WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
A range of workshops is available from complete beginner to intermediate level. Contact us for details of our standard sessions, which can be tailored according to requirements. We offer educational and participative events for a range of budgets, with or without live musicians.
Beginner and improver dance classes in Manchester
Weekly dance classes continue in South Manchester, on Thursday evenings. Contact Sarah at espiritu.flamenco@virginmedia.com for more details and booking, classes at two levels. Beginner level 7.30pm, Improver level 8.30pm. St Martin’s Church Hall, 112 Crescent Park, Stockport SK4 2JE Private classes also available.
Sevillanas
We run Sevillanas courses two or three times a year. Next series starts on 26 January 2025. Contact Sarah at espiritu.flamenco@virginmedia.com for more details and booking.
Details of dance courses have been sent out to everybody in our mailing list, please check your Spam folder if you have not received these. See our Contact page if you would like to subscribe to the mailing list - this is for greater Manchester and Liverpool flamenco events and classes only and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Dance workshops with Cristina Aguilera
Flamenco dancer from Granada
Chorlton High School, Nell Lane, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 7SL
Sunday 16 March
11.00-12.30 Improver level bulerias (two years' dance experience, shoes required)
12.30-13.30 Open level technique - body work, footwork, coordination and compás
13.30 - 15.00 Intermediate level tarantos
Contact: espiritu.flamenco@virginmedia.com for booking and more details
Dance studio capacity is limited, places confirmed on payment.
Intensive dance weekend with Andrés Peña
Dance workshops in Manchester
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 February 2025, Chorlton High School, Manchester, M4 1PE
12.00-13.30 Tangos Extrameños choreography, improver level (2 day course)
13.30- 14.30 Compas and technique for tientos, lower intermediate level (2 day course)
14.30-16.00 Tientos choreography, lower intermediate level (2 day course)
https://youtu.be/mptroYo2CPE
https://youtu.be/W1oLansY82A
For bookings and payment details please contact Sarah at espiritu.flamenco@virginmedia.com
One of flamenco’s great maestros bringing great musicality and enjoyment!
Dance workshops with Julio Ruiz
11am-1pm Saturday 16 November, Chorlton High School M21 7SL
11am-1pm Sunday 17 November, KNT Danceworks M3 5DW
More details from Sarah at espiritu.flamenco@virginmedia.com
Dance workshops with Mercedes Ruiz - Wednesday 2 October
Wednesday 2 October, Chorlton High School, Manchester M21 7SL
▫️ 18.00-19.30 Bulerías, improver level
▫️ 19.30-21.00 Guajira, intermediate level
Classes are accompanied by flamenco guitarist Santiago Lara.
More details about Mercedes Ruiz are here: https://www.mercedesruizbailaora.com/en
Use this link: espiritu.flamenco@virginmedia.com to contact Sarah for full details and workshop bookings
Dance workshops with Magdalena Mannion - Sunday 24 March
Studio 25, 25 Church Street, Manchester M4 1PE
13.00 - 14.30 Fandangos de Huelva (Improvers, 2 years dancing)
14.30 - 15.30 Technique (all levels)
15.30 - 17.00 Taranto (Improvers / Intermediate)
Contact espiritu.flamenco@virginmedia.com for booking and more details
Flamenco Intensive, 2-4 February 2024
Pilar Ogalla and Andrés Peña lead flamenco dance workshops in Liverpool and Manchester
Friday 2 Feb at Liverpool Arts Bar, L1 9BY
19.00-21.00 Siguiriya choreography and technique, improver / lower intermediate level (single class)
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 Feb at Studio 25, Manchester, M4 1PE
11.00-12.00 Compas and technique for alegrias, improver level (2 day course)
12.00-13.30 Alegrias choreography, improver level (2 day course)
13.30- 14.30 Compas and technique for siguiriyas, lower intermediate level (2 day course)
14.30-16.00 Siguiriyas choreography, lower intermediate level (2 day course)
For bookings and payment details please contact Sarah at espiritu.flamenco@virginmedia.com
An experienced teaching team bringing great musicality and enjoyment! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta9M9Y8eTk4
Photo by kind permission of Ivana D'Alessandro
Dance workshops with Paco Hidalgo
Sunday 29 October, at Studio 25 Manchester
13.00-14.30 Basic level choreography
14.30 - 15.30 Technique
15.30 - 17.00 Lower intermediate choreography
For bookings and payment details please contact Sarah at espiritu.flamenco@virginmedia.com
A popular and supportive teacher and choreographer, with great feedback from his last visit. https://youtu.be/5m_UVW_eBL4
Dance workshops with Cristina Aguilera
Saturday 7 October
13.00-14.30 Tangos, basic level
14.30–15.30 Technique
15.30–17.00 Bulerías de Cádiz, intermediate level
Bookings and payments, please contact Sarah at espiritu.flamenco@virginmedia.com
An experienced, enthusiastic and encouraging teacher, both face to face and online.
