Do I get a certificate?
Once you finish your course, you can ask for an attendance certificate, which states the type of course and the number of hours you have completed.  If you do a Three-Month course with us you will also receive a certificate of knowledge.

Can I do a course for one week only?
Yes, all our courses can be booked also for only one week, even if we recommend to stay for longer to take more advantage of your stay here.

Can I book private classes?
Yes, we have an individual course, which consists of one private class a day. You can also do fewer classes a week, but this cannot be booked in advance. This can be organised once the student is at the school according to the availability of rooms and teachers.

FLAMENCO COURSES (back to top of page)

What time are the classes?
The classes are in the afternoon, you can see the exact time for each level at the menu point "timetables".

What should I wear at my fist flamenco lesson?
You need some flamenco shoes or at least some shoes with a thick, stable heel as well as some comfortable clothes which allow you any kind of movement.

I can't find any flamenco shoes in my country. Can I buy the shoes in Granada?
Yes, in Granada are several places where you can buy flamenco shoes and clothes, ask us once you arrive.

ACCOMMODATION (back to top of page)

Where is the accommodation?
Our accommodation is in the Albaicín (historic quarter) and very close to the school. The family accommodation, however, is a little further away.

Are meals included in the price of the accommodation?
No, meals are not included (except in family accommodation), but the flats are fully equipped with cooking facilities.

Is there heating in the flats?
Yes, all the flats have some type of heating: gas heaters, electric radiators, central heating, etc.

What does accommodation in a double room mean?
This type of accommodation is a double room with twin beds which you share with another student. If you need accommodation for two people in the same room because you are coming with another person, you should mention this when you enrol.

How do you calculate the price of the double room and of the apartment, respectively?
The price of the double room is calculated per person and it is necessary to book two places if two people are going to come. The price of the apartment does not change if there are one or two people.

If the accommodation starts on the Monday, where do I sleep if I arrive in Granada on the Sunday
We can book a hostel for you from 25 euros a night. You should indicate what range of prices you would like when you enrol. On Monday when the course starts, we offer a free pick up luggage service from the hotel/hostel to our accommodations.

What do I do if I get to Málaga at night and there is no bus to Granada?
We can organise a transfer for you from Málaga airport to Granada for 170Euros.
 

If one person is coming with me but is not going to do a course, can they stay with me?
Yes, if you reserve an apartment and if you are willing to share your room with this person. In this case, you should mention when you enrol that you will need a shared double room because you are coming with someone.

I'm a vegetarian. Is it possible to book family accommodation?
Yes, we have vegetarian families but it is essential that you tell us when you enrol in advance.

RESERVATION, PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION (back to top of page)

Is there a deadline for enrolment?
No, there is no deadline, but the later you enrol, the greater the risk of there not being any places available on the course you want to do, particularly in the high season.

If I give you my credit card details when I enrol, does that mean I have paid?
No, you only pay once we have checked that your enrolment is OK and that there are places available. If there is any problem with your reservation, we will clear it up with you before we take any payment.

How much do I have to pay if I cancel?
If you cancel three weeks before the start of the course, you must pay 25 euros administration costs. If you cancel later, please see our cancellation conditions.

I have done a course at Carmen de las Cuevas before. Am I entitled to a discount?
For all our former students who have done courses with us in the the passed years and want to come back in 2007 we offer 30Euros for the first 20 hours of class or 50Euros if you have accommodation booked as well during the time of the course. In addition, these 20hours are already counting for the 50hours of the voucher mentioned below. 

If I am doing lots of classes at Carmen de las Cuevas, do I get any discount?
Yes! We will give you a voucher of 30Euros for every 50 hours of class or a voucher of 50Euros if you book accommodation with us as well. For instance: if you book an Intensive Spanish Course and combine it with a Flamenco dance technique course and an Intensive flamenco Dance Course for 2 weeks you already have 55 hours of class and you get your first voucher of 30Euros. If additionaly, during this 2 weeks you also have booked accommodation with us, the voucher is for 50Euros. Furthermore, the resting 5 hours will count to use them for the next voucher.
 

OTHER THINGS (back to top of page)

Do I need a visa to enter Spain?
This depends on your country of origin. It is a good idea to ask for information in your country’s embassy or consulate. The school can provide you with a letter to confirm your enrolment on a course if you need one.

Can I apply for a grant?
The school does not have any type of funding and cannot therefore offer grants to students. However, there might be some type of financial aid in your own country available.