WELCOME
Blackbird Dance Company and its training arm, the Blackbird Dance Company Development Lab, were launched in order to create an opportunity for Flamenco dance artists to develop a solid technical and artistic foundation, outside of Spain, through consistent classes with high-level teachers, repertory creation and the performance of innovative work that addresses important contemporary questions, and all this through the outstanding and beautiful lens of Flamenco and Spanish dance. Our work is multidisciplinary, weaving together poetry and prose, spoken word, singing, visual media, choreographed dancing and improvised movement and organic, spontaneous interactions between artists.
Take class with us!
On select Saturdays, join the artists of the Blackbird Dance Company for a portion of the day to sharpen your footwork, turns, and castanet playing! Refine your Flamenco and Danza Estilizada technique, while improving posture, control, musicality and rhythmic fluency. For intermediate and advanced dancers. Pre-registration required.
What we work on...
Flamenco
​Flamenco, a passionate and expressive art form, originated in the Andalusian region of Spain and is a recognized part of Spain’s cultural heritage. Rooted in various cultural influences, Flamenco is known for its emotional intensity, rhythmic complexity, and intricate footwork. Both Flamenco music and dance are often deeply personal and convey a wide range of feelings, usually featuring singing (cante), guitar playing (toque), dancing (baile), and rhythmic handclapping accompaniment (palmas).
Danza Estilizada
Danza Estilizada, which was founded at the beginning of the 20th century, is one of the four dance traditions that make up Danza Española, resting alongside Escuela Bolera, Folk/Regional Dances and Flamenco. At the same time, it is nourished by those same dance traditions and is distinguished by its free composition of steps and choreographies. Castanets are integral to Danza Estilizada and they are a distinctive feature of classwork and performance.
Classical Ballet
Highly structured and technical, classical ballet is characterized by precision movement, formalized steps, and adherence to traditional techniques. Originating in European Renaissance courts, classical ballet emphasizes posture, alignment, and fluidity in movement and is often set to classical music.