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Spanish and Culture Courses
   

LEVELS

We offer six language-learning levels that correspond to the six Levels of the Common European Framework.  In order to enroll in any Spanish class at Carmen de las Cuevas, it’s first necessary to take the on-line Spanish quiz posted on our website or take a paper quiz here at the school if you’re enrolling on-site.

The Beginning, Elementary, Low-Intermediate and High-Intermediate Levels are offered in two-week blocks.  The Advanced Level extends for four weeks and is devided into two two-week blocks and the Proficiency Level lasts for eight weeks, devided into four two-week blocks.  At the end of each level or block, students take a final assessment test which, along side benchmark evalutations done throughout their course of study, aids in deciding the next most appropriate level for them. 

The beginning level starts every two weeks on the specific dates published in our yearly calendar.  The rest of the levels begin at the start of every week. 

TEACHING GUIDELINES AND DAILY LESSON PLANS

The school has created specific Teaching Guidelines which clarify the objectives, content, and methodology, as well as the materials and system of evaluation to be used at each course level.   In addition to these over-arching guidelines, we make available daily lesson plans for each level.  With this system in place, changes in teaching staff do not affect the consistency of the program and the students can move along through carefully scaffolded lessons and levels that provide familiarity and clarity to their learning. 

TEACHING MATERIALS AND METHODS

At each level, students have a textbook as the base of instruction which is then supplemented with other teaching materials such as specialized texts, music, games, DVD’s, film clips, newspaper or magazine articles, literary works, comics, and other didactic materials that promote learning.  Our teaching method centers around the communicative approach to language acquisition but it also incorporates many other strategies and methodologies that facilitate learning.

Instruction and all classroom interactions take place entirely in Spanish at every level and in all classes with a maximum number of 8 students per Spanish class and a maximum of 5 students per classes of a specialized nature.  In our program, students actively participate in a context of total immersion all the while experimenting gradually with the target language as their new vehicle of communication. 

GROUP TUTORIALS

Every Spanish course includes a half-hour group turorial starting at 9:30 every morning before the start of class.  The classroom teacher runs the sessions which are meant to help those students who need a certain amount of extra language reinforcement in order to follow the rhythm of their daily classes.  However, the tutorials are not limited to students seeking extra help and are open to all.  On Mondays, the tutorials are dedicated to new students who need to become familiar with the classes they are about to enter. 


AA. INTENSIVE SPANISH

This program consists of three hours of lessons daily Monday through Friday with a minimum length of study being one week and a maximum length of study being eleven weeks.   The first hour and a half of class is dedicated to analysis and grammar practice, followed by a thirty minute break, followed by the second hour and a half class focused on conversational practice.  The link between the two classes is essential in that the conversation class serves to reinforce through relaxed, contextualized lessons the grammar contents introduced in the first class.  

Students in the Intensive Spanish Program can also attend the cultural activities offered by the Cultral Program each week.

AB. HALF INTENSIVE SPANISH

This program consists of an hour and a half of instruction daily Monday through Friday plus a half hour group tutorial.  This program is half of the Intensive Program because students typically take only the Analysis and Grammar Class at the beginning of the day.  However, there is also the option to take only the Conversation Class.  For this program, we offer all levels from Beginning to Proficiency. 

AC. EXTRA INTENSIVE SPANISH - NEW COURSE

In this program, students take a private class for one hour daily Monday through Friday combined with 3 hours of class in group.  In the mornings, they take the group grammar and conversation classes and then, in the afternoons they study privately with their classroom professor reviewing concepts that remain unclear or practicing exercises or conversations according to the students’ individual  needs. 

This Intensive Spanish Program in the consists of three hours of lessons daily Monday through Friday and half an hour daily of group tutorial before class starts. After the tutorial, the first hour and a half of class is dedicated to analysis and grammar practice, followed by a thirty minute break, followed by the second hour and a half class focused on conversational practice.  The link between the two classes is essential in that the conversation class serves to reinforce through relaxed, contextualized lessons the grammar contents introduced in the first class. 

Students in the Intensive Spanish Program can also attend the cultural activities offered by the Cultral Program each week.

BA. EXTRAINTENSIVE SPANISH/DELE PREPARATION B1 - NEW COURSE
This course consists of four hours and a half daily instruction Monday through Friday: in the mornings students will refresh grammaire as well as written and oral expression in the Intensive Spanish Course and afterwards they will have one and a half hour of specific DELE Diploma preparation. 

This specifcic class is dedicated to developing the different skills that are assessed in the DELE exams:  aural comprehension, reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, and oral and written expression.  The fundamental goal of this class is for the students to become familiar with the mechanics of this exam and improve their language skills so as to pass the test.  The teachers and students work through sample copies of past exams.

To participate at this course students already need to have a B1 Spanish level.

The professors who teach this course have specialized training in the DELE exam and its preparation and have, on many occasions, worked on the board of examiners scoring exams.  As a result, they have expert knowledge of what goes into the exam and what is needed to succeed.
BB. EXTRAINTENSIVE SPANISH/DELE PREPARATION B2 - NEW COURSE
This course consists of four hours and a half daily instruction Monday through Friday: in the mornings students will refresh grammaire as well as written and oral expression in the Intensive Spanish Course and afterwards they will have one and a half hour of specific DELE Diploma preparation. 

This specifcic class is dedicated to developing the different skills that are assessed in the DELE exams:  aural comprehension, reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, and oral and written expression.  The fundamental goal of this class is for the students to become familiar with the mechanics of this exam and improve their language skills so as to pass the test.  The teachers and students work through sample copies of past exams.

To participate at this course students already need to have a B2 Spanish level.

