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ClassesThis page is a directory of flamenco classes in North America. If you are an instructor and would like to be added to the list please send an e-mail to 
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AlabamaIrene Rimer / Birmingham [Updated 08/26/07]Irene Rimer (known as "La Irene" and/or "La Chata")& Corazon Flamenco Irene Rimer Dance Academy Cobb Lane, 1314 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205 205-933-8922 www.danceir.com ArizonaAl Moro Studio / Phoenix [Updated 10/07/07]The Al Moro dance studio offers Spanish and Flamenco dance:806 East Camelback Road, Phoenix AZ 85014 602.909.0361 www.almorostudio.com www.myspace.com/almorostudio  Flamenco del Pueblo Viejo with Mele and Jason Martinez / Tuscon [Updated 09/01/07]Flamenco del Pueblo Viejo, co-directed by Jason and Mele Martinez, offers flamenco classes and performances for the Tucson community and beyond. For class schedules and more information see: http://www.tucsoniquete.com Flamenco! ...the Studio / Tempe [Updated 08/30/08] Flamenco! ...the Studio Flamenco! ...the Studio is the only dance center in the Central Valley devoted exclusively to the Flamenco Arts. We are a 2,000 square foot studio with a huge floated dance floor and wall of mirrors conveniently located to the Central Valley. We provide instruction in authentic Flamenco dance and guitar, offer guitar services, and present cultural events and theatrical programs. We provide our students with a sound and traditionally-based vocabulary in Flamenco, enabling them to understand what they see and hear in Flamenco anywhere. Our students gain knowledge of techniques and structures in such a way that they can transcend the limits of choreographies and arrangements and create and participate in spontaneous Flamenco, all while having fun and exercise! Many of our students, even beginners, have opportunities to dance and perform with other artists, and even perform in company presentations, enabling them to experience the connection and communication of live Flamenco right from the beginning. Linda Machado, Flamenco dancer and Ricardo de Cristóbal, master Flamenco guitarist and Flamenco historian are the founders of Flamenco ...the Studio. Both Linda and Ricardo are professional, full-time working artists and bring years of professional experience and dedication to the art of Flamenco. Additionally, Linda Machado is a selected Roster Artist with the Arizona Commission on the Arts. For current teaching schedule and events, see: www.flamencothestudio.com 524 W. Broadway, Ste. 108 Tempe, AZ 85282 480.205.1658 or 480.773.2913
Julia Chacon / Phoenix [Updated 02/19/06] Julia Chacon is based in Santa Fe, NM, but does teach in Phoenix from time to time. Julia Chacón has fifteen years experience performing the disciplined art of flamenco and has over twenty years of extensive dance training in flamenco, ballet and modern dance. She has shared the stage with María Benítez, Miguel Angel Rojas, the Greco Family, Lydia Torea, Inmaculada Ortega, Antonio Granjero, and Omayra Amaya among others. She has graced stages from Los Angeles to Boston, and Guadalajara to Madrid. http://www.juliachacon.com Linda Machado / Phoenix, Tempe [Updated 08/30/08] Linda Machado is a professional Flamenco & Spanish dancer who performs regularly in concert halls, theatres, museums, restaurants and night clubs throughout Arizona and the Southwest. A former member of Daniel de Córdoba Bailes Españoles dance company, Ms. Machado now performs with master Flamenco guitarist Ricardo de Cristóbal in the Flamenco dance company Un Corazón Flamenco. Introduced to Spanish Dance by Daniel de Córdoba, Linda went on to study Flamenco with many well-known national and International Flamenco & Spanish Dance artists including Javier de la Torre, Omayra Amaya, Antonio Hidalgo, Yaelisa, Monica Bermudez, Lydia Torea and Joaquín Enciñas. Linda gained experience as an artist-in-residence with Young Audiences of Greater Dallas, conducting numerous school programs and residencies throughout Texas, and was associated with the Northeast Tarrant County Arts Council as a Flamenco instructor. As a Roster Artist for the Arizona Commission on the Arts, Linda continues to provide Flamenco dance and cultural programs to schools, libraries and senior communities throughout Arizona. With over 18 years experience in performing and teaching Flamenco, Linda offers students of all ages a strong foundation in Flamenco dance technique and the skills to dance authentic, improvisational Flamenco. CONTACT: Linda Machado Tempe, AZ 480-205-1658
See also: www.flamencothestudio.com Melissa Aguirre / Tuscon [Updated 03/18/06]Melissa AguirreIntro to Flamenco: Begins March 13th Mondays from 6:30-7:30pm (covers technique) Dance studio located on NW side of town, closest cross streets are Oracle/Ina Rd. Address is 7001 N. Vista Pl. - 85704 * From wherever you're coming from ... once on Oracle Rd, you'll turn WEST onto CHULA VISTA (between Ina and Orange Grove). From Chula Vista, turn RIGHT onto VISTA PL. From Vista Pl, it's the last house on the left, the dance studio is inside: 7001 N. Vista Pl. For questions or more information call Melissa Aguirre: 248-0229 Pending classes upon interest and enrollment are: - Choreography class (to be taken in conjuction with technique) - History and 'Cuadro' - talk about the history of flamenco, learn about the different 'palos' or rhythms, palmas (rhythmic hand clapping), cante (music theory/understanding), improvisation, ..etc. Ricardo de Cristobal / Tempe [Updated 08/30/08] Ricardo de Cristóbal Ricardo de Cristóbal teaches Flamenco guitar at Flamenco!...the Studio in Tempe AZ, the only studio in the greater Phoenix area devoted exclusively to the Flamenco arts. His teaching style utilizes compositions and arrangements in a calculated method to go beyond choreographies, plans, and rehearsals to make Flamenco a spontaneous, living, breathing art. Accompaniment to baile and cante is taught alongside solo guitar, and guitar students are encouraged to accompany dance classes under Ricardos supervision, as well as sitting in with visiting bailaores y cantaores. Ricardo reads music, but prefers to learn, teach, and compose by ear and eye. Ricardo is a full-time professional Flamenco guitarist and instructor. He has been playing Flamenco guitar since 1965. His studies in flamenco guitar began in San Francisco by sitting at the juerga table in the bar at La Bodega, trying to copy any guitarist who came by. Nino Bernardo was often there, accompanying every singer, dancer, or guitarist who happened to drop in, then playing solo beautifully. Bernardo's flexibility, creativity, and "in the moment" style was inspirational. Several years later Ricardo met Cristóbal Dos Santos, a protégé of the renowned Diego del Gastor. Diego was the creator and central figure in the style of Moron de la Frontera, an improvisational way of creating continuing variations on evolving themes. Ricardo's experiences with Cristóbal shaped his approach to all music, especially Flamenco, in improvisational directions. Ricardo also composes original music in a fusion of Flamenco, classical and jazz styles. You will find Ricardo performing at a variety of venues throughout the greater Phoenix area, as well as for many private functions. Ricardo also performs with dancer Linda Machado in the flamenco dance company Un Corazón Flamenco and is co-founder of Flamenco! ...the Studio. With over 43 years of experience playing Flamenco guitar and immersion into Flamenco history and culture, Ricardo is Arizona's premier Flamenco historian. Guitar lessons are private by appointment. Ricardo de Cristóbal Tempe, AZ 480-773-2913
