Current Classes & Special Workshops
Fall Flamenco Dance Classes
Mondays September 23 - December 9th
7-7:30pm
Flamenco rhythm circle - all levels, musicians & dancers welcome
Join us for a flamenco rhythm circle that will focus on the rhythm of bulerias and the community and improvisation of flamenco. We’ll play palmas (rhythmic handclaps), mark the groove with our full body, do call and response segments, and sing letras. It’s a great way to warm-up for the next class or as a stand alone to build your understanding of flamenco’s rhythms. The class will follow as show/do model as opposed to discussion/lecture.
$5/drop in
$50/12 classes, including zoom recordings
7:30 - 9pm
Mixed-level flamenco technique and repertory:
The first half of each class focuses on movement technique, footwork, alignment, and musicality. The second half of the class students will learn choreography and its underlying structure.
Whether a beginner or experienced dancer, this class is suitable for those wanting to further develop dance abilities in flamenco.
Repertory:
Fandangos de Huelva
This style has a waltz feeling and is one of the simpler rhythms in flamenco. The piece will consist of 4 verses (coplas). Students will have the opportunity to perform the repertory at the end of year recital December 15th.
Zoom option available
If you register for a full session, you’ll receive recordings of each class and an accompanying study video.
Tuition:
All 12 classes: $300 - includes zoom recordings
Drop-in rate: $30/class
Payment
Payment is due before the 1st class of each session unless prior arrangements have been made. Payment plans are available.
Payment Methods
-Cash (in-person only)
-Check (in-person or snail mail, send an email first to receive the mailing address)
-Credit Card (3% service fee will be added) (via www.abrepaso.org/cladendar/classes or in- person)
-Venmo @aliceblumenfeld 505-363-2680
Refunds
There are no refunds on class tuition as long as class continues to be offered in some format. If, due to force majeure, classes must be rescheduled, or if a student cannot attend, we will do our best to provide the classes via Zoom or another online format. If a class is canceled and not offered via an online format, substitute teacher, or other means, ABREPASO will offer a class credit to students who have already paid for the class.
We require a minimum of 4 people registered for a full session in order to run any given class. Class schedule subject to change before session start date.
Scholarships
Scholarships and work-study opportunities are available for qualifying students. Please inquire by sending an email to abrepasoflamenco@gmail.com. Students will need to fill out an application form with pertinent financial information and reason to be considered for a scholarship.
Registration Required:
Please fill out the Google Form linked below.
Intro to Flamenco workshop (Copy)
Learn the general history of flamenco, the cultures that helped shape the form and some of the basic rhythms and movements, including footwork sounds, arm movements, traveling patterns and a short phrase. Dress comfortably.
Intro to Flamenco workshop
Learn the general history of flamenco, the cultures that helped shape the form and some of the basic rhythms and movements, including footwork sounds, arm movements, traveling patterns and a short phrase. Dress comfortably.
Intro to Flamenco workshop
Learn the general history of flamenco, the cultures that helped shape the form and some of the basic rhythms and movements, including footwork sounds, arm movements, traveling patterns and a short phrase. Dress comfortably.
Special Rumba Workshop with Alice Blumenfeld
Learn flamenco’s rumba style by Abrepaso’s artistic and executive director, Alice Blumenfeld! In this workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of rumba as well as choreography that is part of Abrepaso Flamenco’s annual flashmob.
Summer Flamenco Technique & Repertory
Summer Flamenco Dance
Technique and Repertory
The first half of each class focuses on movement technique, footwork, alignment, and musicality. The second half of the class students will learn choreography and its underlying structure.
Level:
This is a mixed level class. Variations and modifications will be introduced so dancers can work at their level. Whether a beginner or experienced dancer, this class is suitable for those wanting to further develop dance abilities in flamenco.
Repertory:
soleá por bulerias
This style is in 12 counts and the dance includes 2 verses, a guitar section, footwork, and a verse of bulerias.
We’ll use this track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSJtAF5END4
Zoom option available
If you register for a full session, you’ll receive recordings of each class.
