Escola de Dança Raquel Oliveira - EDRO

Escola de Dança Raquel Oliveira (EDRO) teaches Flamenco, Sevilhanas and Fado Bailado in the Anjos neighbourhood of Lisbon. The school is run by Professora Raquel Oliveira, who has higher education training in dance alongside substantial practical experience in teaching and performance. Classes are intergenerational — most students are adults, but children from age 7 and adolescents are welcome, with age groups arranged by learning level rather than by year.

Classes are structured across three broad levels: Principiantes (Beginners), Médio (Intermediate) and Avançados (Advanced), each with seven progression stages from 0 to VII. This framework allows you to join at the level that matches your actual ability. Group classes run from September through May, with 5–12 students per class. All classes are 55 minutes long. The school also runs Workshops de Verão (Summer Workshops) in June, July and August, offered without long-term commitment — a good entry point if you want to try a style before committing to the regular year.

Raquel Oliveira's teaching method combines in-person classes with supporting online video content. When you enrol in group classes, you gain free access to didactic videos at your level, allowing you to review lesson content at home and arrive better prepared to the next session. The method emphasizes gradual progression from level 0 through to advanced, so each lesson is framed as a secure step towards more confident dancing.

Beyond regular classes, EDRO offers aulas particulares (one-to-one lessons) for those who prefer personalised pacing and scheduling. The school also arranges bespoke choreography lessons for couples preparing a first dance at their wedding, and runs Animação de Eventos — workshops and performances of Sevilhanas, Flamenco and Fado Bailado for corporate parties, hen celebrations, birthdays and themed events. A dance company attached to the school performs at Christmas parties, carnival celebrations, weddings and anniversaries.

Inscriptions open in September and October, though the school accepts enrolments throughout the year. Trial aulas experimentais (experimental classes) — offered in both group and one-to-one formats — are free of commitment and allow you to experience the teaching before signing up. You can also purchase vouchers to gift dance lessons to friends or family, available as single classes or in packs of four.

You'll attend a 55-minute class at one of three learning levels (Beginners, Intermediate or Advanced), each with seven progression stages. Classes have 5–12 students. The teaching follows Raquel Oliveira's method, which emphasizes gradual progression and combines technique with attention to posture and gesture. You can start with a free trial class in either group or one-to-one format before committing.

Professora Raquel Oliveira leads the school. She holds higher education training in dance and has extensive practical experience in both teaching and performance.

The school explicitly teaches level-0 beginners and uses a method designed for students without prior dance experience, with gradual progression built in.