Centro de Flamenco Melbourne
2024 Flamenco Courses
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Beginners Flamenco Dance Short Course
FROM THU 9 JAN 2024
ongoing lessons THURS @ 6:00-7:15PM
6x75min sessions (7.5h)
~ Beginner Friendly for all ages
~ No partner needed
~ Step By Step in small groups
Learn a gentle but energetic approach to flamenco including arm and bodywork, technique of hand movements, basics of turns & common steps, a short routine to kickstart your dancing!
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Children's Flamenco Dance Lessons & Spanish Dance
THURSDAYS 4:45PM
For Kids 9+yrs old
Flamenco Dance Basics in small groups.
Children will learn musicality, rhythm, co-ordination, technique of Footwork & Basic Steps as well as a short routine. Improvisation & Props for children with some dance experience.
Performance/presentation opportunities available.
TERM 1 2025
casual lessons available. Register & Confirm your start date today.
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Weekly Flamenco Dance & Music Lessons!
Flamenco Dance for Adults
Castanets
Cajon
Cante
& More!
Daily Lessons available @ Centro de Flamenco Melbourne In Studio & Online Flamenco Lesson options available!
Casual Lessons & 10 Class Passes Available
Register to Find Out More!
SENES Flamenco Registration Form:
For ALL Dance & Music Lessons
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or
call 0415888542 to complete the booking for your first class!
Flamenco Gift Certificates
Give a memorable experience for special occasions!
Personalised gift ideas include:
Private dance lesson gift voucher
Flamenco Guitar lessons gift voucher
Please contact us to arrange a personalised gift certificate.
SENES Flamenco Dance Courses
INTRODUCTORY
A gentle but energetic approach to flamenco. uLearn a short routine and fundamental techniques including:
basic dance steps & flamenco footwork
hand, arm & body movements
rhythm & handclaps
No experience necessary, no partner needed, suitable for men and women!
BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE
Courses cover essential variations of footwork, arms and bodywork typical to flamenco.
Learn body awareness
Improve posture, musicality and co-ordination
Explore a wider variety of flamenco “palos”
Introduction to props such as fans, castanets and shawls. Learn at your own pace!
INTERMEDIATE +
For students with at least 5+ years experience in flamenco and have an understanding of the “palos”.
Some choreographies will utilise props eg: castanets, manton(shawls) bastón (canes) and abanico (fans).
Suitable for experienced dancers who would like to explore complex footwork, improvisation and develop a deeper understanding of flamenco.
Private Coaching
Work at your own pace: Private lessons to achieve your personal goals
Private lessons are available on request. Please use the registration form to contact us with your specific needs.
Private lessons are excellent for those who cannot attend regular classes.
For all ages & levels
Learn
Bata de Cola
THU 7:30pm Technique with Bata de Cola
SAT 9:30am Choreography with Bata de Cola
Learn essential bata de cola technique and variations.
Choreography & step by step technique of dances in small groups with:
abanico- Spanish Fans
mantón - Spanish Shawls
castanets
We recommend for students to have some prior knowledge of basic palos of flamenco.
Flamenco Music Lessons
Now available directly by affiliated instructors and also include opportunities in accompaniment for dance classes, online or in person.
Castanet Lessons
SUN @ 11:30am Online
Learn the basic technique of castanets for flamenco!
no prior dance experience needed (class can be taken seated) but is an advantage.
Weekly lessons available in small groups to cater for individual needs.
Private tuition for musicians also available upon request.
For Upcoming Workshops In-studio register or contact us:
Cajón for Flamenco
FRI @ 6:30pm Online
Flamenco Cajon lessons with Aya Kitaoji.
This percussion lesson is suitable for those who would like to improve their understanding of compás and learn flamenco cajon technique to accompany flamenco dance, guitar and singing.
Small group lessons with Q&A time.
For Upcoming Workshops In-studio register or contact us:
Flamenco Guitar accompaniment Workshops Alejandro Flórez
Fortnightly Mon 7:30-9pm
Flamenco Guitar lessons for all levels online and in-person with Alejandro Florez!
NEW COURSE! Flamenco Accompaniment Workshops in Melbourne & Canberra.
Email: mail@solquemia.com
Website: www.alejandroflorez.com.au
Cante Flamenco:
Cante Workshops
Monthly Cante Flamenco Singing Workshops in Melbourne!
SPECIAL GUEST TEACHER
Jose Andres Ortiz (direct from Seville Spain)
For beginners with no prior experience. Spanish language an advantage but not a pre-requisite.
Learn typical styles of cante flamenco singing, develop confidence and learn vocal techniques. Flamenco singing classes also incorporate palmas handclaps.
For upcoming workshops in-studio or online, register or contact us: senesflamenco@gmail.com
Benefits of Dance…
explore the art & culture of flamenco
lift your mood by moving to music
relieve physical and mental stress
develop rhythm & musicality through movement
raise body awareness & fitness levels
learn to cultivate a creative outlet
connect with like minds from all walks of life!
Our Flamenco Dance Classes…
Flamenco Incursions & Workshops
Flamenco Dance School Incursions
& Childrens Dance Workshops
SENES Flamenco offers a range of options for School Incursions and Public Cultural Dance Workshops in Flamenco, Spanish Dance and Music. Workshops are suitable for all ages and are accompanied by live flamenco guitarists for Victorian Schools.
Students & audiences have a chance to see a dance demonstration with traditional flamenco costumes, props and live music, as well as participate in hands-on flamenco dance workshops. No experience necessary, no partner needed!
Also suitable for music and dance schools; get in touch to discuss aims and an outline of masterclasses tailored to students’ needs.