Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What does my child need to bring to class?

Spanish Dance students should have black heeled shoes (for Flamenco or Character Dance) and castanets. Girls should also bring a wide bottom skirt, mid-calf long, in any color (solid or print), with leotard and dance tights in black. (Soft ballet slippers may be needed additionally later on). Ballet students should wear black leotard, tights and slippers.

CASTANETS

They will be on sale at the studio for $25.00 dollars the pair. You may also find them in specialized shops where they sell musical instruments, or at "Freed of London" or "Menkes" dance stores.

LEOTARD

Black Scoop Neck and short sleeves, for the girls.
Any color T-shirt, for the boys.

DANCE TIGHTS

Black tights or leggings, for the girls.

Black street or gym pants, for the boys.

DANCE SHOES

Black heeled Flamenco or Character Dance shoes with leather soles (please do not come to class with snickers). Boys can use boots or black street shoes. Teenagers and adults should consider in the future, investing in proper flamenco shoes, which are imported and more expensive; but this is not necessary to start. The black generic heeled shoe for the young girls is just as fine. This shoe is used for all kinds of dancing, such as Tap, Jazz and Character Dance.

SKIRTS

Girls should bring a skirt in any color (solids, prints or polka-dots), which must be wide at the bottom, preferably with a ruffle, no longer than mid-calf. The ideal length is "just below the calf", with the bottom part of the leg, ankle and shoe clearly visible to the teacher. Teenagers and adults can use a longer skirt with ruffle, to the anklebone.

Where can I buy the clothes and shoes?

Freed of London: 21-01 43rd Ave. (corner with 21st St.). Long Island City, NY 11101
(718)-729-7061

Capezio: 1776 Broadway (57th St), 1650 Broadway (51st St), 136 East 61st St (Lexington Ave). All of them located in Manhattan.

Menkes: 250 West 54th St, 4th floor (between Broadway and 8th Ave) New York, NY 10019. (212)-541-8401

Question: Do students of the School of Spanish Dance perform on stage?

Yes. At the end of the year, we have a Spring Recital (last year held at Flushing Town Hall) which includes all students, both children and adults, beginners through advanced.

Question: Are there any discounts for adults?

Yes, if you buy 10 class cards, which are valid for two or three months. Please ask next time you visit the studio.