Classes & Workshops Online & In-Person

Flamenco dance class offerings for students of all levels online and in person in Portland & Lake Oswego. Please click individual class below for details. SIGN UP HERE, or contact us for further info.

CLASS & WORKSHOP OFFERINGS

[6:35-7:35pm PST] DETAILS HERE.
[7:45-9:00] DETAILS HERE.
Open level flamenco dance class at Bodyvox:
1201 NW 17th Ave.
Portland, OR 97209
6:00pm
DETAILS HERE

(This class is run through Bodyvox and all payments go through Bodyvox.)
[12:00pm-1:00pm PST] DETAILS HERE
1:05 pm -1:35 pm PT
Details here
[1:40-2:10 pm PT] DETAILS HERE
2:15-2:45pm [DETAILS HERE]
Flamenco for Kids this fall!

Details here
THEORY w/GUEST ARTISTS:

David Lagos, Flamenco: Its Sound, Its Origin, Its Knowledge

José Mijita & Carmen Herrera: Understanding Bulerías Cante

DANCE w/Laura:

Tangos Made Simple
Bulerías Made Simple
Beginning Abanico
Intermediate Castanets
PALMAS w/Laura
Tangos

Please contact us if you’re interested in recorded versions of any of the above offerings.

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Classes include:

In-person or Livestream real-time class
Access to recording of class to review on your own
Video library with breakdowns of class material (for students who purchase monthly series)

flamenco dancer poses in at home studio — Livestream flamenco classes: dance flamenco from wherever you are!

“I've been taking flamenco classes with Laura for two years, and her classes are the highlight of my week. I started out taking classes in Spain with a teacher from Andalusia. When I moved back to the US, I didn't think I'd find any decent flamenco classes, but much to my surprise, I've grown much more studying with Laura than I did in Spain. Laura knows flamenco in and out and has the ability to explain the complex art form in a way few others do. She has a gentle yet effective way of translating its mysteries for those who didn't grow up surrounded by it. I would encourage anyone who has even a spark of interest in learning flamenco to be courageous and give it a try. You might just surprise yourself. :)” - Emily Safrin/student

"I absolutely loved my experience with Portland Flamenco Events! Laura has the special gift to elevate her students' Flamenco knowledge in an easily digestible way - probably because she fully embodies Flamenco and understands it backwards and forwards! I was visiting from North Carolina for a month...from my 5 years of studying Flamenco (off and on), I have learned more in this one month and feel better prepared to actually DANCE than I have in all the other years. I truly appreciate all of the teachers (Julie, Stefani – sorry if I missed anyone else!) and the dedication and camaraderie of the students involved with Portland Flamenco Events. It was really hard to leave my new Flamenco family behind, but I hope to keep in touch via Skype sessions and come back next year for more!!" - Teresa Ferlotti/student

flamenco students dancing in a studio in Portland

"Six months ago I started taking one beginners class a week with Laura, and I enjoyed her class so much that I now take three weekly classes, plus private lessons with her. She has supported and encouraged my new-found obsession with gentle nudges, and shares her knowledge and skill freely. Laura has a knack for communicating technique that is easy to understand, and her warmth and humor creates a non-intimidating atmosphere that makes the challenge of learning flamenco quite fun. Laura es una maestra phenomenal!" - Heather/student

flamenco dancers dancing in a studio in Lake Oswego

"For the decade I've been dancing flamenco, Laura Onizuka is the best teacher I have had. She cares for every one of her students and respects our own needs and goals. Student improvement and satisfaction in her class is her own joy. Her classes are very well considered and structured for us not only to achieve the next stage in this profound art of flamenco but also to enjoy the fascinating world of flamenco with what we know and can do now. With “every time, a tiny bit better than last time” approach, I found myself doing some movements easily which I had difficulties before. It was very nice to know that my body can do a lot more than I think I can. I believe that all of her students agree she has great teaching skills. No wonder that she is a school teacher before becoming flamenco performer and teacher. Her class is hard (very good exercise! I love this part too as I can burn calories in fun way.) and very enjoyable. I always look forward to going to her class, and do not even remember when I missed her class last time. It’s just too much fun to miss!" Ritsuko/student

"Laura is a great dancer, and you can learn a lot just by watching her. But she is truly a teacher as well, and she has been willing to share her experiences of learning this complicated art form. As she absorbs and distills the vast ocean of flamenco stuff that we Americanos aren't born into and don't grow up with, she is dedicated to passing what she has learned on to us. Ok, that sounds like an obvious thing that a teacher would do, but actually, it might be a rare combo. There are inspiring teachers who can show you great moves, but they've grown up doing those moves, so it's just hard for them to explain how they do it. Laura has gotten there the hard way, which is how most of us are going to have to get there, and she is determined to give us the benefit of all her hard-earned knowledge as a gift. This is what great teachers do: they open the door for us, and tip us off to shortcuts when they find them, and encourage us by their presence ahead of us on the road. Laura is a very generous teacher." - Mia/student