Sevillanas! Spain’s Social Dance – Beginner Course (11 Weeks)

Think of Sevillanas as the Spanish version of square dance — festive, social, and danced in pairs at community celebrations.

Although it is a partner dance, both dancers perform exactly the same steps. There are no “male” or “female” roles, and gender pairing is not relevant. In class, students rotate partners and everyone learns the full choreography.

An essential must-know dance at any flamenco event, Sevillanas are deeply rooted in Andalusian culture. In Seville and across southern Spain, thousands of people dance them every year at fairs and festivals.

Learn it here in Halifax — and you’ll be able to dance it in Spain.

Course Details

Runs April 1 – June 15 (11 Weeks) or try it our April only (5 weeks)
7:30–8:30 pm

Optional: Participate in our Student Showcase at the Halifax Central Library on Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00 pm.

Our students performing sevillanas at the Halifax Central Library this past December:

What to Expect

• Traditional choreography taught progressively
• A lively, social format with rotating partners
• Low-impact, accessible movement
• Introduction to Spanish rhythm and musical structure
• Mentally engaging and physically energizing
• Most of all: fun

No partner or previous experience required.

About This Course Structure

Sevillanas are choreography-based and learned in four traditional “coplas” (sections). Each week builds on the previous one, so the course is progressive by nature.

By registering for the full 11-week course, you’ll learn the dance in proper sequence, gain confidence with the music, and feel comfortable dancing it socially. Because the choreography is standard everywhere, once you know it, you can dance Sevillanas with anyone — in Halifax or in Spain.

What to Wear

Comfortable clothing and indoor shoes.

No flamenco shoes required. Choose a dress-style shoe if possible.
Avoid thick rubber soles, sandals, open toes, wedges, stilettos, or very high heels.

Missed Classes & Support

We offer strong online support, including a thorough Sevillanas tutorial series — one of the most viewed Sevillanas tutorials on YouTube is ours.

If you know you’ll miss more than two classes, we can prorate your fee.
Below one of our support videos