Flamenco Festival Workshops
23 June – 2 July 2022
The Flamenco Festival workshops at Sadler’s Wells are a wonderful way to learn and explore in greater depth the choreographic style and technique of the flamenco dance form hosted by some of the greatest flamenco dancers in the world.
All workshops are suitable for 16+
All workshops take place at Sadler’s Wells Studios, please meet at Stage Door. How to get here
Maria del Mar Moreno – Bulerías de Jerez
Ability: Open to all abilities
Thursday 23 June, 18:00 – 19:00
Sadler’s Wells, Studio A
£25
The bulerías is a palo (flamenco subgenre) that is characterized by its vibrant, spontaneous and festive style. The bulerías are an emblematic style of Jerez de la Frontera, and other fundamental nuclei are Utrera and Cádiz. The most notable characteristic of compás por bulerías is its twelve-beat structure, which is why it is often considered one of the more complicated.
Another feature of the bulería is that it includes metrical and musical improvisations, a versatility that embodies its cheerful, fun and spontaneous character.
Paula Comitre – Alegrías
Ability: Open to all abilities
Saturday 25 June, 10:30 – 12:00
Sadler’s Wells, Studio A
£25
As its name suggests, alegrías (joys) is one of the most festive styles of flamenco. It has its origin in the province of Cádiz, being one of the oldest genres, and many consider it as the most important style. It belongs to the cantiñas family, traditional songs from the province of Cádiz.
As one of the oldest forms of Flamenco, alegrías influenced many other styles. Its most recognisable feature is its rhythm, which it shares with the soleá.
El Yiyo – Tangos
Ability: Open to all abilities
Saturday 2 July, 10:30 – 12:00
Sadler’s Wells, Studio A
£25
Tangos in flamenco are considered one of the basic styles of this artistic genre.
There are several types, among which those from Cádiz, Triana, Jerez, Granada and Málaga stand out.
It is a lively style that, together with the bulería, contribute to the cheerful nature of this artform.