Kids & Youth Flamenco Classes
Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco, 670 South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Kids & Youth Flamenco Classes introduces children to flamenco dance through specific activities such as exploring rhythm through clapping (palmas) and learning basic footwork. The program is taught in a positive, age-appropriate environment and is open to young dancers of all levels, with no prior experience or special shoes needed to get started.
• Ages: 5–11 years old
• Schedule: Fall kids classes with Saturday morning and Thursday afternoon options
The fall kids class for ages 5–9 meets on Saturdays from 9:30–10:20AM and is taught by artistic director, choreographer, and bailaora Carola Zertuche. The fall kids class for ages 6–11 meets on Thursdays from 5:00–5:50PM and is taught by Cynthia Sanchez, and the Saturday kids class resumes on January 10th. Teachers are subject to change without prior notice.
New Mexican-born instructor Cynthia Sanchez resides in San Francisco, where she studies, teaches, and performs flamenco and now teaches children’s flamenco classes with Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco. She began flamenco 22 years ago, trained early under Pablo Rodarte, and performed in his company Dance España for 8 years. From 2006 to 2012 she studied and performed with the Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre Company and also worked with Maria Benitez Estampa Española, Flamenco Legacy, Teatro Nuevo Mexico, and Miel Amarga. In 2006 she co-founded Dance España-Albuquerque, where she taught and performed, and she has studied under Teodoro Morca, Marisol Enciñas, and guest artists from Spain. In spring 2011 she lived in Andalucia, Spain to study with Adela Campallo, Pilar Ogalla, Juana Amaya, and El Torombo, and after returning she relocated to the Bay Area to study and work with companies including Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco under the direction of Carola Zertuche, La Tania Baile Flamenco, and Caminos Flamencos. She has continued to study with visiting artists from Spain including Farruquito, La Lupi, Andres Marín, Jose Maya, El Farru, Eduardo Guerrero, Alfonso Losa, Manuela Ríos, and Jesus Carmona, and in 2016 she toured with Juan Siddi Flamenco Santa Fe under the arts management of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, including a debut at the Joyce Theater in New York City and a performance at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in Massachusetts. With Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco, she has worked onstage with Adela Campallo in the production Somos and with Carmen Ledesma in (R)evolution and El Rincón Flamenco, and in addition to flamenco she is a first grade teacher with SFUSD.
Carola Zertuche serves as artistic director of Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco and is a choreographer and bailaora. The program is part of Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco, which notes “Donate to Celebrate 60 Years” and presents an annual Theatre Flamenco studio showcase that includes a student show in 2025.
Last updated March 21, 2026.
• Ages: 5–11 years old
• Schedule: Fall kids classes with Saturday morning and Thursday afternoon options
The fall kids class for ages 5–9 meets on Saturdays from 9:30–10:20AM and is taught by artistic director, choreographer, and bailaora Carola Zertuche. The fall kids class for ages 6–11 meets on Thursdays from 5:00–5:50PM and is taught by Cynthia Sanchez, and the Saturday kids class resumes on January 10th. Teachers are subject to change without prior notice.
New Mexican-born instructor Cynthia Sanchez resides in San Francisco, where she studies, teaches, and performs flamenco and now teaches children’s flamenco classes with Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco. She began flamenco 22 years ago, trained early under Pablo Rodarte, and performed in his company Dance España for 8 years. From 2006 to 2012 she studied and performed with the Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre Company and also worked with Maria Benitez Estampa Española, Flamenco Legacy, Teatro Nuevo Mexico, and Miel Amarga. In 2006 she co-founded Dance España-Albuquerque, where she taught and performed, and she has studied under Teodoro Morca, Marisol Enciñas, and guest artists from Spain. In spring 2011 she lived in Andalucia, Spain to study with Adela Campallo, Pilar Ogalla, Juana Amaya, and El Torombo, and after returning she relocated to the Bay Area to study and work with companies including Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco under the direction of Carola Zertuche, La Tania Baile Flamenco, and Caminos Flamencos. She has continued to study with visiting artists from Spain including Farruquito, La Lupi, Andres Marín, Jose Maya, El Farru, Eduardo Guerrero, Alfonso Losa, Manuela Ríos, and Jesus Carmona, and in 2016 she toured with Juan Siddi Flamenco Santa Fe under the arts management of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, including a debut at the Joyce Theater in New York City and a performance at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in Massachusetts. With Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco, she has worked onstage with Adela Campallo in the production Somos and with Carmen Ledesma in (R)evolution and El Rincón Flamenco, and in addition to flamenco she is a first grade teacher with SFUSD.
Carola Zertuche serves as artistic director of Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco and is a choreographer and bailaora. The program is part of Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco, which notes “Donate to Celebrate 60 Years” and presents an annual Theatre Flamenco studio showcase that includes a student show in 2025.
Last updated March 21, 2026.
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