(noticia) Dancing flamenco the English way

Many parents want to 'live the dream' of moving to Spain. But this can prove hard for children who have to adapt to a new school system. Ian Frewer examines the differing experiences of children who are growing up on the Costa Blanca.

The younger children are, the more quickly they learn Spanish

It was only a small exhibition, one of those local things. Up on the stage, seven young schoolgirls were giving a display of traditional flamenco dancing - and they were good, too.

The proud father of one sat next to me, and caught me somewhat by surprise when he remarked, offhandedly, that five of the seven dancers were English.

English children at Spanish schools; it's one of the biggest problems for the new, younger element of expatriates along the Costas.

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tags: flamenco, baile, cante, flamenca