The professors who teach this course have specialized training in the DELE exam and its preparation and have, on many occasions, worked on the board of examiners scoring exams.  As a result, they have expert knowledge of what goes into the exam and what is needed to succeed.
BC. EXTRAINTENSIVE SPANISH/DELE PREPARATION C1 - NEW COURSE
This course consists of four hours and a half daily instruction Monday through Friday: in the mornings students will refresh grammaire as well as written and oral expression in the Intensive Spanish Course and afterwards they will have one and a half hour of specific DELE Diploma preparation. 

This specifcic class is dedicated to developing the different skills that are assessed in the DELE exams:  aural comprehension, reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, and oral and written expression.  The fundamental goal of this class is for the students to become familiar with the mechanics of this exam and improve their language skills so as to pass the test.  The teachers and students work through sample copies of past exams.

To participate at this course students need to have a C1 Spanish level.

The professors who teach this course have specialized training in the DELE exam and its preparation and have, on many occasions, worked on the board of examiners scoring exams.  As a result, they have expert knowledge of what goes into the exam and what is needed to succeed.
BD. DELE PREPARATION B1 (Spanish as a Foreign Language Diploma)

This course consists of one and half hour daily instruction Monday through Friday.  Students are in classes of no larger than eight people for a minimum of one week and a maximum of 4 weeks.

The class is dedicated to developing the different skills that are assessed in the DELE exams:  aural comprehension, reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, and oral and written expression.  The fundamental goal of this class is for the students to become familiar with the mechanics of this exam and improve their language skills so as to pass the test.  The teachers and students work through sample copies of past exams.

The professors who teach this course have specialized training in the DELE exam and its preparation and have, on many occasions, worked on the board of examiners scoring exams.  As a result, they have expert knowledge of what goes into the exam and what is needed to succeed.

BE. DELE PREPARATION B2 (Spanish as a Foreign Language Diploma)

This course consists of one and half hour daily instruction Monday through Friday.  Students are in classes of no larger than eight people for a minimum of one week and a maximum of 4 weeks.

The class is dedicated to developing the different skills that are assessed in the DELE exams:  aural comprehension, reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, and oral and written expression.  The fundamental goal of this class is for the students to become familiar with the mechanics of this exam and improve their language skills so as to pass the test.  The teachers and students work through sample copies of past exams.

The professors who teach this course have specialized training in the DELE exam and its preparation and have, on many occasions, worked on the board of examiners scoring exams.  As a result, they have expert knowledge of what goes into the exam and what is needed to succeed.

BF. DELE PREPARATION C1 (Spanish as a Foreign Language Diploma)

This course consists of one and half hour daily instruction Monday through Friday.  Students are in classes of no larger than eight people for a minimum of one week and a maximum of 4 weeks.

The class is dedicated to developing the different skills that are assessed in the DELE exams:  aural comprehension, reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, and oral and written expression.  The fundamental goal of this class is for the students to become familiar with the mechanics of this exam and improve their language skills so as to pass the test.  The teachers and students work through sample copies of past exams.

The professors who teach this course have specialized training in the DELE exam and its preparation and have, on many occasions, worked on the board of examiners scoring exams.  As a result, they have expert knowledge of what goes into the exam and what is needed to succeed.

CA. CULTURE AND CONTEMPORARY SPAIN

This course consists of an hour of instruction daily Monday through Friday.  The students are in groups of no larger than 8 people for a minimum of one week and a maximum 4 weeks. 

To take part in this class, students need to be at the low-intermediate (A2) level of Spanish but need not have any prior knowledge of Spanish culture.

In class, students will participate in discussions on a wide array of diverse topics having to do with Spanish cinema (Almodóvar, Buñel, etc.), music, regional gastronomy (gazpacho, Ham, etc.), holidays, customs, and traditions (Gypsy culture in Spain, Holy Week, Sanfermines, Day of the Cross, etc.).  Normally, the professor proposes new content each week taking into account student interest.

For the most part, the instruction takes place in the classroom using different learning materials that range from selected textbooks to audiovisual presentations.  The students are exposed to different aspects of Spanish culture and society in such a way to stimulate debates and discussions in an open learning environment.

CB. LITERATURE

Students analyse and draw conclusions about different literary works by first being introduced, through written documents and audiovisual presentations, to the historical and political era in which each was written.  Examples of the literary eras and writers studied in this class are:  Modernism (Hispanoamerica and Spanish), Generation 27, García Lorca, Literature of the Boom Era (Hispanoamerican:  García Márquez, Cortázar, etc.).

Typically, the professor choses one theme to be presented and anyalzed per week and the course content of each class depends largely on the needs and interests of the students.

In addition to providing for the students a chance to get to know the various writers and the historical context of Spanish and Hispanoamerican literature, the course hopes to motivate the students to participate in analytical discussions, both written and oral, which set the stage for them to express their personal opinions and engage in healthy literary debate.

DA. INDIVIDUAL

This is an hour-long private class given daily Monday through Friday by a classroom professor.  Normally, the class is given in the afternoons between 2:15 and 4:30.  As it is an individualized experience, the pre-determined program can be adapted perfectly to meet the needs of the student.

EA. TEACHER TRAINING: INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING SPANISH (ELE) - NEW COURSE

The course consists of one hour of instruction daily, Monday through Friday. Students are in classes of no larger than 8 people for a minimum of one week and a maximum of 2 weeks.


The first day of classes the teacher will hand out the course content and decide, together with the students according to their preferences, the most relevant or interesting pedagogical topics to focus on. Approaching the different themes by completing small homework assignments and analyzing them the following day in class all together will result in a very practical and interactive way of learning.



The course will place particular focus on:

-Creation and programming of new materials

-Analysing of various didactic materials, their specific useand possibilities

-Providing practical and useful ideas for the preparation and development of a class

-Comparison of different ways and approaches to the activity of teaching

-Analysing the different elements involved in the teaching and learning of a foreign language

-Facilitate the access to didactic material and different databases in the internet.