See also www.FlamencoTheStudio.com California'La Sole' International Arts Academy / Covina [Updated 04/16/05] International Arts Academy located at: 20628 E. Arrow Highway #3 Covina, CA 91724 (626) 653-1111 visit: http://www.InternationalArtsAcademy.com The studio is home to "La Sole" & A Nuestro Aire Flamenco Dance Company and instructs all levels of Flamenco, Classical Spanish, Middle Eastern Bellydance, Tribal Fusion Belly Dance, Mexican Folklorico and other ethnic dances. Instructors include: Yvette "La Sole", Joel Gutierrez, Raqassa & Nika. Monday's 6:45-7:30 pm. Children's Castanets 7:30-8:30 pm. Children's Dance Ensemble [by audition only] 8:30-9:30 pm. Beginning I&II Adult Flamenco Tuesday's 7:00-8:00 pm. Intermediate Children's Flamenco 8:00-8:30 pm. Int/Adv. Flamenco Technique 8:30-10:00pm. Advanced III Adult Flamenco Wednesday's Private classes Thursday's 6:00-7:00 pm. Mixed Level Mexican Folklorico 7:00-8:00 pm. Beginning I Children's Flamenco 8:00-9:00 pm. Int. II Adult Flamenco Friday's Private classes Saturday's 9:00-11:00 am. Folklorico Rehearsal [group members only] 11:00-11:30 am. Int/Adv. Castanet Technique 11:30-12:00 pm. Classical Spanish / Castanets 12:00-1:00 pm. Flamenco Technique 1:00-2:00 pm. Int/Adv. Buleria (Flamenco) 2:00-3:45 pm. A Nuestro Aire Company Rehearsal 4:00-5:00 pm. Mixed level Belly Dance 5:00-6:00 pm. Troupe Melangees Rehearsal Sunday's 10:00-11:00 am. Festero Group Rehearsals [Sevillanas] 11:00-12:00 pm. Beg/Int. Flamenco Technique 12:00-1:00 pm. Beg/Int Buleria (Flamenco) **Class price information available on-line at: http://www.InternationalArtsAcademy.com Studio Phone: (626)653-1111 e-mail:
Studio is available for rent. Dancers & musicians available for special events, shows, lectures and more. Adela / Santa Clara [Updated 12/28/06]Flamenco Dance Technique and Choreography with AdelaClasses start on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 Beginning students: 6:00 PM Intermediate/advanced: 7:00 PM Session is seven weeks long Location: Roundhill Studios 3428 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA (between Lawrence Exp. And Pomeroy Ave.) (408)241-1193 (please note new address!) Fees $85 per session if payment received before January 5 $100 per session thereafter SPECIAL DISCOUNT: BOTH sessions for only $155 The Flamenco Society of San Jose P. O. Box 7173 San Jose, CA. 95150 fax:(510)792-8354
For additional information, please call 510-673-6979 Alicia Morena / Monterey [Updated 08/30/08] Alicia Morena: Instructor of Dance, Monterey Peninsula College 980 Fremont Street, Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 646-4220, See also: http://www.mpcfaculty.net/ethnicdance/index.htm All Queries e-mail Debra at:
Alicia Morena is... A descendant of classical ethnic dancers on both branches of her family tree and was trained by dance professionals in the Hawaii Public Schools and later in dance academies in California, New York and Madrid. She is the protégé of Rosa Durán of Jerez and Madrid and inherited her lineage choreographies in Jondo-Flamenco from the teachings of El Estampío, Angel Pericet, and El Marruro. She trained in the traditional art with Teresita Osta, Lupe del Rio, Maria Magdalena, Rosa Montoya, Tosa Niki (under Pilar Lopez), La Tati, Rafael de Córdova, Teo Morca, and Paco Romero. Alicia performed world-wide with guitarists Roberto Andrés and Niño de Napoli and choreographed and staged AIRE touring concerts: Deep Song, Ay, Córdova!, and Concierto Homenaje -- a Lorca. She is author of Tú y Yo, a Flamenco dance obra, and the Spanish Flamenco Dance Reference Guide, (Second Edition). An expanded third edition is pending. In addition to English it will also be published in French, Japanese and Spanish. She currently collaborates and stages dance productions interfacing Flamenco with other ethnic dance forms: Hawaiian Hula in "Dances to Shiva and Laka; Pele and Kali" with E. Indian Dance as a cultural parent to both; and Chinese Opera and Regional Folk dances in "Yin-Yang, Duende!"  Registration: Register now through August 29, 2008 Student Services Building Fall 2008 Classes, 8/30/08 to 12/18/08 DANC 16 A, Flamenco Dance I 12-2PM Saturdays, 0.5 units; Grade or CR/NC Dance Studio, Room 103 flyer (PDF) DANC 16 B, Flamenco Dance II (Intermediate-Advanced) 12-2PM Saturdays, 0.5 units; Grade or CR/NC Dance Studio, Room 103 flyer (PDF) Please contact Debra at
for more information and upcoming events. Arte Flamenco Dance Theatre & School / Alhambra [Updated 02/24/06] Arte Flamenco Dance Theatre & School 230 W Main St. Alhambra CA 91801, Artistic Director Clarita Castanets & Classical Mon 8pm - Clarita Flamenco Basic Mon 7pm - Tracy Flamenco Basic Tues 7pm - Clarita Flamenco Basic Sun 11:30a Clarita Starts 3/5/06 Flamenco Basic & I Thurs 7pm Clarita Flamenco Level I Wed 7pm Tracy Flamenco Level I & II Sat 12noon - Clarita FLamenco Level II Wed 8P - Flamenco Level II & III Thurs 8P - Clarita Flamenco Level III Tues 8P - Clarita Flamenco Company Sat 2p - Clarita Sevillanas Thurs 7P - Tracy Sevillanas Level I Tues 7P - Tracy Flamenco Kids Wed 6P - Clarita Also Available are: Belly Dance (Styles in Tribal, Egyptian & Cabaret) Mon & Wed Basic 7:30P Aubre Tues Level II 7P - Aubre Wed Level II - 8:30P Aubre Wed Level I 8P - Elexa Williams Thurs 8P - Maria Iskander Sat Level III 11A - Kamala Sat Basic - 12noon Kamala Other dance forms Afro-Caribbean - Brazilian Hawaiian Folklorico Hip Hop Jazz Ballet & Tap Pilates For more information call: 626.458.1234 Fax: 626.458.0113 www.clarita-arteflamenco.com Studio is located off the 10 freeway. at Garfield or Atlantic Blvds heading north towards Alhambra. At Main Street turn left from Garfield or right from Atlantic Blvd. Free parking Blanca Luz Academy of Performing Arts / Buena Park [Updated 08/15/05]Blanca Luz Academy of Performing ArtsAdvanced/Intermediate: Tues 7:30-9:00 pm Beginning: Wed 7:00-8:00 pm