Flamenco

Course with José M. Sánchez Moreno

José Manuel Sanchez Moreno comes from Málaga/ Andalusia and encountered flamenco there when still a child, going on to learn from genre greats, among them Enrique Burgos, Pepito Vargas and Manolete. He is not only an expressive dancer, but also a patient and motivating teacher capable of conveying flamenco in all its facets. This beginner’s course aims to give its participants a basic insight into flamenco dance. Apart from practical exercise, theoretical knowledge on flamenco will also be included in the curriculum.

From Andalusia to “Albeniz” (classical Spanish music) to “Rosalia”... Flamenco through the ages. We will dance flamenco elements to flamenco music but also to classical Spanish music and also to modern flamenco pop music (Rosalia and others). 

Choreography: Fandangos

 Fandangos are performed and danced in many Spanish provinces. The fandango de Huelva originates from the Andalusian city of Huelva. It is one of the “palos flamencos”. The compas (“beat”) is a 6-beat rhythm, the character is classically elegant.

José M. Sánchez Moreno

José M. Sánchez Moreno

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José Manuel Sanchez Moreno comes from Málaga/ Andalusia and encountered flamenco there when still a child, going on to learn from genre greats, among them Enrique Burgos, Pepito Vargas and Manolete. He has been teaching at tanzhaus nrw for more than twenty years: José Manuel is not only an expressive dancer, but also a valued, patient and motivating teacher capable of conveying flamenco in all its facets. Also, flamenco’s history will be included, adding to his eclectic classes. “It is important to me to teach flamenco authentically, including background knowledge – but without neglecting the fun.” José Manuel is a dancer who impresses with his innovative freshness and honest dancing style. He toured internationally as a dancer, guesting in many countries including Japan, while also participating in TV performances. Apart from his teaching assignments throughout all of Europe, he travels innovative artistic ground with his Compañia José Manuel while also working as a guest choreographer and dancer at the Deutsche Oper am Rhein in the opera “Carmen”.