Course Description
Level 1 Course: Join our Sevillanas Course designed for dancers with a basic understanding of Sevillanas looking to build confidence and polish their technique. Over five weeks, we’ll dive deeper into footwork, arm coordination, and rhythm to enhance your style and expression. Perfect for those ready to elevate their dance and enjoy this vibrant, traditional Spanish art form in a supportive, energetic environment!
Level 2 Course: Take your Sevillanas to the next level! Designed for dancers with a basic understanding of the steps, this six-week course, running from 27th April to 1st June, focuses on refining technique, enhancing fluidity, and building confidence. You’ll deepen your footwork, arm coordination, and musicality, bringing more style and expression to your dance. Perfect for those looking to polish their skills and enjoy the vibrant spirit of Sevillanas in an energetic, welcoming setting!
Biography
Maika is a flamenco and Spanish dance teacher with more than 17 years of experience, teaching adults and children in Spain, the United States of America, Mexico, Canada, and the UK. She also led flamenco classes at Rey Juan Carlos University from 2013 to 2018.
Born and raised in Madrid (Spain), she began studying ballet and Spanish dance at the tender age of nine.
Maika studied at Karen Taft Dance Academy and Flamenco Centre “Amor de Dios”, majoring in Spanish Dance at the Conservatory of Dance in Madrid. In 2003, she was awarded a certificate in Teaching Methodology Applied to Spanish Dance and then focused her career on dance education. Maika has continued her professional training alongside teachers including Antonio Canales, La Lupi, Alfonso Losa, María Juncal, and Rojas y Rodriguez.
Maika co-founded the company Spanish Flamenco Tour, based in Miami (USA), a business dedicated to promoting flamenco and Spanish culture, to a local audience. Adding more strings to her bow, Maika embarked on a Master´s Degree in Leadership and Management of Cultural Projects at the Institute of Dance “Alicia Alonso”, Rey Juan Carlos University. Her final master’s project was based on the promotion of Spanish dance, and receiving a First-Class Degree.
