Flamenco Cultural Immersion in Spain!
Jerez - Cadiz - Sevilla
Zambra & Tanguillos - July 14-28, 2024
Have You Ever Dreamed of Visiting Spain and
Would Like to Make That Dream Come True?
Do You Want Excitement, Authenticity, and Magic
Beyond What Other Dance Vacations Could Grant You?
I am Puela Lunaris. I invite you to my home country of Spain to learn Zambra right here, in Spain, its country of origin.
I will take you to a unique, unforgettable trip to the Magical Triangle of Flamenco: Jerez, Cádiz, Sevilla. You'll enjoy:
🌟 Performing in Spain in legendary flamenco venues
🌟 Specialty dance lessons with expert teachers
🌟 Exclusive fiestas flamencas
🌟 Traditional cuisine & wine tasting
🌟 Refreshing beaches
🌟 Modern apartments in traditional Andalusian houses
🌟 Fascinating history & culture presentations
🌟 Walking tours of iconic flamenco places
🌟 Wonderful (small) groups of people
Flamenco Cultural Immersion in Spain - Summer 2024 -
July 14-21, Jerez - Sevilla - Costa Ballena Beach
July 21-28, Jerez - Cádiz - La Caleta Beach
July 14-21: Zambra Immersion
Hailing from ancient al-Andalus, the once-forbidden Zambra, became a cultural hit in the 20th century, but now it is in danger of extinction. Learn all about it in this trip, from its fascinating history, to how to dance it today.
July 21-28: Discover Tanguillos
Discover one of the most unknown styles of flamenco: the Tanguillos Mariscora. This is one of the few styles still traditionally danced barefoot or in espadrilles. This dance is fun, easy, playful! Everybody can dance it 💕
Yes. You Can Have Both!
WEEK 1 (July 14-21: Zambra Immersion)
HIGHLIGHTS
Fantastic Day Trip to Sevilla
Fabulous Beaches at Costa Ballena
Learn Authentic Zambra
Schedule Week 1 - July 14-21, 2024
Zambra Immersion
View the sample schedule below to get an idea. A detailed itinerary will be provided before your arrival in Jerez. (All times are CET).
🌺 Sunday, July 14:
- Check-in: 12 noon. (If you arrive earlier, you can leave your luggage at the apartment and take a nice walk around Jerez).
- 7pm: Opening Night Reception, with a delicious traditional Spanish dinner.
🌺 Monday, July 15:
- 10am- History & Culture. Origins of Zambra Mora: Ancient al-Andalus.
- 11am- Visit to the Alcazar, an ancient Andalusi fortress from the Middle-Ages.
- 1pm- Zambra Dance Class.
- 2.30pm- Lunch & Siesta.
- 5-7pm- Free Time & Optional Activities: Shopping / Arabic Baths / Dancing Horses / Wineries, etc.
- 7pm- Walking tour of tabancos & historic Jerez.
- 9pm: Special Treat: Tapas & Flamenco Tablao show in a traditional Tabanco.
🌺 Tuesday, July 16:
- 10am- Visit Andalusian Flamenco Documentation Center.
- 11am- Walking tour Gitano neighborhood (Santiago).
- 12.30pm- History & Culture. Difference between Zambra Gitana & Zambra Flamenca.
- 1.30pm- Zambra Dance Class.
- 3pm- Lunch & Siesta.
- 5.30pm- Free Time & Optional Activities: Beach Time! / Shopping / Arabic Baths / Dancing Horses / Wineries, etc.
- 9pm- Dinner (on your own or in a group).
- 10pm- Rest or out to a show.
🌺 Wednesday, July 17:
Fabulous Day Trip to Sevilla!
- Visit the legendary Royal Alcazar. A fairy-tale medieval palace of breathtaking beauty akin to the Alhambra. (fun fact: Game of Thrones was shot here).
- Dance at the gorgeous Plaza de España.
- Lunch & sobremesa with Q&A.
- Optional: visit the Museum of Flamenco Dance.
- Optional: Flamenco Shopping Tour.
🌺 Thursday, July 18:
- 10am- History & Culture: The legendary Lola Flores, The Pharaoness of Zambra.
