Why take flamenco to school?

Let's face it, the arts are an essential part of any curriculum. Countless tests that have proven that studying music, art, theater and dance are crucial to the development of critical thinking and communication skills. Over years of teaching and performing, Barbara has discovered that flamenco is a wonderful medium for kids to learn to express themselves physically, musically and creatively. Not only does flamenco allow kids to experience Spanish culture, it also allows them to have a fun context in which to learn Spanish, math, rhythm, music, dance, composition, how to create a choreography and how to rehearse for a performance. Just look at this videoclip!

Barbara also directs a flamenco ensemble that performs in school shows and lecture demonstrations for grades K-12. If you are interested in setting up something like this for your school, see "Booking" or write barbaritaole@gmail.com.

Children's Classes

Barbara teaches flamenco classes for boys and girls ages 5-11yrs all year round. She launched the after school program at Bank Street School on the Upper West Side of New York City in 2002. The program has become hugely popular, expanding to include two levels, Bank Street Summer Camp, and even continuing with older students through private and semi-private studies. Barbara launched the after school program at Little Red School House in the West Village in 2008.

Barbara has also taught many classes for children as a representative of Andrea del Conte Danza Espana. The late beloved director of this dance company created numerous opportunities for children of all backgrounds in New York City (and new Jersey and even Virginia!) Through the company, Barbara has taught residencies and workshops for THE LOWER EAST SIDE GIRLS' CLUB, PLEASANTVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL, HERRICKS HIGH SCHOOL, and in many other schools through YOUNG AUDIENCES.

After School on Mondays
at Little Red School House
(West Village, NYC)

LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE
272 Sixth Avenue (gym)
Corner of Bleecker Street
Closest train station is West 4th St (A/C/E trains)

After School on Wednesdays
at Bank Street School
(Upper West Side, NYC)

BANK STREET SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN
610 West 112th Street (auditorium)
Between Broadway & Riverside Drive
Closest train station is 110th St (#1 train)

Classes are OPEN TO ANY BOY OR GIRL AGES 5-11, EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT ENROLLED AT THE PARTICULAR SCHOOL! If you are interested in enrolling your child, please contact the schools directly. For classes at Little Red School House contact Kelly or Clara at (212) 477 5316. For classes at Bank Street School contact Linda Lake at (212) 875 4430. You can also find your flamenco shoes and skirts at Menkes, see below.