Flamenco Dance for Adults - March 30 - May 18

Enjoy expressing yourself beautifully and performing this dance style, regardless of age. There is no embarrassment involved, just a passion for the dance. First-day class sports shoes and clothing, hydration; then students can acquire the shoed, tights, and skirts. Flamenco dance (baile) might be the most famous type of Spanish dance, with roots in Indian, Arabic, and Spanish culture. It is a highly-expressive dance characterized by hand clapping, percussive footwork, and intricate hand, arm, and body movements. It is known for its sweeping arm movements and rhythmic fee stomping. The dancers' steps depend on the traditions of the song played. Perhaps the greatest joy of flamenco dancing is watching the personal expressions and emotions of the dancer, which change many times during a single performance. The Instructor, Gabriela Reyes (La Canela): She has been a professional Flamenco dancer, performer, and choreographer for more than 15 years and prepared part of her career in Spain. She has traveled with her workshops and performances to Venezuela, Aruba, Ecuador, and the U.S.A. She currently updated her knowledge at Festival Flamenco Albuquerque N.M. 2022