Flamenco
Youth Flamenco (Basics & Foundation)
This is the perfect class for students ages 5-12 who have never taken a flamenco class before or those who need a refresher. You don’t need to have any dance experience. If you do have dance experience, it is still recommended to start with the youth level. In this class we dedicate time to establish an introductory foundation in technique that focuses on: floreo (hand movements), braceo (arm movements), zapateado/taconeo (footwork), marcajes (marking steps), compas y palmas (rhythms and hand-clapping), giros (turns) and proper placement of the body, and jaleo (calls of encouragement used in flamenco to cheer one another on).
Beginner I Flamenco (Intro to Flamenco)
This is the perfect class for adult students who have never taken a flamenco class before or those who need a refresher. You don’t need to have any dance experience. If you do have dance experience, it is still recommended to start with the beginner level. In this class we dedicate time to establish an introductory foundation in technique that focuses on: floreo (hand movements), braceo (arm movements), zapateado/taconeo (footwork), marcajes (marking steps), compas y palmas (rhythms and hand-clapping), giros (turns) and proper placement of the body, and jaleo (calls of encouragement used in flamenco to cheer one another on).
Beginner II Flamenco (Technique & Choreography)
This class is the next level up for adult students who have consistently studied flamenco in the Beginner I class. This class runs at a faster pace and is an added level of difficulty in comparison to the Beginner I Flamenco class. The palos for choreography covered in this class include Sevillanas and Tangos.
Intermediate Flamenco (Technique & Choreography)
This class is a higher-level offering for adult students who have consistently studied flamenco for at least one year or more. In this class we’ll cover technique in: floreo (hand movements), braceo (arm movements), zapateado/taconeo (footwork), marcajes (marking steps), compas y palmas (rhythms and hand-clapping), giros (turns) and proper placement of the body, and jaleo (calls of encouragement used in flamenco to cheer one another on). Techniques learned will be applied to choreography to further challenge yourself and learn more flamenco. The palos for choreography covered in this class can include any of the following: Bulerias, Solea, Solea por Bulerias, Seguiriyas, Tangos, and more.
Advanced Flamenco (Technique & Choreography)
This class is the highest level for adult students who have consistently studied flamenco for at least two years or more. This class runs at a faster pace and is an added level of difficulty in comparison to the Intermediate Flamenco class. Techniques learned will be applied to choreography to further challenge yourself and learn more flamenco. The palos for choreography covered in this class can include any of the following: Bulerias, Solea, Solea por Bulerias, Seguiriyas, Tangos, and more.
Castanets I (Palillos)
This class is for learning how to play flamenco castanets. This is a beginner level class where you will learn how to use castanets as percussion and to accompany your flamenco dancing. The class will also cover strengthening techniques for the clarity and articulation of the finger hits.
Castanets II (Palillos)
This class is for refining and expanding how to play flamenco castanets and leveling-up your knowledge. In this class you will further learn how to use castanets as more skilled percussion and to accompany your flamenco dancing at a more advanced level. The class will also cover strengthening techniques for the clarity and articulation of the finger hits.
Salsa & Bachata
Youth Latin (Basics & Foundation)
This class is for students ages 5-12 to establish the basics and foundation for salsa and bachata. Primary rhythms and movements are taught in a playful and engaging format for kids to enjoy!
Beginner Latin (Footwork & Styling)
This class is a monthly cycle (4-5 classes) where each month will rotate between salsa and bachata. This class is for beginner adult students wanting to learn the basics of salsa and bachata. The class will focus on basic footwork, body movement, simple floor navigation, and weight transfers. No partner is necessary as the purpose of this class is to develop individual salsa and bachata skills needed to enhance partner-work.
Intermediate Latin (Footwork, Styling & Choreography)
This class is a monthly cycle (4-5 classes) where each month will rotate between salsa and bachata. This class is for adult students who have mastered the basics of Salsa and Bachata and want to level-up, refine, and improve upon their skills. The first part of class includes body movement, floor navigation, and weight transfer. The second part of class includes challenging yourself with a salsa or bachata shine (individual choreography) to include combining footwork, body movement, styling, and weight transfers. No partner is necessary as this class focuses on the individual dancer while still providing skills for partnering. Latin partnering is a separate class.
Dance Cardio & Conditioning
Ritmo Dance & Fitness (Coming soon!)
This is an all-levels class for students wanting to just jump right into a Latin dance vibe while getting in a great workout. Have fun and sweat while dancing salsa, bachata, reggaeton, cumbia, mambo, and cha-cha-cha.
Flamenco Fit Rumba (Coming soon!)
This is an all-levels class for students wanting to just jump right into a flamenco vibe while getting in a great workout. Have fun and sweat while dancing to rumba flamenco music.
Stretch & Flex (Coming soon!)
This is an all-levels class focusing on increasing range of motion and flexibility, reducing muscle and joint pain, improving posture, improving relaxation, decreasing stress, and dynamic and static stretching. The class is designed for all fitness levels and modifications are provided throughout each class for those who may need to adjust or modify any movement or stretch.
Workshops
(Offered at certain times throughout the year, rates vary & are separate from student tuition)
Flamenco Workshop
Flamenco technique and choreography
Salsa & Bachata Workshop
Salsa and bachata technique and choreography
Palillos (Castanets) Workshop
This is a great workshop for learning how to play flamenco castanets or leveling-up your knowledge. This is an all-levels class where the material covered will be beneficial for beginners through intermediate/advanced students. You will learn how to use them as percussion and/or to accompany your flamenco dancing. The class will also cover strengthening techniques for the clarity and articulation of the finger hits.
Bata de Cola Workshop
Students will dive into the art of maneuvering the bata de cola. Students need to have their own bata and be able to bring it to every class. The workshop will build a foundation of basic bata technique and/or choreography.