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FALL 2026 TUITION AT A GLANCE
Tuition is charged in 4-class cycles. There are 4 tuition cycles during the Fall 2026 season.
YOUTH CLASSES
Pre-Flamenco/Folklórico | 45 min | $80 per 4-class cycle
Flamenco I–IV | 1 hr | $90 per 4-class cycle
Kids Folklórico | 45 min | $80 per 4-class cycle
ADULT CLASSES
Adult Folklórico | 1 hr | $80 per 4-class cycle (Drop-In $25)
Adult Beginner Flamenco | 1 hr | $80 per 4-class cycle (Drop-In $25)
Adult Intermediate Flamenco | 1 hr | $100 per 4-class cycle (Drop-In $30)
Intermediate Flamenco is our performance-focused adult track with advanced choreography and opportunities to audition for select performances.
DANCE MORE & SAVE!
Receive $10 off each additional class enrollment per 4-class cycle within the same household. This applies whether one dancer takes multiple classes or multiple members of the same household are enrolled.
TRIAL/DROP-IN:
Trials and drop-in classes are available for select classes. See our Registration/Policies information for rates and details.
Tuition covers weekly class instruction. Additional costs throughout the year may include performance/showcase fees, costumes or costume rentals, and required class attire or uniforms.
Ages and grade levels are general guidelines. Final class placement may also be based on experience, technique, maturity, and instructor recommendation. Please also reachout if here is a class you would like to see added!
Pre-Flamenco/Folklórico is an introductory dance class for young children who are new to Spanish Flamenco, Mexican Folklórico, or dance in general. Dancers explore basic movement, rhythm, coordination, musicality, and the traditions of both dance styles in a fun and supportive environment. This class is designed to build confidence, classroom skills, and a love for dance.
Age: Approximately 2.5-4 years
Grade Level: Preschool/Pre-K
Level: Entry
Tuition: $80 per month per 4-class cycle
Uniform: Black Flamenco shoes or boots. Dancers may wear a long red practice Flamenco skirt with a black leotard/fitted top. Dancers not using skirts for costume may wear workout pants/shorts. Hair should be secured away from the face.
Class Time: 45 min per week | Weekly on Wednesdays, 4:15-5:00 pm (Goleta Community Center: Studio 7)
Notes: No previous dance experience required
Flamenco I introduces young dancers to the foundations of Flamenco technique. Students begin working on posture, arm positions, basic footwork, rhythm, turns, movement, musicality, and choreography while developing coordination and confidence in the classroom and on stage.
Age: Approximately 5–6 years
Grade Level: Kindergarten-2nd Grade
Level: Entry
Pricing: $90 per 4-class cycle
Uniform: Black Flamenco shoes or boots. Dancers may wear a long red practice Flamenco skirt with a black leotard/fitted top. Dancers not using skirts for costume may wear workout pants/shorts. Hair should be secured away from the face.
Class Time: 1hr per week | Weekly on Mondays, 1:45-2:45 pm (Semi-Private, Please Inquire)
Notes: No previous Flamenco experience required. A natural next step for dancers progressing from Pre-Flamenco.
Flamenco II builds upon the fundamentals introduced in Flamenco I. Dancers continue developing footwork, arm technique, turns, rhythm, musicality, coordination, and choreography with an increased focus on strength, control, and independence.
Age: Approximately 6–8 years
Grade Level: Approximately 1st–3rd Grade
Level: Entry
Pricing: $90 per 4-class cycle
Uniform: Black Flamenco shoes or boots. Dancers may wear a long red practice Flamenco skirt with a black leotard/fitted top. Dancers not using skirts for costume may wear workout pants/shorts. Hair should be secured away from the face.
Class Time: 1hr per week | Weekly on Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 pm (Goleta Community Center: Studio 4)
Notes: Previous Flamenco experience or instructor placement recommended.
Flamenco III is designed for dancers ready for more challenging technique and choreography. Students work toward greater speed and clarity in their footwork, stronger turns and upper-body technique, musical awareness, performance quality, and a deeper understanding of Flamenco rhythm and style.
Age: Approximately 7–9 years
Grade Level: Approximately 2nd–4th Grade
Level: Intermediate
Pricing: $90 per 4-class cycle
Uniform: Black Flamenco shoes or boots. Dancers may wear a long red practice Flamenco skirt with a black leotard/fitted top. Dancers not using skirts for costume may wear workout pants/shorts. Hair should be secured away from the face.
