Courses

On this page you can find details of the courses Escuela de Baile runs. Scroll down or click for the next course which is the upcoming Summer course in Spain.

flamenco christmas course

Christmas Flamenco Course 2009 27th-31st December

LOCATION CHANGE

LOCATION FOR XMAS COURSE NOW AT SADLERS WELLS, SEE LOCATION BELOW FOR DETAILS

Fill the days between Christmas and New Year with Flamenco!

Study Choreography, Bata de Cola, Technique, Bulerías and Castanets with top teachers in this popular course.

This year we are delighted to bring Charo Cruz to teach Intermediate and Advanced Choreography and Bata de Cola.

Choreography Course

The Flamenco Dance Course will have classes at four levels; Beginners, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced. All dance students will study flamenco dance technique and an original, complete choreography. The Beginners will be taught by Nuria García, Elementary by Vicki Ramos and Intermediate and Advanced byCharo Cruz.

The course will run for 5 days, one and a half hours a day.

Bulerías Course

This course teaches the famous flamenco dance of Jerez — the Bulerías. These short pieces of choreography, full of character, are traditionally featured at the end of flamenco shows. This course is taught at 2 levels: Level 1 is taught by Nuria García and Level 2 by Vicki Ramos. This class lasts one hour per day.

technique Course

In this class you will improve your style by working on arms, footwork and turns. This class is taught at 2 levels: Level 1 is taught by Nuria Garcia and level 2 by Vicki Ramos. This class lasts one hour per day.

Bata de Cola Course

Learn the style and technique of the distinctive long Bata de Cola skirt (suitable for flamenco students of Intermediate level and above).Taught by Charo Cruz for one hour each day.

Castanets

Taught by Vicki Ramos for half an hour each day.

The Teachers

Charo Cruz began her dance education learning with Mario Maya and Matilde Coral, then went on to study at Amor de Dios in Madrid. She has worked in many leading companies both in Spain and around the world. She performed in Cristina Hoyos' "Suenos flamencos" and "Yerma" and collaborated with Manuela Carrasco for "La Diosa". She toured the UK in 1994 with Eva Yerbabuena and Javier Cruz and has also performed as soloist in Javier Latorre's company. She currently is touring and performing with her own company Cibayi, which she directs and choreographs and in which many of today's leading flamenco performers have appeared: Ana Salazar, Rosario Toledo, Fernando Galan etc. She has a world renowned reputation as an excellent teacher.

Vicki Ramos, head of Centro de Baile Jerez has performed and taught all over the world.

Nuria García, Head of Escuela de Baile, has danced with top flamenco companies and has taught workshops all over the world. Her work with new students is astounding.

Course Timetable and Fees

Flamenco Dance Course (£125/ £135)

Beginners (Sevillanas)(Nuria García) 10.00 – 11.30am
Elementary (Vicki Ramos)) 10:00-11.30am
Intermediate (Charo Cruz) 10.00 – 11.30am
Advanced (Charo Cruz) 1.00 – 2.30pm

Bulerías Course (£65)

Level 1 (Nuria García) 11.45am-12.45pm
Level 2 (Vicki Ramos) 11.45am-12.45pm

Technique Course (£65)

Level 1 (Nuria Garcia) 1.00-2.00pm
Level 2 (Vicki Ramos) 1.00-2.00pm

Bata de Cola Course (£75) (Charo Cruz) 11.45-12.45

Castanets (£30) (Vicki Ramos) 2-2.30pm

Location

The Christmas Course is at Sadlers Wells

Sadler's Wells Theatre & the Lilian Baylis Studio
Rosebery Avenue
London EC1R 4TN

Nearest Tube: Angel on the Bank branch of the Northern Line.

By Bus: Numbers 19, 38 and 341 travel from the West End to the theatre's own bus stop. Many buses travel from Waterloo, Liverpool Street, Euston and Kings Cross stations to the Angel.

Sadlers Wells location page gives more information.

Booking Information

Please return your form with course fees to Escuela de Baile, 35 Tintagel Drive, Stanmore, Middlesex HA7 4SR.

Please make cheques payable to Escuela de Baile.

You will receive email confirmation.

The course is extremely popular and only prompt booking can ensure the course of your choice. Please phone if you are unsure of your level.

You can download the booking form for this course. (You will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file. It can be obtained from the Adobe website)

More information about Escuela de Baile please contact us

flamenco easter course

Easter Flamenco Course 2010
Fri April 2nd - Tue April 6th (5 days)

This year we are delighted to bring Pastora Galván, La Granaina, Vicki Ramos and Nuria García to teach Choreography, Technique, Bata de Cola and Bulerias. Tony ‘El Despeinao’ will teach our popular Flamenco Guitar Course.

