BATA DE COLA CLASSES 2024

FRIDAYS / 7.30 - 8.30 PM TECHNIQUE / 8.30 - 9 PM CHOREOGRAPHY /

SEE WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING!

"*The* place to learn bata!"

"Michelle is a wonderfully patient, generous and committed teacher. She's blessed with not only being a technically brilliant and expressive dancer, but also the ability to break down difficult concepts, spot what you're doing wrong and takes the time to correct you. I was lucky to start my journey in flamenco with her, and under her careful eye, have developed not only as a dancer but also as a person. Flamenco speaks to me, and I'm grateful that Michelle has been here to help me learn how to answer."

"I thoroughly enjoy Michelle’s classes even though I’m dog-tired on a Friday evening after the work week. It picks me up. Michelle is a great teacher. I do bata de cola classes with her and she really takes the time with technique, which makes all the difference. Plus, we learn lovely choreographies. And the bonus is that the class feels like a mini-family. Newcomers are welcomed into the fold."

La Morenita Flamenca at the La Isla Flamenco Fiesta

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FLAMENCO CLASSES 2023

FLAMENCO CLASSES 2023

Flamenco Classes in flamenco technique and choreography, including with bata de cola.   Studio now located next to Farringdon Train and tube station in London.

With over twelve years of teaching experience I cater for various levels in my classes ensuring all students get individual attention and are nurtured and supported to improve.  Students wishing to dance with a skirt are advised to wear a wide, full volume, mid-length to long style. Bata de Cola students are required to have their own bata de cola skirt.

VENUE:  BGM Entertainment, The Basement, 73 St John Street, Farringdon, London, EC1M 4NJ

PLEASE NOTE: No classes on 23rd September, or from 21st - 28th October

FLAMENCO OPEN LEVEL TECHNIQUE

Class for technique consisting of arm and body technique exercises, turns, footwork exercises to increase stamina, strength and understanding of different palos timing and contratiempo.  Footwork exercises will be adapted to cater for different levels with easier versions or more difficult versions depending on the students level.

Saturday: 11.30 am - 1.00 pm
Cost: £22 per session/£20 if taken together with Flamenco Choreography class

FLAMENCO CHOREOGRAPHY

Open to those who have danced at least 2 years or more in regular classes (not suitable for absolute beginners)
Saturday: 1.00 - 2.30 pm
Cost: £22 per session/£20 if taken together with Flamenco Open Level Technique

Palos: Sigiuiras with Manton / Farruca

BATA DE COLA TECHNIQUE AND CHOREOGRAPHY

Students must have their own bata de cola skirt.  Please note warm up and explanation of technique is done without the bata on so you may wish to bring trousers/track suit pants for first part of class.

Friday 
7.30 - 8.30 pm Bata de Cola Technique
8.30 - 9.00 pm Bata de Cola Choreography
Cost: £20 Technique only, £30 technique + choreography

Palos: Tangos de Malaga with abanico (fan)

Flamenco Classes with La Morenita Flamenca

Autumn/Winter 2017 Timetable:

Flamenco Classes based in South London in flamenco technique and choreography, including with bata de cola.  Various levels offered.  Both women and men welcome, start any time.  Women please wear a wide, full volume, mid-length to long skirt.  Please wear a shoe with a low, sturdy heel.  No stilletto shoes or shoes with black soles that mark the floor.  Bata de Cola students required to have their own bata de cola skirt.

PLEASE NOTE: Classes begin from 27th September 2017.

Absolute Beginners/Beginners

Please email info@lamorenitaflamenca.co.uk for information about beginner courses

Elementary/Intermediate

(Those who have danced at least 2-3 years in regular classes)
Saturday: 11.15 am - 12.45 pm
Cost: £13 per session

Flamenco Open Level Technique

Open to those who have danced at least 2 years or more in regular classes (not suitable for absolute beginners)
Saturday: 1.00 - 2.30 pm
Cost: £13 per session
Class for technique consisting of arm and body technique exercises, turns, footwork exercises to increase stamina, strength and understanding of different palos timing and contratiempo.  Footwork exercises will be adapted to cater for different levels with easier versions or more difficult versions depending on the students level.

BATA DE COLA CLASSES

Students must have their own bata de cola skirt.  Please note warm up and explanation of technique is done without the bata on so you may wish to bring trousers/track suit pants for first part of class.

Bata De Cola Technique and Choreography

Students must have their own bata de cola and have danced regularly with bata for more than one year
Friday 
Technique: 7.00 - 8.00 pm;
Choreography: 8.00 - 9.00 pm; 
Cost: £15 per session, 
£25 for both taken together

Venue

Small World Dance and Wellness Centre
Unit 11, Eurolink Centre, 49 Effra Rd, Brixton SW2 1BZ (Ring Doorbell 011 to be let in.)

BATA DE COLA TECHNIQUE COURSE WITH LA MORENITA FLAMENCA

BATA DE COLA INTRODUCTORY TECHNIQUE AND CHOREOGRAPHY

Five week course covering bata de cola technique to build strength and improve control.  

Course will teach students how to move and control the bata de cola correctly and to avoid pitfalls such as standing on or flipping the skirt. The sessions will include technique exercises and choreography.

