Chestnut Street Studio

02/18/2026

20 years in New Haven lookback!! 2006-2026 Mágia Flamenca produced by Melinda Marquez and Val Ramos took place at The Little Theater, New Haven in late 2005. After that, The Flamenco Dance Center of New York and Connecticut took shape, later becoming Melinda Marquez Flamenco Dance Center, LLC, and now known as Chestnut Street Studio. We were thrilled to have Luis Vargas, flamenco singer join us, along with Matt Moadel on cajón and José Ramos on guitar. PS. You can see Val and his ensemble soon at Quinnipiac University. 03/17/26 Val Ramos Flamenco Ensemble in Hamden, Connecticut at Mount Carmel Auditorium

02/18/2026

As our Tuesday evening class enters the Winter-Spring season, we begin with a new movement inquiry and deepening connections. Gratitude for your presence. ASK! chestnutststudio.com

02/08/2026

10am yoga is cancelled today! See you next week.

01/27/2026

20 years in New Haven lookback!! 2006-2026
As we slow down and cozy in place, what a perfect time to begin our look back over the past 20 years. To honor the many artists, students and community supporters who have actively been involved in keeping our dance and movement practices alive, evolving and transforming. We won't be going in any particular order. This fb post from 2015 jumped out this morning. What a joyous collaboration between BalletHaven and its directors, Mnekisa Whitaker and Monica Bunton, Melinda Marquez Flamenco Dance Center, the Community Foundation of Greater New Haven, City of New Haven Arts Culture and Tourism, and the support of Saatchi & Saatchi.

01/24/2026

Weather Notice: All Sunday Jan. 24th and Monday, Jan 25th classes in studio are cancelled due to impending snowstorm.
We've added a yoga class on the schedule for tomorrow, Saturday, Jan24th 1:15-2:40pm. Monday night beginner flamenco will take place on zoom. Stay safe and warm.🥰
Also a reminder that tomorrow our 10am class will start at 11am and run until 1pm. Thank you for your understanding.

01/13/2026

Featured dancer: Yumi Kouta.
"What sets Melinda apart from other dance instructors I've encountered is her deep commitment to evoking true artistry in every student. Rather than simply drilling choreographed sequences or focusing on perfect replication of steps, she nurtures the individual expression and emotional depth that flamenco demands. Each class feels like a journey of personal discovery—where technique is built as a foundation, but the real magic happens when you connect with passion, and your own inner voice through movement." Yumi Kouta (from her Google review of chestnutststudio.com)
Thank you so much Yumi!

Dance studio

01/12/2026

There's more than one way to vibrate! Our fundamentals flamenco is open for new enrollments. The next session begins on February 2nd--every Monday 6-7:30pm. Come join this community of movers. Get back into your body, rhythms and harmony with yourself. Contact us for registration information or schedule a phone call for more information.
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12/27/2025

Beloved students. Sevillanas Workshop is cancelled today! Stay safe and warm.🥰

12/20/2025

Saturday class with choreography. There are those moments when you're not prepared to film but you have to capture some magic no matter what.Sorry for the blur! :) Patty Rodriguez Faraone was inspired and in the moment, as you can see in these stills from video. At Chestnut Street Studio we share joy, flamenco, art and loving community. Bravo Patty.

10/19/2025

Subtle body yoga and meditation practice right in the Wooster Square Neighborhood of New Haven, CT. For those who like to work slowly and mindfully, utilizing the power of prana. Every Sunday from 10am to 11:45am.
See our website for more information about Melinda, what we offer at our studio and how to get in touch. chestnutststudio.com

Dance studio

09/14/2025

Update! Start date for our Dancing Aging, Dancing Life workshop has been postponed. We'll keep you posted! Thanks everyone for a great first week of classes and an exciting start for our Creative Cohort, pictured in photo.

09/08/2025

Starting tomorrow. Flamenco and Creative Processes 6-8pm. 18-week session. For more info: 203-361-1210