FLAMENCO
An exciting and dramatic style of dance which encompasses a range of rhythms - Sevillanas, Tangos, Alegrias. Combines precise strong footwork and graceful arm movements which develop your balance, control and coordination skills as well as a fiery passion for the music and dance of Spain.
Beginners and Improvers are taught by Lorna Cochrane of Deseo. A fabulous performer and dedicated teacher, Lorna takes you through basic technique and beautiful choreographies as well as an introduction to palmas (the specialised hand clapping everyone associates with flamenco) and castanettes.
The advanced session with Isabel Munoz runs on Tuesdays evenings. A powerful & exciting performer, Isobel focusses on developing your style and footwork.
All the classes are usually accompanied by the excellent guitarist Andy Robinson & Derek Cochrane on Cajon (percussion). There's often a session with the teachers and musicians after the intermediate class. By the time we reach that last class it feels like you've been transported to a little part of Spain in Sunny South Street
This has built up a superb Flamenco scene in Glasgow and we have regular performances in the Cafe area of the studios with Deseo & guests such as Isobel, Andy Robinson and the performance group from the classes.
Click here to see pictures of the latest performance.
We usually also have a performance night twice a year with the excellent Felipe D'Algeciras who comes up each month courtesy of The Pena de Glasgow to teach at the studios. Click on workshops or events for more info.
MONDAYS
Adult Beginners 7.00-8.00pm
Adult Improvers/Intermediates 7.30-8.30pm
TUESDAYS
Adult Intermediate/ Advanced 8.15-9.15pm -The Tuesday class is off for the summer period now and will be back on around mid-August.
WHAT TO WEAR? Comfortable trousers / leggings and cool tops are best to start
with. You can use a pair of hard-soled shoes with a small heel at first (not
sling backs - they don't give enough support). Check if it's for you before
you splash out on flamenco shoes. Once people decide they want to dance Flamenco
they usually want to get into the character of the dance and get the shoes,
skirts etc.
