Guitar, castanets, fans, shawls, colourful polka dot dresses and frills, not to mention lots of stomping – every child will enjoy an introduction to flamenco!

We specialise  in organizing flamenco workshops for schools across London and the rest of the UK.  In our workshops, we introduce the children to the history of this art form, and give a live dance demonstration in traditional costume. Accompanied by live guitar music pupils will learn about rhythm, coordination, posture and arm and feet movements. By the end of the session they will be able to perform a truly flamenco short dance.

We aim to combine education with fun in our workshops and we can tailor these to your specific needs. Our workshops include:

• An introduction in Spanish (taking into account the student’s ability)
• A dance display
• A  simple discussion in Spanish, tailored to the children’s ability
• A  brief  history of flamenco with photos
• An explanation of the costumes and accessories used in flamenco
• A  dance demonstration using castanets
• A  sequence of steps for pupils to learn to music
• A  simple worksheet for pupils to complete
• Question and answer session

Our colourful introduction to flamenco workshops  are for children of all ages and will be enjoyed both by pupils and teachers.  We can also perform at school assemblies, and special events such as language days and arts days. Please email schools@ilusionflamenca.co.uk with your requirements!