Tuition:
All three months: $300 - includes zoom recordings
One month only: $110 - includes zoom recordings
Drop-in rate: $30/class
Payment plans & need-based scholarships are available. Please don’t hesistate to contact us for questions & to apply.
Location:
The Ballet Academy/Murphy Irish Arts
24000 Mercantile Rd #10
Beachwood, OH 44122
About the instructor:
With over 20 years of experience in flamenco, Alice Blumenfeld is known for a unique and “fierce presence (her movements seem to arise from several feet beneath the ground)” (Thinking Dance) and her “sharp and exhilarating” energy onstage (Philadelphia Inquirer). She is at the forefront of flamenco in the United States, a leader in contemporary flamenco choreography and a nationally recognized teacher and performer.
Blumenfeld’s recognitions include: a Fulbright recipient in dance in Spain, a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, and a two-time Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award recipient in choreography (FY20 & 22). She toured nationally with Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, and has been a guest artist with Nélida Tirado, the American Bolero Dance Company, Antonio Granjero, Jácome Flamenco, Dominick Farinacci, among other companies and she has performed internationally in Berlin and Spain. She started several highly successful and continued programs while at Flamenco Vivo, including their Palos Series and the NYC Feria. Blumenfeld has taught at the Cleveland Art Museum, Oberlin College & Conservatory, Wayne State University, Children’s Museum of Cleveland, the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland, among many other institutions.
Blumenfeld holds an MFA in Dance from Hollins University and a BA in Comparative Literature from New York University where she graduated summa cum laude, with highest departmental honors, and Phi Beta Kappa. Blumenfeld grew up in Albuquerque, NM immersed in flamenco culture. She is currently an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Akron and a teaching artist for the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning.
Spring Flamenco Dance Session
Spring means Sevillanas!
March 4th - May 20th
10 week session
Mondays 7-8:30pm
Mixed-level flamenco technique and Sevillanas:
The first half of each class focuses on movement technique, footwork, alignment, and musicality. The second half of the class will cover traditional Sevillanas choreography and ways to individualize and flamenco-ize your Sevillanas - great for dancers new to Sevillanas or those more experienced.
Whether a beginner or experienced dancer, this class is suitable for those wanting to further develop dance abilities in flamenco.
Price: $250 for the full session or $30/drop-in
There are no classes March 25th or April 1st.
Payment
Payment is due before the 1st class of each session unless prior arrangements have been made. Payment plans are available.
Payment Methods
-Cash (in-person only)
-Check (in-person or snail mail, send an email first to receive the mailing address)
-Credit Card (3% service fee will be added) (via www.abrepaso.org/cladendar/classes or in- person)
-Venmo @aliceblumenfeld 505-363-2680
Refunds
There are no refunds on class tuition as long as class continues to be offered in some format. If, due to force majeure, classes must be rescheduled, or if a student cannot attend, we will do our best to provide the classes via Zoom or another online format. If a class is canceled and not offered via an online format, substitute teacher, or other means, ABREPASO will offer a class credit to students who have already paid for the class.
We require a minimum of 4 people registered for a full session in order to run any given class. Class schedule subject to change before session start date.
Scholarships
Scholarships and work-study opportunities are available for qualifying students. Please inquire by sending an email to abrepasoflamenco@gmail.com. Students will need to fill out an application form with pertinent financial information and reason to be considered for a scholarship.
FAQS
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for info on what to expect in class, what to wear, etc.
Mini Bulerias Intensive with Marija Temo & Wendy Clinard
In this 1-day intensive, students will gain tools to begin to groove in flamenco’s bulerias style. Whether you sing, dance, play cajón, play hand percussion, or guitar, the workshop will cover structural, improvisatory communication skills, and general listening skills so you can build your understanding of flamenco and your capacity to jam.
Guest Artist Workshops - José Moreno
Gain a new perspective and new steps from José Moreno, dancer, choreographer, and musician in this fun dance workshop open to all levels. José comes from one of the foremost flamenco families in the U.S., the son of Estrella Moreno and Pepe de Málaga. His ability to play within the compás (rhythm) and his knowledge of the music as much as the dance make him a one-of-a-kind dancer and teacher.
