Seville, Spain
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Since Nov 28, 2012
5.0
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Guide #6379
Maria "la Serrana" is my artistic name as a flamenco dancer. I have my own dance company and tour around the world. When I am in Seville, I teach too. I have been teaching since 1996 and I opened my dance school in Seville in 1999. I am an experienced teacher with both Spanish and foreign students, both absolute beginners as professionals. What I like most is to introduce people to flamenco, see their faces as they get to understand the feeling and tell about the history of this wonderful art. It really makes a difference when you know a little more about the Spanish history and how that had is influence on this wonderful art. Some people love flamenco just by seeing it, and others have to learn to love it, and I will be happy to show you and answer any question you already have or that might pop up. As most of the artists in Seville are my colleagues, I can surely get you a meet and greet, so that you can share your experience with them. Most of the time I will dance myself, since I dance three times a week at my own stage, but I will always ask you beforehand if you would like me only as a guide or both as a guide and an artist. You will get a real inside-experience of flamenco. Since I have lived in England and Holland, I speak English and Dutch too, and some French and German. I hope to see you soon and give you a real Flamenco experience. As a dancer I studied with Farruquito, for eight years, and later with Manuela Carrasco and Matilde Coral. Lately with Adela Campallo Antonio Canales and Manuela Rios. I have been teaching around the world as well, for example in Holland, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Turkey, Malta, Portugal and Usa (New York). I toured the world with 10 productions by Compañia Maria "la Serrana" at important theaters and flamenco festivals I am not a Licensed guide and will not be able to guide you inside of the historical monuments. I do not have a drivers licence.
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Our entire family scheduled this Flamenco lesson and it was very educational and fun. Maria is a great teacher with lots of patience with the little ones. Highly recommend attending this class with her. It prove to be very helpful when attending a flamenco performance. OBRIGADA!

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Thank you Helen for this wonderful review. It was really nice teaching your family, and also the little ones. I aleays try to get some stories in so that they understand I hope you enjoyed the show later the evening. Kind regards Maria
We had a great time. Maria was a great teacher!

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Thank you for coming to the class and show!

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Gracias!
This was by far the best tour of our entire trip to Spain. Maria was incredibly knowledgeable about Sevilla, weaving history, culture, and local traditions into every stop. Her background as a Flamenco dancer added a unique and authentic perspective, helping us understand the art form in a much deeper way. The itinerary was excellent—exploring Plaza del Altozano and...

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Thank you so much for you wonderful review. I has a great evening with you both. With people such as yourself it just feel like hosting friends. Take care!