Flamenco
Flamenco is a uniquely expressive form of music, song and dance from the south of Spain. It is no secret that among all Edie’s passions, few rival her love of hats like flamenco.
For many years, Edie has been a key player in the flamenco community in Vancouver. She is a student, performer, promoter and tireless supporter of the art. Edie Hats has sponsored a children’s flamenco scholarship program, imported and donated cajons (flamenco drum boxes) to the kid’s classes at Mozaico Flamenco Dance Academy, and provided financial support for groups like Flores y Lunares and Mozaico Flamenco Dance Theatre.
Edie’s new store Tart Boutique on Granville Island stocks a selection of gorgeous handmade Senovilla flamenco shoes, as well as beautiful embroidered Artesania silk shawls and accessories from Seville. Visit our photo gallery.
Café de Chinitas performed at Edie Hats!
Edie Hats and Flamenco on the Web
- The “Flamenco Love” blog
- Flamenco Videos on YouTube
- The Making of Flamenco Shoes Video
- Flamenco Photo Collections on Flickr
- “Flamenco Edie Hats” on Facebook (Facebook login required)
Flamenco Schools
There are several flamenco schools in the Lower Mainland. Each school
has its own unique approach to teaching and learning the art of flamenco.
The two largest schools, Centro Flamenco and Mozaico Flamenco Dance
Academy, are in Vancouver. All schools offer classes for adults and
children from introductory to advanced levels.
Al Mozaico Flamenco Dance Academy (Vancouver)
www.mozaicoflamenco.com
604-671-9182 or 604-322-6340 / email
Centro Flamenco Dance Academy (Vancouver)
www.centroflamenco.com
604-737-1273 / email
Karen Flamenco (Vancouver)
www.karenflamenco.com
604-721-4869 / email
Alma de España (Victoria)
www.almadeespana.com
250-384-8832
/ email
Flamenco del Mar (White Rock)
www.flamencodelmar.com
604-542-2096 / email
Los Gitanos School of Spanish Dance (Tsawassen)
www.losgitanosschoolofspanishdance.com
604-948-8081 / email
Flamenco Shoes, Costumes, and Accessories
Professional quality Senovilla flamenco shoes are available for purchase or order from Edie’s new store Qortezan in Yaletown. These are handmade leather shoes with rosewood heels and are imported from Spain. Check out our photo gallery.
Other Vancouver suppliers of flamenco gear include:
Flamenco Community
www.flamenco.ca
Vancouver’s own nation-wide flamenco site featuring an online radio station, news and events.
