We teach group dance classes, semi private, and private dance, music, and guitar lessons. The winter term of group classes starts on January 9th. Go to class info.

We enjoy teaching group classes at a variety of facilities and events, including dance studios, camps, and community centres. However, the majority of our classes are geared toward students looking for private or semi-private lessons. Don’t have a class-buddy yet? Feel free to reach out and we will do our best to introduce you to a potential class partner. We feel that it is in these more intimate classes where we can see students make the most significant strides. No need to commit to regular classes! Study in between, and take another lesson when you feel ready.

Are you a community group (i.e. outreach group, retirement home, after-school program, etc.) looking for a special workshop during your next camp, gathering, or event? Please contact us, and we’ll be happy to let you know if and what we can provide.

If you are interested in learning more than one discipline during a single class, (e.g. a 1/2 hour vocal + a 1/2 hour dance) this is possible. Please contact us).

Our private lessons are also available over Skype.

Lessons with Claudia

Flamenco & Spanish Dance

  • Beginners to intermediates.
  • Kids and Adults

Vocal foundation

  • Jazz
  • Pop
  • Rock
  • Flamenco
  • Technique

Lessons with Julian

Flamenco guitar

  • All levels

Flamenco theory –  Improvisation and communication

  • Useful for singers and dancers as well as guitarists.

Guitar foundation

  • Technique
  • Reading music
  • Beginners/intermediates interested in any genre of music.

Music theory foundation

LessonsWith ClaudiaWith Julian
LessonsWith ClaudiaWith Julian

We teach group dance classes, semi private, and private dance, music, and guitar lessons. The winter term of group classes starts on January 9th. Go to class info.

We enjoy teaching group classes at a variety of facilities and events, including dance studios, camps, and community centres. However, the majority of our classes are geared toward students looking for private or semi-private lessons. Don’t have a class-buddy yet? Feel free to reach out and we will do our best to introduce you to a potential class partner. We feel that it is in these more intimate classes where we can see students make the most significant strides. No need to commit to regular classes! Study in between, and take another lesson when you feel ready.

Are you a community group (i.e. outreach group, retirement home, after-school program, etc.) looking for a special workshop during your next camp, gathering, or event? Please contact us, and we’ll be happy to let you know if and what we can provide.

If you are interested in learning more than one discipline during a single class, (e.g. a 1/2 hour vocal + a 1/2 hour dance) this is possible. Please contact us).

Our private lessons are also available over Skype.

Lessons with Claudia

Flamenco & Spanish Dance

  • Beginners to intermediates.
  • Kids and Adults

Vocal foundation

  • Jazz
  • Pop
  • Rock
  • Flamenco
  • Technique

Lessons with Julian

Flamenco guitar

  • All levels

Flamenco theory –  Improvisation and communication

  • Useful for singers and dancers as well as guitarists.

Guitar foundation

  • Technique
  • Reading music
  • Beginners/intermediates interested in any genre of music.

Music theory foundation

Click any class for more information.

The winter term starts on January 9th!

Click here for signup and more information.

  • Level 1: Thursdays, 7:30pm to 8:30pm.
  • Level 2: Thursdays, 8:30pm to 9:30pm.

Come try a class for free! Just let us know you are coming.

If you know you cannot attend the whole term, a partial package is also available. Drop-in rate is $22 per class.

Additional info:
  • Free parking; close to a number 19 stop, and LRT stop Northfield.
  • Indoor shoes only! For info on where to purchase flamenco shoes (or alternate temporary dance shoes), please reach out.
  • A minimum of 4 people signing up required for the class to run. A refund will be issued if there are not enough registrants.
  • One make-up class offered per term. Please inquire for details/options.
  • Classes feature live accompaniment!
  • Student/Senior discount available! If you are a student, please bring your student ID to your first class. Senior discount begins at age 65.

Feel free to email us with any questions.

Book a lesson or see availability: Waterloo – Toronto

  • 1 hour – $50
  • Half-Hour – $30
  • 1 hour, student/senior discount – $40

Either online (via Skype.) or in person. For online lessons, go to the Waterloo page.
Semi-private lessons (split your class with a friend!) are available in person only, and are not compatible with the student discount.

