Flamenco Shoes & Attire.

FLAMENCO SHOES.

New Students.

If you are fortunate enough to own a pair of flamenco shoes, that’s fantastic! However, if you don’t, please wear footwear that features a smooth leather sole for the best experience during class.

Required:

  • Make sure your shoes have a sturdy heel with a minimum heel height of 1.5″ and no higher than 2.5.”

  • Your safety is important to us. The following shoe types are not permitted:. Sandals, open-toed shoes, stilettos, platforms, or wedge heels. Shoe with rubber soles or sneakers.

We recommend the following shoe brands below. For the best value choose "semi-professional" dance shoes.

Begoña Cervera

Handcrafted flamenco footwear. These shoes combine design and elegance while maintaining the quality of Spanish craftsmanship.

Comes in a variety of colors and heel heights. Scroll down to the "Where to Buy" to view their collection.

Gallardo

Handmade flamenco shoes with high-quality materials, designed to offer comfort and durability. The dancer’s essential tool.

Comes in a variety of colors and heel heights. Scroll down to the "Where to Buy" for recommended stores.

Over 70 years of quality service. Menkes selection ranges from classic to modern designs, suitable for various levels of experience.

Scroll down to "Where to Buy" to view their collection.

DANCE ATTIRE.

Women:

  • SKIRT:  

    Flamenco dance involves learning to use your skirt. In class, we use a "practice skirt." Practice skirts are inexpensive, come in ready-to-wear sizes, and can be easily bought online. Scroll down to "Where to Buy" for recommended stores. Don’t have a flamenco skirt yet? Simply wear a comfortable, movement friendly skirt.

  • TOPS:  Comfortable leotard. No T-shirts please.

Men:

  • Flamenco practice pants or easy, movement-friendly pants (no jeans), buttoned-down shirt or comfortable long-sleeved shirt. Scroll down to the "Where to Buy" for recommended stores.

Don’t have these things?

Don’t let that stop you from coming to class! Wear anything comfortable that you can move in.

When you're ready to buy flamenco shoes or dance apparel, we suggest the following stores for men, women, and children.

For the best value, choose "semi-professional" dance shoes. For clothing, look for "practice skirt" or "practice pants."

Where to buy.

ONLINE STORES FOR FLAMENCO DANCE SHOES AND FLAMENCO CLOTHING