Courses

On this page you can find details of the courses Escuela de Baile runs.

flamenco easter course

Easter Flamenco Course 2012
Fri April 6th - Tues April 10th (5 days)

This year we are delighted to bring Pilar Ogalla, Beatriz Morales and Nuria García to teach Choreography, Technique, Bata de Cola and Bulerías. Francisco Antonio will teach our popular Flamenco Guitar course.

The Teachers

Pilar Ogalla has been a member of highly renowned companies such as those directed by Cristina Hoyos, Rafael de Carmen and Juan Ogalla. She has also been guest artist in various formations, such as the companies of Javier Barón and Andrés Peña. She has won many competitions and has taught all over the world. She is now one of Spain's top dancers, teachers and choreographers.

Beatriz Morales comes to us from Jerez where she received her teaching qualification. She has studied with many top teachers including Belén Maya and Mercedes Ruiz. She is currently working with Antonio ‘El Pipa’.

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.

Oliver Giffin, who is renowned for his innovative choreography and powerful zapateado (footwork), is now a regular and popular teacher with Escuela de Baile.

Francisco Antonio is a much-respected musician and the most sought-after flamenco guitar teacher in the UK. As a performer, Francisco is known for his intimate recitals which leave concert audiences understanding and appreciating more than they expected about this complex musical style

Ayoze Hernandez Lopez is one of the most sought-after flamenco percussionists in London. He has been playing for over 15 years and brings fun, energy and astonishing compás to his teaching..

The Timetable and Prices

Beginners - Nuria Garcia	10.00-11.30am	£140
Bulerías 1 - Nuria Garcia	11.45am-12.45pm	£70
Technique 1 - Oliver Giffin	1.00-2.00pm	£70
Elementary and Improvers - Beatriz Morales	10.00-11.30am	£140
Technique 2 - Nuria García	1.00-2.00pm	£70
Bulerías 2 - Pilar Ogalla	11.45am-12.45pm	£70
Bata de Cola - Beatriz Morales	11.45am-12.45pm	£75
Intermediate - Pilar Ogalla	10.00-11.30am	£140
Bulerías 3 - Beatriz Morales	1.00-2.00pm	£70
Advanced - Pilar Ogalla	2.15-3.45pm	£140
Palmas, Cajón and Rhythm - Ayoze Hernandez Lopez	2.00-2.45pm	£55
Castanets - Beatriz Morales	2.15-3.00pm	£55
Sevillanas Refresher -	2.45-3.45pm	£75
Beginner Guitar - Francisco Antonio	10.00-11.30am	£150
Intermediate Guitar - Francisco Antonio	12.00-1.30pm	£150

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 Beatriz Moralez, Intermediate and Advanced by Pilar Ogalla. Each class is 1½ hours.

Technique: These classes will improve your speed and style. Level 1 is taught by Oliver Giffin and Level 2 by Nuria Garcia. Each class is 1 hour.

Bulerías: These short, fast dances are full of character and fun. Level 1 is taught by Nuria García, Level 2 by Pilar Ogalla and Level 3 by Beatriz Morales. 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 Beatriz Morales for 1 hour each day.

Palmas, Cajón and Rhythm: Improve your compás and timing as well as your understanding of flamenco structure and rhythm. Each class is 45 minutes and taught by Ayoze Hernandez Lopez.

Castanets: Learn effective exercises to develop good castanets technique to incorporate into your dance. Each class is 45 minutes.

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 with Francisco Antonio: Beginners/Elementary - learn a complete Sevillanas suite, as well as basic compás structure & theory for some other forms (some prior guitar chord knowledge necessary).
Intermediate/Advanced - this course will cover some technique theory as well as falsetas and compás theory for several flamenco forms including fandangos, alegrías, bulerías & seguiriyas (this course assumes a fair knowledge of basic flamenco guitar).

Location

Dance Attic Studios, 368 North End Road, London SW6 1LY.

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

The booking form can be downloaded here. (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

1 - 6 August & 8 - 13 August 2011

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.