Dance workshops with Julio Ruiz
Flamenco dance classes with Julio Ruiz. Fantastic to have him back in Manchester, with his energy, musicianship and elegance. We had five star feedback from his last visit. An experienced teacher with a positive attitude!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EviyUQjLEw
Saturday 16 September
12.30-2pm Improver level (two years' dance experience, shoes required)
2-3.30pm Lower intermediate level
Sunday 17 September
11-12.30pm Improver level
12.30-2pm Lower intermediate level
Contact: espiritu.flamenco@virginmedia.com for booking and more details
Dance studio capacity is limited, places confirmed on payment.
Dance workshops with Magdalena Mannion
Saturday 29 July, Studio 25
25 Church Street, Manchester M4 1PE
12.00 - 13.30 Fandangos de Huelva (Improvers, 2 years dancing)
13.30 - 15.00 Taranto (Improvers / Intermediate)
Contact espiritu.flamenco@virginmedia.com for booking and more details
Dance workshops with Andrés Peña
Friday 19 May, Chorlton High School, Manchester M21 7SL
▫️ 18.00-19.30 Bulerías, improver level
▫️ 19.30-21.00 Soleá, intermediate level
Saturday 20 May, Studio 25, 25 Church Street, Manchester M14 1PE
▫️ 14.00-16.00 Soleá, intermediate level
Sunday 21 May, Liverpool Arts Bar, 22 Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BY
▫️ 11.00-13.00 Bulerías, improver / lower intermediate level**
Contact espiritu.flamenco@virginmedia.com for more details and booking
**Anybody booking onto the Liverpool workshop can also benefit from a discounted ticket for the evening show at the Tung Auditorium
Dance workshops with Magdalena Mannion
Sunday 12 March 2023
13.00 - 14.30 Tangos (Improvers, 2 years dancing)
14.30 - 15.30 Technique (Improvers / Intermediate)
15.30 - 17.00 Bamberas choreography (Intermediate)
Contact espiritu.flamenco@virginmedia.com for booking and more details
Dance workshops with Irene ‘La Sentío’
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 January 2023
Footwork, bodywork, choreography for ‘Tangos del Titi’ (improver / basico); and Caña (intermediate / intermedio bajo)
Bookings: espiritu.flamenco@virginmedia.com
Studio 25 Manchester, 25 Church Street M4 1PE
Dance workshops with Andrés Peña
Studio 25, M14 1PE - Sat 19 & Sun 20 Nov 2022
13.00-14.30 Bulerias, Improver level
14.30-15.30 Technique, Improver / Intermediate level
15.30-17.00 Solea por bulerias choreography, Intermediate level
Contact espiritu.flamenco@virginmedia.com for more details and booking
Dance workshops with Julio Ruiz - Saturday 15 October 2022
Dance workshops Saturday 15th October
Footwork, bodywork, choreography for alegrias
Bookings: espiritu.flamenco@virginmedia.com
Studio 25 Manchester, 25 Church Street M4 1PE
Flamenco Dance workshops with Magdalena Mannion Friday 12 August 2022
Friday 12th August
18.15-19.15 Technique, open level
19.15 - 20.45 Choreography for tangos
Bookings: espiritu.flamenco@virginmedia.com
Studio 25 Manchester, 25 Church Street M4 1PE
Flamenco Dance, Guitar and Palmas courses with Andrés Peña and his group, 9 and 10 April 2022
Flamenco workshops
Studio 25, M14 1PE, Saturday 9th April
12.30-14.00 Dance, Improver level, Andrés Peña
14.00-15.00 Palmas, Improver level, Miguel Rosendo
15.00-16.30 Dance, Lower Intermediate level, Andrés
Sunday 10th April
12.00-13.30 Dance, Improver level, Andrés Peña
12.30-14.30 Guitar, Lower Intermediate, Miguel Pérez
13.30-15.00 Dance, Lower Intermediate level, Andrés
Contact espiritu.flamenco@virginmedia.com for more details and booking
Hen parties and community group demonstrations are our most popular events, see separate page for details of school workshops.
Regular classes are online and in the studio, as restrictions permit. Private and group classes are available at introductory, beginner, improver and lower intermediate level. Sevillanas courses normally run a couple of times a year.
Visiting Teachers
We regularly invite visiting teachers to Manchester to teach dance, guitar, cante (song) and palmas (clapping) up to Spanish intermediate level. We are currently confirming the programme of visiting teachers for 2023. Courses are planned for January, March, April, May, July, October, November and December.
