English short description of Pasión Flamenco
Welcome to Pasión Flamenco, the flamenco dance school in Basle, Switzerland, which has been represented on the Internet since June 1998.
This english version is made for english speaking people living in Basle and interested in dancing flamenco with us.
Okay, so what is Pasión Flamenco and what exactly does it have to offer?
- Pasión Flamenco is a dance school, which teaches solely flamenco dancing
- We teach flamenco in groups and we also offer private tuition
- We teach children from the age of 4+ to adult
- We teach beginners - novices - intermediate
- Some of the lessons are accompanied by live guitarists
- Entry at any time on arrangement
- Courses take place from Monday to Wednesday
- The dance studio has over 170m2 of space and a complete infrastructure, which includes a separate changing room, a dance floor with a large mirror, toilets, a drinks-machine, free coffee and so on
- Come along and have a free trial lesson!
- Live performances at company events, private parties, weddings, birthday parties, fashion shows etc.
- We often organise "Get-Togethers" such as video nights, Apéros, spur of the moment meals or visit concerts and flamenco workshops together and arrange surprise meets with Flamenco stars and so on
- What else? Click on the red "i/?" in the navigation links
for more information (only available on the german part of our website!).
Address Dance-Studio:
Pasión Flamenco
Erfringerstrasse 84
4057 Basel
(Switzerland)Correspondence address:
Pasión Flamenco
c/o Silvia Crego (-Veuillet)
Muesmattweg 118
4123 Allschwil
(Switzerland)You can reach us from Monday to Friday between 11:00am and 7:00pm:
Telephone: +41 61 481'42'61
What are FAQ's?
FAQ is the abreviation of "frequently asked questions". Generally, these three letters stand for a document that answers the most important questions asked about a topic in the internet. In this case you will receive the answers to the most frequently-asked and previously unanswered questions about our flamenco school.
- Where is the flamenco studio?
The studio is situated on the Erfringerstrasse 84 in Basle - The entrance is on the right of the display window (see map at the bottom!). - What is taught?
At the moment we are teaching about 10 different varieties of flamenco classes. For example the folk dance Sevillanas, Bulerías, Algerías, Tangos, Rumbas, Colombianas and many other flamenco dances. Unfortunately, all enquiries about Salsa, Merenge and other latinamerican dances have to be referred to other dance schools, some of which are listed on our links-page. - Seviallans, Bulerías, Alegrías, Tangos, Rumbas ...
what are they?
The most important flamenco dances are explained in brief on our special "what is flamenco?" page (only available in German!). - Are private lessons available?
Private lessons can be booked on arrangement. - Who teaches the flamenco lessons?
All the lessons are taught by the Spanish Silvia Crego (-Veuillet). - Trial lessons?
We will give you the first flamenco lesson for free, so you try out our offer and our premises. - What should I wear?
We recommend that you (female) should, even for the trial lesson, wear a leotard, a skirt/dress and flat outdoor shoes or if possible flamenco shoes. The same rules apply for our male students, only you don't have to wear a skirt/dress ;-) - I don't have any dancing experience, can I still learn flamenco?
Of course, everyone had to start somewhere! - Am I too old and unfit for flamenco?
No one is too old or too unfit for dancing. The physical well-being is the most important factor. Regardless if 35, 45 or over 60, we teach everyone who enjoys dancing and life. As long as your medical consultant has no objections, you can dance. - I am not Spanish, can I still learn flamenco?
Sure, flamenco doesn't claim that it can only be learnt by the Spanish. After all, the Japanese aren't the only ones who practice Judo are they? - Should I come on my own or with a partner?
Flamenco is one of the few dances that does not require a dance partner. If a partner is required, for instance with the Sevillana, there are more then enough nice and willing dance students in our school. - How long does it take until I have learnt a first dance?
Unlike other courses, our dances are not booked per lesson. Instead, a dance is learnt at the pace that the group requires. The programme is therefore individually tailored to fit the group. - Can I train in the studio outside the official dance lesson times?
Certainly, during the official training times, students belonging to our school are allowed to train for free in the space provided. For all other times, you can hire out the studio; aks for our prices. - Student performances
We organise special public (voluntary) appearances that all our students can take part in, to give them the opportunity to perform their acquired skills in front of an audience. Previous appearances include the "200 year celebration" of the roman catholic church on the Münsterplatz in 1998, Basle's 1st August National day celebration at Schifflände in 1999, the performances at the Basle youth culture festival in May 2000 and at the WBZ in Reinach and many others. - Performances for company events, weddings, parties, fashion shows
etc.
Pasión Flamenco has a lot of experience in performing professional flamenco appearances. You can find a small selection of our references on our website. The cost of a flamenco show depends on the number of participating flamenco dancers and guitarists and any further expenditures. Various arrangements can be booked, but a personal consultation is necessary first! - Gift Vouchers
If requested we can make up gift vouchers for any amount for various courses and for private lessons. Maybe an idea for a birthday or Christmas present, or as a gift for a loved one?
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