Intermediate: Fri 7:30-9:00pm 7975 La Mesa Way Buena Park, Ca. 90620 714.522.3944 Briseyda Zarate / Los Angeles [Updated 07/27/08]Briseyda Zarate teaches in West LA and Eagle Rock.http://www.briseydazarate.com New Flamenco Dance Classes For Beginners and more! Flamenco: 'Paso a Paso' Saturday August 9th, 2008, 12-1pm Afirst approach to Flamenco, a one day introductory class designed to give you a little taste of this dynamic art-form! For absolute beginners. Registration is required. Please contact us. What to wear: Any comfortable shoes with sturdy, wide heels and comfortable clothing. Women: fitted top or leotard and long skirt Men: comfortable shirt and pants Price: $22 (on-line payment accepted at www.paypal.com) or by mail to: Briseyda Zarate PO BOX 29172 Los Angeles, CA 90027 Class Held at Eagle Rock Dance Center 5054-1/2 Eagle Rock Blvd. Eagle Rock CA 90041 (entrance in back) SUMMER Introduction to Flamenco Dance Workshop for Absolute Beginners in Los Angeles! Monday's 7-8pm: August 11 - September 15, 2008 --Eagle Rock & Thursday's 5:30-6:30pm: August 14 - September 18 ---West Los Angeles Summer Introduction to Flamenco Workshop for Absolute Beginners is an idealclass for anyone interested in discovering the art of Flamenco. Rhythmstructure, footwork technique, upper body coordination, postureand breathing will be taught within the framework of flamenco music andsong. Registration is required. Price: $120 (on-line payment accepted at www.paypal.com) or by mail to: Briseyda Zarate PO BOX 29172 Los Angeles, CA 90027 There is an additional $15 drop-in fee for those who have not registered and paid ahead of time. Studentshave until August 9th to register. ______________________________________________________ Complete Schedule Of Classes! Monday's August 11- Sept. 15 7-8pm Absolute Beginners 8-9 pm Beginning/Intermediate Technique 9-10 pm Advanced Technique & Choreography Classes Held At Eagle Rock Dance Center 5054-1/2 Eagle Rock Blvd. Eagle Rock CA 90041 (entrance in back) ______________ Thursday's August 14 - September 18 5:30-6:30pm Absolute Beginners 6:30-7:30pm Beggining/Intermediate Technique 7:30-9pm Advanced Technique & Choreography Classes Held At Gypsy Camp Ethnic Arts Center 3265 Motor Avenue Los Angeles, Ca. 90034 (entrance in back) Price: Full Workshop: 1 hour/6 classes Registration $120 Returning Student $110 Full Workshop: 1.5 hours/6 classes Registration $140 Returning Student $135 There is an additional $15 drop-in fee for those who have not registered and paid ahead of time. Studentshave until August 9th to register. You may pre-register on-line at www.paypal.com or by mail at: Briseyda Zarate PO BOX 29172 Los Angeles, Ca 90027 ***discounts for advanced purchase only, all class sales are final. Briseyda Zarate is a master flamenco dancer, choreographer and teacher, to find out more please visit www.briseydazarate.com Briseyda Zarate FLAMENCO Performance Choreography Instruction phone: (323) 719-1613 fax: (323) 257-7679 web: www.briseydazarate.com email:
Carla Luna Dance Arts Academy / Los Angeles [Updated 03/14/01]Carla Luna Dance Arts Academy, 731 South La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036.Phone: 323-932-6230, fax: 323-932-8133. Studio website: http://www.danceartsacademy.com, E-mail: info@danceartsacademy.com Personal website: http://www.carlaluna.com, E-mail: flamenco@carlaluna.com Class schedule (as of 3/14/2001) Monday 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Intermediate Technique Level 1 Wednesday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Introduction to Flamenco (Basic Beginners) Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Beginner/Intermediate Friday 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Children ages 6-9 Saturday 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Beginner/Intermediate 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Castanets/Choreography 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Children ages 10-14 Carolina Lugo / Concord [Updated 08/02/03] DANCE CONNECTION PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE (one mile from Pleasant Hill-BART- at 2956 Treat Blvd., Concord) CLASS SCHEDULE MONDAY 8:00-9:30 P.M.-Intermediate III-Advanced: Advanced footwork technique, palmas, arms, body movement, stage deportment and projection, use of the “falda”. Choreography—“Tientos & Solea.” WEDNESDAY 8:00-9:30 P.M.- New Beginner Class: No previous dance training: Beginner technique in arms, footwork, body placement and basic Flamenco rhythms. Choreography—“Tangillos & Sevillanas.” {Space is limited} THURSDAY 8:00-9:30 P.M.- Intermediate-I: Technique in arms and hand movements, footwork combinations and application to dance movement. Choreography----“Tangos & Garrotin” ** SATURDAY CLASSES ** 12:00-1:00 P.M. New Beginner Class: No previous dance training. Basic technique in arms, footwork, body placement and Flamenco rhythms. 1:00-2:00 P.M. Castanet and Spanish Dance Class: Technique in playing the castanets, Spanish dance technique, movement and application to choreography for Spanish dance. Choreography---“Sevillanas Biblicas & Verdiales.” 2:00-3:30 P.M. Intermediate II: Technique in footwork, body placement and movement, palmas and stage projection. Review of existing choreographies. New Choreography—“Guajiras.” 4:00 -5:00 P.M. Children’s Workshop 6-1-03 TO 8-30-03. Ages 6 to 11 years old. Basic technique in arms and footwork patterns. * Choreography will be developed for the children’s class.. Live Guitarist for Adult Classes ** Private classes by appointment ** For more information contact Carolina Lugo at 925-939-7850. Visit her website at: http://www.geocities.com/vienna/choir/5937 or E-mail:
REGISTER AT TIME OF 1ST CLASS Carolyn Berger, Ritmo Flamenco! y Danzas de España / Hollywood [Updated 08/10/04]Carolyn BergerRitmo Flamenco! y Danzas de Espana (213) 382-6928 Cost: varies according to who sponsors classes at a given location Beginning Flamenco Monday evenings 6-7pm Memorial Park in Santa Monica, CA Tuesday evenings 7-8pm North Hollywood Park in North Hollywood, CA Wednesday evenings 8:30-10pm Poinsettia Park in Hollywood, CA Saturday afternoons 1:30-3pm Poinsettia Park in Hollywood, CA Intermediate Flamenco Monday evenings 7-8pm Memorial Park in Santa Monica, CA Tuesday evenings 8-9:30pm North Hollywood Park in North Hollywood, CA Wednesday evenings 7-8:30pm Poinsettia Park in Hollywood, CA Saturday mornings 10:30am-noon Poinsettia Park in Hollywood, CA Repertory (Company) Flamenco Classical and Regional dances of Spain Thursdays evenings 7-8:30pm Poinsettia Park in Hollywood, CA Saturdays 12-1:30pm Poinsettia Park in Hollywood, CA Memorial Park- 1401 Olympic Blvd and Fourteenth Street, Santa Monica, CA North Hollywood Park & Recreation Center- 11430 Chandler Blvd, North Hollywood, CA Poinsettia