Osende Dance Arts - Flamenco School & Ballet Beyond

Absolute Beginner Flamenco Dance Course (6 Weeks)

Mondays, 6–7 pm | January 6 – February 10

📍 Happy Soul Dance Studios | 3089 Oxford Street I Halifax (entrance on Bayers Road, 2nd Floor)

• Transit & Parking:
  - Free street parking nearby on Bayers Road and Oxford Streets
  - Bus routes #1 and #8 stop just steps away.
• Driving via MacKay Bridge: 5–8 minutes (exit to Robie Street)D
• riving via Macdonald Bridge: 6–10 minutes (North and turn right Oxford St.)

Flamenco is more than movement — it’s passion, rhythm, and soul. In this welcoming 6-week course designed for absolute beginners, you’ll discover the beauty of this powerful Spanish art form through expressive arm work, percussive footwork, and the infectious energy of flamenco rhythms.

No dance experience? No problem. Just bring your curiosity, an open heart, and a desire to move.

What You’ll Experience

• The beautiful movement of the hands and arms — full of grace and expression
• Rhythmic footwork (zapateado) that builds coordination, strength, and timing
• Clapping and rhythm (compás) — the heartbeat of flamenco
• Basic flamenco steps (marcajes) and simple combinations to tie it all together
• A beginner-friendly choreography to bring everything into motion

👣 Who This Course Is For

• Have never danced flamenco before
• Have less than 6 months of experience and want to build solid foundations
• Are returning to flamenco after a break and want a fresh restart
• Are in a higher-level class and would like extra practice on fundamentals

What to Wear

For both men and women. Wear comfortable clothing — even your street clothes will do!

Footwear: sturdy low heels or hard-soled shoes work great. Flamenco shoes are optional at this level.
No flamenco skirt required — though you’re welcome to dress flamenco-style if it inspires you.
All you truly need is energy and enthusiasm.

👉 Read our What To Wear To Your First Class Feature

While flamenco shoes are recommended as you progress, beginners don’t need them right away. Focus first on comfort and learning the basics — you can explore proper shoes later.
👉 Read our Flamenco Shoe Buying Guide

💸 Special Offers & Discounts

• Multiple Course Discount: Save 20% on your second course (combine ballet or flamenco!)
• Learn More Discount: Save 30% if you also attend Wednesdays (e.g. Basics Plus)
• Dance Duo: Join with a friend or family member and both receive 20% off
• Student Discount: Full-time students save 20% with valid ID

➡️ Visit our Discounts & Specials page for full details, terms, and conditions.

❤️ About Flamenco Dance

Dive into the soul of Spain with Flamenco — a dance of coiling wrists, swirling skirts, and percussive footwork. Experience the mesmerizing melodies and rhythms that make flamenco a globally celebrated art form.

📖 Read more about our class levels → Flamenco Class Level Descriptions