Payment is due before class. $50 for 1.5 hour workshop.
Cash, check, or Venmo to @aliceblumenfeld
Location: Murphy Irish Arts Center
24000 Mercantile Rd #10
Beachwood, OH
Monday December 18th
7-8:30pm
Guitar Workshop - Juanito Pascual
For guitarists working on building their flamenco skills - this workshop will cover keys to flamenco techniques of the hand and tools for accompanying dance and singing. Juanito is an accomplished musician, composer, and teacher. He is the author of the book: The Total Flamenco Guitarist: A Fun and Comprehensive Overview of Flamenco Guitar Playing. This is a great opportunity to learn the intricacies of flamenco guitar from one of the leading flamenco guitarists in the U.S.!
Payment is due before class. $50 for 1.5 hour workshop.
Cash, check, or Venmo to @aliceblumenfeld
Location: The Studio - Independence
6928 Hillside Rd, Independence, OH 44131
Saturday December 16th
2-3:30pm
Scholarships available: please email abrepasoflamenco@gmail.com if you want to take the workshop but don't have the financial means.
Llamadas & Desplantes
Analyze effective llamadas and develop tools for creating and refining llamadas. For advanced beginner to intermediate dancers.
Dancing to Falsetas Workshop
In this mini-intensive, students will learn phrasing tools to develop choreography and improvise to falsetas.
Marcajes Workshop
In this mini-intensive, students will learn spatial and musical tools to help refine and create their own marcajes, working towards making marcajes as natural as walking and talking.
Flamenco Singing with Sol
Flamenco singing workshop with Sol La Argentinita. No prior flamenco song experience necessary. Open to all ages.
Flamenco Percussion
Learn the techniques and rhythms on the fundamental flamenco percussion instruments: your hands, the cajón, and knuckles. No prior experience nececssary.
Absolute Beginner Intro to Flamenco Workshop
Are you looking for something to inspire you and get you moving? Are you looking for community? How about ways to build resilience and express yourself? Flamenco offers all of that and more. In this introductory class, students take a brief journey through flamenco's movements and rhythms, learning the basic techniques.
This introductory workshop is just $40!
Flamenco offers ways to express and empower individuals through this special and passionate dance from Spain.
Flamenco expert and award-winning dancer and choreographer Alice Blumenfeld will lead the class along with two members of ABREPASO so you’ll get several perspectives on the dance form.
This class is required before joining one of ABREPASO's on-going sessions. Flamenco is like learning a language, it takes time and patience, but opens so many doors as you dive into the journey. Cleveland has a strong and vibrant flamenco community and you'll be joined by many people who love this art form and encourage one another in and outside of classes.
Attire:
wear athletic apparel you can move in
character shoes, ballroom shoes, jazz sneakers, or regular sneakers will work
Payment:
can be made via cash, check, or Venmo
Stretch & Strength for flamenco dancers
Start your year off strong! Join us for a donation based class that will teach various stretches and strengthening exercises to help you perform at your best in flamenco and prevent injury. Class will be available in-person and online!
If you feel stuck in your physical abilities in flamenco, this can often be due to weakness, tightness, or both in muscle groups. Flamenco needs to be paired with a healthy regimen of stretching, strengthening, and cross training. In this class I will share both the anatomy and stretches and exercises I do to perform at my best.
$10 suggested donation.
Workshops with Marija Temo
Marija Temo is a master artist who unlocks the codes of flamenco for students of all levels. As a triple threat in flamenco (singer, guitarist, and dancer), she’s able to explain the communication between the three elements to help students of all levels unlock their potential.
For guitarists: learn how to accompany dance with Marija Temo and Alice Blumenfeld. Guitarists will have the opportunity to practice accompanying with the live dancing of Alice while Marija gives tools and pointers for successful guitar accompaniment for dance.
