School Assemblies
Arts Education - Lecture Demonstrations - Workshops/Residencies
About La Candela Flamenco
La Candela (from Spanish, fire or flame) brings the essence of fiery flamenco in a fun, colorful, and interactive way, introducing the art form of flamenco to audiences of all ages. La Candela Flamenco's mission is to bring people of diverse backgrounds together, inspiring them through traditional and reimagined flamenco performances.
PK-12 programs
Lecture demonstrations:
La Candela Flamenco presents cultural expression through flamenco music and dance. This bilingual program is interactive and engaging, introducing students to flamenco history, rhythms, and cultural context. Students actively participate by clapping the rhythmic patterns, learning basic dance steps, and exploring the emotional storytelling of flamenco.
Diversity, self-esteem, teamwork
The shows help students understand how diverse arts and culture are in different countries and that diversity is positive and fun. When performing basic flamenco dance steps in a group they build self-esteem. The program also addresses the teamwork aspect of performing together and that flamenco performance is a continuous dialogue between artists.
Lecture demonstration themes:
- The Art & Culture of Flamenco
- Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Workshops & residencies
Students explore and learn the culture and history of flamenco as well as it's dance and music technique. They develop social skills and learn how to express themselves through arts.
Curriculum: World Cultures, World Dance Forms, History, World Languages, Social Studies
Flamenco was declared the World Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
Grades: PreK-12
45 minute presentation that can be shortened depending on school's needs;
"Kids feel flamenco dance beat" by Drew Wilson for Wilson Times. Click to read the full article.
Educator Keleigh Carey shared, "It's a great way for students to experience other cultures outside of textbooks and videos." 📚🌟
Little Lilah exclaimed, "It was crazy and cool—the best day ever!" 🤩👧