Park & Recreation Center- 7341 Willoughby Ave, Hollywood, CA Celina Zambon / Santa Monica [Updated 06/29/06]Celina Zambon teaches in Santa Monicahttp://celinazambon.com.ar NEW BEGINNER Flamenco Class starting July 7th 2006 Fridays from 7pm to 8:30pm Call or send an e-mail to reserve a spot in the class!! SCHEDULE Beginner Classes: Mondays from 6pm to 7:30pm High Beginners: Wednesdays from 6pm to 7:30pm. Intermediate: Saturdays from 11am to 12:30 noon Advanced: Saturdays from 12:30noon to 2:30pm (this class is a very advanced training of 2 hours for performing, a 4 class session $ 100) PRICE Class of 1 1/2 hour: The cost will be $ 68 for the four week sessions If you pay: 3 Classes: $60 2 Classes $ 40 1 Class $ 20 LOCATION for group classes: Studio SHAKTI'S ELEMENTS 717 Broadway Ave. - Santa Monica, CA 90404 Privates classes: One person: $70 one hour Two people: $75 ($37.5 per person) Three people: $80 ($26.5 per person) Four people: $ 85 ($21.5 per person) Studio only for privates classes: Santa Monica Dance Studio 211 Arizona Ave. - Santa Monica CA- 90401 To sign up call:310.625.1715 or Send an e-mail to:
please visit: www.celinazambon.com.ar Clarita, Arte Flamenco Dance Theatre / Alhambra [Updated 01/16/03]Arte Flamenco Dance Theatre under the Artistic Direction of Clarita27 West Main Street, Suite B, Alhambra, CA 91801 Ph: 626-458-1234 Fx: 626-458-0113 Web: http://www.clarita-arteflamenco.com e-mail:
Claudia de la Cruz / Santa Ana [Updated 09/22/07]Claudia de la Cruz Flamenco InstituteGrand Central Art Center, lower level 125 N. Broadway, Santa Ana (714) 543-1370=20 www.tierra-flamenca.com Named Best Flamenco Dance Classes by OC Weekly, http://www.ocweekly.com Drea Pacot / Sacramento, Grass Valley [Updated 08/30/08] Drea Pacot Sacramento and Grass Valley, California Deane Dance Center 3385 Lanatt Street Sacramento, CA 530-470-0256 www.myspace.com/dreaflamenco www.myspace.com/sacramentoflamenco SACRAMENTO FALL SCHEDULE (SEPTEMBER) 6:15 - 6:45 Introduction to flamenco: The very beginning basics of flamenco. This is for new students and beginning students that need to refresh. $10 per class if this is your only class, $7 per class if taking another hour. 6:45 - 7:45 Advanced beginning 30 minutes of technique on tacaneo and 30 minutes of Sevillanas choreography. This class is to help beginning students develop technique to become a beginning intermediate student. We are going to start the Sevillanas backwards starting with the fourth copla and ending with the first. 7:45 - 8:45 Intermediate Fandangos de Huelva GRASS VALLEY Club Sierra Upstairs at Echappe 130 W Berryhill Dr. Grass Valley, CA Beginning Flamenco Dance Thursdays 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm East Bay Flamenco Dance Classes with Alicia Zamora [Updated 04/06/03]Flamenco for Adults, Teens and ChildrenWednesdays evenings at Cerrito Dance Center in El Cerrito, 1534 Kearney St (near corner of San Pablo & Potrero). Cost is $12.50 for individual one-hour class, $16.50 for individual 1-1/2 hour advanced choreography class. Discounts for series of 4 consecutive classes: $40 for 4 one-hour class, $60 for four 1-1/2 hour advanced choreography classes. Saturday mornings and afternoons at Ashkenaz in Berkeley, 1317 San Pablo (near Gilman). Choreographies: Sevillanas, Tanguillo, Bulerias, Alegrias, Tangos, Solea. Special workshop classes at Ashkenaz also ongoing or upcoming for Fandangos, Caracoles, Tientos. Castanet instruction also on Wednesday evenings. Private & semi-private classes also available. For more information, please contact Alicia Zamora at (510) 525-0561. Evelyn Nacif / Long Beach, Orange County [Updated 06/17/07]Evelyn Nacif Long Beach/Orange CountyM 5:55pm-8:00pm Intermed. Tech/Choreo Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa (OCC) T 5:55pm-8:00pm Beginning Tech/Choreo OCC 2701 Fairview Road, CA 92628 W 4:30pm-5:30pm Kids 7-10 Tech/Tangos/Sevillanas,Academy of International Dance,Santa Ana(AID) W 5:30pm-6:30pm Kids 10-16 Tech/Choreography AID 220 E 4th St., Ste 202, Santa Ana, Ca 92701 W 6:40pm-7:45pm Beginning Tech/Choreography AID Th 5:15pm-6:30pm Beg/Adv.Beg Tech/Choreo Huntington Beach City Gym 1600 Palm Ave (at 16th street) F Privates by appointment $40/hr Academy of International Dance 714-550-9285 Orange Coast College http://www.orangecoastcollege.edu/ Huntington Beach City Gym 714-960-8884 Contact Evelyn
Flamenco Dance Classes with La Fibi / Petaluma [Updated 03/18/08] Flamenco Dance Classes with La Fibi Spring '08 in Petaluma, Sonoma County April 1st - May 7th (6 Week Session) Tuesday Nights 6:30 - 7:30 pm Introduction to Flamenco Dance - The Basics 7:30 - 8:30 pm Beginning/Intermediate Level - Technique Wednesday Nights 6:30 - 7:30 pm Intermediate Choreography - Garrotin 7:30 - 8:30 pm Advanced Choreography Saturdays 11am - 2pm Private and Semi-Private Classes Class Fees: Pre-registration by March 25th : $72 ($12 per class) After: $78 ($13 per class) Drop-in: $14 per class Save $$ PRE-REGISTER! *Guitarist Accompaniment for Classes *Additional $2 Guitarist fee per Student per Class. *Missed classes may be made up in another class within the session. Classes held at: FOOTLOOSE DANCE CENTER 5320 Old Redwood Highway, Petaluma CA 94954 Highway 101 - Old Redwood Highway/Penngrove Exit - behind the IHOP in the Orchard Supply Mall For Directions to FOOTLOOSE DANCE CENTER go to www.lafibi.com, classes page and Yahoo Map it. To find the class that is right for you or for more information Call: 707.762.5201 Flamenco Student Show Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 at Ner-Shalom Community Center, Cotati! www.lafibi.com Flamenco Dance Classes with Sarita Parra / Long Beach [Updated 04/29/06]Sarita Parra teaches in Long BeachNew Beginning Classes with Sarah Parra starting June 6th Beginning Technique- focus on gaining a proper technique and understanding of Flamenco from the very beginning. Tuesdays from 7:30pm to 8:30 pm Beginning Choreography- learn a basic choreography and learn the basics of how a Flamenco dance is structured. All of Sarah's classes are accompanied by live guitar. Over the course of the 2006 -2007 season a beginner dancer will learn Fandango de Huelva , Sevillanas, and Tangos. Performance to be held in June of 2007 . Sign up at the very beginning!!!! Classes held at 324 Redondo Ave in Long Beach. Prices: once a week $48, two times a week $64 For the current schedule including intermediate and advanced classes please visit www.1esencia.com Sarah's contact info:
