CaluJules

Lessons

New beginner class coming in September.

Flamenco: the dance and music of Southern Spain, known for its ruffled skirts, rhythmic stomping, lively guitar, mysterious singing, and shouting of “ole!” CalúJules’ classes feature just that, with Claudia (a.k.a. Calú) teaching the dance component and accompanying with singing, and Julian (a.k.a. Jules) accompanying with guitar. Come join their classes if you’re curious about this dance form and want to make friends with fellow Flamenco fans!

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 Thursday Sept 10th (Experienced)and Saturday Sept 12th (Beginner).

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 Saturdays, 11am – 12:15pm
  • Experienced : Weekly on Thursdays, 6pm – 7:15pm
  • Experienced 2: Currently run as semi-private lessons.

Classes run weekly from the second week of September to the third week of December. Final class being on Saturday, December 19th. No beginner class on Saturday, September 19th.

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Prices and payment

Full term:

  • $347.11 Beginner (14 classes)
  • $371.90 Experienced (15 classes)

Partial term: $126.00 (any 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: This class will cover the fundamentals of flamenco: the circular hand movements, the positioning of the arms, alignment of the body, the footwork strokes and their combinations. We will also be learning a dance/song form (a “palo”) set to a basic 4/4 rhythm, namely, Colombianas, which dancers will dance using a fan (“abanico”). No previous experience necessary, and you are not expected to have flamenco shoes for the first several weeks of class; but flamenco shoes will be required if you plan on registering into the winter term and beyond, and the purchase of an abanico (approximately $25) will be required if you plan on attending more than a trial class.

Experienced: This class is for students who already have flamenco dance experience, whether that be a couple of years or many years of study. In this class, we will review the fundamentals of technique as necessary to improve our artistry and aesthetic, work on footwork combinations that pertain to the choreography, and on understanding and honing the skills required to maintain a dancer-musician relationship. Palo: Tientos-tangos.

Frequently asked questions
  • Do I need special shoes to take the classes?
    • Yes and 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 equal to the value of the cancelled class, 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 ($25).
    • For guitar, they are either held online, or at our home in Waterloo.
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.