1. When do new classes begin?
The classes are ongoing, so beginners can join at anytime. There is a teaching assistant in each Introduction to Flamenco Dance class so that brand new students as well as those who have taken a few classes can feel comfortable in class.

2. What should I wear?
Please wear comfortable pants and a close fitting shirt. Women do not need to wear a skirt in the beginning level class.

3. What about shoes?
Flamenco shoes are an investment. We recommend trying some classes before investing in shoes. For women, wear any comfortable shoe that has a heel and a hard sole. Boots or Character shoes work well. For men, wear a dress shoe or a shoe that has a hard sole and a differentiation between the sole and the heel. If you decide to invest in shoes, we have some available at our location for purchase. Open toe shoes or sandals are not recommended.

4. What style of Flamenco do you teach?
We teach a pure, gypsy style of Flamenco that is not Classical Spanish Dance based. Our focus is on interpretation of the music, understanding of the singing and the rhythms, and improvisation. We do not teach any folkloric dances or anything with castanets.

5. What can I expect from a class?
Flamenco is challenging and complex. Students need to be patient with themselves and the learning process because unlike most dance forms where one dances to the music, in Flamenco, the dancer is the music. Because we provide percussive sounds with our feet and hands, we serve as both musician and dancer, therefore Flamenco tends to be more challenging than other dance forms—but also more rewarding.

In Spain, Flamenco is danced by all ages. From small children to the elderly, everyone can participate in the art form. Flamenco is only limited by you. We love to teach students of all ages and skill levels.

We offer my students a fun and productive environment filled with encouragement and support where their efforts can flourish. We do not permit students who are unkind to others to study at Solo Flamenco. We treat each student with care and respect, and we expect the same from our students. This studio is not the place for criticism and cruelty; it is not tolerated.

Solo Flamenco is the only "all-Flamenco" training Academy in the Northwest. Over the past 9 years, we have earned a reputation for offering the highest quality instruction by both our regular teachers and those from Spain and across North America. By focusing on the pure Flamenco forms as opposed to Classical Spanish Dance or Folkloric Dances, we can offer the student an experience in Flamenco that is as close as possible to what they can receive in Flamenco's birthplace, Jerez de la Frontera.

Students are encouraged to participate in Solo Flamenco sponsored workshops by master instructors. The workshops will enrich your Flamenco experience and give you an opportunity to see how others teach and interpret the Flamenco forms. You can also use these workshops to push yourself creatively and physically!

Solo Flamenco strives to enable the student to "dance" Flamenco, not just learn a series of steps or choreographies. We teach how to communicate with the guitarist, singer and percussionists; how to improvise, and how to express your own unique take on Flamenco through movement and sound.

6. Are drop-in's allowed?
Drop in's are permitted for the Level 1 and Level 2 classes only. To register for any other class, please email soloflamenco@mac.com.