- 11am- Visit Lola Flores Museum.
- 1.30pm- Zambra Dance Class.
- 3pm- Lunch & Siesta.
- 5.30pm- Free Time & Optional Activities: Beach Time! / Shopping / Arabic Baths / Dancing Horses / Wineries, etc.
- 9pm- Dinner (on your own or in a group).
- 10pm- Rest or out to a show.
🌺 Friday, July 19:
- 10am- History & Culture: Zambra Today.
- 11am- Lola Flores Route Walking Tour & flamenco/gifts shopping. (Get the best deals).
- 1pm- Zambra Dance Class.
- 2.30pm- Lunch & Siesta.
- 5.30pm- Free Time & Optional Activities: Beach Time! / Shopping / Arabic Baths / Dancing Horses / Wineries, etc.
- 9.30pm- An evening of flamenco at a historic Peña in Jerez.
🌺 Saturday, July 20:
- 11am- Preparation for our evening performance.
- Zambra Class.
- Rehearsal.
- 2.30pm- Lunch & Siesta.
- 7pm- Sound check & Dress Rehearsal.
- 9pm- Showcase (optional). You will perform at the same celebrated stage where many legendary flamenco artists have performed!
- 10pm- Ceremony to Receive Your Diploma of Attendance.
- 11pm- Private Fiesta with amazing artists from Jerez and tapas & drinks.
🌺 Sunday, July 21:
- 12 noon- Check out time. (But you can leave your luggage at the apartments and spend the day in Jerez).
WEEK 2 (July 21-28: Discover Tanguillos)
HIGHLIGHTS
Awesome Trips to Cádiz
Intimate & Cozy La Caleta Beach
Learn the Unique Tanguillos Mariscaora
Fabulous Guest Teachers!
This is Carmen Guerrero, one of our expert Tanguillos Guest Teachers from Cádiz, dancing for us the traditional Tanguillos on her rooftop.
Solo Performance
Tanguillos Mariscaora is one of the oldest forms of traditional barefoot flamenco, which you'll enjoy learning during our wonderful trip.
Group Performance
Tanguillos Mariscaora is traditional Flamenco danced barefoot or with espadrilles, a fun, playful, style that everybody can dance!
Schedule Week 2 - July 21-28, 2024
Discover Tanguillos
View the sample schedule below to get an idea. A detailed itinerary will be provided before your arrival in Jerez. (All times are CET).
🌺 Sunday, July 21:
- Check-in: 12 noon. (If you arrive earlier, you can leave your luggage at the apartment and take a nice walk around Jerez).
- 7pm: Opening Night Reception, with a delicious traditional Spanish dinner.
🌺 Monday, July 22:
- 10am- History & Culture: Discover Tanguillos of Cádiz. Afro-Caribbean Influences.
- 11.30am- Walking Tour of Historic Jerez.
- 1pm- Tanguillos dance class with renown guest teachers from Cádiz.
- 2.30pm- Lunch & Siesta.
- 5.30pm- Free Time & Optional Activities: Shopping / Arabic Baths / Dancing Horses / Wineries, etc.
- 8pm- Walking tour of Tabancos de Jerez.
- 9pm- Special Treat: Tapas & Flamenco Tablao show in a traditional Tabanco.
🌺 Tuesday, July 23:
- 9.30am- Trip to Cádiz.
- 10am- Walking tour of Cádiz.
- 11am- History & Culture: North-African & Mediterranean Influences.
- 12pm- Tanguillos dance class with renown guest teachers from Cádiz.
- 3pm- Lunch & Sobremesa Q&A.
- 5pm- Free Time & Optional Activities: Beach Time! / Shopping / Roman Theater / Tavira Tower / Castle of Santa Catalina, etc.
- 9pm- Dinner (on your own or in a group).
- 10pm- Rest or out to a show.
🌺 Wednesday, July 24:
- 10am- Visit Andalusian Flamenco Documentation Center.
- 12pm- History & Culture. Difference Types of Tanguillos.
- 1.30pm-Tanguillos dance class with renown guest teachers from Cádiz.
- 3pm- Lunch & Siesta.
