enrollment by evaluation only

ADVANCED

Technique + Cantiñas con Mantón Choreography

at El Barrio’s Artspace

Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm

Sundays at 10:00-11:00am

Mantón Technique is a class for experienced flamenco dancers that dives into the complex art of maneuvering the mantón de manila. Students need to have their own mantón and be able to bring them to every class. The class will focus on technique, its proper use and placement, care tips and so much more. All students are expected to make time to practice on their own in order to progress in their training (which can be as little as 5-15 minutes a day). Email for further details.

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CLASS PACK TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

  • Class packages are exclusively for the 2025-2026 semester and expire on December 3, 2026. No exceptions.

  • Class packages are non-refundable and non-transferable towards any future classes, master classes or workshops.

CLASS PACKS AVAILABLE ON OUR APP

Single Class: $30
5 class pack: $145
10 class pack: $280
20 Class PACK: $540

Advanced Level Placement Evaluation

To join this level, dancers must first complete a placement evaluation to demonstrate their understanding of flamenco structure, technique, terminology, and musicianship.

Advanced Placement Evaluation
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: El Barrio’s Artspace
215 E. 99th Street, New York, NY 10029

Evaluation Panel and Jury: Xianix Barrera, Rebecca Tomas, La Meira, Ricardo Sanchez and Andreas Arnold

How to Register

Those who wish to be part of the evaluation must complete all of the following steps:

  1. Fill out the registration form:
    https://forms.gle/pjNndu7F5dkybxHR7

  2. Reserve your evaluation time slot on Calendly:
    https://calendly.com/xbflamenco/new-meeting

  3. Submit the $20 evaluation fee via Venmo or Zelle
    (to help offset the costs of the panel and live musicians)

What to Prepare

1. A short introduction about your flamenco journey
Please be prepared to share:

  • How many years you have been studying flamenco

  • Who you have trained with

  • Why you are interested in advancing to this level

2. Llamada & Letra
Choose any palo of your choice and be prepared to perform it in front of the panel with live musicians.

3. Escobilla with cierre
Prepare an escobilla with cierre, no more than 2 minutes long, in any palo of your choice. This may be a different palo from your llamada and letra.

4. Palmas demonstration
At the evaluation, you will be randomly assigned a palo and asked to accompany the musicians with your palmas.

5. Flamenco terminology
You will be given 3 flamenco terms at random and asked to define them.
Example: Braceo = arm movement

STUDIO LOCATION:

Flamenco Vivo studios

4 W. 43rd Street, 8th floor, Manhattan

  • All classes are conducted live in EST

  • If you cannot attend the live class, simply book the ZOOM class and you will be emailed the recording of the class.

  • Each class has a private WhatsApp group chat where we share information, class updates, music and practice videos.