CaluJules

Lessons

New beginner class coming in September.

We teach group flamenco dance classes in Waterloo Region, as well as private guitar lessons and private and semi-private flamenco dance lessons by appointment. See below.

Fall term starts on Wednesday Sept 2nd (Beginner) and Thursday Sept 3rd (Level 1).

Try a group class for free! Just let us know you are coming.

Email contact@calujules.com if you have any inquiries.

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Location: Neruda Arts, 8 Spring St., St. Jacobs.

Classes

  • Beginner : Weekly on Wednesdays, 6pm – 7:15pm
  • Level 1 : Weekly on Thursdays, 6pm – 7:15pm
  • Level 2: Currently run as semi-private lessons.

16 classes this term:

  • Weekly from the first week of September to the third week of December. Final class being on Thursday, December 17th.

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Prices and payment

Full term: $396.70

Partial term: $126.00 (4 classes)
Drop-in: $35

Payment methods

  • E-transfers: Send via your online banking to billing@calujules.com, and put in the message your name, level, and the term it is for.

We consider you enrolled once we have received your payment. Receipts will be provided upon request.

Class description

Beginner: Intro to flamenco and the fundamentals of hand and arm technique, footwork, and flamenco theory. We will be focusing on a rhythm and song form (palo) called Tangos.

Level 1: This class is for people who have some experience with flamenco but are still relatively new to the art form, e.g. those who have taken classes for a couple of years, have had the opportunity to perform on a few occasions, but are still familiarizing themselves with the palos, how flamenco dance works with singing and guitar, and who are still building up their fundamental technique. We will be working on Tientos this term.

Frequently asked questions
  • Do I need special shoes to take the classes?
    • No! You will eventually want flamenco shoes, but they are not needed in the beginning. You can wear sneakers, or other shoes with a bit of a low heel, such as a Cuban heel.
  • What should I wear to class?
    • Anything you’re comfortable in. We generally recommend comfy exercise wear.
Policies

Recording is permitted at the end of each class. These recordings are only to be used for personal practice, and may not be shared beyond the students and teachers of the class, unless explicit permission is given.

Any package of classes purchased for a given term is to be used during that term, it does not carry over to the following term. We may choose make exceptions, at our discretion.

Cancellation: We may, on rare occasion, have to cancel a class. If this happens, we will either provide a make-up class at the end of the term, or give you a discount towards the next term, at our discretion.

We teach private lessons for guitar and dance, either

  • in person for dance, or
  • in person or online for guitar.

Currently, private dance lessons are only available to people who have previously taken either the group class or private lessons. We are accepting new guitar students.

  • 1-hour: $65
  • 30 minutes: $35

Semi-private: (dance only) two people share a private lesson.

  • Where are private lessons held?
    • For dance, they are currently held at Neruda Arts in St. Jacobs. You will need to incur the studio rental fee ($20).
    • For guitar, they are either held online, or at our home in Waterloo (Lakeshore South).
Policies

Cancellation policy: Cancellations within 48-hours forfeits your lesson. If we need to cancel, we will attempt to reschedule, or otherwise refund you.

Recording policy: You may make recordings during your lesson after asking permission, but these recordings are only to be used for your personal practice, and not shared or published anywhere unless explicitly permitted.

Please contact us to see whether private lessons are for you, and to make an appointment. Payment information will be provided.