February 2 to April 2, 2026
The online workshops offer in-depth training in Flamenco Dance Structure, Technique, and Choreography Repertory, supporting dancers in developing strong foundations, musical understanding, and expressive clarity.
Each course is designed to strengthen technique, deepen knowledge of flamenco forms, and guide dancers through structured study, creative process, and performance preparation. Workshops may be taken individually, and select classes are open to drop-in participation.
Flamenco Dance Structure: Bulerías & Soleá por Bulerías
Sundays | 1:30–2:30 pm
This course offers an in-depth study of flamenco dance structure through Bulerías and Soleá por Bulerías, two essential and closely related styles.
Focus areas include:
• Understanding traditional frameworks, regional styles, and personal interpretation
• Recognizing structural sections, phrasing, and musical cues
• Developing rhythmic clarity, timing, and confidence
• Learning how to dance and improvise within each style
• Strengthening musical awareness and stylistic versatility
Fees (5 classes):
• $150 Full Workshop
• $35 Single Class
Flamenco Dance Technique
Sundays | 3:00–4:00 pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 7:00–8:00 pm
This workshop is dedicated to building a strong, intelligent flamenco technique that supports expression, musicality, and longevity in the dance.
Focus areas include:
• Developing mind–muscle connection and body awareness
• Understanding the source and efficiency of movement
• Work on form, strength, balance, and coordination
• Technique for turns, footwork, arms, hands, and torso
• Exploring traditional flamenco lines alongside modern approaches
Fees (17 classes):
• $375 Full Workshop
• $25 Single Class
Flamenco Dance Choreography Repertory
(Includes Performance Opportunity)
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 8:15–9:15 pm
This repertory course guides dancers through the creation and refinement of a new flamenco choreographic work within traditional structure.
Focus areas include:
• Learning a complete choreographic work rooted in flamenco tradition
• Studying dance and music structure through repertory
• Developing composition, precision, musicality, and expression
• Refining style, phrasing, transitions, and stage presence
• Understanding how choreography is built and shaped
• Preparing dancers for performance
Participation in this course leads to a culminating performance opportunity at the end of the year.
Fees (12 classes):
• $390 Full Workshop
• $35 Single Class
Join us in Chicago for an immersive five-day flamenco dance intensive designed for dedicated dancers seeking to strengthen technique, expand artistic vocabulary, and deepen their understanding of flamenco structure and improvisation. This intensive offers focused training through three distinct yet complementary workshops: Dance Technique, Choreography, and Bulerías Structure & Improvisation.
Each workshop may be taken individually or as part of a discounted package.
5 Classes
This workshop is dedicated to strengthening and refining flamenco dance technique. Classes will focus on posture, alignment, footwork clarity and power, coordination, arms and upper body movement, musical precision, and overall efficiency of movement. Ideal for dancers who want to build a strong technical foundation and improve control, stamina, and confidence.
Tuition
5 Classes
In this workshop, dancers will learn exciting, dynamic flamenco choreography designed to challenge, inspire, and elevate their dancing. Emphasis will be placed on applying technique within choreography, musicality, stylistic clarity, transitions, and expressive intention. Dancers will gain tools for retaining choreography and performing it with confidence and authenticity.
Tuition
February 21 & 22 only|2:00–3:15 pm
This focused workshop explores the structure of bulerías, providing dancers with a clear understanding of compás, phrasing, llamadas, cierres, and remates. Dancers will learn how structure supports improvisation, helping them move beyond memorization toward confident, informed decision-making in both class and performance settings.
Tuition
Clinard Dance
1729 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60608
Saturday & Sunday, December 6-7
3-4 pm Technique
4-5 pm Choreography
Monday-Friday, December 8-12
7-8 pm Technique
8-9 pm Choreography
Technique Workshop (7 classes)
$230 / $239 via PayPal
$35 / $37 via PayPal Single Class
Choreography Workshop (7 classes)
$230 / $239 via PayPal
$35 / $37 via PayPal Single Class
LOCATION
Gibney: Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center
280 Broadway (entrance at 53A Chambers St.)
A Sign In app account is required to enter Gibney Center.
For first-time visitors, you will be prompted to sign-in and create an account by entering your full name and email into the system.