The Teachers

Pastora Galván is dancing as part of the Gala programme at the Sadlers Wells Flamenco Festival. Daughter of José Galván, Pastora’s blood has the long pedigree of her home dances and the modernity of her brother’s, Israel Galván, a genius in the most praiseworthy avant-garde of Flamenco. She’s herself a recognized prestigious dancer, since she won the Matilde Coral prize at the Cordoba National Contest of Flamenco Art in 2001 You can find out more about her on her website.

La Granaina decided to dedicate herself to flamenco after seeing Mario Maya dance in Granada. She has performed alongside many legendary names. She has performed all over the world and is now working in Seville sharing the spotlight with Andres Marin, Miguel Poveda and Diego Carrasco.

Vicki Ramos is head of Centro de Baile de Jerez. She is an examiner for the Spanish Dance Society and has been invited to dance and teach all over the world.

Nuria García is a Royal Academy of Dance trained teacher and holds the Instructora de Baile qualification from the Sociedad de Baile Español (Spanish Dance Society). She teaches at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, The American School in London and many well known dance schools in the UK and abroad.

Tony ‘El Despeinao’ has more than twenty years’ experience as a professional flamenco guitarist and guitar teacher. He has also completed formal music studies and has taught and performed at venues including the Barbican, RFH, Purcell Room and the National Theatre and the IGF summer school.

Marco lives in Spain and tours both in Spain and Japan with his own company. He is teaching Palmas as well as playing guitar.

The Timetable and Prices

Beginners: 10.00-11.30 am (Nuria García) £130

Bulerías 1: 11.45am-12.45pm (Nuria García) £65

Technique 1: 1.00-2.00pm (Nuria García) £65

Elementary and Improvers : 10.00-11.30am (La Granaina) £130

Lower Intermediate: 11.30am-1.00pm (Vicki Ramos) £130

Technique 2: 2.30-3.30pm (Vicki Ramos) £65

Bulerías 2: 1.15-2.15pm (Vicki Ramos) £65

Bata de Cola: 10-11.00am (Vicki Ramos) £75

Intermediate: 11.30am-1.00pm (Pastora Galván) £135

Bulerias 3: 1.15-2.15pm (La Granaina) £65

Advanced: 2.30-4.00pm (Pastora Galván) £135

Palmas: 2.30-3.30pm (Marco) £55

Castanets: 2.15-3.15pm (La Granaina) £55

Sevillanas Refresher: 3.10-4.30pm £75

Beginner Guitar: 10.00am-11.30pm (Tony El Despeinao) £130

Intermediate Guitar: 12.00-1.30pm (Tony El Despeinao) £130

The Classes

Choreography: Each class will learn an original choreography suitable for its level. Beginners will be taught by Nuria García, Improvers and Elementary by La Granaina, Lower Intermediate by Vicki Ramos, Intermediate and Advanced by Pastora Galván. Each class is 1½ hours.

Technique: These classes will improve your speed and style. Level 1 is taught by Nuria García and Level 2 by Vicki Ramos. Each class is 1 hour.

Bulerias: These short, fast dances are full of character and fun. Level 1 is taught by Nuria García, Level 2 by Vicki Ramos and Level 3 by La Granaina. Each class is 1 hour.

Bata de Cola: Learn the beautiful style and technique of the distinctive long Bata de Cola skirt. Note: this class is for Intermediate Level and above and you must have your own bata. This class is taught by Vicki Ramos for 1 hour each day.

Palmas: Improve your compas and timing as well as your understanding of flamenco structure and rhythm. Taught by Marco for 1 hour each day.

Sevillanas Refresher: Improve your Sevillanas! You must already have learnt the basics to attend this course. You will learn to dance at different speeds and to different songs. Each class is 1 hour.

Guitar: Beginners: Suitable for those with some experience in other styles of guitar but new to flamenco. The course will cover basic techniques, and you will learn to play simple arrangements of Soleares, Alegrias, Tangos, Rumba.

Guitar: Intermediates: For players who have studied flamenco before. This course will include an in-depth look at Bulerias, learning a range of falsetas from contemporary to modern, and approaches to rhythmic and scalic improvisation in a variety of keys and palos. You will also look at advanced techniques including alazpua, and consider the role of the guitar as accompanist to flamenco singing and dancing. Taught by Tony El Despeinao.

Location

Dance Attic Studios, 368 North End Road, London SW6 1LY.
Nearest tube is Fulham Broadway.

