Guitar, castanets, fans, shawls, colourful polka dot dresses and frills, not to mention lots of stamping … every child will enjoy Flamenco music and dance!
We have experience in organising Flamenco workshops and cultural days for schools across London and the UK. In our workshops, we introduce the children to the history and geography of Flamenco, before giving a live Flamenco demonstration. The children then have the opportunity to listen to Flamenco instruments, and become familiar with the accessories we use in Flamenco. They find out about rhythm, co-ordination, basic posture, arm and feet movements, as well as learning some basic Spanish.
We aim to combine education with fun in our workshops, and come dressed in full flamenco costume with all the accessories used in the dance. We can tailor the workshop to your specific needs, but the basic elements are:
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an introduction in Spanish;
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a simple discussion in Spanish, tailored to the children’s ability;
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a brief talk on the history of flamenco with photos;
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an explanation of the costumes and accessories used in flamenco;
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a dance demonstration using castanets;
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a short sequence of steps for the children to practice;
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a simple exercise for the children to complete;
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a question and answer session
Our 1-hour workshops are a colourful vibrant introduction to flamenco, which pupils of all ages will enjoy on the website. We can also come to perform at your school assembly, or at special events such as Cultural Days or Arts Festivals, just let us know your requirements!
Our workshops have been a great success so far - the perfect activity to entertain your class!