- 5pm- Free Time & Optional Activities: Beach Time! / Shopping / Arabic Baths / Dancing Horses / Wineries, etc.
- 9pm- Dinner (on your own or in a group).
- 10pm- Rest or out to a show
🌺 Thursday, July 25:
- 9.30am- Trip to Cadiz.
- 10am- Visit to the Archeological Museum of Cadiz.
- 11am- History & Culture: the Romantic Revolution & Flamenco.
- 12pm- Tanguillos dance class with renown guest teachers from Cádiz.
- 3pm- Lunch & Sobremesa Q&A.
- 5.30pm- Free Time & Optional Activities: Beach Time! / Shopping / Roman Theater / Tavira Tower / Castle of Santa Catalina, etc.
- 9pm- Dinner (on your own or in a group).
- 10pm- Rest or out to a show.
🌺 Friday, July 26:
- 10am- History & Culture: Puellae Gaditanae (the first professional dancers in Spanish history).
- 11am- Shopping Tour- flamenco/gifts shopping. (Get the best deals).
- 1pm- Tanguillo Dance Class.
- 2.30pm- Lunch & Siesta.
- 5.30pm- Free Time & Optional Activities: Beach Time! / Shopping / Arabic Baths / Dancing Horses / Wineries, etc.
- 9.30pm- An evening of flamenco at a historic Peña in Jerez.
🌺 Saturday, July 27:
- 11am- Preparation for our evening performance.
- Tanguillos Class & Review.
- Rehearsal.
- 2.30pm- Lunch & Siesta.
- 7pm- Sound check & Dress Rehearsal.
- 9pm- Showcase (Optional). You will perform at the same celebrated stage where many legendary flamenco artists have performed!
- 10pm- Ceremony to Receive Your Diploma of Attendance.
- 11pm- Private Fiesta with amazing artists and tapas & drinks.
🌺 Sunday, July 28:
- 12 noon- Check out time. (But you can leave your luggage at the apartments and spend the day in Jerez).
Accommodations
You will be staying at a former Andalusian palace from the 1500s that later was transformed into a Corral de Vecinos (a traditional communal living).
Now, this ancient palace has been transformed into lovely fully equipped apartments in the historic center of Jerez, within walking distance to everything.
Double occupancy apartments with kitchen, WIFI, amenities, and living room. You’ll have your own private bedroom and a shared bathroom.
Private apartments may be available for an additional fee, which is waived if you stay for both weeks (first come first served).
Who Is Your Guide?
¡Hola! I am Puela Lunaris, dance educator, flamenco cultural consultant, multimedia producer, and the founder of Raíces Flamencas, a program devoted to safeguarding aspects of flamenco almost in danger of extinction, such as Zambra and feminine flamenco.
I created these Flamenco Cultural Immersion Experiences to satisfy the desire to taste flamenco as a living culture, as we Spaniards experience it through our rites & celebrations, which is different from what you see on the stage and usually not available to foreigners.
I have earned a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language & Culture and Dance Education from the State University of New York (SUNY) and a Master of Science in Digital Media from New York University (NYU). Most importantly, since 2004, I have been researching and preserving through audiovisual media our traditional flamenco rites, many of which are in danger of extinction.
Now, I am opening the doors to these unforgettable life experiences, to share with wonderful people like yourself the magic of my culture.
Real Stories
This Flamenco Cultural Immersion Includes:
Price
🍀 One week: $2887 (save $100 by paying in full= $2787).
🍀 Both weeks (Best Deal): $4,797 (Plus, an additional $100 discount if paid in full = $4,687) You save almost $1,000.00 by signing up for both weeks.
🍀 A deposit is required to make your registration official and to secure your spot - $1087 deposit for one week stay - $1897 deposit for both weeks.
As soon as you fill out the RSVP form, you will receive a confirmation email along with payment instructions.
All remaining balances are due before June 15th, 2024.
Registration deadline
June 11th. These unique experiences are intended for only small groups. If you want to join, it is wise to secure your spot right away, because it is selling out fast! Also, you get the best choice of apartments. First come, first served.
Click Here to Secure Your Spot or Ask Any QuestionsFrecuently Asked Questions
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