Flamenco Singing for Dancers with Carlos Lobo and Pablo Egea

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 Masterclasses are open to all.

Combined with some spectacular weekend Flamenco performances from international artists, this summer Battersea Spanish definitely has something for every Flamenco enthusiast!

Flamenco Singing for Dancers with Carlos Lobo and Carlos Otero

This workshop introduces flamenco singing from the perspective of dance. The workshop is lead by three professionals, two instructors to give a thorough exploration of Flamenco lyricism and vocal expression, plus a live guitarist in the room!

Participants will learn how to listen to flamenco structures, rhythms and emotional dynamics in order to deepen their dance practice.

Objectives

• Understand basic flamenco song structure
• Improve musical listening
• Connect movement with singing and rhythm
• Develop improvisation skills

Contents

• Rhythm and compás
• Calls and endings
• Song structure
• Introduction to tangos, soleá, alegrías and seguiriya

Activities

• Listening exercises
• Palmas and rhythm work
• Guided improvisation
• Group exercises

Benefits

• Greater musical understanding
• Better communication with musicians
• More freedom and sensitivity in dance

Pablo Egea – Short Biography

Pablo Egea is a flamenco dancer and choreographer from Murcia, Spain. He has performed with prestigious companies including the Spanish National Ballet, the Andalusian Flamenco Ballet, and Riverdance's Heart Beat of Home in London's West End, where he received the LUKAS Award for Outstanding Dancer of the Year (2019).

He has also worked internationally as a soloist and choreographer with companies in the USA, Russia, Taiwan, and Ecuador. Pablo has won several major flamenco dance awards in Spain, including first prizes at the Antonio Ruiz Soler Competition (2021) and the Ubrique National Flamenco Competition (2022).

He is currently developing his latest artistic project, Auroro, while continuing his work as a performer, choreographer, and flamenco educator

Full Summer Workshop Schedule :

Tuesday 7th July - 18:30 - 20:30 -Abanico (flamenco fan) Workshop with Lourdes Fernandez

Saturday 18th July - 12:00 - 14:00 - Sevillanas Workshop: Remember and Enjoy with Carlos Otero

Tuesday 21st July - 18:30 - 20:30 - Mantón (flamenco shawl) Workshop (Beginner Level) with Magdalena Mannion

Saturday 25th July - 12:00 - 15:00 - Flamenco Singing for Dancers with Carlos Lobo and Carlos Otero

Wednesday 29th July - 18:30 - 20:30 - Bulerías Workshop (Beginner Level) with Carlos Otero

Tuesday 11th August - 18:30 - 20:30 - Abanico (flamenco fan) Workshop with Magdalena Mannion

Saturday 15th August - 12:00 - 14:00 Sevillanas Workshop: Remember and Enjoy with Carlos Otero

Tuesday 18th August - 18:30 - 20:30 - Mantón (flamenco shawl) Workshop (Beginner Level) with Magdalena Mannion

Wednesday 26th August - 18:30 - 20:30 - Bulerías Workshop (Beginner Level) with Carlos Otero

Tuesday 1st September - 18:30 - 21:30 - Flamenco Singing for Dancers with Carlos Lobo and Lourdes Fernandez

Tuesday 8th September - 18:30 - 20:30 - Abanico (flamenco fan) Workshop with Lourdes Fernandez

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 masterclasses 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 masterclass. 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 masterclass is running at the same level but a different time, this will be offered to you.