Hotel Offer

(Please contact Hotel directly to book) Express by Holiday Inn - Earl’s Court 295 North End Road, Fulham W149NS Tel 0870 400 9093 2-6 April £75plus VAT per night inc Continental Breakfast

Booking Information

Return your form with course fees to

Escuela de Baile,
35 Tintagel Drive,
Stanmore,
Middlesex
HA74SR

Please make cheques payable to Escuela de Baile.
You will receive email confirmation.

The course is extremely popular and only prompt booking can ensure the course of your choice. Please phone if you are unsure of your level or email us at info@ledb.co.uk More information about Escuela de Baile is available on this website. or call 0208 9054554

If you are unable to attend the course please inform us immediately. If we cannot re-allocate your place we will be unable to refund your booking fee.

Escuela de Baile reserves the right to provide alternative teachers where strictly necessary.

course leaflet and booking form

You can download the booking form for this course. (You will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file. It can be obtained from the Adobe website)

For more information contact us.

flamenco summer course in spain

2 - 7 August & 9 - 14 August 2010

Come and spend your summer in Jerez learning flamenco from top professionals.

This year we are delighted to announce that classes are being taught by Rafaela Carrasco, La Moneta, Beatriz Morales, Pascual Lorca (Guitar), Vicki Ramos and Nuria Garcia We offer classes at all levels; Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced, Bata de Cola and Cajon.

We offer classes at all levels; Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced, Bata de Cola and Cajon.

The Flamenco Experience

The courses take place in modern air conditioned studios at Centro de Baile, 15 minutes from the centre of Jerez. Classes are held in the morning when the day is cooler.

All classes are accompanied by local professional guitarists and singers. After class you can relax or explore the lovely narrow streets and shady squares of Jerez, visit a Moorish castle or the Flamenco Museum. Beautiful beaches are only 20 minutes away and the fabulous city of Seville only an hour’s journey.

By night experience the vibrant atmosphere of the many bars and restaurants of Jerez, taking in the flamenco haunts normally off limits to foreign visitors.

The Teachers

Rafaela Carrasco began dancing at a young age at Matilde Corral’s Escuela de Danza and in 1991 joined Mario Maya’s Company where she became soloist. Her impressive career has included collaborations with Belen Maya., Javier Barrón and Rafael Amargo amongst others. With her own company she tours the world and will be performing at this year’s Flamenco Festival at Sadler’s Wells.

Fuensanta La Moneta Despite her youth La Moneta has danced in the most prestigious peñas, flamenco festivals and theatres throughout Europe. In 2003 she won first prize for her “Desplante” at the prestigious Festival de Cante de las Minas de la Union. This achievement opened the door to such festivals as ‘El Monte’, ‘La Bienal de Sevilla’and ‘Festival de Jerez’. She has since performed internationally including Japan and the USA.

Beatriz Morales comes to us from Jerez where she received her teaching qualification. She has studied with many top teachers including Belen Maya and Mercedes Ruiz, performs at Los Gallos in Seville as well as internationally and is currently working with Antonio ‘El Pipa’.

Vicki Ramos has danced with many well known flamenco companies. She is now head of Centro de Baile Jerez, travelling the world teaching and examining. PDB(SDS) RAD(T.Dip)

Nuria García, Head of Escuela de Baile, has danced with top flamenco companies and has taught workshops all over the world. Her work with new students is astounding.

courses

Week 1 (2-7 August)
Intermediate (Rafaela Carrasco)
Advanced (Rafaela Carrasco)
Elementary (Vicki Ramos)
Bata de Cola (Vicki Ramos)
Beginners (Nuria García)
Bulerías: Beginnner (Beatriz Morales)
Bulerias: Intermediate/Advanced (Beatriz Morales)
Cajon

Week 2 (9-14 August)
Intermediate (La Moneta)
Advanced (La Moneta)
Bata de Cola (Int) (Vicki Ramos)
Bulerías (Int/Adv) (La Moneta)
Beginners (Beatriz Morales)
Elementary (Beatriz Morales)
Bulerias Elementary/Beginners (Beatriz Morales)
Cajon (10-14th Aug)

Timetable and Fees

class	time	fee
Week 1 (2-7 August)
Intermediate (Rafaela Carrasco)	10.00-11.30	€190
Advanced (Rafaela Carrasco)	1.00-2.30	€190
Bulerías: Inter/Adv (Beatriz Morales)	11.45-12.45	€100*
Elementary (Beatriz Morales)	10.00-11.30	€170
Bata de Cola (Vicki Ramos)	9.00-10.00	€170
Beginners (Nuria García)	11.30-1.00	€160
Bulerías: Beginnner (Beatriz Morales)	9.00-10.00	€100* (€80 with any other class)

