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D A N C E.
The Colorado Institute of Flamenco is committed to providing exceptional dance education for students at every stage of their journey. Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of the Spanish Gypsies and embrace the essence of Spanish dance within a supportive and inclusive environment. With the chance to progress to a professional performer through our esteemed dance company, alongside access to scholarship programs, our dedicated instructors are here to support and inspire you. Whether you seek dance for fitness, leisure, social interaction, or as a career path, we encourage all students to discover, connect, and deeply engage the mind, body, and soul in the captivating artistry of flamenco.
Class Schedules & Registration
Coming Soon 2025 Winter Session!
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Level 1
New students start here!
55-minutes | from $20.00.
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• Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 8 PM
• Saturdays, 10:30 AM - 11:25 AM
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Formerly Basic. This class is perfect for those who have never taken a flamenco dance class before with little to no dance experience, or those looking to brush up on basics. Our Level 1 class focuses on flamenco dance techniques, footwork routines, upper body placement, flamenco rhythms, and combine it with short easy-to-learn choreography. Participants will also learn the elements of flamenco music, styles, and Spanish culture.
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Participants must register for the 2024/2025 school year before attending.
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LEVEL 2 and 3
For returning students and students with some flamenco dance experience.
75-minutes | from $25.00
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• Saturdays, 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
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This combined-levels class moves at quicker pace and is designed for intermediate to advance participants. Classes will dig into flamenco dance techniques and palos (dance styles) in more detail and put it all together in full traditional flamenco choreography. You’ll work on upper body dance techniques including the core body techniques, bracesos/floreos (arms and hands), posture, turns, rhythms, and intricate footwork combinations.
Prerequisite: Level 2 - Students must have completed at least one semester of Level 1 with Colorado Institute of Flamenco or have equivalent introductory experience in flamenco dance.
Level 3 - Equivalent 1-2 semesters of flamenco dance study.
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Participants must register for the 2024/2025 school year before attending.
“Perfect dancing does not attract me, so I don’t care for it. I believe that purity in the flamenco, in the baile,… is imperfect but at the same time beautiful, the unplanned that knocks you out to see it and possibly will never be repeated.”
— Manuela Carrasco, Bailaora