or 562-761-1618Flamenco Guitar with Daniel Torres / San Jose [Updated 01/13/08]Flamenco Guitar Classes with Daniel TorresLearn flamenco guitar accompaniment for cante (song) and baile (dance) When: Every Saturday Advanced Guitar: 11:00am-11:30am Technique 11:30-12:00pm Advanced Guitar Beginners/Intermediate 12:00 noon to 12:30pm Basic Acoompaniment 12:30pm to 1:00pm Toques Festeros Fandanguillos Seviallanas Rumba Fees: $20 1 hour $23 1.5 hours $65 per month Location: Hoover Community Center 1677 Park Avenue San Jose, CA 95126 (Located at the corner of Park Ave and Naglee Ave, across the street from the Egyptian Museum) For more information call: The Flamenco Society of San Jose 510 792-8355
www.flamencosociety.org Flamenco Romántico- Marianna & Federico Mejia / Soquel, Santa Cruz county [Updated 02/23/03]Taughter jointly by Marianna & Federico Mejia.All classes will have guitar accompaniment. Class focus: . Putting the dance and palmas to the music of the guitar . Learning and understanding counter time (“contras”). . Compás – how to take your steps and understand the count and the accents . Technique in dance and palmas . Palmas for Solea, includes learning steps from one of Concha Vargas’ Solea choreographies and putting the palmas to these steps. Our classes are meant to be a complement to other Flamenco classes offered in our area. Tuesdays at 12 noon- 1:30 PM intermediate + Basic/intermediate- Wednesday evening 7:30 – 9:00; Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2003 Price: $60 for a 4 week session (1 1/2 hr classes) $20/class drop-in price Class size is limited so please register early. Make up classes can be taken in either class. Location: Flamenco Romántico Academy of Gypsy Flamenco Arts Dance Studio 1009 Hidden Valley Road, Soquel, CA 95073 (Santa Cruz County) For more information contact: Marianna & Federico Mejia 831-477-2825 e-mail:
http://www.flamencoromantico.com/ Flamenco Society of San Jose / San Jose, Santa Clara [Updated 09/22/07]The Flamenco Society of San Jose offers Flamenco ClassesDance Technique and Choreography Saturday Class Instructor: Koko de la Isla When: Every Saturday Basic, Beginning and Intermediate level Schedule: 10:00am-11:00am - Basic level 11:00am-12:00am - Beginning level 12:00am-1:00pm - Intermediate level Fees: $20 per drip-in per class $30 two classes $60 for the month - 1hr/week (4 classes) $100 for the month - 2hrs/week Location: Hoover Community Center 1677 Park Avenue San José, CA 95126 (located at the corner of ParkAve and Naglee Ave, across the street from the Egyptian Museum) Tuesday Class Instructor: Koko de la Isla Starting: Tuesday September 4, 2007 Schedule: Beginning students: 6:00 pm Intermediate/Advanced: 7:00 pm Session is eight(8) weeks Fees: $115 per session $18 per drop-in Special discount: both classes for only $175 Location: Roundhill Studio 3428 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95051 (Near Lawrence Expressway between Flora Vista & Nobill) For more information contact the Flamenco Society of San Jose Phone: 510 792-8355 e-mail:
www.flamencosociety.org Garcia Dance Studio / Lompoc [Updated 01/16/02]Garcia Dance Studio1430 Burton Mesa Blvd Lompoc, CA 93436 (805) 737-1516 Web: http://www.garciadancestudio.com Schedules: Mondays 6-7pm Young Mens Flamenco Mondays 7-8pm Beginner Adult Flamenco Mondays 8-9pm Advanced Adult Flamenco Tuesdays 3-7pm Childrens Flamenco Classes Wednesdays 3-7pm - Childrens Flamenco Classes Jesus and Suaya Montoya, Academy of Spanish Fine Arts of San Diego / San Diego [Updated 05/05/04]Academy of Spanish Fine Arts of San DiegoChula Vista & Mission Valley (800) 604-9139 Class Schedule No classes for now, perhaps resuming in November, 2004? How Do I Get To Mission Valley? Mission Valley Studio Directions 4580-B Alvarado Canyon Road Take 8 Fwy East (towards El Centro), Exit "Mission Gorge Road" & turn left. Take an immediate Right on Alvarado Canyon Road @ 1st signal & go 1/2 blk to Turn Left into Studio Driveway. Drive to last building & Park. Flamenco signs will guide you. Please Arrive aprx. 10 minutes early to your first class!! Dance Studio Name: "Academy of Performing Arts" or "APA". Nearby Connecting Fwys Are: 163, 15, 805, & the 5. How Do I Get To Chula Vista? Chula Vista Studio Locations 17 Naples Street. (Cross-street is Hilltop. 7-11 Store is in front on corner) From the 5 Frwy- Exit "L" Street going south, turn left going north, turn right. Continue 1.5 miles to Hilltop & Turn Right. Go 1 Block to Naples & Turn Right. Pull into driveway & Park. Dance Studio Name: "Ballet Dance Conservatory" Please arrive 10 minutes early before taking your first dance class. From the 805 Fwy going South- Exit "L" Street & Turn Right. Go approximately 1.5 miles & Turn Left on Hilltop. Go 1 block to Naples. Studio in behind the corner 7-11 Market. Park. Please arrive 10 minutes early before taking your first class. What Do I Wear? Adults Women-wear comfortable pants & shirt you can move in or a Flamenco Skirt. Men- Comfortable Parts & Shirt and a heeled shoe. All Adult Students should arrive with a wooden heeled shoe not higher than 2 in. Children Girls- Leotard with a Flamenco Skirt, A low heeled shoe & hair pulled back. Boys- A comfortable shirt & pants with a low heeled shoe. Where Can I Get More Information? Just Call us at the Academy @ (800) 604-9139. Or you may email us @
. Someone will be happy to promptly answer all of your questions. We look forward to meeting you in person.Academy of Spanish Fine Arts of San Diego Chula Vista and Mission Valley Owners & Directors: Jesus & Suaya Montoya (800) 604-9139 http://community-2.webtv.net/JesusMontoya/jesussuayamontoyay/ Juan Talavera / Santa Ana, Palm Desert, Monterey Park [Updated 01/31/03]Juan Talavera, noted and critically acclaimed, Spanish - Flamenco Dancer, Choreographer, Instructor, Company Director, Actor - welcomes you! Talavera was awarded a Lester Horton Dance Award and an Equivalency Degree by Santa Ana College for his life's work in Spanish and Flamenco Dance and has appeared in many movies, TV shows, commercial and music videos.Sr. Talavera and his dancers, singers and musicians are available for all Corporate, Private and Social events. Juan is available for group, private and semi private dance classes for all levels and for scene and audition preparation for actors. Tuesdays: Juan Talavera instructs an intermediate level Flamenco Dance Class for adults and children 13 up, at the Academy of International Dance 220 E. Fourth Street, Ste. 202 Santa Ana, CA, 92701 714-550-9285 7:30-8:30 PM Saturdays: Motions Dance Studio 73221 HiWay 111 Palm Desert, Ca 92660 Beginners: 11:30 A.M. Adv. Beginners: 12:30 P.M. Intermediate: 1:30 P.M. Sundays: East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA Beginning-Intermediate Flamenco Dance 1:45-3:15 PM Spanish/Flamenco Rhythm Class 12:30-1:30 PM (this is not a dance class) Santa Ana College 2003 Classes (Classes Begin 02/09/03) 17th and Bristol Streeets, Rm. G108 Dance 113A: Beginning Flamenco Dance 4:30-6:30 PM Dance 113B: Intermediate/Adv. Flamenco Dance 5:30-7:30PM Dance 298 Special Studies in Dance 5:30-7:30 PM For further information regarding Classes, Performances, Lectures, Workshops, Master Classes, Flamenco Event Planning, please call Juan Talavera at 562-699-7595. Email:
http://www.flamencobravo.com Juanita Franco's Academia de Baile Español / San Diego [Updated 11/08/03]4113 Ashton St. , San Diego, CA 92110 Phone 619-275-4618 Contact person is Juanita Franco, for full information, log onto http://www.oleflamenco.orgKaterina Tomás, Mojácar Flamenco / South Pasadena [Updated 06/17/07] Katerina Tomás Mojácar Flamenco Ongoing, year round flamenco classes are located at: Pointe by Pointe Dance Studio, 1315 Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 104, South Pasadena, CA 91030 Cost; $15 per class. The 1 hour, Thursday and Saturday classes are $12.50 per class. $3 for guitar accompaniment per class. Cante (flamenco singing) accompaniment in every class. If you are a new student, simply show up to class to enroll! DAYS/TIMES: THURSDAYS 7:00-8:00pm Beginning Flamenco - Technique: braceo (arms) footwork, palmas, body postures, turns, rhythms for 12 count songs and Choreographies: Tangos Gitano; Soleares 8:00-9:30pm Intermediate/Advanced Flamenco - Technique: more advanced rhythms, footwork, breaks (remates), turns, marcando (marking steps), and braceo. Choreographies: Siguiriyas; Farruca SATURDAYS 12:30-2:00pm Intermediate Flamenco - Technique; Choreography: La Caña 2-3:30pm Advanced Flamenco - Advanced technique featuring turns, remates, footwork, palmas and rhythms. Choreographies: Siguiriyas; Farruca/Tangos de Málaga 3:30-4:30pm - Introduction to Flamenco - Starting with the basics, all flamenco techniques will be introduced to new students -footwork, body work, arms, hands, palmas, castanets, and rhythms. Choreographies: Tangos Gitano and Sevillanas. We teach private flamenco classes in dance, guitar and guitar accompaniment, and cante flamenco. All private lessons are held at our home studio in South Pasadena, California. For rates and scheduling, contact us at
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, or visit us on the web at www.mojacarflamenco.com; www.myspace.com/mojcarflamenco La Romera / Santa Cruz [Updated 12/18/05] La Romera, ONE WORLD MUSIC & DANCE STUDIO 741 Redwood Drive, Santa Cruz Phone ~ 831-335-3329 Email ~
Web: http://laromeraflamenco.com/ Class Schedule Saturdays 11:00am -12:30pm - Intermediate level Technique & Choreography for performance Saturdays 12:30pm - 1:30pm - Beginners Levels 1 & 2 Learn to apply the fundamentals of Flamenco technique in fun, easy to learn dances. Rhythm (compás) * Movement (marcaje) * Footwork (taconeo) * Hand-clapping (palmas) Class prices: Please visit http://laromeraflamenco.com/ for detailed information La Yeni / Long Beach [Updated 10/24/03]Beginning class: Saturdays 11:15 - 12:15pmIntermediate/Advanced classes: Thursdays 7:30 - 8:30pm Saturdays 10:00 - 11:00am Classes are $15 All classes held at a private studio in Long Beach. Please email Jenny at
for more information. Class size is limited. Lakshmi Basile 'La Chimi' / San Diego [Updated 01/07/06]General Flamenco Classes with Lakshmi Basile “La Chimi”Location: Attire by Lea Dance Studio (Ciao Bella Espresso) 6787 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115 Contact: 619-460-5766 (general classes) 619-262-7041 (private classes) Class Schedule: Tuesday (Advanced): 8:45pm-9:45pm Wednesday (Intermediate): 8:10pm-9:10pm Friday (Beginning): 4:00pm-5:00pm Cost: $10.00 per class *Class levels are subject to change *Private classes available Marisol "Sol" Apostol / San Diego [Updated 08/21/07]Flamenco Basics with Marisol "Sol" Apostolwww.flamencobasics.com 619-846-5030 Classes are energetic, earthy, and fun while working on the essence of Flamenco in order to develop clear footwork, and self expression. Emphasis is given to posture, braceo & floreo (arms & hands) marking steps, basic footwork, palmas, jaleos, rhythm, cante-guitar-dance relationship awareness, body movement isolation, and an earthy presence. San Diego Dance Place San Diego, 2650 Truxton Road, Studio 103, San Diego, CA 92106 Beginner Technique, Saturdays 11am -12pm $64 per month Intermediate Technique, Sundays 11am -12pm $64 per month Oceanside Art/Dance Academy 1401 El Camino Real #105, Oceanside, CA 92154 Beginner Technique, Wednesdays 7-8:30pm $90 per month Miguel Vasquez / Sacramento [Updated 02/24/05]Miguel Vasquez Flamenco Dance, Sacramento, CaliforniaClasses for Beginners & Intermediate are held at: Shayla Pharoah's Dancer Studio 8529 Biruta Avenue Orangevale, CA 95662 916 726-0239, 916 402-3616
Beginning(Strictly for Beginners)....Mondays....630pm Intermedate ...Mondays....730pm For Performances: 916 726-0239, 916 402-3616 Monica / San Francisco [Updated 01/16/03] Monica, San Francisco Dance Center Winter Workshop 2003 Mondays, January 6 ~ March 31, 2003 (Excluding, President's Day, February 17, 2003) 12 week workshop 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. ~ Introduction to Flamenco (Tangos) 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ~ Beginning II (Bulerias) 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. ~ Intermediate/Advanced (Tientos) * Live guitar accompaniment for all classes. Singing accompaniment for the last class of session. Fee for workshop (12 classes) ~ Pre-registration (Must be received by January 2) ~ $100 Registration after January 2 ~ $120 Drop-in fee ~ $12 Visa & MasterCard accepted! * Missed classes may be made up in another level. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is recommended. San Francisco Dance Center 26 7th Street at Market Street, 5th Floor San Francisco Bart Stop: (Civic Center) ~ Muni Stop: (Civic Center) For more information ~ (415) 330-9075 E-mail: Info@flamenco-dance.com Described as, "technically brilliant," by Dance Magazine, Monica is an experienced, professional Flamenco dancer and instructor who along with her touring schedule, teaches master classes and gives lecture-demonstrations. She has performed in many fiestas throughout Southern Spain, including La Bienal de Arte Flamenco and La Feria de Sevilla. Her choreographies and style are influenced by her studies with many renowned Flamenco artists such as Eva "La Yerbabuena", Ciro, Antonio Canales, Mario Maya, Juana Amaya, Farruquita, Belen Maya & others. Monica Flamenco Dance Performance & Instruction http://www.flamenco-dance.com