The participants will have the opportunity to learn how to cope with concrete problems that typically appear when teaching Spanish as a foreign language.


In addition to providing a wide range of theoretical and practical information regarding foreign language instruction, the school will also provide access to numerous pedagogical materials that are continually updated such as bibliographical information, textbooks, audio and visual resources, games, DVD’s, internet and more.

EB. TEACHER TRAINING - TEACHING SPANISH WITH CINEMA - NEW COURSE

The goals of this course are:


-General introduction to the history of Spanish cinema, including the mostoutstanding and important movies


-To know what kind of cinema to include in the class, how to include it and with what kind of results


-Show the possibilities of using cinema in class to get information about historical, cultural, literary, social as well as linguistic aspects


-Provide the student with resources for concrete didactic applications of cinema in the Spanish class

GA. UNDERSTANDING FLAMENCO: HISTORY AND STYLES OF FLAMENCO

This class consists of one and a half hour daily instruction Monday through Friday.  The students are in classes of no larger than eight people for a minimum of one week and a maximum of three weeks. 

To participate students must have a Spanish competency level of High Intermediate (B1)or above.

The course is divided into three one-week blocks each pertaining to a separate subject of flamenco, in this way allowing students to take only t he block(s) that interest them in any order they wish.

Block 1:  History of Flamenco.
Block 2:  The Basic Styles I and their Derivations (toná and seguiriya).  Fandangos and their derivations.
Block 3:  Basic Styles II and their Derivations (soleá and tangos).  “Ida y Vuelta”  Songs(songs with strong Latin American, mostly Cuban, influence).

 Those students who take the class for the entire three weeks will leave with a global understanding of the history of flamenco as well as the structure of the most representative styles.

GB. UNDERSTANDING FLAMENCO: FLAMENCO COMPAS (Rhythm)

The compás or rhythm of flamenco is the key musical element that unites the three fundamental forms of expression that make up flamenco:  guitar, voice, and dance and is essential in understanding, learning, and creating this art form.  Flamenco consists of diverse styles called palos such as fandangos, tangos, alegrías, bulerías and more.  The difference between them lies prodominately in the rhythm and melody of each. 

Our school ofers three different levels:  beginning, intermediate, and advanced, with twelve students maximum per group.  Our teachers are professional dancers, guitarists, and singers with a deep knowledge of the flamenco compás and have had years of experience teaching the different levels. 

Intensive Compás consists of an hour of class daily Monday through Friday with each level lasting one week.  Students have the possibility of repeating a level before going to the next if they choose to.  In each class, the teacher will explain and demonstrate the base tempos of the most common compases and the students will learn the accompanying clapping for the different styles.

At the beginning level, students study the most basic clapping accompaniments for the main styles of flamenco:  tangos, soleá, alegrías, bulerías, seguiriyas, taranto, jaleos, fandangos, and more while also learning to distinguish between them by listening to guitar pieces.  At the intermediate level, students study the fundamentals of more complex clapping accompaniment, counter-rhythms, and basic finales.  At the advanced level, students study the different counter-rhythms with increasing velocity, more complex finales, drumming, and double-speed counter-times. 

GC. UNDERSTANDING FLAMENCO: BASIC STRUCTURE OF DANCE - NEW COURSE

Throughout the course each traditional flamenco structure will be explained and a demonstration of how each individual dance is designed and arranged will be given.

At the end of this class you will have acquired the necessary knowledge to understand different flamenco styles. We use audio-visual support to aid with the learning of these diverse techniques.



The course consists of four distinct class modules. Each module is one week long and can be taken individually or combined in any order. We do however recommend you combine your module(s) with a dance, guitar, technique or compás class.

The four modules are structured in the following way:



Module 1: Structure of the Alegrías de Cádiz and Cantiñas (salida del cante, letras, silencio, escobilla y bulerías de Cádiz)

Module 2: Structure of the Soleá (letra de Soleá, letra de Soleá por bulerías, escobilla y bulerías)

Module 3: Structure of the Tientos and the Taranto (salida del cante, letras y tangos)

Module 4: Structure of the Seguiriya (letra, escobilla, martinete y macho)

GD. UNDERSTANDING FLAMENCO: SINGING - NEW COURSE

Each day you will be introduced to 1 to 2 styles with distinct regional origins but of the same palo. In order to be able to learn these songs, it is important to first listen to the singer and then atune yourself melodically and rhythmically. By actively imitating the flamenco singing under the guidance and direction of your teacher, you will become familiar with the differences, as well as the parallels, that exist between distinct styles. In addition, the singer will explain which styles and verses (letras) are suitable for dancing, how the singing is adapted accordingly, and which verses can only be sung.


We highly recommend that you bring a recording device to help your learning.



Flamenco Courses
   

DANCE CLASSES
Our school offers three different levels of dance classes:  beginning, intermediate, and advanced each an hour and a half long.  The maximum number of students per class is twelve and in the case of overflow, we create another class and set  it at a different time.

Students move at their own pace and only change levels when they are ready or when their professor advises a change.  In most cases, however, students remain at the beginning level between four and six weeks before moving up to the intermediate level and, depending on the amount of classes taken and their improvement, students spend about eight to twelve weeks at the intermediate level before moving up to the advanced level.  At the advanced level there is no limit to the weeks of instruction.

The dance instructors are themselves professional dancers with years of experience teaching the different levels of flamenco. Many of them perform on stage at the various tablaos and local theatres in Granada giving their students an opportunity to see them “in action” as artists outside of school.  Students at our school have the opportunity to study under many different professors in order to develop their own style.

At Carmen de las Cuevas, it’s possible to combine the Intensive Technique program with the Intensive Choreography program by alternating between the two or by taking them both.  We recommend for our students a combination of these two programs with the understanding that a strong foundation in technique will lead to the creation of more precise and successful choreographies.