Joaquin Grilo Born in Jerez de la Frontera, Joaquin Grilo started his flamenco training at the age of three. At the age of 13, as a member of a flamenco company in Jerez and already showing great promise, he traveled to Tel-Aviv and Jerusalem to perform. Grilo has won numerous major Spanish flamenco awards and has performed with such leading artists as Luisillo, Vicente Amigo, Paco de Lucia, Antonio Canales, Cristobal Reyes and Joaquin Cortes. After forming his own company, he performed throughout the world, exhibiting an uncanny mastery of all flamenco styles. He approaches his work with unbounded energy and unparalleled skill and in 1997 a nationwide poll selected him as Spain’s best flamenco dancer.

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 (1-6 August)
Intermediate (Rafaela Carrasco) 10-11.30am €190
Advanced (Rafaela Carrasco) 11.45-13.15 €190
Elementary (Beatriz Morales) 10-11.30 €170
Bata de Cola (Vicki Ramos) 9-10am €170
Beginners (Nuria García) 11.30-13.00 €170
Bulerías: Beginnner (Beatriz Morales) 9.00-10am €100
Bulerias: Intermediate/Advanced (Beatriz Morale s) 13.30-14.30 €100
Cajon is from the 2nd-5th August 13.00-14.00 €60

Week 2 (8-13 August)
Intermediate (Joaquin Grilo) 10.00-11.30 €190
Advanced (Joaquin Grilo) 11.45-13.15 €190
Bata de Cola (Vicki Ramos) 9-10am €170
Bulerías (Int/Adv) 13.30-14.30 €100
Bulerias beginners and elementary (Beatriz Morales) 12.00-13.00 €100
Elementary choreography (Beatriz Morales) 10.30-12.00 €170
Beginners choreography (Beatriz Morales) 9.00-10.30 €170
Cajon 9th - 12th Aug 13.00-14.00 €60

Timetable and Fees


Week 1 (1-6 August)
Intermediate (Rafaela Carrasco)	10.00-11.30	€190
Advanced (Rafaela Carrasco)	11.45-13.15	€190
Bulerías: Inter/Adv (Beatriz Morales)	13.30-14.30	€100*
Elementary (Beatriz Morales)	10.00-11.30	€170
Bata de Cola (Vicki Ramos)	9.00-10.00	€170
Beginners (Nuria García)	11.30-13.00	€170
Bulerías: Beginnner (Beatriz Morales)	9.00-10.00	€100* (€80 with any other class)
Cajon (2nd-5th August)	13.00-14.00	€60
Week 2 (8th-13th August)
Intermediate (Joaquin Grilo)	10.00-11.30	€190
Advanced (Joaquin Grilo)	11.45-13.15	€190
Bata de Cola (Vicki Ramos)	9.00-10.00	€170
Bulerías (Int/Adv) Beatriz Morales	13.30-14.30	€100
Elementary (Beatriz Morales)	10.30-12.00	€170
Bulerias (Beg/Elem) (Beatriz Morales)	12.00-13.00	€100
Beginners (Beatriz Morales)	9.00-10.30	€170
Cajon 9th - 12th Aug	13.00-14.00	€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.

Hotels and flights

You 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.

Hotels: We recommend these Hotels for your stay over the course. Please note that Hotel Guadalete is only a few minutes walk away from the studio and Hotel San Andres is in the very centre of Jerez and is a 20 minute walk to the studio or a short bus ride.

Hotel Guadalete
Jerez de la Frontera
Avda. Duque de Abrantes,
50 Jerez de la Frontera
Cadiz
España
Telephone 956182288
Fax 956182293
Email: reservas@hotelguadalete.com
Web: www.hotelguadelete.com

Hotel San Andres
C/.Moreno 12 y 14 - 11402
Jerez de la Frontera
Tfno. +34 956340983
Fax. +34 956343196
Email:hotelsanandres@telefonica.net
Web:www.hotelsanandres.es

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

The booking form is available as a PDF here - booking form, you can download it in PDF format (420K) to just book the course alone.

If you prefer to have everything sorted out for you, you can use the Dance Holidays service which can book the course with hotels and flights included.