For dancers: Marija will share how she has unlocked the secrets of flamenco improvisation through her unique analysis of flamenco verses. Students will then have the chance to workshop their patadas (improvised dances) and get pointers from Marija.
Register here:
Intro to Flamenco - required before enrolling in beginner classes
New to flamenco? This is the place to start!
In this class, you’ll learn the fundamental flamenco movements so you can jump into our beginner level classes. This is required before you join our regular Tuesday beginner class. If you’re not sure you want to commit to a full session, this is a great way to start.
$25
PayPal, Credit Card, Cash, or Check
3% service fee added for PayPal/credit card
Beginner Flamenco - Thursdays - Westside
Beginner Level Flamenco
Session 1: Jan. 27, Feb. 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24
Session 2: March 28th - May 20th
Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm
Great for students of various levels from beginner to more advanced. Students will learn different choreographies in flamenco’s fiesta styles along with building skills in flamenco technique. Be swept up in the rhythms, build confidence, and have fun as we dive into flamenco!
For info on shoes & attire, please visit www.abrepaso.org/faqs
Payment methods:
3% service charge added for PayPal & Credit Card transactions.
Venmo to @aliceblumenfeld
Check and Cash also accepted.
Technqiue Toolbox
Saturdays 2:30-3:30 EST
In-person at Cleveland City Dance
Limit 8 students in-person.
Open level class. Great for varying levels of experience. We work on various aspects of technique, each class including posturas, brazeo (armwork), zapateado (footwork), traveling/marking steps, and more. We addresses alignment, somatic awareness, presence, and musicality through a variety of technique exercises and then apply those to short phrases in a variety of musical styles.
Masks are required for in-person attendance. Do not come to class if you are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19. All Ohio/CDC recommendations are strictly followed.
$15/class for drop-ins.
Sevillanas Classes for Teens & Adults
Session 1: January 18th - March 19th
Session 2: April 6th - May 25th
Learn Sevillanas, a folk dance from Andalucía! You’ll have a chance in Spring of 2022 to enjoy a Feria Celebration, just like in Spain, and dance Sevillanas!
$20 for 8 classes!!!!
To register, email: nahomygarcia@juliadeburgos.org
Kids Classes - Julia de Burgos
Session 1: January 18th - March 19th
Session 2: April 6th - May 25th
Flamenco dance classes for children at the Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center!
Classes are free and open to ages 5-12.
To register, email: nahomygarcia@juliadeburgos.org
There will be a performance opportunities in April for our Feria de Cleveland celebration!
Intermediate & Advanced Beginner
Session 1: January 18th - March 12th (8-week session)
Session 2: March 28th - May 17th (8-week session)
Tuesdays 8-9:15pm
$180/session 1; $30/drop-in
For students with an understanding of flamenco marcajes, footwork, braceo, rhythm, and structure. In this class, we’ll continue to build technique skills and learn a choreography in fandangos.
Registration limited to 8 students. Priority given to students who register for the full session.
3% service charge added for PayPal & Credit Card transactions.
Venmo to @aliceblumenfeld
Zelle, Check, Cashapp, and Cash also accepted.
Beginner Flamenco - Tuesdays at CCD
Beginner Level Flamenco
Session 1: January 18th - March 12th
Session 2: March 28th - May 20th
Tuesdays 7-8pm
Great for students with little to no flamenco experience. Students will get a taste of several of the different musical styles in flamenco, all while learning the basics of technique and rhythm. Be swept up in the rhythms, build confidence, and have fun as we dive into flamenco!
For info on shoes & attire, please visit www.abrepaso.org/faqs
Registration limited to 8 students. Priority given to students who register for the full session.
3% service charge added for PayPal & Credit Card transactions.
Venmo to @aliceblumenfeld
Zelle, Check, and Cash also accepted.
Absolute Beginner Mini-Session
New to flamenco? This is the place to start!
In these 2 classes, the fundamental flamenco movements will be covered. This is required before you join our regular Tuesday beginner class. If you’re not sure you want to commit to a full session, this is for you!