By enrolling in any of the dance classes, students also have the opportunity to attend all of the cultrual activities organized each week within the Culture Program. 




GUITAR CLASSES
Our school offers two different levels of guitar classes: Beginning/Intermediate and Intermediate/Advanced with students needing to possess a basic knowledge of how to play the guitar of any style.  The maximum number of students in each class is limited to eight to ensure quality interaction with the instructor.

Students move at their own pace and only move up in level when they are ready or when their professor advises a change.  In most cases, however, students remain at the beginning/intermediate level between four and six weeks before moving up to the intermediate/advanced level.  It is also possible to change professors at the end of each week.  

The guitar instructors are themselves flamenco professionales with years of teaching experience.  Many of them perform on stage at the various tablaos or local theatres in Granada giving their students an opportunity to see them “in action” as artists outside of school. 




COMPÁS (RHYTHM) CLASSES
The compás or rhythm of flamenco is the key musical element that unites the three fundamental forms of expression that make up flamenco:  guitar, voice, and dance and is essential in understanding, learning, and creating this art form.  Flamenco consists of diverse styles called palos such as fandangos, tangos, alegrías, bulerías and more.  The difference between them lies prodominately in the rhythm and melody of each.

Our school ofers three different levels:  beginning, intermediate, and advanced, with twelve students maximum per group.  Our teachers are professional dancers, guitarists, and singers with a deep knowledge of the flamenco compás and have had years of experience teaching the different levels.


FA. FLAMENCO GUITAR

Our school offers two different levels of guitar classes: Beginning/Intermediate and Intermediate/Advanced with students needing to possess a basic knowledge of how to play the guitar of any style.  The maximum number of students in each class is limited to eight to ensure quality interaction with the instructor.

Students move at their own pace and only move up in level when they are ready or when their professor advises a change.  In most cases, however, students remain at the beginning/intermediate level between four and six weeks before moving up to the intermediate/advanced level.  It is also possible to change professors at the end of each week. 

The guitar instructors are themselves flamenco professionals  with years of teaching experience.  Many of them perform on stage at the various tablaos or local theatres in Granada giving their students an opportunity to see them “in action” as artists outside of school.  

Classes are an hour and a half long everyday Monday through Friday and are offered for a week or longer.  Each week students study a different palo or style with the first half an hour dedicated to the technique of both the right and left hands in flamenco guitar.  At the beginning level, the students are instructed in the correct hand placement as well as the best way to strum the guitar.  They also practice simple exercises such as arpegios, finger and thumb picking, strumming, tremolos, and alzapúas.  At the intermediate/advanced level, students work with longer and more complex pieces as well as study the different scales (Major, Minor, methods of each, etc.). 

After the first half-hour of class, the students are trained in the different palos or styles of flamenco such as Tangos, Fandangos de Huelva, Alegrías, Soleás, and more.  At the beginning/intermediate level, the students study rhythm, short falcetas or variations, basic chords to accompany voice and some basic rhythms to accompany dance.  At the intermediate/advanced level, students are instructed in guitar rhythm, more complex falcetas or variations and complete songs, as well as in the various accompaniments for the principal styles of singing and dancing.

FB. FLAMENCO DANCE INTRODUCTION - NEW COURSE

Our experienced teachers will introduce you, step by step, to the art of flamenco dance so that you become familiar with simple styles of flamenco, such as the tango. You will learn to recognise the rhythm (compás) of flamenco music and how to accompany it with rhythmic hand clapping, expressive arm movements (marcajes) and the rhythmic stamping of the feet (zapateado). At the end of the course you will be able to perform a short flamenco dance to the rhytm of flamenco music. 


This is the perfect opportunity for you to experience the allure of flamenco, a dance which has become a true passion for so many people.

FC. FLAMENCO DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY

This class of a week or longer consists of an hour and a half of instruction Monday through Friday.  Every two weeks students learn a different choreography of the most common flamenco dances, changing “palos” or styles depending on student level.  The beginning level usually focuses on tangos, alegrías, fandangos, and bulerías.  At the intermediate level, students normally study dance alegrías, soleá por bulerías, bulerías, farruca, fandangos, tientos, tangos o garrotín.  At the advanced level, it’s possible to study an array of dances with the most frequently studied being the alegrías, soleá por bulerías, caña, seguiriya, martinete, soleá, taranto, tientos, farruca, tangos, bulerías, jaleos, fandangos, verdiales or rondeña.  The students train with guitar accompaniment for half of their time in all of the levels. 

In the Intensive Dance Choreography program, we place the most importance on the study of the “compás” or rhythm and the distinct styles of flamenco, its characteristics, and how to incapsulate and express it all in the different movements of the dances in conjunction with the accompanying guitar and voice.   

It is also possible that the teachers change every 2 weeks.

FD. FLAMENCO DANCE TECHNIQUE

This class of a week or more consists of an hour and a half of training Monday through Friday.  Each day students begin with different warm-up exercises, and are instructed in footwork, “marcajes” or upper body movement, turns, counter-time rhythms, arm positioning, hand positioning, balance and body placement.  They practice all the components of the dance without needing to learn entire choreographies.  Typically, students work on different aspects of the various flamenco styles:  alegrías, bulerías, seguiriya, etc., at times using recorded music for their training.

At the beginning level, students are introduced to the rhythms of flamenco and dedicate  a part of each day to listening and recognizing the different music they will be working with.

It is also possible that the teachers change every  week or every two weeks.

FE. SUMMER MASTER COURSES "VERANOS FLAMENCOS" - MANUEL LIÑÁN- NEW COURSE
This courses take place in the mornings in the Dance studio of the del Cultural Center CAJAGRANADA "Memoria de Andalucía" and not at the dance studios of Carmen de las Cuevas.


