Flamenco
Stamp out fiery rhythms with your feet and hands in the dance of southern Spain.
Flamenco
- To start
- $80
- Each month
- $60
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- A specialist venue
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's made to be shared with an audience.
- It gets your body properly working.
- It gives your brain a proper workout.
- There's no one to beat, ever.
You’ll like it if
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to keep your brain sharp
- You want to build something of your own
Maybe not if
- You need it to cost little each month
- There is no specialist venue near you
- You want to enjoy it from day one
What it feels like
FlamencoAverage performance hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$80Costs more to start than 75% of hobbies
$60Over a year, more than the kit
$800About $5 an hour at 3 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the venue for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Learn to clap a 12-beat rhythm and stamp your first footwork pattern in a beginners' class.
1 hour or moreA specialist venueFairly easy to start
Questions
How much does flamenco cost to start?
About $80 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $60 a month once you are going.
How much time does flamenco take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Where do people do flamenco?
At a specialist venue, mostly found in cities.
Is flamenco good for beginners?
It takes a bit more setting up than most hobbies. A good first session: Learn to clap a 12-beat rhythm and stamp your first footwork pattern in a beginners' class.
Do I need other people for flamenco?
No. It works fine on your own, though plenty of people do it together.