17th Sevillanas Master Open Class | June 2026 Announcement Archive
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Archive of the announcement for the 17th Master Open Class, published on April 20, 2026, for the planned date of June 28, 2026.
The original announcement addressed people who had felt this way when dancing sevillanas:
I am trying hard, but my dancing somehow does not look beautiful.
I find myself focusing only on the steps.
I want to dance more naturally, but I become tense.
The original announcement described a class intended for people with these concerns.
The announced focus of the class was
something other than performing many movements:
how to present the dance, how to create flow, and how to stand beautifully.
The beauty of flamenco does not depend solely on the number of movements.
Body use, flow, pauses, and presence can greatly change the impression made by even simple movements.
The original announcement proposed using sevillanas as a starting point to explore:
Ways to bring out beauty through simple movements.
Using the body without unnecessary strain.
Making a lasting impression with fewer movements.
What it means to make dancing look beautiful.
The announcement stated that these topics would be explored through clear, careful explanations.
It also planned to touch on presentation and awareness when dancing alone during the second half.
Regarding the previous class, the announcement reported many comments such as:
“I can dance with greater ease now.”
“My way of thinking has changed.”
According to the original announcement, these comments referred to earlier experiences.
For this edition, the announcement proposed exploring those ideas in greater depth.
The original invitation was open to both beginners and experienced dancers.
It also welcomed participants from outside the studio.
The original announcement included a YouTube livestream and later viewing.
This was announced as a way to learn without attending the studio on the planned date; this archive does not confirm that the stream or recording is available.
The original announcement stated that 6 studio places remained at that time.
The original announcement invited interested readers to take that opportunity to participate.
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Originally announced information
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17th Master Open Class
A masterclass in simple, expressive movement for dancing sevillanas more beautifully.
Announced date: Sunday, June 28, 2026, a date now in the past; this archive does not establish that the class took place.
Announced time: 15:00–16:30, Tokyo time (Asia/Tokyo, UTC+09:00).
Announced venue: BG Flamenco Academy, Akabane.
Originally announced fee: JPY 5,000, including tax. Preserved as historical information, not as a current rate.
Announced capacity: 14 people.
The original announcement stated that 6 studio places remained at that time.
A YouTube livestream and later viewing were announced; their current availability is unconfirmed.
The announcement expressed this aim: to dance more naturally.
And more beautifully.
It addressed people who wanted to reconsider their sevillanas through the way they present their dancing.
The original announcement concluded with a warm invitation to participate.
The announcement described BG Flamenco Academy as an environment for learning flamenco in depth and with clarity through regular classes, events, and YouTube.
Instagram, listed in the announcement for updates: @benitogarcia_japon
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