If you are interested in a recurring time-slot (such as weekly lessons), please shoot us an email!

Book a lesson or see availability: Waterloo – Toronto

  • 1 hour – $50
  • Half-Hour – $30
  • 1 hour, student/senior discount – $40

Either online (via Skype.) or in person. For online lessons, go to the Waterloo page.
Semi-private lessons (split your class with a friend!) are available in person only, and are not compatible with the student discount.

If you are interested in a recurring time-slot (such as weekly lessons), please shoot us an email!

Group classes for kids and youth are run by Star Performance Academy.

Thursdays:

    • Grades 1-5 – 6:30pm – 7:25pm

Contact the academy directly for info and registration.

Claudia is a great teacher who is both knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She is patient with beginners and guides you through each step. The Buleria 101 ( for Fin De Fiesta) online classes are a must do for novice flamenco dancers. After each class I received audio/video and pdf support material. The goal of this class is to get you dancing at flamenco parties. I am not as intimated by this palo since starting the class.Thanks, Claudia. Ole

Lorraine CraigOnline Student

If you’re looking for a real flamenco experience, you don’t have to go any further than Claudia and Julian. Their studio is intimate and Claudia and Julian are very warm and inviting. The lessons are fun and invigorating while you learn the flamenco way. Julian’s incredible guitar playing is the perfect accompaniment and Claudia’s knowledge of flamenco is authentic and she will be your biggest cheerleader.
I am so blessed to be able to continue my flamenco journey with the help of this wonderful couple and I’m certain you will too.
OLÉ

Susan WattersStudent

Julian is patience personified. My spirited 6 year old daughter is just starting and he caters his lessons to her attention span and interests, without losing sight of the goal, namely getting her interested in learning to play guitar. Introducing the rudiments of technique is complemented quickly with some sing-a-long melodies; which 6 year old wouldn’t find delight in her strumming cords and singing “What shall we do with the drunken sailor?” Julian’s combination of melodies with technique is testament to knowing his student’s development stage. Highly recommended.

Stephan LParent

A maestro of the flamenco music, Julian has refined the techniques of my 10 year old daughter, who already had 4 years of classical guitar lessons. As she put it: “I learned more in a few lessons, than I had learned before.”
While introducing flamenco techniques, he has allowed my daughter to contribute songs of her interest, which makes for great student-master relationship.

Farida LParent

Class locations:

We teach group flamenco dance classes at these locations:

  • Star Performance Academy, 455 Dutton Dr, Waterloo, ON N2L 4C7
  • Bayview School of Ballet, 148 Willowdale Ave, North York, ON M2N 4Y4

In addition to group classes, we teach private and semi-private classes at the following locations, scheduled by appointment:

  • Waterloo, Ontario, near Weber St. North and Albert St.: Sundays-Thursdays.
  • Scarborough, Ontario, near Warden Ave. & the 401: Fridays-Sunday mornings.

In-person lessons are available at both locations. Skype lessons are available from our Waterloo location only.

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Policies

Payment policies & methods: Payments must be made in advance, either by Interac E-Transfer or credit card. Your class time will be confirmed when we have received your payment. For semi-private lessons, you can select Interac E-Transfer as the payment option to split the payment with your class partner. Both of you can then send an e-transfer for half the amount. Be sure to include the order number.

Rescheduling, missed class, and cancellation policy:

If you cannot make a booked class, You must notify us at least 36 hours in advance, or you forfeit the cost of the class.

  • Your private classes can be rescheduled. A rescheduled class must fall within a two week period of the original class time.

All rescheduling must occur within the allotted weeks. There are no class credits or refunds.

Semi-private scheduling policy: If you would like to take classes with a friend, both parties must agree to the same dates and times. Cancellation policies will apply to the pair as a single unit and if only one person decides not to attend class, they forfeit the class.

Class Decorum

Please refrain from taking audio and video recordings or photos during class without checking with the instructor and fellow participants. Recordings taken during class and on class premises are for the purpose of the student’s personal study and are not to be shared unless approved by CaluJules.

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