·   Monday to Friday, one and a half hour daily (total of 7,5 hours).

·   2 levels: intermediate (from 9:30h. to 11:00h.) and advanced/professional (from 11:30h. to 13:00h.).

·   25 students maximum per group.
·   160 € Price without the tickets to the flamenco performances at the Corral del Carbón corresponding to the week the master course is given. 
·   204 € Price including the tickets to the flamenco performances at the Corral del Carbón corresponding to the week the master course is given (4 flamenco performances).

CONDITIONS FOR THE MASTER COURSES

The following conditions are the only ones valid for the Master Courses "Cursos Veranos Flamencos de Granada".


  The admission to the courses will be according to reception of the booking requests.

  To make your booking you need to pay 100% of the course fees in advance. The booking will not be binding until the school has not received the course fees.
  Once the booking is formalized the school will send an email confirming the booking.
  Once the booking is formalized, there will be no refund of the payment made.

  All classes are given in Spanish.

  At the end of the coure all students will receive a certificate of attendance.

The booking of this course does not include the right to book Carmen de las Cuevas accommodation unless other courses of at least 7,5 hours are booked at the school itself.



FF. SUMMER MASTER COURSES "VERANOS FLAMENCOS" - PASTORA GALVÁN- NEW COURSE
This courses take place in the mornings in the Dance studio of the del Cultural Center CAJAGRANADA "Memoria de Andalucía" and not at the dance studios of Carmen de las Cuevas.


·   Monday to Friday, one and a half hour daily (total of 7,5 hours).

·   2 levels: intermediate (from 9:30h. to 11:00h.) and advanced/professional (from 11:30h. to 13:00h.).

·   25 students maximum per group.
·   160 € Price without the tickets to the flamenco performances at the Corral del Carbón corresponding to the week the master course is given. 
·   204 € Price including the tickets to the flamenco performances at the Corral del Carbón corresponding to the week the master course is given (4 flamenco performances).

CONDITIONS FOR THE MASTER COURSES

The following conditions are the only ones valid for the Master Courses "Cursos Veranos Flamencos de Granada".


  The admission to the courses will be according to reception of the booking requests.

  To make your booking you need to pay 100% of the course fees in advance. The booking will not be binding until the school has not received the course fees.
  Once the booking is formalized the school will send an email confirming the booking.
  Once the booking is formalized, there will be no refund of the payment made.

  All classes are given in Spanish.

  At the end of the coure all students will receive a certificate of attendance.

The booking of this course does not include the right to book Carmen de las Cuevas accommodation unless other courses of at least 7,5 hours are booked at the school itself.



FG. SUMMER MASTER COURSES "VERANOS FLAMENCOS" - ANTONIO CANALES - NEW COURSE
This courses take place in the mornings in the Dance studio of the del Cultural Center CAJAGRANADA "Memoria de Andalucía" and not at the dance studios of Carmen de las Cuevas.


·   Monday to Friday, one and a half hour daily (total of 7,5 hours).

·   2 levels: intermediate (from 9:30h. to 11:00h.) and advanced/professional (from 11:30h. to 13:00h.).

·   25 students maximum per group.
·   160 € Price without the tickets to the flamenco performances at the Corral del Carbón corresponding to the week the master course is given. 
·   204 € Price including the tickets to the flamenco performances at the Corral del Carbón corresponding to the week the master course is given (4 flamenco performances).

CONDITIONS FOR THE MASTER COURSES

The following conditions are the only ones valid for the Master Courses "Cursos Veranos Flamencos de Granada".


  The admission to the courses will be according to reception of the booking requests.

  To make your booking you need to pay 100% of the course fees in advance. The booking will not be binding until the school has not received the course fees.
  Once the booking is formalized the school will send an email confirming the booking.
  Once the booking is formalized, there will be no refund of the payment made.

  All classes are given in Spanish.

  At the end of the coure all students will receive a certificate of attendance.

The booking of this course does not include the right to book Carmen de las Cuevas accommodation unless other courses of at least 7,5 hours are booked at the school itself.



FH. SUMMER MASTER COURSES "VERANOS FLAMENCOS" - PATRICIA GUERRERO - NEW COURSE
This courses take place in the mornings in the Dance studio of the del Cultural Center CAJAGRANADA "Memoria de Andalucía" and not at the dance studios of Carmen de las Cuevas.


·   Monday to Friday, one and a half hour daily (total of 7,5 hours).

·   2 levels: intermediate (from 9:30h. to 11:00h.) and advanced/professional (from 11:30h. to 13:00h.).

·   25 students maximum per group.
·   160 € Price without the tickets to the flamenco performances at the Corral del Carbón corresponding to the week the master course is given. 
·   204 € Price including the tickets to the flamenco performances at the Corral del Carbón corresponding to the week the master course is given (4 flamenco performances).

CONDITIONS FOR THE MASTER COURSES

The following conditions are the only ones valid for the Master Courses "Cursos Veranos Flamencos de Granada".


  The admission to the courses will be according to reception of the booking requests.

  To make your booking you need to pay 100% of the course fees in advance. The booking will not be binding until the school has not received the course fees.
  Once the booking is formalized the school will send an email confirming the booking.
  Once the booking is formalized, there will be no refund of the payment made.

  All classes are given in Spanish.

  At the end of the coure all students will receive a certificate of attendance.

The booking of this course does not include the right to book Carmen de las Cuevas accommodation unless other courses of at least 7,5 hours are booked at the school itself.



GA. UNDERSTANDING FLAMENCO: HISTORY AND STYLES
This class consists of one and a half hour daily instruction Monday through Friday.  The students are in classes of no larger than eight people for a minimum of one week and a maximum of three weeks.

To participate students must have a Spanish competency level of High Intermediate (B1)or above.