PayPal, Credit Card, Cash, or Check
3% service fee added for PayPal/credit card
Music Series at Musicologie
Abrepaso Flamenco presents their new flamenco music accompaniment series. Although many people tend to think of the dancer when they think of flamenco, the dancer is the visual representation of the beautiful and complex flamenco music. In our new music series, we celebrate the community and joy in making flamenco music in its traditional improvised settings.
In each 6-week session during our 2021-22 season, students will focus on learning a different element of flamenco accompaniment. Along with learning the techniques of each instrument, students will learn how to accompany dance and singing, and the myriad musical styles within flamenco. This series is great for musicians looking to expand their repertory and for students of flamenco who want to deepen their understanding of flamenco. Open to ages 13 and up. Students can take all the classes or the individual sessions in which they are interested.
Students will have the opportunity to be a part of the Abrepaso Flamenco Student Recital December 19th 7pm at the Beachland Ballroom. A $40 participation fee will need to be paid to Abrepaso to participate.
All classes Thursdays 7-8pm at Musicologie
$120/6-week session
Session #1
Sept. 9th- Oct. 21st (no class Sept. 30th)
Palmas - flamenco rhythmic handclaps
Compás (rhythm) is the heart of flamenco. It all starts with the shared rhythm, and we keep this rhythm with our hands. Students will learn the subtleties of the palmas, several of the musical styles in flamenco, and have the opportunity to accompany dance and guitar with the palmas.
Session #2
Cajón - box drum
Oct. 28-Dec. 11th (No class on Thanksgiving Day)
In this session, students will learn the various techniques of the cajón along with patterns used specifically in flamenco. This instrument was introduced into flamenco by Paco de Lucía just a few decades ago, and since then it has become a staple within the tradition. Students will have the opportunity to learn to accompany footwork and verses.
To register, visit https://musicologielessons.com/
Sevillanas Classes for Teens & Adults
Learn Sevillanas, a folk dance from Andalucía! You’ll have a chance in Spring of 2022 to enjoy a Feria Celebration, just like in Spain, and dance Sevillanas!
$20 for 12 classes!!!!
To register, email: nahomygarcia@juliadeburgos.org
There will be performance opportunities December 19th for our Winter Recital at the Beachland Ballroom and in April for our Feria de Cleveland celebration!
Kids Classes - Julia de Burgos
Flamenco dance classes for children at the Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center!
Classes are free and open to ages 5-12.
To register, email: nahomygarcia@juliadeburgos.org
There will be performance opportunities December 19th for our Winter Recital at the Beachland Ballroom and in April for our Feria de Cleveland celebration!
Intermediate & Advanced Beginner
Session 1: September 7 - October 23rd (no classes week of Sept. 27-Oct. 2nd)
Session 2: October 25th - December 11th (no classes week of Nov. 22nd - Nov. 27th)
Tuesdays 8-9:15pm
$150/session; $30/drop-in
For students with an understanding of flamenco marcajes, footwork, braceo, rhythm, and structure. In this class, we’ll continue to build technique skills and learn a choreography in guajiras.
Registration limited to 8 students. Priority given to students who register for the full session.
3% service charge added for PayPal & Credit Card transactions.
Venmo to @aliceblumenfeld
Zelle, Check, Cashapp, and Cash also accepted.
Beginner Flamenco - Tuesdays at CCD
Beginner Level Flamenco
Session 1: September 7 - October 23rd (no class September 28th)
Session 2: October 25th - December 11th (no class November 23rd)
Tuesdays 7-8pm
Great for students with little to no flamenco experience. Students will get a taste of several of the different musical styles in flamenco, all while learning the basics of technique and rhythm. Be swept up in the rhythms, build confidence, and have fun as we dive into flamenco!
For info on shoes & attire, please visit www.abrepaso.org/faqs
Registration limited to 8 students. Priority given to students who register for the full session. $120/session (6-classes); $25/drop-in
3% service charge added for PayPal & Credit Card transactions.
Venmo to @aliceblumenfeld
Zelle, Check, and Cash also accepted.