Jackie has a genuine approach to the art of teaching, because she remembers what it’s like to be a student.
Through the years she has developed skills to reach her students as individuals and takes them
beyond the steps, by incorporating style and expression in an enjoyable, patient and personal way.
Jackie's students are encouraged to be mindful of using their whole body with presence,
strength and confidence all while being challenged and inspired to reach their full potential.
Through the years she has developed skills to reach her students as individuals and takes them
beyond the steps, by incorporating style and expression in an enjoyable, patient and personal way.
Jackie's students are encouraged to be mindful of using their whole body with presence,
strength and confidence all while being challenged and inspired to reach their full potential.
2022 IN-PERSON CLASS SCHEDULE
Students must be fully vaccinated are required to wear masks in class
All DoS classes on Seattle's Eastside in Kirkland and Bellevue
Mondays at Kirkland Dance Center
11:30-1:00pm - Beginning Level 2 ~ Tangos de Malaga
Mondays at Flamenco Haven
7:00 -8:00pm - Advance Level-1 ~ Martinete con baston (cane)
8:00 -9:00pm - Advance Level-2 ~ Solea
Wednesdays at Kirkland Dance Center
7:00 -8:30pm – Intermediate Level-1 ~ Caracoles con abanico (fan)
Saturdays at Kirkland Dance Center
12:00 -1:30pm – Intermediate Level-2 ~ Zorongo con castanuelas (castanets)
1:30 -2:30pm - Beginning Level-1 ~ Flamenco Technique and Sevillanas
Sundays at Kirkland Dance Center
12:30-2:00pm - Flamenco Essence class for students with 2 years flamenco experience
2:00-2:30pm Bi-Monthly - Sevillanas & Castanets All-Levels Practice Sessions
Contact Director Jackie Villegas-MacLin to register
DoS flamenco class descriptions by beginning level to advance level. Contact Jackie if you have questions about your level placement.
Multi-Level Flamenco Essence
This class is designed to nurture each student’s full potential, by honing their ability to improve on any weaker areas or challenges they may have. It is for those with at least two years of flamenco experience where students will develop an emotional maturity and authentic representation of the characteristics, flavor, and spirit of the flamenco art form. The class will NOT focus on a full choreography, but will include basic flamenco technique, palmas, understanding the complexities of a flamenco dance including listening to letras and guitar patterns and adapting different little patadas/combinations into various popular danced palos.
Beginning Level 1
This Intro level class is for those just entering the world of flamenco dance, or those that would like a more basic understanding of the genre. Students will learn the basic fundamentals and compelling rhythms/forms through clearly explained technique and movement drills, including posture, arms & hands, basic footwork, and step combinations that build coordination and connection to the music. A new student usually continues in the beginning level 1 class for a year or more.
Beginning Level 2
This class is for flamenco students who are further along in their flamenco studies. Beg Level 2 students will build on the flamenco foundations at an advance beginning level and learn a group choreography and castanets. Students are given the option of performing with the DoS troupe. 1-2 years of flamenco experience.
Intermediate Level 1
Beg/Int Castanets and Body Technique, Choreography/Repertoire. Int. Level 1 students are given the option of performing with the DoS troupe. 3-4 years flamenco experience.
Intermediate Level 2
Intermediate Upper and Lower Body Technique and Flamenco Choreography/Repertoire and Castanets. Int Level 2 students are given the option of performing with the DoS troupe. 4-5 years flamenco experience.
Advance Flamenco Level 1
Advanced Upper and Lower Body Technique and Flamenco Choreography/Repertoire and Castanets. Adv 1 students are given the option of performing with the DoS troupe. 5 years or more flamenco experience
Advance Plus Level 2 (By invitation or audition only)
Challenging and Fast Paced Advanced Upper and Lower Body Technique and Flamenco Choreography/Repertoire and Castanets. Adv 2 students are members of the performing DoS troupe. 5 years or more flamenco experience.
Multi-Level Flamenco Fusion
This is a fun and pulsating class merging flamenco, jazz and latin dance. Dance combinations will include flamenco technique and styling with across the floor work and a lot of great energy. Fusion students are given the option of performing with the DoS troupe. No experience required.
