Flamenco Class Update

NEXT FLAMENCO SESSION – Starts Jan 15th!

Registration for the Winter flamenco session is now available. 

Classes run Thursday nights at Sugar Swing.

6 – 7 Beginner
7 – 8 Intermediate
8 – 9 Advanced

The early-bird deadline is Jan 8th.

Series 1 – 8 classes: Jan 15 – Mar 5*
Series 2 – 8 classes: Mar 19 – May 7*

*IMPORTANT – March 5th and May 7th’s classes will be all levels combined from 6:30 – 8:00

You can register for a shorter 8 class series, or for the whole 16 class session and save.

More information on my CLASSES page

Hope to see you in class!

Flamenco Class Update

Our current 6 week Level 1 Beginner Series is wrapping up with a group class for all levels next week. The next Beginner Series starts on Nov 6th!  (early-bird deadline Oct 30th)

Levels 2 and 3, we are on a 12 week semester system now so your classes continue as usual after the group class.

Wondering about upcoming classes or wanting to sign up? More information below.

All classes run Thursday nights at Sugar Swing.

6:00 – 7:00 Flamenco 1: Beginner
Series 1 – 6 classes: Sep 18 – Oct 30* (ending)
Series 2 – 6 classes: Nov 6 – Dec 11*
This class works with some of the basic elements of flamenco dance: arms, footwork, movement and clapping. Students will gain an understanding of flamenco terminology, rhythm, music, and structure as they learn how to dance, clap, and improvise within the 4 count. Each series covers new material.

7:00 – 8:00 Flamenco 2: Intermediate
Semester – 12 classes: Sep 18 – Dec 11*
This level runs on a 12 week semester. If you haven’t attended this level yet and would like to join, please contact me before registering to drop-in. We are working on Alegrias.

8:00 – 9:00 Flamenco 3: Advanced
Semester – 12 classes: Sep 18 – Dec 11*
This level runs on a 12 week semester. If you haven’t attended this level yet and would like to join, please contact me before registering to drop-in. We are working on Bamberas.

*IMPORTANT – Oct 30th and Dec 11th classes are all levels combined from 6:30 – 8:00

More information on my CLASSES page

Hope to see you in class!

Flamenco Class Update

UPDATE: The start of this semester has been postponed to September 18th. Current information can be found on my CLASSES page.

After an intense month of study in Seville, Spain I’m back in Canada and gearing up for the 2025/26 season. (You can catch up with my time in Seville on my facebook or instagram pages)

Fall of 2025 begins my 25th year of teaching flamenco in Edmonton! So many fabulous students, classes, workshops, performances, festivals, and activities to look back on … Looking forward to the upcoming season.

Fall flamenco session registration is now available. 

Classes run Thursday nights at Sugar Swing.
6:00 – 7:00 Flamenco 1: Beginner
7:00 – 8:00 Flamenco 2: Intermediate
8:00 – 9:00 Flamenco 3: Advanced

The early-bird deadline is Sep 4th.

FULL SEMESTER – 12 classes:
Sep 11 – Dec 11*
(no classes: Oct 2nd and Oct 30th)

Level 1 students are able to take a shorter series if preferred. Each series covers new material.

Level 1 Series 1 – 6 classes:
Sep 11 – Oct 23* (no classes Oct 2nd)

Level 1 Series 2 – 6 classes:
Nov 6 – Dec 11*

Level 2/3 – after student feedback, we have moved to registration for the full semester only.

*IMPORTANT – Oct 23 and Dec 11 classes will be all levels combined from 6:30 – 8:00

More information on my CLASSES page

Hope to see you in class!

Flamenco Class Update

NEXT FLAMENCO SERIES – Starts March 20th!

Registration for the next flamenco series is now available. 

Classes run Thursday nights at Sugar Swing.

6 – 7 Beginner
7 – 8 Beg/Int
8 – 9 Int/Adv

The early-bird deadline is Mar 13th.

Series 1 – 8 classes: Jan 16 – Mar 6* (ended)
Series 2 – 8 classes: Mar 20 – May 8*

*IMPORTANT – May 8th’s classes will be all levels combined from 6:30 – 8:00

More information on my CLASSES page

Hope to see you in class!

Free flamenco lesson – Friday Jan 10th!

FREE flamenco lesson!

I’m giving a free 20 min teaser flamenco lesson at Sugar Swing’s Open House this Friday. David Jay will be there to accompany on guitar and afterwards beginner students will give a short demo of what they learned this past Fall.

Wondering what my classes are like? Just want a fun night to catch up and move with fellow dancers? Flamenco happens at 7:30. Stay for the night and get a taste of all Sugar Swing has to offer including House, Jazz, Blues, Flamenco, and more!

This is an evening of mainly social dancing, 20-30min lessons, and demonstrations, along with free snacks/drink, socializing, Q&A.

Hope to see you there!