Recommended for those who have not attended bata de cola classes previously or regularly, or those wanting to join the Friday bata de cola classes on a regular basis.

Dates: Sundays 2.00 - 3.30 pm from 24th January to 21st February
Cost: £15 per session 
Choreography: Alegrias and Siguirias

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

"*The* place to learn bata!"

"I thoroughly enjoy Michelle’s classes even though I’m dog-tired on a Friday evening after the work week. It picks me up. Michelle is a great teacher. I do bata de cola classes with her and she really takes the time with technique, which makes all the difference. Plus, we learn lovely choreographies. And the bonus is that the class feels like a mini-family. Newcomers are welcomed into the fold."

"Michelle is a wonderfully patient, generous and committed teacher. She's blessed with not only being a technically brilliant and expressive dancer, but also the ability to break down difficult concepts, spot what you're doing wrong and takes the time to correct you. I was lucky to start my journey in flamenco with her, and under her careful eye, have developed not only as a dancer but also as a person. Flamenco speaks to me, and I'm grateful that Michelle has been here to help me learn how to answer."

ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS FLAMENCO TASTER SESSIONS BRIXTON SUNDAYS 24 JAN - 21 FEB 2016

ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS FLAMENCO TASTER SESSIONS BRIXTON SUNDAYS 24 JAN - 21 FEB 2016

A five week course covering basic flamenco technique exercises for hands, arms, body and footwork necessary to study flamenco dance. Students will learn a short choreography. 

Suitable for Absolute Beginners, or Beginners wanting to refresh their technique or those who have done some flamenco in the past and want to get back into it after a long break.

Dates: Sundays from 24th January - 21st February 2016

Time: 3.45 - 5.15 pm

Address: Unit 11, Eurolink Centre, 49 Effra Rd, Brixton SW2 1BZ (Ring Doorbell 011 to be let in.)

Can be taken as a five week course or alternatively sessions can be taken singly. Please wear shoes with a sturdy heel and wear comfortable clothes you can move in.

Payment: £13 at the class for a single session or £50 for 5 weeks paid for in advance (payment details will be emailed to you upon booking).
Places are limited. To book your place please email me at INFO@LAMORENITAFLAMENCA.CO.UK or call 07944337904

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

"Michelle is a wonderfully patient, generous and committed teacher. She's blessed with not only being a technically brilliant and expressive dancer, but also the ability to break down difficult concepts, spot what you're doing wrong and takes the time to correct you. I was lucky to start my journey in flamenco with her, and under her careful eye, have developed not only as a dancer but also as a person. Flamenco speaks to me, and I'm grateful that Michelle has been here to help me learn how to answer."

"Having gone to flamenco classes on and off for a few years, I have finally found a class that I hate to miss - Michelle is a very patient teacher who gives constructive individual attention and pushes us all to our limits, all in a happy, stress-free, non-competitive environment. Her choreography classes are fun and the technique class is one of the best. And to top it all off, she is an amazing dancer to watch and be inspired by!"

Flamenco Classes Brixton: Autumn/Winter 2015 Timetable

Autumn/Winter 2015 Timetable:

Flamenco Classes based in South London in flamenco technique and choreography, including with bata de cola and baston.  Various levels offered.  Both women and men welcome, start any time.  Women please wear a wide, full volume, mid-length to long skirt.  Please wear a shoe with a low, sturdy heel.  No stilletto shoes or shoes with black soles that mark the floor.  Bata de Cola students required to have their own bata de cola skirt.

PLEASE NOTE: No classes from 25th December 2015 - 13th January 2016.

Absolute Beginners/Beginners

(Little or no experience to 1-2 years)
Thursday: 7.15 - 8.45 pm
Cost: £10 per session
Choreography: Bulerias

Elementary/Intermediate

(Those who have danced at least 2-3 years in regular classes)
Saturday: 11.00 am - 12.30 pm
Choreography: Siguirias with Baston
Cost: £10 per session
Students required to have their own baston

NEW: Flamenco Open Level Technique

Open to those who have danced at least 2 years or more in regular classes (not suitable for absolute beginners)
Saturday: 12.45 - 2.15 pm
Cost: £10 per session
New class for technique consisting of arm and body technique exercises, turns, footwork exercises to increase stamina, strength and understanding of different palos timing and contratiempo.  Footwork exercises will be adapted to cater for different levels with easier versions or more difficult versions depending on the students level.

BATA DE COLA CLASSES

Students must have their own bata de cola skirt.  Please note warm up and explanation of technique is done without the bata on so you may wish to bring trousers/track suit pants for first part of class.

Bata De Cola Advanced Technique and Choreography

Students must have their own bata de cola and have danced regularly with bata for more than one year
Friday Technique: 7.00 - 8.00pm;
Cost: £13 per session, 
Friday Choreography: 8.00 - 9.00pm; 
Cost: £15 per session, 
Choreography: Caña
£20 for both taken together

Venue

Small World Dance and Wellness Centre
Unit 11, Eurolink Centre, 49 Effra Rd, Brixton SW2 1BZ (Ring Doorbell 011 to be let in.)