 |
>> Flamenco Museum |
More Information:
LOCATION:
Museo del Baile Flamenco
C/ Manuel Rojas Marcos, 3
41004 Sevilla
Tel.: 954 340 311
www.museoflamenco.com
The Museum of Flamenco Dance, the only one of its kind in the world, takes you on a journey to the heart of the Andalusian people, their identity and their spirit. This interactive museum is where the deepest roots of flamenco and the latest multimedia technology come together. The museum is an obligatory visit for anyone who wishes to gain an insight into the culture of Andalusia.
Content:In the museum, visitors discover the origins of flamenco culture, learn about the main palos (styles) of flamenco dance, take part in the social development of this art form, and witness the latest developments in modern flamenco dance, as well as interact with the exhibits on display.
Services:
The museum offers personal guides, dance classes, VIP evenings, performances and a specialist shop. An artistic environment and modern installations make the museum an ideal location for small events for groups of 5 to 100 persons. The central patio, several conference rooms and the historical cellar can be used. For more information, please contact the museum through the form on the right.
Programme:
Ask for the details of the current cultural programme, theme evenings, flamenco initiation programme, and private classes in the museums own School of Flamenco.
The most typical venue is a tablao, a small establishment where guests can see the action up close.
Tablaos feature professional dancers and musicians who generally give two or more performances per night.
Visitors enjoy a show of traditional flamenco as well as regional dances from around Spain.
El Patio Sevillano is Seville's oldest establishment and at one time was located in the Plaza del Duque, in the heart of the shopping district.
Many years ago it was moved to Paseo Colon, next to the Plaza de Toros and close to the river.
Not far from here you will find Tablao El Arenal, a smaller venue which features nightly performances.
Both Tablao El Arenal and El Patio Sevillano offer tickets which include a free drink, or dinner if you prefer.
Los Gallos is located in a picturesque plaza in the Santa Cruz Quarter, offering nightly performances and drinks.
In many bars the locals come to dance sevillanas and enjoy a drink or two.
Some feature regional artists who are quite good and perform regularly in different locations around Seville.
Many bars have special nights each week for flamenco music or performances, while others feature flamenco every night.
In almost all cases the entrance is free, and you pay nothing more than the cost of what you consume at the bar.
The several cultural associations, or peñas, are dedicated to offering performances and workshops.
In these establishments the entrance fee is often just a few euros to see a good quality show.
Taller Flamenco opened its doors in 1994 and has since become a well-respected flamenco school.
In addition to classes in flamenco dance, technique, choreography, guitar, compás & palmas, and Spanish language,
Taller Flamenco also offers special combined courses.
These courses merge different classes in a variety of combinations.
For example, in one of the Combinaciones de Arte, students take classes in both Flamenco guitar and Spanish language.
Dresses, shoes, instruments and accessories can be found in many stores in the city center and the outlying neighborhoods.
Flamenco music, whether CDs or records, are also available in many stores.