Summer I session begins May 26. Scroll down for complete class schedule!

Flamenco Chicago offers a fun, but serious, learning environment and has just celebrated its fifth anniversary in Chicago by moving to a larger location in the Roscoe Village neighborhood of Chicago. You will meet a friendly, welcoming, and very interesting group of students here, ranging in age from teens through 50s, with most students in their 20s and 30s. Class sizes are limited to ensure supportive, personal attention to each student. And, because we offer 10-13 classes per week, there are more options to take make-up classes when you have to miss a class -- and yes, we do allow make-ups!

Our structured class program, requiring payment per session means that you won't encounter multi-level classes full of drop-in students. Everyone is taught at the appropriate level in order to make steady progress. Talented students are able to quickly move up to a higher level. Students with no previous dance experience find that they are able to develop their skills step by step.

Our new flamenco studio. Students try out the floor por sevillanas at our Sept. 23 open house.

A note to experienced flamenco students: I'd like to actively encourage and assist students with previous flamenco training to be able to join our program. You can come in and observe or try a class, or schedule a one-on-one brief meeting with me to assess your skill level. Don't let year after year go by without ever having the chance to perform and without progressing in your dancing!

Our classes and teaching methods have been featured in the May 2004 issue of Dance Teacher, the national magazine for dance teachers. We were also included in Chicago Sun-Times coverage of the Flamenco Festival 2005, and in the Chicago Tribune Planner in January 2006. n October 2006, Rosetta and Flamenco Chicago were selected by the Chicago Tribune (from among all the flamenco teachers and organizations in Chicago) to teach one of the winners in the newspaper's "Dreamers" contest, which culminated in beautiful coverage of our studio and Fall flamenco show.

Please note: Students in Basic II, Basic III and Intermediate levels must attend class twice a week and prepaid class sessions are six weeks in duration (total of 12 classes). Classes that may be taken just once a week are Fundamentals, Basic I, Technique classes and special, one-session classes such as Sevillanas. All students from Basic I level and up have the option to perform in our student shows. Please contact me to be put on my e-list and receive word of new classes, but please first read the rest of this page, especially the class descriptions below, so you can see whether class days and times would work for you.

Rosetta (center, with red hair) and participants in our Dec. 2 student show. Our students always dance for a packed and enthusiastic house of family and friends. All students in our regular, twice-a-week class program are eligible to perform. Next showcase will be held May 18, 2008. View additional photos here!

Class schedule
(for class descriptions, scroll down past schedule grid)

Flamenco Chicago LLC • 2147 W. Belmont Ave. • Chicago
Spring session: April 14 through May 24 Summer I session: May 26 through July 5
hours	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Saturday	Sunday
10-11am	These hours available for private lessons.	These hours available for private lessons.	These hours available for private lessons.	These hours available for private lessons.	Intermediate Technique: Braceo y Taconeo
11am-12pm					Intermediate
12-1pm					Basic I: Tangos
1-2pm					This hour available for private lessons.
6:15-7:15pm	Basic III		Basic III	New Flamenco Fundamentals starts May 29!
7:15-8:15pm	Basic I: Sevillanas	New Flamenco Fundamentals starts May 27!	Basic II/III Technique: Taconeo y Vueltas	Intermediate
8:15-9:15pm	Basic II		Basic II	Flamenco Fundamentals
Group class prices: Six-week session Fundamentals or Basic I (one class per week for six weeks = 6 classes)					$85
Six-week session Basic II, Basic III or Intermediate (two classes per week for six weeks = 12 classes)					$150
Six-week session Basic II/III Technique or Intermediate Technique (one class per week = 6 classes)					$85
Six-week session of Basic II, Basic III or Intermediate plus Basic II/III Technique or Intermediate Technique (three classes per week for six weeks = 18 classes)					$216
Six-week session of Basic II, Basic III or Intermediate (2 classes per week) plus Basic II/III Technique or Intermediate Technique (third class of the week) plus once-a-week drop-in to another class level (fourth class of the week). Total of four classes per week for six weeks = 24 classes.					$270
Drop-in rate					$18
Minimum class size: 5. Maximum class size: 15. Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions.