Click on the links below to go to the Dance Holidays site (which will open in a new window)

First week of Jerez course 31/07/2011 to 07/08/201 )- Club Dance Holidays Booking Page

Second week of Jerez course - Club Dance Holidays Booking Page

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.

flamenco christmas course

Christmas Flamenco Course 27th-31st December 2011

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 Juan de los Reyes to teach Intermediate and Advanced Choreography

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 b yJuan de los Reyes.

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 Juan de los Reyes. 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 for one hour each day by Vicky Ramos.

Castanets

Taught by Vicki Ramos for half an hour each day.

adult beginners ballet

Ballet is wonderful to help everyone with posture, strength and dance quality which is wonderful for flamenco. Please wear comfortable clothes, bare foot or ballet shoes. Taught by Annie Lawler for 1 hour per day.

The Teachers

Juan de los Reyes began dancing as a child with Pepe Rio, by the time he was aged 11 he accompanied the great flamenco singer Juanito Valderrama on a tour of Andalucia. Later he started to dance in the main tablaos of Sevilla such as Los Gallos, La Trocha,Guajira,Zambra, El Palacio Andaluz. In Barcelona: El Cordobés, Tablao Carmen and Los Tarantos. Juan also worked in the Mario Maya’s company, in ¡Ay Jondo!, El Amargo, El Requiem, Tres Movimientos, Flamenco, El Amor Brujo. He has toured all over the world, with the greatest flamenco Artists of our time and has starred in the movie “Bodas de Gloria” together with the very young Farruquito amongst other talented artists. Nowadays Juan de los Reyes is considered one of the greatest teachers of the purest style of flamenco dance. Juan is mainly based in his academy, the “Estudio de los Reyes”, in Seville.

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.

Annie Lawler studied ballet at the Royal Academy of Dance, she has been teaching for many years and has danced in many large productions. After finishing her studies, Annie taught senior students at The Sheila Price School of Dancing and now teaches dance as stress relief. Performances include: 'Coppelia'. (Swanhilda's Friend), 'A Chorus Line' (Sheila), 'On Your Toes' (Vera Baronova), 'Barnum', 'Carousel' (Dancer & Choreographer), 'The Matchgirls' (Dance Captain) and tours including Bobby Davro and Eddie Izzard. Annie also runs a successful Stress Counselling business. Her study and love of dance continues, including study of Simonsen Technique in New York and Flamenco with the Escuela de Baile.

Course Timetable and Fees

Flamenco Dance Course (£130/ £135)

Beginners (Sevillanas)(Nuria García) 10.00 – 11.30am
Elementary (Vicki Ramos)) 10:00-11.30am
Intermediate (Juan de los Reyes) 10.00 – 11.30am
Advanced (Juan de los Reyes) 1.00 – 2.30pm

Bulerías Course (£65)

Level 1 (Nuria García) 11.45am-12.45pm
Level 2/3 (Juan de los Reyes) 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) (Vicky Ramos) 11.45-12.45

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

Ballet for Flamenco (£50) (Annie Lawler) 9-10am

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.

The booking form is downloadable here .

More information about Escuela de Baile please contact us

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!"

Bulerias Workshop

Flamenco Bulerias Workshop with Luis Pena from Seville:
Learn how to understand Bulerias

19th and 20th November at Haverstock school: Price £40

19th:
6.30-8pm Intermediate
8-9.30pm Advanced

20th:
11-12.30am Intermediate
12.30-2.00pm Advanced

Tel: Nuria 07795166589 or email info@ledb.co.uk

To reserve a place send a cheque to: Escuela de Baile, 35 Tintagel drive, Stanmore, Middx, HA74SR and please tell us which course you are taking.

Dance Holidays Flamenco Taster Weekend

10 Feb - 12 Feb '12 Early Bird price only £99

A wonderful introduction to the flamboyant world of Flamenco - our weekend by the sea with a difference! Learn a new skill, experience the glamour of Flamenco and make friends on our amazing-value Blackpool Flamenco Taster weekend in association with internationally renowned dance school Escuela de Baile. Staying half board in the comfort of the elegant 3* Parisienne Hotel you will enjoy at least four hours of Flamenco classes, nightly social events and the opportunity to explore the lively seaside town of Blackpool.

Click to book with Club Dance Holidays.