Arts Education

Since 1983, Flamenco Vivo has provided life-changing educational experiences to students of all ages & abilities, forging hands-on relationships with Hispanic culture, unlocking creativity, and inspiring diverse populations.

Our programs have been widely recognized by arts education leaders, including the Center for Arts Education, Arts for All Abilities Consortium, and the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable.

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NEW YORK: Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana is a New York City Department of Education approved vendor. We are listed under our Legal Name: Spanish Dance Arts Company, Inc.

NORTH CAROLINA: Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana (Carlota Santana Spanish Dance) is funded in part by grants from the North Carolina Arts Council for work in NC schools and communities.

Why Flamenco?

Born from marginalized communities, flamenco’s history explores themes of immigrant life, oppression, pride, and justice.

Flamenco music, dance, and song present multiple entry points for young learners to improve literacy, communication, and deepen cultural awareness. Flamenco strengthens student voices giving them the confidence to articulate a full range of emotions.

“I see such a different side of them… you really see certain kids just surprise you. They’re so totally focused. It’s just another world!” – P.S. 19 Classroom Teacher

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In-School and After-School Residencies

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Bring the power of Flamenco to your students! Residencies begin with an interactive performance by the professional company for the entire school to enjoy, followed by a series of in-depth classes that culminate with a student performance!

This program aligns with BluePrint and Common Core Standards in Dance, Language Arts, History, and Social Science. Our programs are tailored to your students, with targeted services for Multilingual Learners and Students with Disabilities.

Lecture Demonstrations and Performances

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Lecture Demonstrations are a wonderful blend of entertainment and education, exploring the art of flamenco and its rich cultural history. Students will learn about the varied instruments involved in the art form: castañuelas (castanets), guitarra (guitar), cante (song), and zapateado (footwork), while enjoying an expressive and interactive performance.

Four artists: two dancers, a singer, and a guitarist present this program in colorful, traditional costumes. Intro to Flamenco classes can be added to all performances and lecture demonstrations.

Optimized for Online Learning

All of our programs are currently available in-person or virtually, with synchronous (live) and asynchronous (pre-recorded) options. We adapt to your school’s changing needs!

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Professional Development for Educators

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Flamenco’s multicultural influences and rich history provide various entry points for learners and infinite possibilities for inter-curricular connections. Our Master Teaching Artists support educators in exploring the arts as a powerful tool to engage students. Educators will feel more comfortable incorporating the arts in their classrooms and empowered to create their own arts-based lesson plans.

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Flamenco Vivo has 40 years of experience providing culturally-specific arts education services to 20,000+ K-12 students, annually. Engaging with more than 30 public schools each year, Flamenco Vivo offers in-depth residency programs, lecture demonstrations, and professional development for educators.