Learn to dance with the abanico  SUMMER WORKSHOP: August 26 & 27

In this Beginning Workshop we'll explore how to dance with the abanico (flamenco fan).

LOCATION: 1734 SE 12th Ave. Portland at Steps PDX or ONLINE

Beginning Abanico

In Person w/Online option

Saturday, August 26 | 11:00 - 12:55
Sunday, August 27 | 11:00 - 12:55

$66 or $64 Zelle, ApplePay, Check, Cash discount (full workshop in person)

$61 or $59 Zelle, ApplePay, Check, Cash discount (full workshop online)

*Workshop may be taken in real time or after the fact via recording

*5% discount for any two August workshops.

*5% discount for any two August workshops. Contact us for discount code.

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.  In other words, we'll dance with the fan! 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’s included in the price of the workshop?

  • In person or livestream classes

  • Access to a video library demonstrating each part of the dance.

  • Access to recordings of classes to review on your own

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 does this workshop take place?
1734 SE 12th Ave. Portland at Steps PDX and ONLINE via Zoom.

Get directions here.

*Purchase of this workshop in non-refundable and non-transferable. *Workshop may not be taken by drop-in or class card without instructor permission.