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Washington D.C.'s only studio dedicated exclusively to the art of Flamenco!
Dance Flamenco DC and its children’s program Flamenco 4 Kids!™ is the home of Flamenco con Magdalena, founded in NYC in 1995.
We offer both children and adult dance classes, performance opportunities, cultural experiences, and community events throughout the greater Washington D.C. area.
Dance Flamenco DC is an educational and entertainment based program, bringing the authentic sights, sounds and movements of Andalucía to the DMV.
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From recreational classes to intensive training and cross-cultural immersion, students immerse in the mysterious and energizing art form of Flamenco. Visit our new Tenleytown studio, which offers classes, visiting artist workshops, social events and more in the heart of Northwest Washington D.C.!
La Magdalena is a flamenco dancer, teaching artist and choreographer based in the greater Washington, D.C. area.
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She has been practicing the art of flamenco for over 30 years in studios, on stages and in classrooms throughout the U.S. and Spain.
Trained in New York City and Seville, Spain since 1994, Magdalena moved to DC in 2013. Inspired by her little dancing daughter, she created Flamenco 4 Kids!™ -- a children's program serving over a dozen local schools which since its inception has trained hundreds of kids in the art of Flamenco dance and rhythm.
Meet LA Magdalena
Dance Flamenco DC's Mission
Arts in education and community outreach are essential to Dance Flamenco DC’s mission.
Magdalena believes in the power of art to integrate communities, cultural backgrounds and individual expression.
Flamenco is a performance art, a culture, and a way of life which originated in the South of Spain, or Andalucia.
There are three main artistic elements in Flamenco: singing (cante), dance (baile) and guitar (guitarra). In addition, members of the group play "palmas" or hand-clapping to support each other rhythmically.
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The relationship between the artists is similar to that of Jazz - there is a basic structure everyone must follow, a language everyone must share.
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On an emotional level Flamenco can feel like an eruption of passion, pathos, joy and rebellion. Each performer carries her own expressive charge and specific style, yet the group communicates together to create a unified explosion of artistry.
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Today, Flamenco is nothing short of an international phenomenon.
What is Flamenco?
THANK YOU for everything you give all of your students, including (and especially!) your little beginner birds! What a joy to be a part of this community – so supportive, inspiring, and bold! This really feels like the beginning of a long and addictive journey . . .
Beatrice J.
New York, NY
She brings the true essence of flamenco from Andalucía to the eyes and ears of each student, taking each one way beyond … a multi-faceted, highly-polished flamenco gem!
Kristina de Sacramento
Minneapolis, MN
Director, Anda Flamenco
Gracias a ti por entender nuestra cultura flamenca. Nos encanta y nos hace mucha ilusión ver las nuevas generaciones como les gusta España y sus costumbres el flamenco, el idioma etc. . . .
Isabel T.
Rockville, MD
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Dance Flamenco DC Studio
Dance Flamenco DC is located in the Tenleytown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. This beautiful, sunny space is available to rent during non-class hours for community creatives, performing artists and healing arts practitioners. Visit Peerspace or contact us for more information.
Dance Flamenco DC is located in the Tenleytown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
4027 Brandywine St NW Washington, DC 20016
