The Conservatory of Flamenco Arts (CFA) is the school of the National Institute of Flamenco. 

Established in 1999, CFA offers year-round, community-based and pre-professional dance training as well as music programming in Albuquerque, New Mexico’s historic Sawmill District.  CFA is a world-renowned flamenco school that follows a proven curriculum to offer pre-professional training, professional development, and community enrichment in an inclusive and nurturing environment.

The School’s diverse and professional faculty provides comprehensive and progressive instruction; CFA teaching faculty consists of accomplished and master resident teachers, and invited guest artists. Students have performance opportunities.

CFA also includes pre-professional student companies for dancers ages 8-18.

At the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts (CFA), we offer instruction in two separate tracks: Community Classes and the Pre-Professional Training Program.

COMMUNITY CLASSES offer a focused and diverse plan of study. These classes are intended for individuals who are new or relatively new to flamenco and/or desire a more relaxed training experience.

The PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM incorporates a comprehensive curriculum, designed to develop well-rounded dancers. With the discipline, confidence, and skill cultivated through CFA’s Pre-Professional Training Program, students are equipped to pursue careers as professional dancers, dance in higher education, or find success in other fields.

The CFA tracks of engagement further breakdown into four programs of study designed for students of different levels, ages, and interests. Students in each distinct track will be engaged with the art at the pace of their choice.