For those who have active accounts, you will simply sign-in upon arrival by using:
1. The Sign In app Companion on your mobile device.
2. Your mobile device to scan the QR code posted on signage in the lobby, or
3. The iPad available at the security desk.
Friday Nov. 7
6 to 7 Beginners Workshop
7 to 8 Flamenco Dance Technique Workshop
8 to 9 Flamenco Dance Choreography Workshop
Saturday Nov. 8
2 to 3 Beginners Workshop
3 to 4 Flamenco Dance Technique Workshop
4 to 5 Flamenco Dance Choreography Workshop
Sunday Nov. 9
2 to 3 Beginners Workshop
3 to 4 Flamenco Dance Technique Workshop
4 to 5 Flamenco Dance Choreography Workshop
Monday Nov. 10
6 to 7 Beginners Workshop
7 to 8 Flamenco Dance Technique Workshop
8 to 9 Flamenco Dance Choreography Workshop
Tuesday Nov. 11
6 to 7 Flamenco Dance Technique Workshop
Wednesday Nov. 12
6 to 7 Flamenco Dance Technique Workshop
7 to 8 Flamenco Dance Choreography Workshop
Thursday Nov. 13
8 to 9 Beginners Workshop
Friday Nov. 14
6 to 7 Flamenco Dance Technique Workshop
7 to 8 Flamenco Dance Choreography Workshop
FLAMENCO DANCE TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP: (7 classes)
$230 / $239 If paying with PayPal
Single Class: $35 / $37 If paying with PayPal
Musician Fee: $21 Full Workshop / $23 If paying with Paypal
Single Class Musician Fee: $3 / $4 If paying with Paypal
FLAMENCO DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: (6 classes)
$195 / $203 If paying with PayPal
Musician Fee: $18 Full Workshop / $21 If paying with Paypal
Single Class Musician Fee: $3 / $4 If paying with Paypal
BEGINNERS FLAMENCO DANCE WORKSHOP: (5 classes)
$165 / $171 If paying with PayPal
Musician Fee: $15 Full Workshop / $17 If paying with Paypal
Single Class Musician Fee: $3 / $4 If paying with Paypal
Students enrolled in the full technique or / and choreography workshops can sign up to perform in the student showcase performances NOV. 15 & 16, 2025 at the Julie Ince Theater, The Dance Complex.
REHEARSALS
Saturday, November 8, – 5 to 6 pm – (All Participants – In person information meeting)
Tuesday, November 11, – 12 to 3 pm – Rehearsals
Wednesday, November 12, – 1 to 4 pm (Rehearsals with Musicians: guitarist)
Thursday, November 13, – 3 to 5 pm (Rehearsals with musicians: guitarist , singer, percussionist)
Friday, November 14, – Technical / dress rehearsal 2 to 4 pm (Full Cast)
Saturday, November 15, – Performance (Call time 5 pm)
Sunday, November 16, – Performance (Call time 4 pm)
PERFORMANCES
NOVEMBER 15 & 16, 2025 – Julie Ince Theater at The Dance Complex
Student performance fee: $350 / $363 If paying with PayPal
April 15 to June 1, 2025
Flamenco Dance Technique
Sundays, 3 to 4 pm 9 (no class on April 20, Easter)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 8 pm
Full Workshop 20 classes: $450/$467 via PayPal
Single Class: $25/$27 via PayPal
Tarantos – Flamenco Dance Choreography/Repertory
Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:15 to 9:15 pm
Full Workshop 14 classes: $450/$467 via PayPal
Single Class: $35/$37 via PayPal
April 27 to June 1, 2025
Bulerias Structure and Improvisation Workshop – All levels.
Sundays: 1:30 to 2:30 pm (no class on April 20, Easter)
Full Workshop 6 classes: $140/$146 via PayPal
Single Class: $25/$27 via PayPal
Flamenco Dance Technique
Sundays: 3:00 to 4:00 pm EDT
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 7:00 to 8:00 pm EDT
Full workshop (14 classes): $300 / $312 via PayPal
Single Class: $25 / $27 via PayPal
Flamenco Dance Choreography / Repertory
Beginner- intermediate to advanced levels
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8:15 to 9:15 pm EDT
Full Workshop (9 classes) $285 / $296 via PayPal
Single Class: $35 / $37 via PayPal
Fin de Fiesta – Bulerias Structure, Improvisation, Palmas
All levels
Sundays: 1:30 to 2:30 pm EST
Full workshop: (5 classes) $110 / $115 via PayPal
Single Class: $25 / $27 via PayPal
April 15 to June 1, 2025
Flamenco Dance Technique
Sundays, 3 to 4 pm 9 (no class on April 20, Easter)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 8 pm
Full Workshop 20 classes: $450/$467 via PayPal
Single Class: $25/$27 via PayPal
Tarantos – Flamenco Dance Choreography/Repertory
Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:15 to 9:15 pm
Full Workshop 14 classes: $450/$467 via PayPal
Single Class: $35/$37 via PayPal
April 27 to June 1, 2025
Bulerias Structure and Improvisation Workshop – All levels.
