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The next Flamenco term at Battersea Spanish will start in September 2026. Leading up to that, throughout the summer, we are offering a range of stand-alone Flamenco Workshops, for students both old and new!
These workshops can all be booked individually, and offer our community the chance to explore the wider world of Flamenco, including the celebrated accessories of traditional Flamenco such as Abanico (fan), Mantón (Shawl) and more! Delivered by our 2 resident teacher/performers, Juan Carlos Otero and Lourdes Fernandez, or special guest teachers, these workshops are open to all.
Abanico (flamenco fan) Workshop with Magdalena Mannion
This workshop introduces the flamenco fan as a theatrical and expressive tool within dance.
Participants will explore technique, rhythm and stage presence through simple choreographic exercises.
No previous experience required. Please bring your own fan with you for use during the workshop.
Objectives
- Learn basic fan technique
- Coordinate fan and body movement
- Explore elegance and expression
- Develop musical awareness
Contents
- Opening and closing the fan
- Arm coordination
- Rhythm and pauses
- Scenic expression and intention
Activities
- Technical exercises
- Improvisation games
- Walking sequences
- Pair work
- Simple choreography
Benefits
- Improved precision and coordination
- Expanded body language
- Stronger stage presence
Our on-site Spanish wine bar, La Bodega, will be open for the workshops, serving Spanish and South American drinks and bar snacks - think aceitunas, almendras ¡y más!
Our Flamenco workshops are ticketless events - we have a guestlist! We do not send physical or digital tickets for these events, so once you have booked you will receive a payment confirmation only. Once you arrive for the event, please approach the bar to let us know of your arrival.
Please note :
Once you have registered, we are unable to offer refunds for non-participation or non-attendance, for any reason. However, we require 6 confirmed registrations to launch each workshop. Therefore, if we do not reach this minimum number shortly before the scheduled start date, the class will either be postponed (by up to two weeks), or will be cancelled (with a full refund offered). If another workshop is running at the same level but a different time, this will be offered to you.
