Level Description

Absolute Beginner (Introduction to flamenco )

This 8 week-long course is geared towards students who have never taken flamenco dance before.No experience in any type of dance is required. No partner either and no special shoes or clothing is needed. See what to wer for footwear under FAQ

Beginner (first year and second year*)

For those who have already taken either the Absolute Beginner Course or similar. Beginner would be the next level to move on to . This level focuses on mastering the basic arm and footwork tehcniques through exercises and choreography.

Also a good level for those returning after a long absence from dance.

Intermediate (third+fourth year )

For students with at least 3 years of training (once/week) or more.

Advanced (over four years*)

flamenco class with Maria Osende


IMPORTANT

The level /year description should be considered an orientation only and is based on a once/week attendance.

individual progress

The more classes you take, the faster you will improve, twice a week makes a huge difference.
If you are serious about flamenco or if you would like to be able to memorize the material faster, taking twice or three times a week, really makes a difference. Please ask Maria for a placement to see what would suit your level best for an additional class.

Please notice that the speed of learning is individual and varies greatly from person to person. Some people larn faster than others, but this does not mean they are better dancers. Everyone has a different way of retaining visual information and the process for learning movement, is also a learning process within itself.

Besides, it also depends greatly on how much training and practice the students are able to do besides the class, some students are able to practice at home or at the gym, and others cannot or don't have the time or desire to do so, both options are perfectly fine, it just means that some students will learn faster than others.

The key to enjoy classes is to dance for yourself and to train what suits your goals and your schedule.For example, some students will take 2 or 3 Absolute beginner courses before they feel comfortable to move on to the next level, and othersmight need one, or add on private lessons, or take twice a week. Each person has a different sense and feeling for dancing, while some need to master each step to perfection before they feel ready to move on, others just enjoy the music and the movement. The beauty of flamenco is that it is really for everyone and emphasizes individual interpretation and personality.