Explore the expressive possibilities of two iconic flamenco elements: the mantón (shawl) and abanico (fan). This workshop focuses on the technical and artistic use of these traditional accessories, developing coordination, strength, timing, and movement quality while enhancing stage presence and expressive range. Students will learn fundamental techniques, combinations, and choreographic applications that integrate the mantón and abanico naturally into flamenco dance. Suitable for dancers wishing to expand their technical skills and artistic vocabulary.

Cost: Full Workshop: $150 – 4 classes (1 hour each) | Single Class: $40 | Early Bird: $140 – Register by October 26, 2026

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Instructions: Email omayra@omayraamaya.com, include your full name and email address, specify which workshop you are taking, then submit your payment using one of the payment options below.

Accepted Payments: Venmo (@Omayra-Amaya) | Zelle ( omayraamaya@aol.com) | Paypal (omayraamaya@aol.com)

What is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?

Flamenco (Music, Dance, and Art Form): Flamenco is a traditional art form from Andalusia, Spain, that integrates cante (singing), toque (guitar playing), baile (dance), and rhythmic elements such as palmas (handclapping). Developed through diverse cultural influences, including Spanish Romani (Gitano) traditions, flamenco reflects a rich history of cultural interaction and is recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.

What background, training, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?

Omayra Amaya is a flamenco dancer, choreographer, teacher, and artistic director whose training is rooted in the Spanish Romani (Gitano) flamenco tradition. The daughter of flamenco dancers Olga and Curro Amaya, she began learning and performing at an early age and is the grandniece of legendary flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya. She holds a BFA in Dance from the Boston Conservatory, where she studied ballet, modern dance, and jazz, integrating this formal training with her deep knowledge of flamenco technique, musicality, compás, and improvisation. With more than 40 years of experience as a performer, choreographer, and educator, she is dedicated to preserving and sharing flamenco’s artistic traditions, cultural history, and family legacy.

Finish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…

I am dedicated to preserving and sharing flamenco’s artistic traditions, cultural history, and family legacy.

How can students learn more about this offering?
Website: https://www.omayraamaya.com/

Contact Information
Contact:
Email: omayra@omayraamaya.com | Phone: 786-556-6655