Flamenco Louisville
Fall 2025 Classes
BEGINNERS: Intro to Tangos
Tuesdays September 9 - October 7, 7:00-8:00 pm
Start – or resume - your flamenco journey!
This class will introduce flamenco fundamentals for dance: braceo - the movement of the upper body and arms; zapateado - footwork; palmas - rhythmic hand clapping; structure - the way to sequence movements to communicate with your live musicians. Live accompaniment will be included for portions of this series. Review video will be available for personal practice between classes. Ages teen and up, no previous dance experience necessary. Instructor: Diana
ALL LEVEL QUICK SESSION: Bulerias
Mondays, September 15 - 29, 6:00-7:00 pm
This 3 week session will focus on marcajes, remates, and llamadas por buleria can be utilized to build your own por fiestas. This material may form the basis for a group piece later in the season.
Instructor: Grace
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED: Footwork Drills and Performance Skills
Thursdays, September 11 – October 9, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
In this 5-week session, increase your speed, stamina, and strength while learning – or perfecting – the escobillas required for Flamenco Louisville repertoire. This class is strongly recommended for those who wish to be eligible for community performance opportunities. Instructor: Diana
BEGINNERS: Continuing Tangos
Tuesdays, October 14 – November 4, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
This 4-week session will introduce variations to increase your skill level and deepen your understanding of the flamenco system of communication. Instructor: Grace
BEGINNERS: Intro to Buleria
Tuesdays, November 11 – December 9, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
This 5-week session will build on the foundation of the flamenco system of communication while introducing new movement vocabulary and rhythms por buleria. Instructor: Diana
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED:
Repertoire for Performance
Thursdays, October 16 – December 11, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
In this 8-week session, full choreographies will be refreshed and staged. Increase your artistry and work toward performance readiness. (Note: no class on November 27 Thanksgiving). Instructor: Paula
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED:
Por Fiestas and Footwork Technique
Mondays, October 20 – December 8, 6:00-7:00 pm
In this 8-week session, increase your speed, stamina, and strength while preparing for a new choreography to debut at Student Showcase in the spring. This class will also include regular practice of por fiestas.
Instructor: Grace
Cost: $15/hour; $23/1.5 hours
Payable to the instructor: cash/check/Venmo
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