About Baeza Flamenco
Baeza Flamenco Amsterdam is a flamenco dance school located in the heart of Amsterdam. We are passionate about sharing the art of flamenco and helping our students discover the beauty and passion of this traditional Spanish dance. Olga blends traditional flamenco techniques with modern teaching methods to create a supportive and inspiring environment for her students. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, we welcome you to join our community and explore the artistry, discipline, and expression of flamenco dance.
Our Flamenco Courses
Flamenco
Beginners
For people with 0–2 years of experience, this course focuses on developing a strong foundation in flamenco technique. Instruction begins with fundamental movements, including arm technique, footwork, coordination, and the study of basic rhythms (palos)
Throughout the course, participants will be able to apply the explained techniques into a choreography.
Flamenco
Intermediate
For people with 3–5 years of experience, this course focuses on advancing and refining flamenco technique through more dynamic and complex exercises. Training includes enhanced arm work, intricate footwork, advanced coordination, and the study of diverse rhythms (palos) and flamenco atributes (such as abanico, mantón & bastón...).
Throughout the course, participants will learn a choreography, further strengthening both their technical precision and artistic interpretation.
Flamenco
Advanced
For people with 5–8 years of experience, this advanced course focuses on refining the details of flamenco technique at a higher level. Training includes sophisticated arm work, turns and balance, rapid footwork, enhanced coordination, and the study of complex rhythms and flamenco atributes (such as abanico, mantón & bastón...).
The course also emphasizes more on artistic expression and improvisation, encouraging dancers to develop their personal style. Participants will learn a choreography, consolidating both their technical mastery and interpretative depth.
Castanets All levels
Open to participants of all levels, this course provides instruction in castanet technique, from foundational principles for beginners to advanced exercises designed to refine precision and control.
Participants will also develop coordination between castanet playing and body movement.
Flamenco
Kids
For children aged 4–10, this course offers classes that introduce the fundamentals of flamenco dance. The kids will explore basic movements, learn foundational rhythms, develop body coordination, and enhance social and improvisational skills.
Dance games are incorporated throughout the classes to ensure a fun, interactive, and inspiring learning experience.
They might even learn a little bit of the spanish language
Student Testimonials
"I had the pleasure of meeting Olga for the first time during an open day at the Hallen, and I was instantly struck by her warm and approachable demeanor, cheerful smile, and boundless enthusiasm. Her flamenco classes are truly one-of-a-kind, and it's clear that she is a true professional in her field. Every time you leave her class, you do so with a spring in your step and a smile on your face.
Olga's lessons are a delightful blend of technique and choreography. She doesn't just teach you the moves; she also provides fascinating insights into the structure of the dance, its origins, and the themes often sung about in different dances. This added context enriches the learning experience and deepens your appreciation for flamenco.
In addition to her regular classes, Olga also offers short workshops on Sevillanas or castanets, which are always a joy to participate in. These workshops are not only fun but also a great way to diversify your flamenco skills.
Overall, Olguita's classes are a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend them to anyone interested in learning flamenco."
Evelina Spadon
"I have been taking Flamenco classes with Olga for three years now, and I am extremely happy with my experience. I always enjoy going to class, and I have noticed a big improvement in my dancing, style, and technique.
Olga is also a wonderful teacher. She creates a great atmosphere and explains everything in a clear and enjoyable way.
I have also taken Sevillanas classes and even had the opportunity to dance at the Feria in Spain. Thanks to Olga, I feel more connected to my Spanish roots, which means a lot to me."
Laila Turaran
" Olga Baeza is not only a beautiful flamenco dancer with no hesitation and determined moves and gestures, as a teacher she is enthusiastic, well structured, dividing her lessons in blocks inwhich she pays thoroughly attention to attitude, technique of hands, arms, clapping and of course to flamenco dancing on beautiful flamenco music. And, very fortunately, Olga is also very patient and a very nice, kind and lovely person. It is really a great pleasure to participate in her flamenco class"
Henk-Jan van den Abeelen