Intro to Abanico (Portland & Online) - Saturdays [12:00-1:00]

A class for beginning flamenco dancers who want to learn how to dance with the abanico (fan). (See detailed description below)

LOCATION: 1734 SE 12th Ave. in Portland & ONLINE

Join four+ full dance series or three+ minimum hour long full dance series in a given term, and get a 10% discount. Contact us for a discount code.

By purchasing this class series, you are agreeing to the Terms of Purchase.  

What’s Included?

• In person or livestream real-time class

• Access to recordings of class to review on your own

• Video library with breakdowns of class material (for students who purchase full series)

• One make-up class (to any of our classes) within same term (for students who purchase full series)

You may pay now via credit card, Zelle, ApplePay, or check.

All payments are non-refundable, but you may transfer your payment to another class within the same term if you are unable to attend.

What if I've never done any flamenco before? 
No problem! This is a beginning level class. If you feel uncertain, please contact us.  

Class Description:

We'll study basic technique of the abanico including:

• How to hold the fan correctly

• Multiple methods of opening the fan

• How to use your wrist to move the fan in different ways

• What to do with the other hand

In addition we'll study upper body positioning and how this works with the abanico

And we'll learn a short choreography with the abanico.  This will be an opportunity to integrate abanico technique with full body movement in compás. (Here is an example of what it can look like to dance with abanico).

What if I don't have an abanico?
No problem. We have fans for sale and loan.

What if I'm not a beginner?
This workshop addresses beginning-level skills, but higher level dancers, who are interested in breaking down abanico technique are welcome to join.

Where will the classes take place?
1734 SE 12th Ave. Portland at Steps PDX and ONLINE via Zoom.

Get directions here.

*Full series discount, no make-ups/non-transferable.

"To Laura, my special Flamenco Instructor & Mentor ...YOU have guided me with your expertise that is equal to any expert in the world including Spain, YOU have taught me with gentle patience and constant repetition and steered and supported me to levels of rebuilding my life with a passion for flamenco words can't describe....Olé with love" - Pat France/student

"Six months ago I started taking one beginners class a week with Laura, and I enjoyed her class so much that I now take three weekly classes, plus private lessons with her. She has supported and encouraged my new-found obsession with gentle nudges, and shares her knowledge and skill freely. Laura has a knack for communicating technique that is easy to understand, and her warmth and humor creates a non-intimidating atmosphere that makes the challenge of learning flamenco quite fun. Laura es una maestra phenomenal!" - Heather/student

"I absolutely loved my experience with Portland Flamenco Events!  Laura has the special gift to elevate her students' Flamenco knowledge in an easily digestible way - probably because she fully embodies Flamenco and understands it backwards and forwards!  I was visiting from North Carolina for a month and decided to purchase the month unlimited classes deal.  I will say from my 5 years of studying Flamenco (off and on), I have learned more in this one month and feel better prepared to actually DANCE than I have in all the other years. I truly appreciate all of the teachers (Julie, Stefani – sorry if I missed anyone else!) and the dedication and camaraderie of the students involved with Portland Flamenco Events. It was really hard to leave my new Flamenco family behind, but I hope to keep in touch via Skype sessions and come back next year for more!!"  - Teresa Ferlotti/student

Find out what others had to say here.

Read about Dance Wire's experience in our beginning flamenco class here.