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 $25-$40, or bring your own.

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 15.03401, Section 1.
Tuesdays 7 – 8:30 pm. January 17 – March 6.
$125 for general public, $105 for UW students.
Register online or call (206) 68-LEARN.

Continuing Beginning Level/Primer Año for Adults

Seattle Central Community College Continuing Education course 6514.
Tuesdays 6 – 7 pm. January 10 – February 28.
$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 Tuesday classes. The Wednesday classes are for more advanced students with previous flamenco experience.

Intermediate Level/Segundo Año for Adults

Seattle Central Community College Continuing Education course 6515.
Wednesdays 6 – 7 pm. January 11 – February 29.
Prerequisite: Primer Año classes or equivalent.
$90 for 8 classes.
Register online or call (206) 587-5448 if their online registration does not work with your web browser.

Advanced Level/Tercer Año for Adults

Experimental College course 15.03401, Section 2.
Wednesdays 7 – 8:30 pm. January 18 – March 7.
$125 for general public, $105 for UW students.
Register online or call (206) 68-LEARN.

Bellevue/East Side Classes for Adults, Teens, and Children

Classes are held at the Emerald Ballet Theater, 12368 Northup Way, Bellevue, WA 98005. (425) 883-3405.
Adults: Mondays 1 – 2:30 pm.
Teens*: Mondays 5:30 – 6:30 pm and 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
Children*: Mondays 5 – 5:30 pm.
Last class of fall term is Dec. 12; classes resume Jan. 9.
$16 per class or $120 for class card.
Register with Maestra Gitana by calling (206) 706-7396.
*Open to students of Ballet II, IIA, IIB, III, IIIA, IV, and IVA. Class will perform in the spring show.

Children's Classes

 New!  For kids 8 – 12 years.
Classes are held at the Meadow Brook Community Center, 10515 35th Ave NE, next to Nathan Hale High School in Seattle.
Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30 pm. January 12 – March 22, no class February 23.
$90 for 10 classes.
Please contact Maestra Gitana for more information.

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