🍁 Absolute Beginner Flamenco Dance Course (6 Weeks)

Flamenco is more than movement — it’s passion, rhythm, and soul. In this welcoming beginner course, you’ll discover the beauty of this powerful Spanish art form through expressive arms, percussive footwork, and the infectious energy of flamenco rhythms.

🗓️ Mondays, 7.30–8.30 pm | September 14 - October 29

No class onThanksgiving Monday, October 12

Transit & Parking for Happy Soul Dance Studios: Free street parking nearby on Bayers Road and Oxford StreetsB, bus routes #1 and #8 stop just steps away.
Driving via bridges: MacKay Bridge: 5–8 minutes (exit to Robie Street) Macdonald Bridge: 6–10 minutes (North and turn right Oxford St.)

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
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 Those Who:

Have never danced flamenco before
Have less than 6 months of experience and want to build solid foundations

What to Wear

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.

➡️ Visit our Discounts & Specials page —DanceDuo, student and multiple-course discounts starting at 20% off.

❤️ 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

🍁 Absolute Beginner 6-week Flamenco Course (Mondays) Level 1 - Flamenco Basics