(415) 330-9075 P.O. Box 460541 San Francisco, CA 94146-0541 Pacific Arts Ballet / Los Angeles [Updated 12/07/08]Pacific Arts Ballet Academyis very proud and excited to offer Children's(9-16yrs.old) Classical Spanish Dance and Flamenco Saturdays 2:30-4:30pm www.pacificartsballet.com Paco and Yolanda Arroyo / Los Angeles [Updated 01/14/06]Paco and Yolanda Arroyo teach flamenco guitar, dance and singing in Los Angeles.e-mail: pacoarroyo@sbcglobal.net web: http://arroyo.bizland.com phone: (818) 507-4426 Rebecca Feder / San Francisco [Updated 05/15/08] Rebecca Feder - Spanish Dance classes and performances in the San Francisco Bay area (510) 243-0163 www.rebeccafederflamenco.com Rina Orellana / Torrance [Updated 08/25/08] Flamenco Dance Classes with Rina Orellana More info: www.RinaOrellana.com September 2 - November 1 (8 weeks) No Classes on Sept 30 and Oct 4 Tuesdays (starts Sept 2) Adv Beg / Int I- 7-8pm : footwork and palmas Saturdays (starts Sept 6) Adv Beg / Int I- 11am-12 noon: Tangos & Bulerias Int I & II- 12-1pm: Tientos choreography Location: HYPE Studios, Mini Room 1951 W. Carson St. Old Towne Torrance, CA 90501 (Near the 110; Parking lot behind the building--turn into Onami Restaurant driveway) Fees: 1 class- $128 2 classes- $240 3 classes- $312 drop in per class- $20 Registration: Classes close at 12 students, so please register ASAP! Robert Boyd 'Bertochico' / Santa Barbara [Updated 01/10/05]Santa Barbara's own premiere Flamenco guitarist/composer. He is one of the rare and few Americans who has dedicated his musical dreams and professional career to the art of Flamenco and is recognized as one of the top composers of Flamenco music in the United States. Private guitar classes. Classical, Flamenco, Brazilian Jazz, Music Theory, and Composition. By appointment only.cell: 805-216-0406 e-mail:
website: http://www.bertoflamenco.com Sara Olivar / San Diego [Updated 06/06/02]Sara Olivar, who has studied and performed extensively in Spain and the US and featured as an attraction in Madrid's Arcos de Cuchilleros, offers dance instruction at all levels.Current classes: Mondays 6:30-7:30 beginning 7:30-8:30 intermediate Wednesdays 6:30-30 intermediate 7:30-8:30 advanced $44 for four classes, $13 for single classes Classes held at Dance Connection, 2710 Garnet Ave, (Pacific Beach) San Diego. Private lessons also available. Call (858) 658-0384 or email
Sarah Parra at Cypress College / North Orange County [Updated 08/14/04]Enrollment has begun for the at Cypress College (North Orange County, Ca.) class. The class meets Wednesdays from 4-7 pm starting the week of August 23rd.The beginning class (132c) meets from 4-6pm and will be learning technique, Sevillanas, and Tangos. This class can be repeated 4 times and there is no prior dance experience necessary. The intermediate class (133c) meets from 5-7 pm and will be working on technique, Alegrias, and Bulerias. This class can also be repeated 4 times. Four semesters of 132c or equivalent recommended. To enroll visit http://www.cypresscollege.edu and download the application and follow enrollment instructions. For more info on Sarah Parra please and other classes please go to http://www.1esencia.com or email Sarah ar
.Sevillana Classes / Santa Cruz [Updated 07/17/05]SEVILLANA CLASSES AND FIESTAS IN SANTA CRUZ!** Weekly multi-level Sevillana classes ** Children and adults welcome; no experience with Flamenco or Sevillanas required. A rare class in many ways, including that it's truly co-ed! Almost 50-50 men-women ratio. ** Monthly fiestas! ** A gathering of 40-50 people; we dance Sevillanas, Bulerias, Tangos, whatever ends up moving us... with live guitar, cante, palmas... ** For details, contact Noga:
**(831) 420-1118 Suzuki / SF Bay Area [Updated 08/14/03] ¡ POR TANGOS ! Choreography Workshop 12-Week Session Mondays, Sept. 15 - Dec. 1, 2003 7:30-8:30 p.m. (exception: class held at 6:30 on 10/27 and 11/17) Ashkenaz Dance Center, 1317 San Pablo in Berkeley, California $150 entire workshop / $14 drop-in Intermediate level flamenco technique and choreography por tangos. Some experience is required. Private instruction also available for all levels. For more information, call 415-613-1650 or email
.http://www.geocities.com/suzukicady/flamenco.html Suzuki choreographs, performs and teaches flamenco dance. She has appeared as guest soloist with Chus Alonso and the Potingue Ensemble in San Francisco and Berkeley, and has performed as a member of La Tania Company, Grupo Andanza, and in various flamenco cuadros throughout the Bay Area. Virginia Iglesias, Flamenco Academy of Dance / San Francisco, Palo Alto [Updated 01/18/04]Virginia Iglesias, Director of the Flamenco Academy of DanceE-mail:
FLAMENCO ACADEMY 2004 CLASS SCHEDULE: ~~~~~~~~~~~~ LIVE GUITAR ACCOMPANIMENT IN ALL CLASSES!! CLASSES ARE ONGOING...STUDENTS MAY JOIN AT ANY TIME!! ~~~~~~~ SAN FRANCISCO DANCE CENTER ~ #26 7th St. @Market TUESDAY NIGHTS ~ Studio #4 Beginners Level 1 ~~ Technique/Choreography 6-7PM Beginners Level 2 ~~ Technique 7-8PM WEDNESDAY NIGHTS ~Studio #4 Intermediates/Advanced ~~ Technique 7:45-8:45PM Intermediates/Advanced ~~ Choreography/Tangos [NEW CLASS] 8:45-9:45PM SATURDAY CLASSES ~ Studio #6 Beginners Level 1 ~~ Technique/Choreography 12-1PM Level 2~3 ~~~~~~ Technique 1-2PM CASTANETS/ Technique [NEW CLASS]~~ 2-3PM [beginners welcomed, please bring castanets] ~~~~~~~~~~~~ PALO ALTO LOCATION: Zohar, School of Dance 4000 Middlefield Road Building L, Room 4, Palo Alto MONDAYS: NEW BEGINNERS 7:45-8:45PM Technique/ Choreography *LEVEL II 8:30-9:30PM Technique/ Choreography *Classes overlap...Level II join at 8:30pm Yaelisa / San Francisco [Updated 05/05/04]Yaelisa, San Francisco Dance Center, New Address: 26 7th Street, San Francisco, CA (Market & 7th) (415) 863-3040Saludos! There will be some changes to my current classes beginning immediately. We are consolidating and solidifying the levels of some classes, to offer the student a more effective and satisfying experience. We feel a workshop style class will be more fun and enriching as well as less expensive! Wednesday evening classes at City Ballet Studio are discontinued effective immediately. From April 13- May 3 there will be no Tuesday classes, as I am taking a break. (If you have classes left on your cards, you can apply them to the upcoming workshop.) Tuesday night classes at the SF Dance Center will begin in a new format of workshop only, running in 8-week sessions. The next Workshop begins on Tuesday, May 11 - June 29. I will be offering some new classes at all levels and encourage my students to send me their thoughts or requests. These classes will also take place on the 5th Floor studio at SF Dance Center, not the 3rd Floor Studio. The Saturday Ashkenaz Workshop remains unchanged and the current workshop runs to Saturday, April 24. The next session starts on May 1- June 19, for Level 1 Beginners and Level 11 Intermediate students. Yaelisa, Artistic Director Caminos Flamencos New World Flamenco Festival (510) 531-9986 Fax - (510) 482-6135 http://www.caminosflamencos.com ColoradoMaria Vazquez / Denver [Updated 01/06/07]Maria VazquezA native of Sevilla Spain, Maria Vazquez has been dancing Flamenco her whole life. She has a degree in Spanish Dance from the Conservatory in Sevilla and completed her formal training