Sevillanas Class

Get to know Sevilla via the perspective of a Flamenco Dancer. Learn the language of compas and dance Flamenco. An authentic Flamenco rhythm and dance class held in Sevilla's most local neighborhood and taught by a Flamenco dancer. Explore and connect with other like-minded people through the art of Flamenco and language of Rhythm. This workshop teaches you how to use your body as a percussion instrument and learn to communicate and understand the codes used between musicians and flamenco dancers in a Tablao or Flamenco performance. * Held in an authentic Flamenco Studio * Taught by a Flamenco Dancer This class is for ALL AGES and ALL LEVELS. My goal as a flamenco dancer is to welcome you into this world so that you can understand the basics of Flamenco rhythm and what you're seeing when you visit a flamenco show, or communicate with musicians anywhere in the world. . .. One of the most important roles in a Flamenco performance is that of a Palmero (the hand clapper). YES, you heard correctly! You won't ever see a flamenco show without one or two people in the back clapping their hands. What they are doing is called making Compás, or in other words, controlling the rhythm of the dance so that the singer, guitar player, and dancer are all on the same page. This important role sounds easy, but there is an art to clapping your hands in Flamenco, and that's exactly what you will learn in this workshop. Ever wonder what's happening when you watch a live Flamenco performance? Most Flamenco Tablaos are improvised, which is the beauty of this ancient art form. In this workshop, you'll learn Flamenco Compás and Palmas (rhythm and clapping). Once you have the basics of rhythm, we'll show you some codes between musicians, dancers, and palmeros that happen during a live Tablao and put it to the test with a flamenco dancer and a flamenco guitar player! Get to know the real Sevilla through the eyes and soul of Flamenco Bienvenido!