Learn the exciting rhythms and footwork of flamenco, the dance that originates with the gypsies of southern Spain. The Spanish Dance Society, an international organization dedicated to excellence in Spanish dance, teaches flamenco through a structured syllabus and certificate program. Maria Gitana, a Maestra de Baile with S.D.S, offers technique for castanets, arms, turns and footwork and a complete choreography each 8 week session. Women need a long full skirt and all students need to wear sturdy heeled shoes (new and gently used flamenco shoes available for purchase). Castanets are available for purchase at class for $30-$40, or bring your own.

 Adult classes will focus on practice for the Spanish Dance Society certification exams in June. 

All the classes listed below are held at the Flamenco Gitana Studio, Room 7, located in the old Crown Hill School building, 9250 14th Ave NW, Seattle, where Holman Rd meets 15th Ave NW.

Beginning Level/Ingreso for Adults

Experimental College course 1517, Section 1.
Mondays 7 – 8:30 pm. April 19 – June 14 (no class May 31).
$120 for general public, $100 for UW students.
Register online or call (206) 68-LEARN.

Continuing Beginning Level/Primer Año for Adults

Seattle Central Community College Continuing Education course 6519.
Wednesdays 6 – 7 pm. April 7 – May 26 (alt. Tuesdays 12 – 1:30 pm starting March 9).
Prerequisite: Beginning Level Monday class or equivalent.
$90 for 8 classes.
Register online or call (206) 587-5448 if their online registration does not work with your web browser.

New beginning level students are welcome to join the Monday class. The Wednesday class is for more advanced students with previous flamenco experience.

Intermediate Level/Tercer Año for Adults

Experimental College course 1517, Section 2.
Wednesdays 7 – 8:30 pm. April 21 – June 9.
$120 for general public, $100 for UW students.
Register online or call (206) 68-LEARN.

Pre-Ingreso for Children

For kids 6 to 8 years old and offered through Small Faces.
Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30. Classes start February 4.
Please contact Maestra Gitana for more information or call (206) 362-3744.

Ingreso for Children

For kids 8 to 11 years old and offered through Small Faces.
Tuesdays 4:30 – 5:30. Classes start February 2.
Please contact Maestra Gitana for more information or call (206) 362-3744.

Bellevue/East Side Classes

Both classes listed below are held at the Emerald Ballet Theater, 12368 Northup Way, Bellevue, WA 98005. (425) 883-3405.

Continuing beginning level adult classes.
Fridays 1 – 2:30 pm.
$16 per class or $120 for 8 classes.

Flamenco and Spanish dance for advanced and intermediate classically-trained dancers (9 year-olds and older), accelerated learning with a strong emphasis on Escuela Bolero classical Spanish dance.
Fridays 4 – 5:15 pm.

Private lessons also available. Please contact Maestra Gitana for more information.