FLAMENCO and Spanish language classes are being launched at Horsforth Music Centre.

The Saturday morning sessions are being held in conjunction with Instituto Cervantes. Professional Dancer Luisa Galan, who has trained at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance and the Conservatoire of Dance in Cordoba, has joined the team of professional music and dance teachers at the centre.

The different classes for children, adults, beginners and improvers will be accompanied by live flamenco guitar.

Councillor Lisa Mulherin, Leeds City Council's executive member for children and families said: "This is a fantastic example of the wide range of classes available at our music centres. Attending a music centre is not only about learning how to play an instrument or how to sing; it can help children grow in confidence as well as helping people of all ages make new friends and meet people from different backgrounds and from across the city."

Head of Centre Alex Wibrew said: "We are very excited to have this partnership. Working with Instituto Cervantes means we can offer an authentic Spanish experience to our members and feedback from students in the first week was amazing."

The Horsforth Music Centre is based at Horsforth School on Saturday mornings. The centre, operated by ArtForms – Leeds City Council music and arts service, offers music and dance tuition across a broad range of instruments and styles. Open to children and adults, beginners, improvers and experienced players and dancers, the centre offers a crèche service, instrument hire and a café bar. Lessons start from £5 and bursaries are available for children from low income families.

For more information visit http://news.leeds.gov.uk/exciting-new-spanish-partnership-launches-in-horsforth/ or contact horsforth.music.centre@leeds.gov.uk or telephone 07545603953.

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