MONDAY 6:00-7:00PM

July 26th - August 30th

In this class we are learning how to accompany Solea por Bulerias and Bulerias cante. We start with a short technique warm up and then we’ll pick one or two letras to accompany as a group and individually. New guitarists who have prior experience with either Solea por Bulerias or Bulerias are welcome to join.

Location: Brenna’s patio in inner SE Portland (address provided upon registration)

MONDAY 7:10-8:40PM​

July 26th - August 30th

This class provides an opportunity for dancers and musicians to develop their understanding of flamenco language through practical application. Do our llamadas call? Do our cierres cut? Can we respond to changes in the cante, guitar or palmas? The best way to find out is by giving it a try in this supportive space where we can make mistakes and learn from each other. Musician and dance participants expect to spend about ⅔ of the class time learning to accompany fellow dancers through palmas and jaleos.

Limited to 3 dancers and 2 musicians per class. By instructor permission only, please inquire if you would like to join.

Please sign up for each individual class on BPT. If the cost of this class is prohibitive please get in touch, no one turned away for lack of funds.

TUESDAY 5:30-7:00PM

July 27th - August 31st

No class August 10th

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We’ll start learning about Bulerias from the towns of Lebrija and Utrera. These styles are typically performed at a slower BPM and have a different aire. They are more commonly sung during the Bulerias section of the SpB and Solea bailes.

5:30-6:00 We’ll study the letras and rhythms that distinguish this style of bulerias.

6:00-6:30 We’ll start dancing with an “intro to Bulerias de Lebrija/Utrera”.
6:30-7:00 We'll study footwork and remates that can be added to our basic bulerias for those who wish to perform this style of Bulerias at the end of their SpB or Solea.

Sign up for 1, 2, or all 3 classes. We’ll use the same ZOOM link for all.

​WEDNESDAY 5:30-6:30PM​

July 28th - September 1st

No class August 11th

Practice what we’ve learned on ZOOM in person with live music! The choreography is long and it’s not necessary to have all the pieces. We’ll work on each individual section before dancing the whole thing.

We’ll set up 4’x8’ boards on the Casa Espacio patio so each dancer will have their own floor to dance on. Because of the set up required, we are asking that you sign up for each individual class that you plan to attend during the session. If your plans change and are no longer able to attend a class, we are happy to issue you a refund. Thank you in advance for helping us by registering in advance!

WEDNESDAY 6:40-7:40PM

July 28th - September 1st

No class August 11th

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THURSDAY 10:00-11:00AM

July 29th - August 26th

This summer we'll add a short falseta into the 2nd letra.

On Wednesday nights, take class in-person at Casa Espacio's patio or on ZOOM!

To reserve an individual dance floor on the patio, please sign up for each class that you plan to attend during the session. If your plans change and are no longer able to attend a class, we are happy to issue you a refund.

You can register for a mix of in-person and zoom classes on Wednesdays using the first two buttons below.

​THURSDAY 5:00-6:00PM

July 22nd - September 2nd

No class August 26th

We'll finish our choreography por Fandangos over the summer. We will use recorded music, but the material will be applicable to live music. Each class will contain a good portion of technique which will be related to the choreographic material.

THURSDAY 6:00-7:00PM

July 29th - September 2nd

No class August 26th

This summer we'll start the final letra. At the beginning of class, we'll focus on technique (body, footwork, vuletas, etc.) specific to the choreography.

Ricardo Lopez's choreography to "La Gran Faena" is more modern and not footwork heavy. The body is the star with lyrical marking that requires release/breath.