Open-Air Flamenco: A Participatory Movement Workshop

• Open-Air Flamenco: A Participatory Movement Worksh

  PARTICIPATORY INTRODUCTION TO FLAMENCO: MOVEMENT, RHYTHM & EXPRESSION Part of Hidden Beach (HB) Bandstand, Alexandra Park, Hastings Donations-based (pay what you can) This participatory workshop offers an accessible introduction to flamenco movement, rhythm and expression. Led by experienced flamenco practitioner Fenella Barker, the session invites participants to explore flamenco as a cultural practice rooted in rhythm, posture and embodied expression. Designed for beginners and those new to flamenco or dance, the workshop prioritises participation over performance. Activities are clearly structured and broken down step by step, allowing participants to work at their own pace in a supportive and welcoming environment. Participants will explore basic flamenco posture and grounded movement, simple footwork patterns, rhythmic clapping (palmas), and expressive use of the arms and upper body. The session also introduces the cultural roots of flamenco, helping participants understand how movement and rhythm communicate feeling and story. The workshop takes place at the Bandstand in Alexandra Park, bringing high-quality cultural activity into an open, public outdoor setting. Working in a park environment supports a relaxed atmosphere and encourages shared experience, listening and connection through rhythm and movement. This is a guided, participatory session with clear demonstrations, supported practice and opportunities for repetition. There is no pressure to perform and no prior dance experience is required. The workshop is offered on a donations basis (pay what you can), ensuring that cost is not a barrier to participation and that everyone is welcome to take part. Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor movement is recommended.

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