Skirt & Bata with Nicole Hunter:

Dates: September 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 28, November 4

Location: Murphy Irish Arts Center 24000 Mercantile Rd. #10 Beachwood, OH

Ages: for ages 14+

Skirt & Bata 7:45 - 8:30pm

$80/full session; $15/drop-in

The class will focus on working with the added shape, texture, and visual interest created by skirts. The skirt becomes an extension of the dancer, allowing students to explore how the feet, skirt, and body work together to create a fuller and more dynamic expression. Dancers will work on the pathways their feet, skirt, and body create, developing greater awareness of their use of space.

The first 3 classes will focus on use of the skirt. The second 3 classes will focus on use of the bata. Please bring your own full flamenco skirt. If you do not have a bata de cola (dress with a train) Nicole is able to provide a few extras.

About the instructor:

Nicole Hunter grew up in Albuquerque, NM, where she began studying flamenco at just three years old. Nearly two decades of rigorous training in technique and choreography, and performances throughout New Mexico shaped her foundation as a dancer and deepened her connection to the art form.

When she moved to Durham to attend Duke University, Nicole continued her flamenco practice independently, creating original choreographies and challenging herself to move beyond the structure of the studio. She developed new work inspired by her studies of African and modern dance. Her self-directed choreography efforts culminated in a student showcase performance of Malamente, one of many pieces to emerge from this period of exploration. Additionally, she worked with the Nasher Museum’s Alzheimer’s program, adapting choreography to accommodate the needs and limitations of participants. In 2025, Nicole returned to flamenco in Cleveland with Abrepaso Flamenco, entering a new stage of her development as a dancer. Her work with Abrepaso is helping her reconnect with the joy that first drew her to flamenco while deepening her confidence, presence, and connection.

Payment Methods:

Payment is due before the first class. We accept Venmo, cash, check, and credit card with a 3% fee added. 

-Cash (in-person only)

-Check (in-person or snail mail, send an email first to receive the mailing address)

-Credit Card (3% service fee will be added) (via www.abrepaso.org/cladendar/classes or in- person)

-Venmo @aliceblumenfeld 505-363-2680

Refunds:

There are no refunds on class tuition as long as class continues to be offered in some format. If, due to force majeure, classes must be rescheduled, or if a student cannot attend, we will do our best to provide the classes via Zoom or another online format. If a class is canceled and not offered via an online format, substitute teacher, or other means, ABREPASO will offer a class credit to students who have already paid for the class. 

We require a minimum of 4 people registered for a full session  in order to run any given class. Class schedule subject to change before session start date. 

Class policies:

Please arrive on time to your class. Not only is it physically harmful to miss the warm-up, it also distracts other students. Arriving early gives you time to settle in to the space and have a better class experience. 

Please silence your phones during classes. 

Attire/props needed:

yoga mat, bare feet, athletic attire, towel