Click on the image below for more information

Sugar Swing Open House poster

Flamenco Class Update

NEXT FLAMENCO SESSION – Starts Jan 16th!

Registration for the Winter flamenco session is now available. 

Classes run Thursday nights at Sugar Swing.

6 – 7 Beginner
7 – 8 Beg/Int
8 – 9 Int/Adv

The early-bird deadline is Jan 9th.

Series 1 – 8 classes: Jan 16 – Mar 6*
Series 2 – 8 classes: Mar 20 – May 8*

*IMPORTANT – Mar 6th and May 8th’s classes will be all levels combined from 6:30 – 8:00

You can register for a shorter 8 class series, or for the whole 16 class session and save.

More information on my CLASSES page

Hope to see you in class!

Flamenco Class Update

NEXT FLAMENCO SERIES – Starts Nov 7th!

Our recent 5 week Thursday class series finished on October 24th. We are taking a one week break before the next series with no classes on Thursday October 31st.

Wondering about the next 6 week series or wanting to sign up? More information below.

Classes run Thursday nights at Sugar Swing.

6 – 7 Flamenco 1 – Beginner

This class works with some of the basic elements of flamenco dance: arms, footwork, movement and clapping. Students will gain an understanding of flamenco terminology, rhythm, music, and structure as they learn how to dance, clap, and improvise within the 4 count.

The upcoming series will focus on footwork and a rhythmic clapping section in the song form tangos.

7 – 8 Flamenco 2 – Beg/Int

The upcoming session will continue to focus on fandangos de huelva. If you feel ready to move up from Flamenco 1 and haven’t attended this level yet, please contact me before registering.

8 – 9 Flamenco 3 – Int/Adv

Along with technique, we will continue to work with Siguiryas with a focus on the letra and regular review of the opening footwork section.

The upcoming early-bird deadline is Oct 31st.

Series 2 – 6 weeks: Nov 7 – Dec 12*

*IMPORTANT – Dec 12th’s class will be all levels combined from 6:30 – 8:00

More information on my CLASSES page

Hope to see you in class!

Flamenco Class Update

NEXT FLAMENCO SESSION – Starts Sep 12th!

Registration for the Fall flamenco session is now available. 

Classes run Thursday nights at Sugar Swing.

6 – 7 Beginner
7 – 8 Beg/Int
8 – 9 Int/Adv

The early-bird deadline is Sep 5th.

Series 1 – 5 classes: Sep 12 – Oct 24 (no classes Sep 26 and Oct 17)
Series 2 – 6 classes: Nov 7 – Dec 12*

*IMPORTANT – December 12th’s class will be all levels combined from 6:30 – 8:00

You can register for a shorter 5-6 class series, or for the whole 11 class session and save.

More information on my CLASSES page

Hope to see you in class!

Fall classes poster

Flamenco Class Update

NEXT FLAMENCO SERIES – Starts April 25th!

Our recent 6 week Thursday class series finished on April 11th. We are taking a one week break before the next series with no classes on Thursday April 18th.

Wondering about the next 6 week series or wanting to sign up? More information below.

Classes run Thursday nights at Sugar Swing.

6 – 7 Beginner

This class works with some of the basic elements of flamenco dance: arms, footwork, movement and clapping. Students will gain an understanding of flamenco terminology, rhythm, music, and structure as they learn how to dance, clap, and improvise within the 4 count.

The upcoming series will focus on improvisation within the song and learning to accompany other dancers with clapping.

7 – 8 Beg/Int

The upcoming series will focus on dancing bulerias solo and in pairs and learning to accompany with clapping. If you haven’t attended this level yet, please contact me before registering.

8 – 9 Int/Adv

Along with technique, we will continue to work with Caña with a focus on pulling the whole piece together. If you haven’t attended this level at all since September, please contact me before registering.

The upcoming early-bird deadline is Apr 18th.

Series 3 – 6 weeks: Apr 25 – May 30

More information on my CLASSES page

Hope to see you in class!

Flamenco Class Update

NEXT TECHNIQUE CLASS SERIES – Starts April 8th!

We’re taking a break from technique classes and will resume after Easter. There are no technique classes on March 25th or April 1st.

Looking to improve your flamenco technique? Join my weekly class working on arms, hands, marking, footwork, turns… This is a chance to focus on improving your foundational skills without having to remember a choreography or set of steps from week to week.

These classes are for Int /Adv students that have had some exposure to the 12 count. You do not need to be a past or current student of mine to attend. This class is not intended for Level 1 students. If you are a current student in Flamenco 2 or 3, this class is for you!

Mondays 8:00 – 9:00pm at Sugar Swing.

Next series – 4 Mondays: Apr 8 – Apr 29

The early-bird deadline is Apr 1st. 
Drop in also available – register via the drop in link

*Students currently registered in flamenco at Sugar Swing receive an additional 15% off.

More information on my CLASSES page

Hope to see you in class!

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