The course is divided into three one-week blocks each pertaining to a separate subject of flamenco, in this way allowing students to take only t he block(s) that interest them in any order they wish.

Block 1:  History of Flamenco.
Block 2:  The Basic Styles I and their Derivations (toná and seguiriya).  Fandangos and their derivations.
Block 3:  Basic Styles II and their Derivations (soleá and tangos).  “Ida y Vuelta”  Songs(songs with strong Latin American, mostly Cuban, influence). 

 Those students who take the class for the entire three weeks will leave with a global understanding of the history of flamenco as well as the structure of the most representative styles.
GB. UNDERSTANDING FLAMENCO: COMPÁS (RHYTHM)

The compás or rhythm of flamenco is the key musical element that unites the three fundamental forms of expression that make up flamenco:  guitar, voice, and dance and is essential in understanding, learning, and creating this art form.  Flamenco consists of diverse styles called palos such as fandangos, tangos, alegrías, bulerías and more.  The difference between them lies prodominately in the rhythm and melody of each.

Our school ofers three different levels:  beginning, intermediate, and advanced, with twelve students maximum per group.  Our teachers are professional dancers, guitarists, and singers with a deep knowledge of the flamenco compás and have had years of experience teaching the different levels.

Intensive Compás consists of an hour of class daily Monday through Friday with each level lasting one week.  Students have the possibility of repeating a level before going to the next if they choose to.  In each class, the teacher will explain and demonstrate the base tempos of the most common compases and the students will learn the accompanying clapping for the different styles.

At the beginning level, students study the most basic clapping accompaniments for the main styles of flamenco:  tangos, soleá, alegrías, bulerías, seguiriyas, taranto, jaleos, fandangos, and more while also learning to distinguish between them by listening to guitar pieces.  At the intermediate level, students study the fundamentals of more complex clapping accompaniment, counter-rhythms, and basic finales.  At the advanced level, students study the different counter-rhythms with increasing velocity, more complex finales, drumming, and double-speed counter-times. 

GC. UNDERSTANDING FLAMENCO: BASIC STRUCTURE OF DANCE - NEW COURSE

Throughout the course each traditional flamenco structure will be explained and a demonstration of how each individual dance is designed and arranged will be given.

At the end of this class you will have acquired the necessary knowledge to understand different flamenco styles. We use audio-visual support to aid with the learning of these diverse techniques.



The course consists of four distinct class modules. Each module is one week long and can be taken individually or combined in any order. We do however recommend you combine your module(s) with a dance, guitar, technique or compás class.

The four modules are structured in the following way:



Module 1: Structure of the Alegrías de Cádiz and Cantiñas (salida del cante, letras, silencio, escobilla y bulerías de Cádiz)

Module 2: Structure of the Soleá (letra de Soleá, letra de Soleá por bulerías, escobilla y bulerías)

Module 3: Structure of the Tientos and the Taranto (salida del cante, letras y tangos)

Module 4: Structure of the Seguiriya (letra, escobilla, martinete y macho)

GD. UNDERSTANDING FLAMENCO: SINGING - NEW COURSE

Each day you will be introduced to 1 to 2 styles with distinct regional origins but of the same palo. In order to be able to learn these songs, it is important to first listen to the singer and then atune yourself melodically and rhythmically. By actively imitating the flamenco singing under the guidance and direction of your teacher, you will become familiar with the differences, as well as the parallels, that exist between distinct styles. In addition, the singer will explain which styles and verses (letras) are suitable for dancing, how the singing is adapted accordingly, and which verses can only be sung.


We highly recommend that you bring a recording device to help your learning.



Three-Month Courses
   


 


SA. ACADEMIC FLAMENCO STUDIES DANCE - NEW COURSE
 

This course consists of technique classes, as well as choreography classes, which will be taught by different teachers. They will work with you through different styles of flamenco and ensure that you learn their rhythms (compás), structures and characteristics, and also how these elements interact with the guitar and singing.


In the technique classes, you will also be able to develop and improve in all the diverse aspects of the dance, for example, zapateado, marcajes, brazos, giros, contratiempos, equilibrio, colocación del cuerpo and so on. You will also prepare different parts of the dance, e.g. alegrías, bulerías, seguiriya, and so on.


All our dance instructors have vast experience in teaching and are well recognised in the world of flamenco. They are active professionals in this art and you will therefore have the opportunity to see them perform live on stage in different flamenco locations, and in the many flamenco festivals that take place throughout the year.


The process of learning flamenco is not just limited to the specific techniques of each discipline and will require a broader knowledge of this art. It is also necessary to understand the chant and the guitar when dancing flamenco. Hence, there are theoretical flamenco classes included throughout this course to help you understand flamenco in its context.


In addition to the dance classes, students will be taught theoretical-practical lessons and, in accordance with the level of each student, these will consist of: compás (rhythm), the history and style of flamenco, the structure of flamenco, and the interaction of guitar and singing. These classes will be taught by artists and recognised flamencologists with an expert knowledge in their field.


The tutor will follow up each student’s progress and will hand over a report at the end of the course detailing the dancing skills of the student, as well as the content of the theoretical classes. These evaluations will be certified with a diploma that will be awarded at the end of the course.


Participants of this course have the opportunity to take part in special courses organized by the school Carmen de las Cuevas (if vacancies are available). In some cases, a discount of 50% will be given, and in other cases, the course will be free.


Those students who do not speak Spanish (or do not reach level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) must undertake a Spanish course until they reach the aforementioned level. We believe that it is important to speak Spanish if you want to fully understand flamenco dance. Furthermore, you will need the language skills for the theory classes. The school Carmen de las Cuevas has a languagedepartment for Spanish and is an accredited centre of the Instituto Cervantes.

 Should a student need to take Spanish lessons, (s)he can either:

1)include them in the academic studies without any extra expense, but they must form part of the 400hrs.

or

2)buy “Spanish language packages” of 30hrs for 288€.