Class Time: 1hr per week | Weekly on Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00 pm (Goleta Community Center: Studio 7)
Notes: Placement is based on previous training, technique, readiness, and instructor recommendation.
Flamenco IV offers a vibrant and exciting environment for dancers who are ready to take on new challenges. This class welcomes both new and experienced dancers who are eager to build on their foundational skills and explore advanced Flamenco techniques. Students will engage with advanced-level props as they develop their performance abilities and refine their technique, all while enjoying a supportive and dynamic atmosphere.
Age: 10+ years
Grade Level: Upper Elementary/Middle School+
Level: Entry/Intermediate
Pricing: $90 per 4-class cycle
Uniform: Black Flamenco shoes or boots. Dancers may wear a long red practice Flamenco skirt with a black leotard/fitted top. Dancers not using skirts for costume may wear workout pants/shorts. Hair should be secured away from the face.
Practice Time: 1hr per week | Weekly on Tuesdays, 4:45-5:45 pm (Goleta Community Center: Studio 7)
Notes: Instructor placement required.
Adult Intermediate Flamenco is our performance-focused adult class for experienced dancers ready to deepen their technique, musicality, choreography, and stage presence. Students work on more complex footwork, turns, upper-body technique, rhythm, styling, and performance repertoire with greater attention to precision, strength, stamina, and artistic expression.
Age: 16+ years
Grade Level: Late HS/College/Adult
Level: Intermediate/Performance Track
Pricing: $100 per 4-class cycle
Uniform: Black Flamenco shoes or boots and fitted all-black dancewear. A practice Flamenco skirt and additional rehearsal attire may be assigned depending on choreography.
Practice Time: 1hr per week | Weekly on Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm (Westside Dance SB)
Notes: Previous Flamenco training and instructor placement recommended. Dancers may have opportunities to audition for select performances, including Mission and Courthouse performances. Also dancers with no flamenco experience but previous advanced dance background would be a good fit!
Kids Folklórico introduces young dancers to the colorful traditions, rhythms, movement, and regional styles of Mexican Folklórico. Students develop coordination, musicality, footwork, performance skills, and, when applicable, skirt technique while learning about the cultural traditions connected to the dances they perform.
Age: Approximately 5-16 years
Grade Level: Kindergarten+
Level: Beginner/Open Level
Tuition: $80 per 4-class cycle
Uniform: Folklórico shoes or boots, fitted dancewear, and hair secured away from the face. Dancers working with skirt technique will need a practice Folklórico skirt. Dancers not using skirts for costume may wear workout pants/shorts.
Class Time: 45 min per week | Weekly on Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 pm (Westside Dance SB)
Notes: No previous Folklórico experience required. A great additional class for students who also take Flamenco.
Adult Folklórico is an open and welcoming class for adults interested in learning Mexican Folklórico. Dancers work on regional footwork, musicality, coordination, styling, skirt technique when applicable, and choreography while exploring different traditions and regional styles from throughout Mexico. Great for parent and me!
Age: 16+ Ages
Grade Level: Late HS/College/Adult+
Level: Beginner/Open Level
Pricing: $80 per 4-class cycle ($25 drop in)
Uniform: Comfortable fitted dancewear with appropriate Folklórico shoes or boots. Practice skirts or additional rehearsal attire may be assigned depending on choreography.
Class Time: 1 hour per week
Practice Time: 1hr per week | Weekly on Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 pm (Westside Dance SB)
Notes: No previous Folklórico experience required. Performance opportunities may be available throughout the year.
Sevillanas with Castanets is suitable for dancers of all ages with beginner to intermediate experience. This class emphasizes traditional Sevillanas dance and includes the use of castanets to enhance performance. Sevillanas is a dance tha originates from Sevilla, Spain, traditionally dance in pairs or groups at parties.
Age: All Ages
Grade Level: All
Level: Entry
Pricing: $30 per month (1 class a month, 3rd Saturday of the month)
Uniform: Flamenco shoes, Long practice Flamenco skirt, fitted top
Practice Time: 1 hr class once a week | Tuesdays 7:00-8:00p/8:30p (Westside Dance SB)
Notes: Castanets optional, can be purchased through studio upon request.