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| 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.
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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. |
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| 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. |
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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) 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.
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We organize Flamenco Dancing
courses (choreography), Technique for Dancing Flamenco (feet
and arms), Flamenco Guitar Compás (rhythm) & Palmas
(clapping) 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. |
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Dance
& Technique Courses |
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 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
are designed to provide you with the movement coordination for
the different parts of your body, and to reinforce the basic
concepts of Flamenco Dancing.
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 Technique & Dance
| Total Beginners |
1 Week |
2 Weeks |
3 Weeks |
4 Weeks |
| Baile y Técnica |
240 € |
367 € |
481 € |
577 € |
Length: 120 minutes daily from Monday to Friday.
In the case of only being one student, the class will last 75
minutes
| Levels |
Beginners
with some knowledge, Lower Intermediate & Upper Intermediate |
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1 Week |
2 Weeks |
3 Weeks |
4 Weeks |
Extra Week |
| Baile Flamenco |
180 € |
276 € |
361 € |
433 € |
108 € |
| Técnica Flamenca |
180 € |
276 € |
361 € |
433 € |
108 € |
Length: 90 minutes daily from Monday to Friday.
In the case of only being one student, the class will last 60
minutes
Pricing for private Flamenco lessons (can be booked on
request):
- 1 person: 42 EUR/hour
- 1 person: 378 per 10 hours
- 2 people: 36 EUR/hour and per person
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 INFORMATION ON OUR FLAMENCO DANCE TEACHERS
MORE INFORMATION ON OUR FLAMENCO GUITAR TEACHERS |
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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.
Guitar Prices
| Guitar |
1 Week |
2 Weeks |
3 Weeks |
4 Weeks |
Extra
Week |
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225 € |
375 € |
490 € |
600 € |
150 € |
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Compás
(Rhythm) & Palmas (Clapping) |
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This is the Flamenco
base. Controlling rhythm is crucial for performing Flamenco. Classes
are individual and are the perfect complement for a course of
guitar or dance.
Each class lasts 60 minutes.
Prices Compás
(Rhythm) & Palmas (Clapping)
| COMPÁS
& PALMAS (10 hours) |
216 € |
Spanish Language Courses
An essential
part of our partner school is its Spanish Language Courses. The
classes can be designed to fit the needs of each student.
Spanish
Group Course (7,5 lessons per week – 1 lesson = 60 minutes)
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. Levels:
Beginners to Advanced.
Spanish One-to-one Course (min. 10 lessons per week – 1
lesson = 60 mintues)
Individual Spanish classes are available for students who
prefer this option. Students must register for at least ten
hours of class. 1 lesson = 60 minutes. Levels: Beginners to
Advanced.
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Spanish |
1 Week |
2 Weeks |
3 Weeks |
4 Weeks |
Extra Week |
Spanish Group
(7,5 hours) |
102 € |
142 € |
198 € |
240 € |
60 € |
Spanish Private
(10 hours) |
235 € |
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ACCOMMODATION
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 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.
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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
€ |
90€ |
20 € |
| Double
Room |
230 €
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320 € |
400
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470
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120 € |
30
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*In case the student wants a private apartment, do not hesitate
to ask for prices and availability.If you are interested in taking a flamenco course only or
while taking Spanish courses in Spain please email us at:
info@studyglobal.com
The following is a list of guidelines to help students determine
their proper level:
- 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
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- 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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