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Centro de Flamenco Melbourne
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Beginners Short Course: Introduction to Flamenco Dance
MONDAYS from AUG 2025
6:00-7:15pm TBC
(YES! You can join even if the term has started - lessons focus on fundamental technique )
THURSDAYS from AUG 2025
7:15-8:30pm
~ Beginner Friendly for all ages
~ No Partner Needed!
~ Step By Step in small groups
Learn a gentle but energetic approach to flamenco including essential steps, footwork, hand movements and a short routine to kickstart your dancing!
Casual Lessons available for beginners
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Children's Spanish Dance & Flamenco
THURSDAYS 4:45PM
For Kids 9+ yrs old
Flamenco Dance Basics in small groups. Children will learn :
- Musicality & Rhythm
- Co-ordination & Teamwork
- Footwork Technique & Basic Steps
Improvisation & Props for children with some dance experience.
Performance/presentation opportunities available.
Casual lessons available.
Register & Confirm your start date today. We run by Victorian school terms.
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Weekly Flamenco Dance & Music Lessons
YEAR-ROUND WEEKLY LESSONS
Dance Classes
MON 7pm Beg/ Inter
WED 1pm Daytime flamenco
THU 6pm Beginners 3
FRI 6:30pm Intermediate Cajon
SAT 10:30-12:30 Beg/ Inter
SUN 10-11am Footwork
SUN 11-12pm Castanets
In Studio & Online Lesson Options
All Ages & Levels - Mature Age Welcome
Flamenco Music Lessons by appointment
Register to Find Out More!
ALL FLAMENCO COURSES
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Private Coaching
By Appointment
Work at your own pace: Private lessons to achieve your personal goals
Excellent for those who cannot attend regular lessons.
Online and In-person @ Studio
All ages
Beginners to Advanced
Enquire to design a program tailored to your individual needs & goals.
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Castanet Lessons
SUN 11:00am
Learn the basic technique and explore flamenco music through playing castanets!
Suitable for all flamenco music & dance lovers of all ages.
No prior dance experience needed.
Lessons can be taken seated, this is a low-impact class.
Weekly lessons available in small groups
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Cajon Flamenco
FRI 6:15pm Intermediate
FRI 7:30pm Technique
Percussion lessons are suitable for those who would like to improve their understanding of compás and learn flamenco cajon technique to accompany flamenco dance, guitar and singing.
Small group lessons with Q&A time.
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Bata De Cola & Props
SUN 12:15pm
Learn essential bata de cola technique and variations.
Choreography & step by step technique of dances in small groups with:
Abanico- Spanish Fans
Mantón - Spanish Shawls
Palillos - Castanets
Students to have some prior knowledge of basic palos of flamenco
Prior experience in classical ballet is an advantage.
Flamenco Music Workshops
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Flamenco Guitar Lessons
BY APPOINTMENT
Flamenco Guitar lessons for all levels online and in-person with Alejandro Florez.
To find out more & book a lesson contact Alejandro:
Email: mail@solquemia.com
Website: www.alejandroflorez.com.au
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Accompaniment Workshops
FORTNIGHTLY MON 7:45 -9:00pm AEST
Flamenco Accompaniment Workshops Online with Aya & Alejandro.
A Flamenco Workshop Australia Wide
A unique opportunity to learn the language of flamenco music & dance.
Tips & Techniques for Dancers, Guitarists and all flamenco aficionados.
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Cante Singing Workshops
Monthly Cante Flamenco Singing Workshops in Melbourne.
For beginners with no prior experience. Spanish language an advantage but not a pre-requisite.
Learn typical styles of cante flamenco singing, develop confidence and learn vocal techniques.
Flamenco singing classes also incorporate palmas handclaps.
SENES Flamenco Registration Form
For ALL Dance & Music Lessons, please submit a registration form.
If you do not have an email confirmation, please check your spam email
or call 0415888542 to complete the booking for your first class!
Flamenco Gift Certificates
Give a memorable experience for special occasions!
Personalised gift ideas include:
Private dance lesson gift voucher
Flamenco Guitar lessons gift voucher
Please contact us to arrange a personalised gift certificate.
SENES Flamenco Dance Courses
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INTRODUCTORY
A gentle but energetic approach to flamenco. uLearn a short routine and fundamental techniques including:
basic dance steps & flamenco footwork
hand, arm & body movements
rhythm & handclaps
No experience necessary, no partner needed, suitable for men and women!
BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE
Courses cover essential variations of footwork, arms and bodywork typical to flamenco.
Learn body awareness
Improve posture, musicality and co-ordination
Explore a wider variety of flamenco “palos”
Introduction to props such as fans, castanets and shawls. Learn at your own pace!
INTERMEDIATE +
For students with at least 5+ years experience in flamenco and have an understanding of the “palos”.
Some choreographies will utilise props eg: castanets, manton(shawls) bastón (canes) and abanico (fans).
Suitable for experienced dancers who would like to explore complex footwork, improvisation and develop a deeper understanding of flamenco.
Flamenco Music Lessons
Now available directly by affiliated instructors and also include opportunities in accompaniment for dance classes, online or in person.
Flamenco Dance School Incursions
& Childrens Dance Workshops
SENES Flamenco offers a range of options for School Incursions and Public Cultural Dance Workshops in Flamenco, Spanish Dance and Music.
Workshops are suitable for all ages and are accompanied by live flamenco guitarists for Victorian Schools.
Students & audiences have a chance to see a dance demonstration with traditional flamenco costumes, props and live music, as well as participate in hands-on flamenco dance workshops.
No experience necessary, no partner needed!
Also suitable for music and dance schools; get in touch to discuss aims and an outline of masterclasses tailored to students’ needs.
Benefits of Dance…
explore the art & culture of flamenco
lift your mood by moving to music
relieve physical and mental stress
develop rhythm & musicality through movement
raise body awareness & fitness levels
learn to cultivate a creative outlet
connect with like minds from all walks of life!
More than just a dance class…
Join the community of flamenco lovers in Melbourne!
We are a friendly group meeting weekly to work on our craft in a safe, supportive and creative environment.
Meet like minds, discuss flamenco and andalusian culture, music, dance and learn to express yourself through movement.
