Lest I unleash a storm of controversy (and flamenco is a subject which stirs it up), you need to understand the advice I gave in the previous post will not end up taking you to a "flamenco show," which us usually a great deal of stamping about, shouting and so forth. If you wish to pay 15 to 20€ each and see such a spectacle, naturally you are welcome. It will have about as much to do with flamenco as a dude ranch does with a real cattle drive. The alternative I recommended will cost you nothing to enter, just the moderately overpriced drinks which are usual in bars, and maybe a little chipped into the hat passed around to help the performers. They are not paid. They come and perform because they are flamencos, it is their art, and they enjoy sharing it with like-minded people who know the flamenco and appreciate its nuances. You will probably not see much, if any, dancing, but if you do it just might be very, very good. You might or might not hear good flamenco. You will hear authentic flamenco, sung by Spanards and Gitanos, and if it is one of those special nights when the <<duende>> strikes, you will be a part of something you, and the others in the cafe, will never forget: the flamenco as it sometimes is, at its height. I guarantee you will NOT have much, if any, chance of this occuring at a "flamenco show!" Flamenco is much like Jazz, it relies upon improvization, inspiration and is an authentic outlet for the emotions of the performers. Take a chance. Hang out with the locals. Not many people even know about this place, especially since it moved from Cava Baja. This is something I choose to share with my friends at MadridMan.com.
A final note: Please, if you are not adept at the "compás" (rhythms) of flamenco, do not try to join in the "palmas" (rhythmic hand-clapping accompaniment). You will annoy the performers and probably be gently (or not so gently) asked to stop! Jaleo is an art in itself. Shouts of encouragement ("¡Olé!" etc.) ARE appropriate, and much appreciated. Now you will fit right in and not make a "tonto" of yourself!
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) with the Corral de la Morería, which is a good choice. Casa Patas and Café de Chinitas are also excellent choices for the authentic thing 
. And I can also recommend Las Carboneras , in Plaza Conde de Miranda 1, tel: 915428677, closed on Sundays, average price €35; and Torres Bermejas, in Mesonero Romanos 11, tel: 915233322, average price €63.
For the only truly authentic flamenco performed by <<real afecciónados del flamenco>> go to what used to be <<La Solea>> now --- errg, help me out MadridMan, what is its new name? Well, I will research it. I posted the information in another thread some time ago. Try to go on a Thursday night, and get there before 11 or you won't be able to get in. By the way no less an expert than the late, great, Juan Alvarez, the luthier, gave me this advice! Also if you see anyplace with Curro de Jerez playing, you might want to check it out. Sometimes he plays for tourist shows, but he always warns me to stay away. Just a warning! 
Thanks for the info and insight!!!!!!!!