SB. ACADEMIC FLAMENCO STUDIES GUITAR - NEW COURSE
 

In this course you will learn the correct collocation of your hands and the mayor methods of right hand techniques (splinter rested and shooting splinter strike). You will also do simple exercises that consist of playing guitar chords, picado, pulgar, alzapúa, tremolo and rasgueos, and more complex exercises and studies. At the same time you will study the scales (major, minor, and so on) and the different styles and “palos” of flamenco (Tangos, Fandangos de Huelva, Alegrías, Soleá, and so on). In the lower level our instructors will teach you understand the rhythm (compás), short falsetas and basic chords to accompany the singing and the dance. In the higher level you will study more complex falsetas or entire parts, the accompaniment of the main styles of singing and the rhythmic resources for the dance. 


All our teachers are professional guitarists with a vast experience in teaching. They are active artists and you will therefore have the opportunity to see them perform live on stage in different flamenco locations, and in many flamenco festivals that take place throughout the year.

The process of learning flamenco is not just limited to the specific techniques of each discipline and requires a broader knowledge of this art. In flamenco the guitar does not only serve as a concert instrument but as a fundamental accompanying instrument of the dance and chant.Hence, there are theoretical flamenco classes included throughout this course to help you understand flamenco in its context.


In addition to the guitar classes, students will be taught theoretical-practical lessons and, in accordance with the level of each student, these will consist of: compás (rhythm), the history and style of flamenco, the structure of flamenco, and the interaction of guitar and singing. These classes will be taught by artists and recognised flamencologists with an expert knowledge in their field.

The tutor will follow up each student’s progress and will hand over a report at the end of the course detailing the guitar skills of the student, as well as the content of the theoretical classes. These evaluations will be certified with a diploma that will be awarded at the end of the course.


Those students who do not speak Spanish (or do not reach level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) must undertake a Spanish course until they reach the aforementioned level. We believe that it is important to speak Spanish if you want to fully understand flamenco. Furthermore, you will need the language skills for the theory classes. The school Carmen de las Cuevas has a language department for Spanish and is an accredited centre of the Instituto Cervantes. Should a student need Spanish lessons, (s)he can either:

1)include them into the academic studies without any extra expense, but they have to form part of the 400hrs.

or

2)buy “Spanish language packages” of 30hrs for 288€.


TA. SPANISH
 

During your three months or more, you’ll study Spanish within the six levels offered.  You’ll have classes in the mornings from Monday through Friday for three hours and in addition, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in a half-hour elective turorial before each class. 

In these three months you’ll gain a higher level of understanding and use of the Spanish language.  To ensure your complete satisfaction, your learning will be closely monitored by a teacher  assigned to you at the beginning of your coursework and he or she will be available for advice concerning your language-learning progress and academic needs.  Once you’ve reached the advanced level, you’ll have the possility of taking the DELE exam that will officially certify your ability and add to your resum�.  

TB. SPANISH + HISPANIC STUDIES
 

During your three-months or more, you’ll take classes in Spanish every morning from Monday through Friday for three hours and then a class in the afternoon focusing on different cultural themes.  In addition to your classes, you’ll be offered a half-hour daily group tutorial for each language level before the start of each morning class. 

In these three months you’ll gain a higher level of understanding and use of the Spanish language.  To ensure your complete satisfaction, your learning will be closely monitored by a teacher assigned to you at the beginning of your coursework and he or she will be available for advice concerning your language-learning progress and academic needs.  Depending on the level of Spanish you’ve reached, you may want to consider taking the DELE exam that will officially certify your ability and add greatly to your resum�. 

In the afternoons, you’ll be able to participate in different hour-long classes offered by the school:  Culture and Contemporary Spain, Literature, The History and Styles of Flamenco, DELE Preparation Courses, and Teaching Spanish as a Second Language.  Depending on your level of Spanish and your interests, your assigned teacher will suggest for you the different options available at any given time.  Students who arrive at the beginning or elementary level will be given an afternoon culture class in the first weeks of their studies for language practice in context before they move into the higher-level culture classes offered.

TC. CERVANTES - DELE PREPARATION - NEW COURSE
 

In many countries, the DELE has been adopted by departments of education and official institutions of learning to complement their own assessment programs. They are ideal for furthering your career and access to education, both in Spain and in other countries where the examinations are given.


Once you have taken the entry-level test you will be assigned to a language course of your level. After the first few weeks of class, your teacher will decide which level of the DELE exam you should register for. The exam will take place in the Centre of Exam FEDELE during the last week of the course (i.e. on 25th May, 24th August and 9th November).


The last weeks prior to the exam are dedicated to developing the different skills you will need to pass the exam.


The school Carmen de las Cuevas is an official DELE Exam Preparation and Enrolment Centre with a teaching staff who have both specialised training and broad experience in the preparation of exams. Our teachers work on the examination committee and thus have an expert and in depth knowledge of the requirements needed to succeed.

TD. SPANISH + HALF FLAMENCO DANCE
 

During your three months or longer, you’ll take Spanish classes every morning and flamenco dance every afternoon Monday through Friday.

In the mornings, you’ll study Spanish for three hours with an optional half-hour group tutorial for each level before the start of class each day. Within the three-months minimum time, you’ll move through the 6 language levels taught at the school until you’ve reached a high proficiency in your knowledge and use of Spanish.  Your progress will be closely monitored by an academic tutor assigned to you at the beginning of your coursework and he or she will be available for advice concerning your language-learning progress and academic needs.

In the afternoons, you’ll study flamenco for an hour and a half.  You’ll begin at the level best suited for you with the potential to advance through the various levels we offer.  To guide you in your study of flamenco dance, you’ll have a dance tutor available for advice whenever you need it.  Through this course of study, you’ll also have the option to alternate between the technique courses and choreography courses depending on your needs and the courses available at the time. 

