Arts & Culture

Video: Taking on Flamenco in Madrid


Christine Sarkis
Christine Sarkis

    When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When in Madrid, learn flamenco.

    Madrid is a hotspot for this centuries-old, distinctly Spanish art that unites signing, guitar playing, and dance in performances that draw on traditions brought from Africa, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.

    While in Madrid, I recruited two friends and we tried our hands…and feet—at flamenco, taking the hour-long class called

    Flamenco for Absolute Beginners

    from the company

    Insider's Madrid

    . Watch what happens.





    Have you taken classes on vacation? What skills did you return with?