Esencia

Having a flamenco tour with a professional flamenco dancer is the gold standard! Maria is not just an amazing dancer; she is a warm, kind, fun person to spend time with. This tour was excellent. The dance and music were amazing, and Maria introduced us to some local tapas and drinks that are not on typical tourist menus. As a bonus, she gave us insights into the neighborhood and the tile industry. We enjoyed every minute. Take this tour; you will love it.

Charming, intimate show with a unique format that seamlessly blends performance and storytelling. The show starts promptly and is set in a cozy, albeit unexpected, venue in a side street. What truly sets it apart is the thoughtful combination of local explanations and nuanced performances, expertly woven together in both Spanish and English. The highlight of the show is the diverse range of performances, including captivating solo singing, mesmerizing solo dancing, and stunning combinations of guitar playing, singing, and dancing. The sangria was a pleasant accompaniment to the evening. While the ambiance is delightful, the seating could be improved – the old chairs are somewhat uncomfortable, and the sideways seating arrangement requires constant head-turning, which can be distracting, especially for taller audience members. Overall, a highly recommended experience.

Great evening, hosted by a flamenco dancer who we saw dance later, the flamenco was authentic and passionate. There were 3 different Tapas experiences included as well, We were the only 2 on the tour, so very informative, intimate and relaxed evening

I visited here with my partner who loves to experience new music and culture. It was amazing. The singers vocals were incredible and the dancing was captivating. It felt like a really intimate environment and the dancers explained the origins and history of flamenco to us. I’m not someone who is usually into this kind of thing but I loved it. The cheese and wine was also amazing. We stayed for a while after to listen to more music and chat a little with the hosts. If you’re looking for an authentic cultural experience in the south of Spain I would highly recommend visiting this flamenco show.

Intimate setting, so much passion and a powerful experience of flamenco. Thank you Flamenco Esencia. My wife and I experienced your flamenco about 7 years ago and it was so good to be back. We feeel the only thing that could make it better is the setting (venue). Last time was much more intimate, this time was a bit to busy for us. Still a beautifully experience though.

An intimate and unique flamenco experience in a small taberna in the Triana neighborhood: we had an incredible experience that did not feel touristy at all, but was informative and felt very local. After the presentation, we stayed at the taberna for another intimate local experience with a local guitarist/singer and flamenco singer who both interacted with the small group of patrons who sang along.

There are numerous Flamenco companies and options in Seville, ranging from large, flashy shows in auditoriums to small, intimate gatherings in bars and cafès. After doing a lot of research on the art form, I decided to look for one that was more true to its authentic roots - which usually involves a more intimate setting. Also, Flamenco is a vocal music as well, with poignant lyrics about various aspects of love, political oppression, and many other things. A good Flamenco performance will often just have singing. Flamenco Esencia is one of the truest to the historical art form - they usually employ 4 performers: dancers (male and female), a guitarist, and a singer. This group alternates between 2-3 performers of each type; our night the people were fantastic, every one of them. Flamenco Esencia is also notable because at least one of the performers personally meets the group, takes them through the historic Triana neighborhood to 2-3 tapas bars to sample the local cuisine, and discusses Flamenco, eats, drinks, culture, and all aspects. Then they escort you to a small bar where the performance takes place. That night, our guide Maria met us just over the bridge in Triana, then we went to a few tapas places to eat and drink. Maria was personable, nice, and informative, and we had a great chat with our group. Then we went to the bar - again, note, this is not the place for you if you want flashy, super-costumed over-the-top performances. This is more for "real", intimate Flameco as it grew in these little types of places. I loved the intimacy (about 25 people total); there was no flashy stage, just an area in the bar where the performers did their stuff. There were no fancy lights or effects; they sat together and performed about 60-70 minutes of enthralling songs. There was a large piece of plywood where they would "stomp" their dances, but each performer had a chance to solo as well. Each one was fully professional and truly knew their art form. No mics or amps; this was pure music and dance without electricity. Maria wore a Flamenco dress while the other performers were simply dressed in black or "regular" clothes (like a casual suit), of course the dancers' shoes were specially fitted to stomp out the Flamenco rhythms. They were all so good I was spellbound. It was one of the best performances I've ever attended live. We also got 1 drink ticket for a free drink from the little bar (a nice plus). After the performance, Maria escorted us to one more tapas bar, where we had a delicious array of food and talked about various things, including what we just experienced. All in all a terrific night! I highly recommend this troupe if you want intimate, true-to-historical Flamenco, especially with the extra tapas tour added to the package. 5 thumbs up to this outfit!