TE. SPANISH + FLAMENCO DANCE EXTRAINTENSIVE
 

During your three months or more, you’ll have Spanish classes in the mornings and Flamenco dance classes in the afternoons Monday through Friday.

In the mornings, you will study Spanish for three hours with an optional half-hour group tutorial for each level before the start of class each day. Within the three-month minimum time, you’ll move through the 6 language levels taught at the school until you reach high proficiency in your knowledge and use of Spanish.  Your progress will also be closely monitored by an academic tutor assigned to you at the beginning of your coursework and he or she will be available for advice concerning your language-learning and academic needs.

In the afternoons,  you will study Flamenco for three hours.  For the duration of your studies, you’ll train in the Intensive Dance Technique and Choreography Classes. Starting at the level that best meets your needs, you’ll move up through the levels while your progress is closely monitored by a dance instructor assigned to you at the beginning of your course work.  He or she will be available for help and advice whenever you need it. 

TF. HALF SPANISH + FLAMENCO DANCE
 

During your three months or longer, you will take Spanish classes every morning and Flamenco dance every afternoon Monday through Friday. 


In the mornings, you will study Spanish for one and a half hours with an optional half-hour group tutorial for each level before the start of class each day. Within the three months minimum time, you will move through the different language levels taught at the school until you’ve reached a high proficiency in your knowledge and use of Spanish. Your progress will be closely monitored by an academic tutor assigned to you at the beginning of your coursework and he or she will be available for advice concerning your language-learning progress and academic needs.


In the afternoons, you’ll study Flamenco for an hour and a half. You will begin at the level best suited for you with the potential to advance through the various levels we offer. To guide you in your study of Flamenco dance, you will have a dance tutor available for advice whenever you need it. Through this course of study, you will also have the option to alternate between the technique courses and choreography courses depending on your needs and the courses available at the time.

TG. HALF SPANISH + HALF FLAMENCO DANCE - NEW COURSE
 
During your three months or longer, you’ll take Spanish classes every morning and flamenco dance every afternoon Monday through Friday.

In the mornings, you’ll study Spanish for an hour and a half  with an optional half-hour group tutorial for each level before the start of class each day. Within the three-months minimum time, you’ll move through the 6 language levels taught at the school until you’ve reached a high proficiency in your knowledge and use of Spanish.  Your progress will be closely monitored by an academic tutor assigned to you at the beginning of your coursework and he or she will be available for advice concerning your language-learning progress and academic needs.

In the afternoons, you’ll study flamenco for an hour and a half.  You’ll begin at the level best suited for you with the potential to advance through the various levels we offer.  To guide you in your study of flamenco dance, you’ll have a dance tutor available for advice whenever you need it.  Through this course of study, you’ll also have the option to alternate between the technique courses and choreography courses depending on your needs and the courses available at the time. 
TH. SPANISH + FLAMENCO GUITAR
 

During your three months or more, you’ll have Spanish every morning and Flamenco guitar every afternoon Monday through Friday.

In the mornings, you’ll study Spanish for three hours with an optional half hour group tutorial for each level before the start of class each day. Within the three-months minimum time, you’ll move through the 6 language levels taught at the school until you’ve reached a high proficiency in your knowledge and use of Spanish.  Your progress will be closely monitored by an academic tutor assigned to you at the beginning of your coursework and he or she will be available for advice concerning your language-learning and academic needs.

In the afternoons, you’ll study guitar for an hour and a half daily in one of the classes offered, moving up through the different levels.  Everyday you’ll have a half hour of technique and an hour of focused study in one of the different styles or “palos” of flamenco which will change from one week to the next.  Your musical progress will be closely monitored by a tutor assigned to you at the beginning of your coursework and he or she will be available for advice concerning your guitar training and academic needs.

TI. HALF SPANISH + FLAMENCO GUITAR
 

During your three months or more, you will have Spanish every morning and Flamenco Guitar every afternoon, Monday through Friday. In the mornings, you will study Spanish for one and a half hour with an optional half hour group tutorial for each level before the start of class each day. Within the three-months minimum time, you will move through the different language levels taught at the school until you have reached a high proficiency in your knowledge and use of Spanish. Your progress will be closely monitored by an academic tutor assigned to you at the beginning of your coursework and he or she will be available for advice concerning your language-learning and academic needs.


In the afternoons, you will study guitar for one and a half hour daily in one of the classes offered, moving up through the different levels. Everyday you will have a half hour of technique and one hour of focused study in one of the different styles or “palos” of Flamenco which will change from one week to the next. Your musical progress will be closely monitored by a tutor assigned to you at the beginning of your coursework and he or she will be available for advice concerning your guitar training and academic needs.

TK. FLAMENCO GUITAR
 

During your three months or more, you’ll be able to delve deeply into the study of flamenco guitar. 

You’ll have an hour and a half daily of guitar class moving up through the different levels.  Each day you’ll have a half hour of technique and an hour of focused study in one of the many styles or “palos” of Flamenco which will change with each week.  Your progress will be closely monitored by a tutor assigned to you at the beginning of your coursework and he or she will be available for advice concerning your musical training and academic needs.

TJ. FLAMENCO DANCE
 

Everyday from Monday to Friday, you’ll take three hours of flamenco dance.  An hour and a half will be dedicated to studying technique and the other hour and a half to studying the choreography of the different styles or “palos” of flamenco.  By focusing on one different style per week, you will get a deeper understanding of the great variety in flamenco dance. 

Starting at the level that best meets your needs, you’ll move up through the distinct levels while your progress is closely monitored by a tutor assigned to you at the beginning of your course work.  He or she will be available for advice concerning your dance training and academic needs and will help you decide when it’s the right time to change to a different level.