Escuela de Flamenco La Fuente
Escuela de Flamenco La Fuente
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LucilleK3
Johannesburg, South Africa19 contributions
Aug 2015 • Solo
Having learnt the art of Flamenco in South Africa I felt that it was time to learn more about the passion in Spain itself. While I was looking at various schools on the Internet I came across Flamenco La Fuente in Capileira. I did not take much to convince me that this was the right choice- small town with plenty of history, situated in the Alpujarra mountains, lots of hiking routes, 2 hours of Flamenco a day!
Having just left Capileira by bus, I am so exhilarated by all I have learnt this week. Paula, the daughter of Cristina, is a wonderful teacher with so much patience and so much talent! She taught us Bulerias de Jerez, a pasos I was unfamiliar with, and am now richer with. The other nice thing was that we were never more than 5 people in total in the class, so you had plenty of space and of course the personal attention from the teacher, which is very valuable.
The whole process of booking was so effortless. Nani was extremely efficient and so helpful. Cristina even picked me up from the bus station in Granada, and took me out for a trip in the Alpujarras.
I stayed in the rustic apartment right above the studio in the plaza. The accommodation was lovely and so comfortable and I would recommend it for anyone who wishes to have a self catering option. There are plenty of restaurants in town so the options are vast.
I will most definitely be returning to Capileira and Escuela Flamenco La Fuente!
Having just left Capileira by bus, I am so exhilarated by all I have learnt this week. Paula, the daughter of Cristina, is a wonderful teacher with so much patience and so much talent! She taught us Bulerias de Jerez, a pasos I was unfamiliar with, and am now richer with. The other nice thing was that we were never more than 5 people in total in the class, so you had plenty of space and of course the personal attention from the teacher, which is very valuable.
The whole process of booking was so effortless. Nani was extremely efficient and so helpful. Cristina even picked me up from the bus station in Granada, and took me out for a trip in the Alpujarras.
I stayed in the rustic apartment right above the studio in the plaza. The accommodation was lovely and so comfortable and I would recommend it for anyone who wishes to have a self catering option. There are plenty of restaurants in town so the options are vast.
I will most definitely be returning to Capileira and Escuela Flamenco La Fuente!
Written August 29, 2015
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Vladimir K
Moscow21 contributions
Nov 2014 • Family
This small school has everything needed to study the basics of Flamenco - a professional and nice teacher, a big mirror and the Andalusian environment. Thank you, Cristina!
Written November 17, 2014
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Marily C
Paris, France2 contributions
Jun 2014 • Solo
It was a great experience to spend one week in Capileria and learn flamenco at the La Fuente. Cristina and Paula were fantastic teachers, and it was intensive. The hotel was also arranged by the Flamenco Centre La Fuente, at the Hostal Poqueira a great place to stay. They have the Restaurante Mesón Poqueira with tipical Alpujarra food.
Very good value and i just cant wait to come back.
Very good value and i just cant wait to come back.
Written July 7, 2014
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Susann H
18 contributions
Apr 2014 • Solo
Looking for a place to learn Flamenco? Then, I highly recommend this school! I went to Spain in search for the "Duende" (the magic) of Flamenco and I found "La Fuente"! In the lovely mountain village Capileira, I met Cristina (the owner) and her daughter Paula (who recently gave birth to the third generation in the Flamenco studio!) and their family. They made me feel at home at once! I was very lucky to have 4 hours of dancing lessons with Paula during the weekend. She was really dedicated! A great teacher, with the right spirit and a wonderful sense of humor. She gave me key knowledge, ... and my understanding of Flamenco reached a new level. A true inspiration!
I also had the pleasure of participating in a "cajon" class. The teacher Antonio insisted and so I got one more oppurtunity to understand the core of the Flamenco rythms. Challeging, yes... and great fun! Though, it was great travelling alone, I would recommend the school for small groups. It would have been fantastic to share this experience with my Flamenco friends in Norway. I really regret that I couldn't stay longer... and I'm already dreaming of going back to Capileira and the Fuente-team... Ole!
Susann, April 2014
I also had the pleasure of participating in a "cajon" class. The teacher Antonio insisted and so I got one more oppurtunity to understand the core of the Flamenco rythms. Challeging, yes... and great fun! Though, it was great travelling alone, I would recommend the school for small groups. It would have been fantastic to share this experience with my Flamenco friends in Norway. I really regret that I couldn't stay longer... and I'm already dreaming of going back to Capileira and the Fuente-team... Ole!
Susann, April 2014
Written May 8, 2014
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Soraya R
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Oct 2018 • Solo
If you like the South of Spain and are interested in practicing Flamenco, then you will enjoy booking a course at Flamenco La Fuente. Cristina Serrano is a skilled dancer and equally experienced and enthusiastic teacher and will happily tell you all you want to know about the structure of various dances, the rhythm, clapping and of course technique. It is fun learning so many new steps and get more awareness concerning one's body posture and appearance. In the end of the lesson one's heart and head are full of the lovely music and one is eagerly waiting for the next day. Many thanks!!
