Originally from Andalusia, Spain, flamenco is the result of a cultural miscegenation: gypsy, Arab, Christian and Jewish. Today flamenco is appreciated and practiced around the world.

We couldn’t miss the chance to watch a show on a rainy Friday night.

Last Friday we went together to see a show of Flamenco in Jazzsí Club in el Raval, a neighbourhood in the heart of Barcelona.

We met at the metro station Sant Antoni and walk 3 minutes until we got there. Once the showed started, we were amazed by the talent of the musicians and the passionate dancer.

It was a nice night of flamenco, drinks and good company!

Our students from the Conversation 4 Online group course imagine themselves in Spain every Monday and Wednesday evening when they talk with their native Spanish teacher and their fellow students in class. This way they get the chance to practice their Spanish, learn about different cultures and make friends from all over the world without having to leave their home.

Teacher Toni even gave them a little Flamenco guitar concert! Let’s see if they all log in next class with Flamenco dresses on 😉

Would you like to join them? Then check out more about the Conversation 4 online group course here.

Find out here how you can learn how to play Flamenco guitar in Granada just like Toni. You may recognize the guy on the image:-)

If you visit Spain, you can’t leave without getting to know the culture of the country. Art and passion are two of the most distinctive aspects of Spanish culture and both are found in flamenco, the best known local dance worldwide.

Flamenco is a dance that comes from Andalusia (southern Spain). However, it has evolved over the years and it’s become a characteristic Spanish dance. In fact, there’s a great variety of styles such as alegrías, seguiriyas, tangos, etc., which demonstrates one of the main essential characteristics of flamenco: the fusion of cultures.

Flamenco is internationally known for both its music and its dance, and feelings such as love, joy or sadness are openly expressed.

At Linguaschools Valencia we believe that learning Spanish not only involves attending classes but also to be immersed in the local culture. Therefore, this week we organized a flamenco workshop in which our students learned both the culture of this typical Spanish dance and some dance moves.

It has been a unique experience to practice the language and get to know the local culture in a relaxed and fun environment.

What are you waiting for? Sign up for our courses and participate in our activities where you will learn Spanish and enjoy Spanish culture!

If you happen to be in Granada, you may be interested in our flamenco and guitar courses.