Seville, Spain
Tours Delivered,
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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So I signed up for this as a solo traveler and I was a bit worried it would be weird. But it was amazing! I learned so much about the history of flamenco and its role in the culture here in Sevilla. And learning the dance was a ton of fun. Keep your elbows up though! Maria was an absolute delight and very clear with her teaching. I really felt like this was an incredible...
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August 2026Thank you so much for booking the class. It is always such a treat to have someone that is genuinely interested in the art and willing to give ger best in class. I hace always loved teaching but days like this make is special for me too
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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June 2026Thank 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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June 2026Thank you for coming to the class and show!
Maria was wonderful! The flamenco lesson was fun and watching her perform after a delight! We thoroughly enjoyed this unique experience and highly recommend.
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May 2026Hello Jennifer, thank your so much for your kind word. I love teaching in a fin accesible way. Thank you for coming to see me dance. I think that after a lessen a show makes so much more dense and the experience is double worth it.