Class descriptions
Monday only
• Basic I: Sevillanas. For students who have completed two sessions of Fundamentals, or have a few months of previous experience in flamenco. Mondays from 7:15-8:15pm. Total cost for each six-week/6-class session is $85, payable in advance. Students are allowed one make-up class per session to be taken in Fundamentals or Basic I. If interested in joining this class, please contact me, and mention "Basic I" on the contact form.

Monday/Wednesday classes
• Basic III. Meets twice a week: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:15-7:15pm. Total cost for each six-week/12-class session is $150. Students attend both nights (not just Monday or Wednesday) for six weeks. Students are allowed two make-up classes per session, to be taken in Basic II. Students in this group have 6 months to a year of previous flamenco study. They are familiar with palos that include sevillanas, tangos, garrotin, fandangos de Huelva, tientos and bulerias and have learned the basics of castanet technique. If interested in joining this class, please contact me, and mention "Basic III" on the contact form.

Students in an informal performance at Swirl Wine Bar.

• Basic II. Meets twice a week: Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:15-9:15pm.Total cost for each six-week/6-class session is $150 payable in advance. Students are allowed two make-up classes per session, to be taken in Basic I. If you already have a few months of solid flamenco study, and would like to join this class, please contact me, and mention "Basic II" on the contact form.

Wednesday only
• Basic II/III Technique: Taconeo y Vueltas. Wednesdays from 7:15-8:15pm. Intensive drills and practice with taconeo por bulerias and tangos and various turn combinations. Total cost for each six-week/6-class session is $85, payable in advance. Students are allowed one make-up class per session to be taken in Basic II or Basic III. For details, please contact me, and mention "Basic II/III Technique" on the contact form.

Thursday only
• Flamenco Fundamentals.For new students with no previous experience in flamenco. Thursdays from 8:15-9:15pm. Total cost for each six-week/6-class session is $85, payable in advance. Students are allowed one make-up class per session to be taken in another Fundamentals level or Basic I. For details, please contact me, and mention "Thursday Fundamentals" on the contact form.

Thursday/Saturday class
• Intermediate. All students attend class twice a week on both Thursdays from 7:15-8:15pm and Saturdays from 11am-12pm. Total cost for each six-week/12-class session is $150 payable in advance. Students are allowed two make-up classes per session, to be taken in any other level of their choice. Students must have two years or more of fairly serious flamenco study behind them (or instructor consent) before joining this class. If interested, please contact me, and mention "Intermediate" on the contact form.

Students with cuadro musicians at Swirl Wine Bar.

Saturday only
• Intermediate Technique: Taconeo y Braceo. Intensive drills and practice with taconeo por bulerias and tangos and intensive braceo exercises. Saturdays from 12-1pm. Total cost for each six-week/6-class session is $85, payable in advance. Students are allowed one make-up class per session to be taken in any other class level. For details, please contact me, and mention "Intermediate Technique " on the contact form.

• Basic I: Tangos. For students who have completed two sessions of Fundamentals, or have a few months of previous experience in flamenco. Saturdays from 12-1pm. Total cost for each six-week/6-class session is $85, payable in advance. Students are allowed one make-up class per session to be taken in Fundamentals or Basic I. For details, please contact me, and mention "Continuing Fundamentals" on the contact form.

Private lessons
Single one-hour private lesson: $60. Prepaid block of four private lessons (to be used within six weeks of purchase date): $200. See schedule above for available private lesson hours (some evening hours may occasionally be available as well). A talented beginning flamenco student (with solid previous experience in ballet, jazz, or tap -- and a good sense of rhythm) can use private lessons to learn basic flamenco technique very quickly and enter our regular program at the Basic II level. If I have a talented and motivated person to work with, in four lessons I can teach the equivalent of four months of regular Basic I classwork.

Special private lesson rates are offered to current group-class students, and these are a great supplement to their in-class study. Lessons can focus on any aspect of flamenco of interest to the student: technique, heelwork combinations, presentation/performance aspects, or to catch up with other students in class. This can be scheduled as an occasional single class, or as a regular monthly or weekly class. $45 per hour for technique; $60 per hour if the lesson includes teaching choreography we're not currently working on in class.

Questions? First, please take a look at our frequently asked questions page, and if your question is still unanswered, then please contact me if you have questions about any of the above classes. The best way to contact Rosetta and get a prompt response is via e-mail; however, if you have any difficulty with the contact form on the website and need to get in touch with us, you can leave a message at 773.725.8996 (it also helps if you leave your e-mail address along with your voicemail message).