Creative Flamenco Dance Classes for Preschoolers 

Ages 3.5-5

Introducing Creative Flamenco

This beginner-level kids' flamenco class will introduce young children to the dynamic music and dance form of flamenco through fun movement games that capture the children's imagination. Children will be introduced to the basic elements of flamenco dance, including posture, hand and arm movements, and sounds of the feet. Flamenco classes help children learn how to connect with their mind and body while developing confidence, coordination, and focus. 

Fall Session

Flamenco Class Attire

Girls:

• Girls wear long sleeve leotard (Capezio Style # TB134C) in red and Flamenco skirt in black (Baltogs Brand, Style #: 9100C).
• Flamenco shoes for in-person classes and flamenco shoes or sneakers for online classes. Flamenco shoes can be purchased from Miguelitos.
• Hair should be pulled back into a ponytail if it will fit.

Boys: 

• Black short sleeve tee-shirt and black dance pants
• Flamenco boots (https://www.miguelitousa.com/products/folklorico/folkloricoshoes/2000blk.html)

Important Shoe Information:

Normally, flamenco dance students wear flamenco shoes. Flamenco shoes are used by male and female flamenco dancers and are constructed for dance. They generally have small nails embedded in the toe and heel to enhance the sound of the dancer's percussive footwork. For more reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flamenco_shoe

Please order the children's flamenco shoes from this recommended brand (for children/ beginners)here: http://www.miguelitousa.com/products/flamenco/flamencoshoes/1680blk.html Call: Miguelitos, Phone: (210) 349-2573. I recommend the lower heel options for children, style # 1710 or 1740. 

Unfortunately, there are not too many in-person try-on options for kids and flamenco shoes in Seattle, so please check the sizing when you order. If your child already owns a pair of character shoes, this will be fine to use for a bit. There are many different brands and styles of flamenco shoes, especially from Spain. For now, unless you really want to spend the extra money, I would recommend using the Miguelito's brand. They are well-made and not too pricey and you do not have to pay for expensive shipment from Spain or Europe because they are located in the U.S.

If it will take awhile for the flamenco shoes to arrive, dancers may be permitted to use a sneaker or closed-toe shoe with a leather sole with chunky small heel. Please note that if your child will practice at home with flamenco shoes, be sure to put a wooden board down (Home Depot) , to prevent scratches on your home flooring because the flamenco shoes have nails on the bottom.