Madrid: Sevillanas with Castanets Class Experience

About this tour

Learn Sevillanas, the paired festive dance central to Spanish celebration culture, in a one-hour Madrid class. You'll master the arm patterns, footwork, and castanet technique that make this style instantly recognisable at Spanish fairs and festivals. Beginners and experienced dancers alike pick up the fundamentals from a trained instructor, leaving with a flower comb and a genuine feel for how Sevillanas works as a social, communal form rather than a performance piece.

Highlights

• Paired choreography taught step-by-step from basics
• Castanet technique integrated with arm and foot patterns
• Flower comb and castanet pair included
• Led by experienced Sevillanas instructor
• No prior dance experience required

What to expect

You'll start with foundational footwork and hand positions before the instructor layers in castanet rhythms. Expect to work through Sevillanas phrases at a manageable pace, practising in time with live or recorded music. The hour moves between stationary drills and full-tempo run-throughs where you'll dance with a partner or in small groups, mirroring how Sevillanas actually happens at Spanish celebrations. It's active—you're moving consistently—but structured so everyone, regardless of dance background, keeps up.

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