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Seville: Castanets Workshop with Dance Demonstration

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Overview

  • Discover the history and use of castanets, a symbol of Spain
  • Learn how to play the instrument in a fun and accessible workshop
  • Enjoy a short demonstration of castanets with dance at the end
  • Practice basic castanet percussion with accompanying music
  • Use high-quality castanets provided by the teacher during the workshop

Activity location

    • Seville
    • Seville, Andalucía, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Plaza San Marcos, Casco Antiguo, 41003 Sevilla, Spain | Your instructor will wait for you on Plaza San Marcos, at the entrance to the church, opposite the pharmacy.
    • Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Introduction to Castanets Workshop
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Learning about the history and use of castanets
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Practical workshop on playing castanets
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Basic castanet percussion with music
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Short demonstration of castanets with dance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Use of good quality castanets during the workshop
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Purchase of castanets

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, Children under 10 years

What you can expect

Discover the art of playing castanets in a workshop in Seville. Learn about the history and significance of this iconic Spanish instrument, known as 'castañuelas' in Spanish.

Begin by learning about the specific characteristics, history, and use of this unique instrument. Then, practice playing the castanets in a fun and accessible workshop designed for beginners.

Perform basic castanet percussion with accompanying music, and learn the meaning of 'ta ria ria pi ta'!

Your castanet instructor is a professional Flamenco dancer, who can teach the workshop in English, Spanish, French and Dutch.

At the end of the workshop, enjoy a short demonstration on the use of castanets with dance.

Location

Activity location

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    • Seville
    • Seville, Andalucía, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Plaza San Marcos, Casco Antiguo, 41003 Sevilla, Spain | Your instructor will wait for you on Plaza San Marcos, at the entrance to the church, opposite the pharmacy.
    • Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain