In this class, we are working on Sevillanas, a must-know dance for all Andalusian Spaniards. Come and brush up on your Sevillanas if you know them, and if not, come and start learning, while getting help from those a little farther along in the life-long pursuit of mastering this dance! You'll never stand in the corner at a flamenco party once you've been bitten by the Sevillanas bug!

Basic technique is a thorough explanation, including exercises, for proper body placement ("collocación") in order to be able to dance flamenco and to avoid injuries. There are also exercises for arm work ("braceo") in order to understand correct placement and encourage grace ("grácia"), and of course learning and drilling basic footwork patterns.
The second half hour is devoted to learning castanet technique, to working on strengthening exercises, and to learning to use castanets while dancing a Sevillana.

From flashmob bulerías, to fandangos with and without castanets, to Sevillanas with shawls or castanets, this summer's classes will be dedicated to a review of these company dances.

In preparation for beginning a new choreography using manton and suitable for professional performance, this class is working on learning and perfecting manton technique.