Flamenco Tour to Jerez
November 11 - 22, 2025 | Jerez, Spain
Have you been itching to study flamenco in SPAIN? I know the feeling. The Original Flamenco Tour is a personalized flamenco vacation to Spain to study this art form in its country of origin. Escape with me to Jerez, the cradle of flamenco, away from the distractions of every day life where you’ll breathe in flamenco with every step.
Trip Includes:
Private workshop including some live accompaniment catered especially to you by Mercedes Ruíz. (She is wonderful and beautiful and fabulous – an incredibly talented dancer who takes extreme pride in teaching.)
Private bulerías cante & dance workshop with José Mijita & Carmen Herrera at the historic Peña la Bulería
Private class with David Lagos to learn all about the Flamenco Sound.
Bulerías dance classes with Ana María López at Peña La Buena Gente with live music (mix of private & small group)
Bulerías dance classes Estefania Aranda with live cante & guitarra (mix of private & small group)
Palmas and rhythm classes
An intimate private performance hosted by Mercedes featuring her top dancers, guitarist Santiago Lara and a top-notch cantaor
A relaxing visit to the Hammam Andalusí (Arabic baths) for a massage and to soak in the baths. Click here to learn more about what we do at the hammam.
A charming apartment in the historic Barrio San Miguel just minutes away from the dance studio and two of the most well-known flamenco peñas. [Double occupancy apartments equipped with kitchen, washing machine, living and sleeping area. A limited number or private apartments available for an additional cost.]
Support in Jerez from your guide, Laura, to review material studied in class
Guided walking tours tours through important historic and cultural areas of Jerez (to the Catederal, the Alcázar, bodegas, flamenco barrios Santiago & San Miguel, las plazas…)
A sherry tasting and bodega tour
A flamenco shopping tour including a visit to the shop of one of Mercedes’s seamstresses.
A visit to the Centro Andalúz de Flamenco
Q & A time with Laura
Opening night tapas reception and informational meeting
Small group size and individual attention
Trip packet including a map of Jerez, recommended restaurants and stores, survival Spanish phrases, and tips from Laura and friends
Insider travel info for Spain will be supplied upon registration. (I’ve learned from past experience/my mistakes).
A bilingual guide (me!) with you in all of your classes and accompanying you on group excursions
Pre-trip virtual class to help you feel prepared and at ease before the tour
Optional add-on opportunity to see Mercedes Ruíz perform with her company in Sevilla
Optional add-on visit to see the famous Andalusian Horse show at the Fundación Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre
A chance to do all of these things with a small, supportive group of people
PRICE
$3645 credit card ($3540 check/cash/Zelle/Apple Pay discount)
Price includes everything described above. It does not include transportation or food and drink (with the exception of the opening night tapas reception.)
$1,000 deposit due upon registration to secure your spot*
*Limited to the first 14 people who sign up.
*$1000 deposit is non-refundable unless the minimum number of participants is not met. You may read more about our cancellation policy here.
*By purchasing this Flamenco Tour, you are agreeing to the Terms of Purchase.
Registration Deadline
October 1, 2025 (while spots remain available*)
*This is a small group experience, and spaces are limited.