deal with the coordination of movements of different parts of the body and consolidation of concepts which are fundamental for the flamenco dance.
Due to the importance of learning of these aspects correctly we offer the courses for technique separately from the dancing courses for people that have already had previous contact with Flamenco. For those who have never danced, the school offers a special course.
- All levels.
- Courses start every Monday,
- with a maximum of 7 persons per course.
|  | Prices Flamenco Technique & Dance | | Total Beginners: Length: 120 minutes daily from Monday to Friday. In the case of only being one student, the class will last 90 minutes each day. Beginners, lower intermediate & upper intermediate: Length: 90 minutes daily from Monday to Friday. In the case of only being one student, the class will last 60 minutes each day.
Pricing for private Flamenco lessons (can be booked on request): - 1 person: 42 EUR/hour
- 1 person: 378 per 10 hours
The conditions are the same as those for regular courses, the only exception being that private lessons are held in the afternoon, because the studios are busy with regular group classes in the morning. More info on Flamenco Dance Teachers | |
Guidelines to help students determine their proper level (please click here)
- Beginners level: Students who don't have any previous experience with Flamenco Dance.
- Relative Beginners level: Students who have already had previous experience with Flamenco Dance – from six months to two years, once or twice weekly .
- Intermediate level: Students who have acquired a basic knowledge of the different body techniques used in Flamenco Dance – footwork, arms... – and who have already worked with complete choreographies of some basic forms. Tangos de Málaga, Tangos or Alegrías. Between two and three years experience.
- Advanced Intermediate level: Students who have achieved technical control and possess extensive knowledge of the techniques of flamenco dance and forms among which we would included Bulerías, Seguiriyas and Soleá. At least three years experience.
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Flamenco Guitar Courses
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Learning all aspects of flamenco guitar i.e. methods, exercises, playing solo, playing for singers and for dancers. Classes are individual, so we guarantee that each student can work on the aspect that they most want to learn, improve or bring to perfection.
90 minutes privately from Monday to Friday; all levels and courses start every Monday.
Levels: Beginners, Beginners with some knowledge, Lower Intermediate and Upper Intermediate. More info on Flamenco Guitar Teachers |  | FLAMENCO GUITAR COURSES - PRICES | |
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Compás & Palmas
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| Flamenco Rhythm & Clapping | Mastery of rhythms is fundamental to the practice of Flamenco. This is the Flamenco base. Controlling rhythm is crucial for performing Flamenco. The mystery of "compás" is the main task for all "aficionaos" of flamenco, whether it is for singing, for guitar or for dance.
Classes in Compás & Palmas are individual classes which guarantee the instructor's attention to the needs of the student. Different songs will be studied as well as counter-times. It is a class for those interested in dance, guitar and flamenco, in general. These classes can be taken in conjunction with classes in guitar and in dance. One-to-one hours are offered. Each class lasts 60 minutes. FLAMENCO COMPAS & PALMAS COURSES - PRICES | | |
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Flamenco Singing Course
| The foundations of Flamenco: El Cante, “flamenco singing”
Flamenco serves one master, singing, the guitar must follow the singer and the dance is the spinal cord of the song. In flamenco, the song is the ultimate expression of art, and within it are its secrets kept.
In order to know these secrets, our partner school proposes individual lessons. The classes may be accompanied by guitar or guitar and dance, upon request.
Our courses are tailor made; the pupil may decide the duration and content of the course. The course takes place together with a singer and guitarist. Each class lasts 60 minutes. Pricing for private Singing lessons: - 1 person: 55 EUR per hour
- 1 person: 495 per 10 hours
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Flamenco Percussion Course
| | Percussion is an element of flamenco. It soon found its place in a short space of time as an essential part of flamenco. It would be impossible to conceive the last 10 years of flamenco dancing without the cajón. Cajón is literally a box which is played with the palm of the hand and lays down the rhythm for song and dance. | Rhythm and compás are basic in flamenco percussion. Our partner school bases its lessons on Rhythm, compás and technique (with the Cajón). Individual lessons to discover the cajón´s secrets: Rhythm and technique. The student may decide the amount of time he/she wishes to dedicate to percussion.
Each class lasts 60 minutes.
Pricing for private Percussion lessons:
- 1 person: 42 EUR per hour
- 1 person: 378 per 10 hours
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Spanish Language Courses
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An essential part of our partner school is its Spanish Language Courses. The classes can be designed to fit the needs of each student.
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Spanish Group Course (7,5 lessons per week)
| This course is designed for students who prefer to combine the language learning with flamenco courses. 90 minutes (1,5 lessons) each day, from Monday till Friday. 60 minutes in case the student is alone. Seven students maximum in the class. Spanish lessons usually take place in the afternoon. Details: - Levels: Beginners to Advanced.
- 1 lesson = 60 minutes
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Spanish One-to-one Course (min. 10 lessons per week)
| Individual Spanish classes are available for students who prefer this option. Students must register for at least ten hours of class. Details: - Levels: Beginners to Advanced.
- 1 lesson = 60 minutes.
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Spanish language courses prices (please click here)
| Spanish | 1 week | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 4 weeks | Extra week | Spanish Group (7,5 hours)
| 102 € | 142 | 198 € | 240 €
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| Spanish Private (10 hours)
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Accommodation
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Our partner school offers lodging during your stay in Seville while you are taking part in one of the courses. Accommodation can be arranged in shared/individual apartments. Hotels/Spanish hostels can be recommended, too. We have access to a network of individual and double rooms (for 2 students traveling together) in shared flats, in the historic center of the city, near the school and with access to kitchen, bathroom, etc. Our prior experience has demonstrated that there is a greater difficulty involved in finding rooms during certain periods of the year, for this reason, we suggest that you notify us in advance so that we can arrange a place for you to stay. | |
Accommodation prices (please click here)
| Shared Apartment | 1 week
(6 nights)
| 2 weeks
(13 nights)
| 3 weeks
(20 nights)
| 4 weeks
(27 nights)
| Extra week | Extra night | Individual Room
| 145 € | 220 € | 290 € | 355 €
| 95 €
| 20 € | Double Room
| 230 € | 320 € | 410 € | 480 € | 145 € | 30 €
| *In case the student wants a private apartment, do not hesitate to ask for prices and availability.
**These prices are only valid for those who have booked a course/s with our partner school. In case there is someone who needs accommodation, but he/she does not want to attend courses, it is possible to offer only lodging by adding EUR 30 to the above lodging price. |
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Dates
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- The classes take place from Monday to Friday (except holidays)
- Students can start their courses every Monday of the year (except holidays)
- Arrival day: Sunday (you can arrive on before by booking extra nights)
- Departure day: Saturday, after the end of the course
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| On holidays the school is closed, courses are neither recuperated nor refunded.
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Visa information (please click here)
Visa Information
Citizens of the European Union do not require a visa to enter Spain. Nationals of other countries often do need a visa and should contact their local Spanish consulate for further information. It is the student´s responsibility to arrive at the school upon the correct visa. For further information please refer to: http://www.maec.es/en/Home/Paginas/HomeEn.aspx
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