Sundays: 1:30 to 2:30 pm (no class on April 20, Easter)
Full Workshop 6 classes: $140/$146 via PayPal
Single Class: $25/$27 via PayPal
Flamenco Dance Technique
Sundays: 3:00 to 4:00 pm EDT
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 7:00 to 8:00 pm EDT
Full workshop (24 classes): $500 / $518 via PayPal
Single Class: $25 / $27 via PayPal
Flamenco Dance Choreography / Repertory
Beginner- intermediate to advanced levels
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8:15 to 9:15 pm EDT
Full Workshop (16 classes) $495 / $513 via PayPal
Single Class: $35 / $37 via PayPal
Bulerias Structure, Improvisation, and Palmas – All levels
Sundays: 1:30 to 2:30 pm EST
Full workshop: (8 classes) $175 / $182 via PayPal
Single Class: $25 / $27 via PayPal
Flamenco Dance Technique
Sundays, 3 to 4 pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 8 pm
(no classes Thursday June 12)
23 Classes – $485 / $503 via PayPal
Single class: $25 / $27 via PayPal
Flamenco Dance Choreography / Repertory Workshop
Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:15 to 9:15 pm
(no classes Thursday June 12)
15 Classes – $470 / $488 via PayPal
Single class: $35 / $37 via PayPal
Bulerias dance structure, improvisation and palmas workshop All levels
June 8 to July 27, 2025
Sundays: 1:30 to 2:30 pm
8 Classes – $175 / $182 via PayPal
Single class: $25 / $27 via PayPal
June 3 to July 27, 2025
Flamenco Dance Technique
Sundays, 3 to 4 pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 8 pm
(no classes Thursday June 12)
23 Classes – $485 / $503 via PayPal
Single class: $25 / $27 via PayPal
Flamenco Dance Choreography / Repertory Workshop
Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:15 to 9:15 pm
(no classes Thursday June 12)
15 Classes – $470 / $488 via PayPal
Single class: $35 / $37 via PayPal
Bulerias dance structure, improvisation and palmas workshop – All levels
June 8 to July 27, 2025
Sundays: 1:30 to 2:30 pm
8 Classes – $175 / $182 via PayPal
Single class: $25 / $27 via PayPal
April 15 to June 1, 2025
Flamenco Dance Technique
Sundays, 3 to 4 pm 9 (no class on April 20, Easter)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 8 pm
Full Workshop 20 classes: $450/$467 via PayPal
Single Class: $25/$27 via PayPal
Tarantos – Flamenco Dance Choreography/Repertory
Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:15 to 9:15 pm
Full Workshop 14 classes: $450/$467 via PayPal
Single Class: $35/$37 via PayPal
April 27 to June 1, 2025
Bulerias Structure and Improvisation Workshop – All levels.
Sundays: 1:30 to 2:30 pm (no class on April 20, Easter)
Full Workshop 6 classes: $140/$146 via PayPal
Single Class: $25/$27 via PayPal
April 15 to June 1, 2025
Flamenco Dance Technique
Sundays, 3 to 4 pm 9 (no class on April 20, Easter)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 8 pm
Full Workshop 20 classes: $450/$467 via PayPal
Single Class: $25/$27 via PayPal
Tarantos – Flamenco Dance Choreography/Repertory
Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:15 to 9:15 pm
Full Workshop 14 classes: $450/$467 via PayPal
Single Class: $35/$37 via PayPal
April 27 to June 1, 2025
Bulerias Structure and Improvisation Workshop – All levels.
Sundays: 1:30 to 2:30 pm (no class on April 20, Easter)
Full Workshop 6 classes: $140/$146 via PayPal
Single Class: $25/$27 via PayPal