What is flamenco? Flamenco is a fiery and rhythmic style of music and dance from Andalucia in southern Spain, with lots of stamping and clapping. It is now danced around the world and has achieved the status of UNESCO “intangible world heritage”. There are many flamenco styles (known as palos) including soleá, fandangos, alegrias, bulerias and tangos. Susan also includes Sevillanas in her classes but please note "Paso Doble" is not included.
What do I need to wear? Ladies may prefer to wear shoes with a small block heel and a long skirt, men can wear trousers and shoes or boots with a small heel if you have them. If you have flamenco shoes or boots, that is great too!
Who is it for? Flamenco is for all ages and genders. It is an expressive, solo dance and so you do not need a partner.
Susan Moir
Susan began her flamenco studies in 2015 in the UK with Gemma De La Cruz, Inmaculada Ortega, Carmela Romero and Marta Ruiz. She has gone on to study in Spain with flamenco dancers of international reputation including, Adela Campallo, Antonio Canales, Rafaela Carrasco, Rafael Estévez, Marco Flores, Natalia Garcia-Huidobro, Patricia Guerrero, Concha Jareño, Maria Juncal, Manuel Liñan, Belén López, Alfonso Losa, La Lupi, José Maya, Ana Morales, Ruben Olmo, Valeriano Paños, Irene La Seranilla and Carmen La Talegona.
Susan’s aim is for students to develop good technique, so they can enjoy and express themselves through flamenco.
Dance City
Susan teaches regular classes on Thursday evenings 7pm at Dance City in Newcastle - Book here This is an all levels class so new beginners start here.
You can find directions here to Dance City
Gateway Studios
Susan teaches on Saturday mornings 9.30 at Gateway Studios in Gateshead - Book Here This is an Improvers level class for those with some flamenco dance experience. You can find directions here on how to get to Gateway Studios (NB we will be in the "Over The Road" studio, opposite Home Bargains).
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