Written November 24, 2018
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Suraiya D
2 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
As a dance educator I attended escuela de flamenco la fuente as a workshop to learn the basics of flamenco. By the end of the week I had learned Palmas (rythmical clapping in two styles) along with footwork , intricacies of hands/arms, ending the week with a simple but challenging choreography in flamenco tangos. It was an experience that has influenced me to take my learning further in flamenco.
Cristina and her family were most accommodating and helpful from sending my first email of enquiry up until my arrival, where i was met by Cristina who escorted me to my hotel.
Her teaching was clear and precise with instruction making it easy to follow. Cristina is very patient and will work at a standard to your suit your ability, not once did I feel intimidated by her professionalism.
I highly recommend her workshop for anyone who is interested to learn or just have a basic understanding of flamenco to appreciate a music or flamenco performance. There is nothing more fun than learning a new dance style at leisure or for pleasure and this is a perfect way to understand and learn a little of Spanish culture and passion.
About capileira..... spectacular and filled with warmth is the topography (just like it's wine ❤❤❤❤). I have certainly been inspired to continue my learning.
Cristina and her family were most accommodating and helpful from sending my first email of enquiry up until my arrival, where i was met by Cristina who escorted me to my hotel.
Her teaching was clear and precise with instruction making it easy to follow. Cristina is very patient and will work at a standard to your suit your ability, not once did I feel intimidated by her professionalism.
I highly recommend her workshop for anyone who is interested to learn or just have a basic understanding of flamenco to appreciate a music or flamenco performance. There is nothing more fun than learning a new dance style at leisure or for pleasure and this is a perfect way to understand and learn a little of Spanish culture and passion.
About capileira..... spectacular and filled with warmth is the topography (just like it's wine ❤❤❤❤). I have certainly been inspired to continue my learning.
Written July 24, 2018
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Grace C
Edinburgh, UK13 contributions
Apr 2017
My husband and I had a course over three days in flamenco rhythms at Christina's flamenco school in the centre of Capileira village, high in the mountains of Andalucia. We were really impressed by our tutors Paula and Miguelo, who took us through a well-planned progression of different flamenco rhythms, accompanied by passionate and energetic flamenco guitar and dance. They are friendly, warm and talented people who inspired and took us through the basics of the 'Compas' rhythms of flamenco, and how to clap an accompaniment (Palmas) to Tangos, Alegrias, Soleas and Bulerias.
Everything was taught in a relaxed, fun and accessible way and Paula and Miguel's English is very good (if like us your Spanish is rusty!)
Christina's planning and communication beforehand was very good and contributed to this being one of the highlights of our holiday - I can't recommend Flamenco La Fuente enough!
Everything was taught in a relaxed, fun and accessible way and Paula and Miguel's English is very good (if like us your Spanish is rusty!)
Christina's planning and communication beforehand was very good and contributed to this being one of the highlights of our holiday - I can't recommend Flamenco La Fuente enough!
Written April 13, 2017
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Nicola G
Warminster, UK5 contributions
Sep 2015 • Solo
Discovered this lovely little dance school on a walking holiday, and took a class. Excellent teachers, great for beginners and experienced dancers alike. Well worth a visit as village is delightful, people are lovely, food is great and accommodation is excellent.
Written September 22, 2015
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Susann H
18 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
My Flamenco experience in Capileira last year was so good that I suggested it for the Flamenco group in my home town. However, they were also ready for beach and shopping... Cristina - the owner of La Fuente - is a positive lady with lovely solutions: she rented a studio in Marbella and gave us uforgettable moments, insisting that we bring out the magic of the duende in ourselves! Hard work and happiness! Ole! We had a great Flamenco weekend in Marbella! Though I would recommend Capileira - a really special experience... and the origin of the Flamenco spirit of Escuela La Fuente!
Written July 1, 2015
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Mariesebelle
Eastleigh, UK19 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
A great school with a brilliant teacher offering a fantastic experience from start to finish, thoroughly enjoyed the flamenco classes and would love to go back.
We went Saturday to Saturday and our class ran Monday to Friday and we did 2 hours a day. We worked on arms, footwork and clapping plus choreography which we built on over the week.
We went Saturday to Saturday and our class ran Monday to Friday and we did 2 hours a day. We worked on arms, footwork and clapping plus choreography which we built on over the week.
Written May 17, 2015
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wayman_family
kent36 contributions
I would like to know if I could have 1 or 2 dance lessons whilst I am staying in capileira. I am here till Sunday 26/9
Hi we are staying in Plaza de Andalucia and want to see Flamenco Do we need to book in advance and what distance for us to get to you
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