A Flamenco museum has opened in Seville and covers all aspects of the art that has spanned centuries.
The Museum of Flamenco Dancing, (Museo del Baile Flamenco) is the brainchild of Cristina Hoyos, one of flamenco's most acclaimed stars and opened it in her hometown to "spread the gospel of flamenco dance." Conceived as a meeting place for aficionados and a dance school, visitors will be able to learn more about the history of flamenco, the countless styles and its "immortals" and even try their hand, or rather feet.
The €3.7 million three-story museum sits in the historic heart of Seville, between two of the city's most striking monuments: the 14th-century Gothic cathedral and the 10th-century mudéjar-style Royal Palace. Designed for visitors as well as professionals and housed in a restored 18th-century building, the museum will have galleries for exhibitions and offer performances, master classes and courses in dance, singing and guitar.
During the day visitors can relax and enjoy a snack in the central patio.
In the evening the space will be transformed into a café cantante, the 19th-century predecessor to today's tablao, the stage where flamenco is performed.
The Museum of Flamenco Dancing, or Museo del Baile Flamenco, is located at 3 Calle Manuel Rojas Marcos, 41004 Seville.
From April to October, the museum is open from 9 AM to 7 PM and from November to March from 9 AM to 6 PM.
Call: +34 954 34 03 11or email:
Detailed information in Spanish about performances and classes is on www.museoflamenco.net
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A Flamenco museum has opened in Seville and covers all aspects of the art that has spanned centuries. 
The €3.7 million three-story museum sits in the historic heart of Seville, between two of the city's most striking monuments: the 14th-century Gothic cathedral and the 10th-century mudéjar-style Royal Palace. Designed for visitors as well as professionals and housed in a restored 18th-century building, the museum will have galleries for exhibitions and offer performances, master classes and courses in dance, singing and guitar. 