The heart and soul of Flamenco is in the cante, or the singing. The powerful, sultry sounds behind the dance moves are what truly inspires the dancers into an enchanting chain of movement, influenced and enjoyed by many cultures all over the world. Our Flamenco Singing Classes is suitable for students of all abilities, whether you’re an experienced singer or a complete novice. At City Academy, our wonderful teachers will support you and tailor the lesson to your needs.
What will be taught on these Flamenco Singing Classes?
The flemanco class will cover a range of carefully selected material to ensure it is challenging, varied, and above all, enjoyable.
Course content will include:
- Exploring the fundamentals of Flamenco singing
- Learning different Flamenco palos, or styles, and know their history and geography
- Practising compas or rhythm and palmas (clapping)
- Understanding the song structure of the different palos
- Understanding how the letras, or lyrics, are structured when accompanied by guitar and dance
You will also receive friendly feedback throughout the course, to help you understand and track your progress.
Music
Various palos within Flamenco
Type
Group
Equipment
What to bring: pen, notebook, water
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND LEVEL OF THIS COURSE?
This course is suitable for complete beginners and those who possess a passion and curiosity to learn more about their voice.
Students will learn about vocal technique, breathing, posture and application of this technique across a broad repertoire.
The ability to hear notes and sing them back as well as good spoken and written english is required. We highly recommend that you bring a recording device to help track your learning.
HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?
All courses are taught within groups. Each week will begin with a thorough vocal warm up before going on to discover key vocal techniques and approaches to develop your confidence and singing skills.
Your voice will grow in strength and flexibility and you’ll gain a sense of control and confidence when singing. Best of all, you’ll have a lot of fun, and meet like-minded new people.
By the end of the course, what will I have achieved?
Students will have:
- Developed confidence in their vocal ability, improving vocal expression, dynamics and musicianship.
- Completed one full 'palo' (style) within a 4 week period (4 sessions)
- Learnt the structure of each particular song style
- Gained a better understanding of the rhythm (compas) of each style and how it fits in with the clapping and the guitar.
After I complete this course, what are the next steps in my training?
Level 2 courses focus on solidifying technique, widening repertoire knowledge and developing tone, range and vocal style.
Solo elements are also incorporated within level 2 where students are encouraged to sing solo within the ensemble songs.
Register your interest
We will be publishing new class dates soon - please register your interest and we will be in touch with more information.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
Register your interest
We will be publishing new class dates soon - please register your interest and we will be in touch with more information.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
No Venue
All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
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