Cajon	1.00-2.00	€60
Week 2 (9th-14th August)
Intermediate La Moneta	10.00-11.30	€190
Advanced La Moneta	13.00-14.30	€190
Bata de Cola (Vicki Ramos)	9.00-10.00	€170
Bulerías (Int/Adv) (La Moneta)	11.45-12.45	€100
Beginners (Beatriz Morales)	9.00-10.30	€160
Elementary (Beatriz Morales)	10.30-12.00	€170
Bulerias (Beg/Elem) (Beatriz Morales)	12.00-1.00	€60

Cajon 10-14 Aug	14.00-15.00	€60

Booking Information

Return your form with course fees to Escuela de Baile, 35 Tintagel Drive, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4SR.
You will receive confirmation along with an information sheet.
The course is extremely popular and only prompt booking can ensure the course of your choice.
Please phone if you are unsure of your level.
More information is available on by calling 0208 905 4554/ 07795 166 590 or emailing info@ledb.co.uk. A copy of the booking form suitable for home printing can be downloaded in PDF format here. The full leaflet will be available for download and in printed format soon.

Hotels and flights

ou can fly directly to Jerez with Ryanair (www.ryanair.com). You can also fly to Seville which is about an hour away by train. You must book your own flights.

We can make your hotel reservations for you and you will pay the hotel directly when you check out. Please indicate your hotel preferences and flight details on the form.

Hotel San Andres** All rooms en-suite with air-conditioning and television. Single €24/day, Double €38,50 /day Please note that you will be required to give credit card details and one night’s payment will be taken from your card in order to hold your booking at the discount rate.

Hotel Sherry Park (****) Prices: €80 per night for single, €95 for double. No triple rooms but do have a childs bed which is €112 (double and single bed for a child). Prices include tax and breakfast. Avenida Alvaro Domecq 11 Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz Andalucia 11405. It’s close to the studio and as beautiful swimming pool.

Useful information

The course takes place at the Centro Baile de Jerez, c/Velazquez num 24, San Gines (plg San Benito) Jerez de la Frontera

The website of the Spanish school is
www.academiadebailejerez.com (in Spanish)
For any enquiries please call 0208 9054554

You can also join the mailing list to be kept up to date and have a paper copy sent to you, details on the contacts page.

sevillanas course

Sevillanas course starting the 11th Jan for 10 weeks - enrol and pay on the 1st day of the course.

flamenco guitar course

Our flamenco guitar teacher Tony “El Despeinao” is beginning a new course that will focus on accompaniment of the dance.

Dancers from Escuela de Baile will be on hand to provide an opportunity for course participants to experience accompanying different styles first - hand, and there will also be a chance for students to sit on on Nuria’s dance classes.

The great Sabicas once said that it was essential to become a good flamenco accompanist before becoming a flamenco guitar soloist - this course will sort out your compas and give you the guidance and knowledge you need to set you in the right direction

Tony has over 25 years experience as a flamenco guitarist and is also a qualified music teacher (BMus / PGCEmusic) having studied at City University and Goldsmiths. He employs the latest techniques including providing software which will enable you to practice at home, secure in the knowledge you are playing the rhythms correctly

Don t miss this opportunity to hone your compas and practical knowledge of the flamenco guitar The course will run for ten weeks at a cost of £140.00 or £15.00 per individual session Mondays 8 - 9.30 pm from May 10th 2010.

The course is suitable for guitarists of all levels

"Great lesson on Monday just what I need and brilliant to see some proper song and dance and see how simple it can be. I must confess not to have done much rumba so I'm starting from scratch there, I've been learning all the 12's to get me into that compas and I think its finally starting to sink in. The course is very exciting with all the dancing going on around it and the potential to one day actually participate in the real thing one day, Nuria has the place jumping!"

Flamenco Day 18th July at Haverstock school

Courses in Sevillanas, Bulerias and Bata de Cola

Bulerias: This course teaches the famous flamenco dance of Jerez — the Bulerías. These short pieces of choreography, full of character, are traditionally featured at the end of flamenco shows, learn not only to dance bulerias but to understand this rhythm with a singer.

2pm-7pm with Oliver with 2 half hour breaks during the day £50

Bata de Cola: Learn the style and technique of the distinctive long Bata de Cola skirt (suitable for flamenco students of Intermediate level and above). 2pm-7pm with Rowena with 2 half hour breaks during the day £50

Sevillanas: Anyone who does not know the Sevillanas this is your chance to learn all 4 in just one day, so you can join into all the parties and ferias in Spain. 2pm-7pm with Nuria with 2 half hour breaks during the day £50

Please Pay in class or send a cheque to Escuela de Baile, 35 Tintagel drive, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA74SR

At 7pm all students are invited to a flamenco summer evening picnic in Primrose hill, please bring something to contribute. (food or drink)