We had such a a wonderful time. A really personal and informal experience where we learnt a little about flamenco from performers clearly so passionate about their art. Thank you all and thank you staff at hotel Casa Alhaja for the recommendation.

The Ultimate Flamenco Experience was very disappointing. It as very expensive and it would have been easier booking everything by ourselves (show and flamenco lesson 45 minutes)We had to walk for more than 1.5 hour to get there and come back and didnt't know what food was included. In the brochure the taxi was included, but that did not happen. We saw the show wich was very nice and went to 1 tapasbar around the corner. When we mailed the organization about the experience they answered by explaining the costs. Still I believe that the experience could have been better.

Amazing experience, intimate and homely feel rather than sitting in rows in a concert hall. Dancing, clapping, singing and guitar playing mixed with some storytelling of flamenco. Highly recommended.

We spent an evening full of authentic flamenco. Telling us the history and the giving us the experience. We got ourselves a first real instruction/lesson on handclap and moves. Joining on a tapas shared dining. If you like a true flamenco dance with passionate dancers, this is a very good place to be.

This was a delightful way to experience Flamenco. The performers were all very talented and clearly loved their art and appreciated each other. It was a small and intimate setting, and the host explained things about their dances, the music, the history of Flamenco, all of which allowed me to appreciate the performance so much more.

I was absolutely amazed by these flamenco performers. Their passion and joy elevated every song and dance. Being able to enjoy this artform in a small, intimate bar made it even better. I loved every second of this experience and would happily go back again.

Excellent and intimate flamenco show in Triana. Even bonus performance by guitarist. Very friendly people and staff. Highly recommended! Muchos gracias for a great night out!

Great show! We enjoyed every minute. The dancer Francesca Grima was superb and she she also gave us a short explanation in Spanish and English of different flamenco dances which was very interesting. Surely recommend it!

Amazing and lovely flamenco musician and dancers. The show was fantastic!

I recently attended a flamenco show with high hopes of witness a wonderful performance filled with passion and genuine enjoyment. Unfortunately, what I experienced left me very disappointed. It was evident that once particular dancer, a woman, was performing out of necessity rather than genuine enjoyment, and this lack of passion was palpable throughout the entire show.

It is really difficult to rate an artistic show, however we feel it is worth to share our experience. After reading lots of possitive reviews we expected a local passionate experience of flamenco in a local bar. However, the show started later than should, and we felt that main dancer danced out of a need but not of passion looking at the emotions, music was too low and the food definatedly not helped with the whole experience.

It is a great show of Flamenco dance, for those travelling on budget and staying around Triana's neighbourhood this is a great option on Betis's street. Be aware that this is a cash only place.

Utterly fantastic experience. All four performers are incredibly talented: the beautifully fluid guitarist; the powerfully emotive singer; the lovely expressiveness of the senora; and the unbelievable footwork of the "Gypsy King". This feels as real and honest as Flamenco can be. Makes you want to cry with feeling and laugh with joy. Superb.

A intimate place where to taste the real Flamenco spirit (as the bar name suggests). All performers were amazing and the performance was really touching. After the main show we had the luck to attend a second flamenco exhibition performed by a very good guitarist and singer. Highly recommended and congrats to all the staff!

What am overwhelming performances. Must must visit. Front desk coordinate is super polite and all the performers are mind blowing.

This show is a must-see. Very up close and personal and with tremendous feeling. You feel what the singer and the dancers and the guitarist are expressing - gaity, scorn, anger and intense longing. The Triana tapas bar where the tablao takes place has good food and friendly staff. A perfect evening!

Wonderful experience! We literally walked in off the street and loved this! You could feel the joy and fun these guys were having, such an incredible joy to be a part of! Small intimate place, we loved it so much we are looking to go back the next day. And the waiter was amazing! Great tapas too. We had croquetas, duck pate, and potato aioli.