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Dramatic flamenco dancer in mid-performance, Seville
Seville, Spain — Est. 1987

DUENDE

Seville Academy of Flamenco

"Where Passion Becomes Precision."

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Performances

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Tablao night flamenco performance
March 15, 2026
Tablao Night at La Carbonería
An intimate evening of pure flamenco in one of Seville's most legendary tablaos.
Tablao
Student showcase flamenco event
April 2, 2026
Spring Student Showcase
Watch advanced students present their semester projects in a curated theater setting.
Showcase
Maestro performance gala
April 18, 2026
Maestros Gala Evening
An exclusive performance by DUENDE's master faculty — a rare and extraordinary event.
Gala
Flamenco art and tradition at DUENDE Academy

The Art of
Flamenco

"Duende is the spirit that cannot be taught — only summoned."

Rooted in the soul of Andalusia, flamenco is not merely dance — it is a living language of the body, born from centuries of joy, suffering, and transcendence. At DUENDE, we preserve the purity of this tradition while welcoming students from every corner of the world.

Our curriculum draws from the Escuela Bolera, the Gypsy traditions of Triana, and the grand theatrical stages of Madrid. Every movement carries history. Every stamp echoes the earth.

Our Story

Choose Your Path

From your very first stamp to the professional stage, our structured curriculum guides every dancer's journey.

Level I

Foundations

€180 / month

An immersive introduction to flamenco posture, footwork, and the essential palmas. No experience required.

  • 4 classes per week
  • Technique & musicality
  • Introduction to cante
  • Open studio access
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Level II–III

Intermediate
Atelier

€260 / month

Deepen your technique with advanced footwork sequences, arm styling, and full choreographic studies.

  • 6 classes per week
  • Full choreography focus
  • Live guitar accompaniment
  • Tablao preparation
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Professional

Maestría
Intensive

€480 / month

An elite, invitation-only program for dancers ready to perform at professional venues and international festivals.

  • Daily intensive sessions
  • 1-on-1 maestro coaching
  • Performance opportunities
  • Artist residency pathway
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Our Maestros

Each master teacher brings decades of performance and pedagogy from the highest stages of flamenco.

Maestro Rafael Morales, artistic director

Rafael Morales

Artistic Director & Baile

A former principal dancer of the Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía, Rafael has performed in 43 countries and brings four decades of deep tradition to DUENDE's curriculum.

Maestra Lucía Fuentes, cante teacher

Lucía Fuentes

Cante & Musicality

Born into a gitano family in Triana, Lucía is one of the most respected cantaoras of her generation. She teaches the living soul of flamenco song — from siguiriyas to bulerías.

Maestro Antonio Herrera, guitar teacher

Antonio Herrera

Toque & Guitar

A concert guitarist trained under Paco de Lucía's school, Antonio demystifies the complex rhythmic world of flamenco guitar for dancers and musicians alike.

Begin Your Journey

The Stage Awaits
Your First Step

Enroll in DUENDE's next intake and discover why dancers from 60 nations choose Seville's finest academy as their home.

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