Flamenco Fan-áticos : Intro to Fan Dancing May 31st + June 14th

Flamenco Fan-áticos : Intro to Fan Dancing May 31st + June 14th

Stay cool while you flirt, captivate, and dazzle with the secret language of the Flamenco fan. No experience or partner needed.

By Flamenco Laishy

Date and time

Saturday, May 31 · 11am - 12:30pm MDT

Location

Idaho Burners Alliance, Inc -- 501(c)3

5015 Bond Street Boise, ID 83706

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Flamenco Fan-áticos: Intro to Fan Dancing + Community Gathering

¡Olé! Beat the summer heat with flair, elegance, and the drama of Flamenco — no experience needed!

Flamenco Fan-áticos is a two-part introductory Flamenco fan dance workshop paired with a vibrant, inclusive community gathering. Whether you're brand new to Flamenco or simply fan-curious, this joyful offering blends movement, culture, and community in a warm, welcoming space.

And let’s be honest — what better way to stay cool than with a fan in hand, Flamenco-style? Join us to learn the expressive art of abanico (fan) technique, perfect for summer elegance and playful self-expression.

The workshop will be held at Idaho Burners Alliance, Inc -- 501(c)3, so make sure to mark your calendars and get ready to dance the night away!


💃 Workshop Details: Intro to Flamenco Fan Dancing

Learn how to twirl, flick, and flow with a Flamenco fan! This workshop is an all-levels introduction — no experience is needed, just bring your curiosity and willingness to move.

🗓️ Dates & Times

  • Saturday, May 31 – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Saturday, June 14 – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

📍 Location: 5015 Bond Street, Boise ID 83706

🎟 Workshop Pricing

Fan provide with workshop entry and you can take it home for the summer!

  • 22 dollars Early Bird
  • 20 dollars each with Bring a Buddy sign-up together
  • 30 dollars at the Door

🫶 Community Gathering

1:00–3:00 PM, immediately following each workshop
FREE & open to the public – donations welcome! We donations to fund dance and music student scholarships as well as our community outreach programs.

Stick around after class for an informal cultural gathering featuring light refreshments (potluck-style welcome), casual music, pop-up performances, storytelling, and more. Whether you join the workshop or just stop by for the vibes, everyone is welcome!


🌟 Who It’s For

Flamenco Fan-áticos Workshop: designed for teens, adults families looking to explore movement, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re new to dance or returning to your roots, this series offers a festive, embodied experience rooted in joy and cultural storytelling

Community Gathering: Is truly for everyone- families included! Perhaps you are flamenco-curios but dancing really isnt' your thing. We've designed a gathering to foster cultural connection, storytelling, and the joy of Flamenco in a relaxed setting. May include, casual jamming, and pop-up performances, artist talks. Also, we are making it potluck for anyone interested in sharing a snack.

You can purchase a fan without taking the class or bring your own, but it's not necessary to have a fan to participate in the Gathere

Frequently asked questions

What should I wear to the dance class?

Clothes that are comfortable and non-restrictive. Especially in your wrists and arms for this class. We will be moving our arms and wrists a lot. Stretchy maxi skirts and dresses work well.

Do I need special Flamenco dance shoes for the workshop?

No, but if you have them you are welcome to wear them. Do wear shoes with a wide low heel. or flats. Barefoot, and socks totally works for this class! We suggest to NOT shoes with open toes, straps, a thin heel or stilettos, or flip flops for the workshop.

Do I need a dance partner?

Nope! You do not need a dance partner, but if you would like to bring a buddy, we give a discount for paired signups.

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Organized by

Flamenco Laishy

The mission of Flamencos United is to cultivate awareness and appreciation of Flamenco music, dance and culture through classes, performances and participatory events that enrich the cultural diversity of Idaho. After ten years of sharing the art of Flamenco in Boise and throughout the Northwest via her performance group ShimiTree, Director Stephanie Sanchez, aka Stephanie Laishy, decided to expand her community-building efforts and form Flamencos United. In addition to offering unique Flamenco events and classes, the artists and staff of Flamencos United have begun to develop plans for an innovative Flamenco festival to be hosted in Boise: the North American International Flamenco Festival (NAIFF).

A native of Boise, Idaho, Stephanie Laishy is the lead singer and principal dancer for Flamencos United. Stephanie frequently tours as a soloist and teacher in the Northwest and Western U.S. Flamenco communities. A highlight of her career was an invitation to be the stage manager and guest dancer with the Jerez, Spain-based performance group Familia Bermudez in 2013 & 2015 at the Obwalden Cultural Festival in Giswil, Switzerland. Her mastership comes from a deep connection with her Hispanic roots as well as her respect for and dedication to her teachers: award-winning artists La Chiqui de Jerez (singer), Maria del Mar Moreno (dancer), Antonio El Pipa (dancer), and Los Hermanos Tota (rhythm/voice).

Stephanie Laishy and her partner Luis de la Tota, a renowned percussionist and lyricist from a prominent Flamenco family in Spain, preserve the traditional way of teaching Flamenco: from master to apprentice. In live performances, Flamencos United offers students opportunities to share choreographies as well as improvised dance, a key element of Flamenco culture. In addition to local masters, apprentices are guided by visiting artists such as Antonio El Pipa, a highly acclaimed choreographer and Flamenco dancer from Jerez, Spain, and the newly-appointed artistic director of Flamencos United.

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