in the school of Carmen Montiel. At the same time she studied with other professional dancers like Manolo Marin, Javier Latorre, and Aida Gomez. Maria has been teaching and performing traditional Spanish dances for the last 12 years. She danced with the company "Ciudad de Sevilla" for two years and toured France and Portugal with them. She conti nued performing with other independent Flamenco groups in Sevilla until 2002, when she moved to Denver. She continues to teach here in Colorado and has also formed a performing group, Grupo Maria Vazquez. Maria offers on-going beginner, advanced beginner, intermediate-advanced, and children's classes. Beginner classes are appropriate for students with little or no Flamenco dance background while for advanced beginner classes it is helpful to have knowledge of basic Flamenco footwork technique and/or a strong background in other forms of dance. More advanced students may be invited to join her intermediate/advanced classes. Classes are $12 for a drop-in, or $40 for four classes in advance. Private lessons may be arranged on upon request. Beginner Monday and Thursday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 PM Advanced beginner Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 PM, and Saturday afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00PM Children's Thursday from 5:15 to 6:15 PM Location: Maria Vazquez's studio at 910Arts, 910 Sata Fe Blvd. (in Denver) For more information, please e-mail flamenco_denver@yahoo.com Pablo Rodarte / Denver [Updated 12/28/07]Pablo Rodarte teaches in Denver.http://www.pablorodarte.com René Heredia / Boulder, Denver [Updated 09/25/05]www.reneheredia.comArtistic Director/dance teacher/choreagrapher/flamenco guitar teacher "Learn the Real Flamenco" from Gypsy teacher/educator: René Heredia. Upper & lower torso, foot technique, hand clapping, finger snapping, castanettes, dress, arm, hand movements, history of the art and all the rhythms of Flamenco, acompanyment of guitar. (All levels) Also René teaches gypsy flamenco guitar. For more information, call: (303) 722-0054 Classes: In Boulder: Mondays from 8:30 to 10:00 p.m. at Mosaic Movement Arts: 1840 55th St. (All levels) In Denver: Tuesdays 7:15 to 9:45 & on Fridays 6:30 to 8:00 p.m at Artistic Body Development, 520 Cherokee St. & 5th Ave. Wednesdays (for beginners) 7:00 to 8:30 at Flamenco Center for Guitar & Dance 602 So. Emerson St. Denver, Co. René Heredia is a leading figure in the development of Flamenco. René and his flamenco guitar have been together for so many years of his lifetime that there seems to be no separation of the two. He formed a bond with the guitar as a child. His life, his character, his loves and aspirations have all developed through the instrument. René began his training with his father, a Gitano Puro (pure Gypsy). As a boy, René was taught the rudiments of Flamenco Guitar and Spanish Gypsy Dance. He brings a unique view of both sides of the art form to his audience. As a little boy, René remembers always having the house full of flamencos such as Carlos Montoya, Vicente Escuderos, Mario Escudero, José Greco's Dance Company, Carmen Amaya, Sabicas, La Chunga and her Company. They were all close friends of José Heredia and his family. Sabicas would help and teach René the secrets of flamenco at his mother's kitchen table.  At thirteen he was performing with his sisters, Fátima, Sarita, Zoraida, Carmen and brother Enrique. "Los Heredia" were doing concerts, television shows and supper club performances. His international recognition came when he was seventeen and the incomparable Flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya (Spain's greatest dancer of this century) heard him play. She immediately took him to be her lead guitarist. He toured many years and concertized the major capitals of Europe and the United States with the famous Amaya Ballet. While he was in Spain, René was invited to perform with the singing and motion picture star Antoñita Moreno in "Los Reinos de España". He was then invited to perform in the Festival de Canta Grande with Fosforito, Jarrito, Juanito Varea, Chocolate and Gordito de Triana, some of Spain's most outstanding singers. As his reputation grew, the famous Spanish dancer Jose Greco invited him to be his lead guitarist for several seasons. René has played for such outstanding dancers as El Guito, Mario Maya, Los Pelaos, Manuela Vargas, Luisita Triana, María Rosa Lutys de Luz, María Benítez, Los Heredia and many more. While living in Paris, René's distinguished LP album Alborada Flamenca was awarded the Gran Prix de Disque of France. In the United States, René was invited to perform the world premiere of his symphony composition and Flamenco suite for Guitar and Orchestra "Alborada Gitana" (a Farruca) which he performed with the Denver Symphony and Denver Chamber Orchestra at Red Rocks Ampitheater. René has performed live concerts and TV shows with his Flamenco Fusion Group and his Flamenco Fantasy Dance Theater. He performed solo concerts at such prestigious venuses as New York;s Carnegie Recital Hall four years in a row where he received standing ovations. The Champs Elysee Theater in Paris, Westminister Theater in London, Teatro Barcelona, Teatro La Zarzuela and Teatro Maravilla in Madrid, Spain, and the Dorthy Chandler Pavillion and Greek Theater in Los Angeles. René has performed concerts with this Flamenco Fantasy Dance Theater in Kansas Cyty where he was awarded the "Keys to the City" (sister city of Seville, Spain). He was recognized as one of Colorado's best-known composers in a special tribute to Colorado artists at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. René was invited to be the lead guitarist and guest artist with Stewart Copeland, founder of the "Police" in his national tour of the U.S.A. in "The Rythmatist", René was invited by Colorado Performing Arts Center to be the musical director for the play "Romeo and Juliet" (set in early colonial California). René was awarded the prestigous Governor's Award of Colorado for excellence in Performance and Education. This October he was awarded "The Mayor's Award of Denver for excellence in the Arts". He has done command performances for such gignitaries as Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco, Armand Hammer, President Ford and Prince Bandar, Ambassador to the United States, and son of King Fahd of Saudia Arabia. This August he did a command performance for Queen Noor of Jordan, Widow of King Hussein. He also performed for President Jimmy Carter at the 50th anniversary of the Aspen Institute. René has appeared on numerous national radio and television shows, including The Ed Sullivan Show with Duke Ellington, The Steve Allen Show with Sabicas and The Art Linkleter Show with Donald O'Connor and Abbie Laine. The George Gobel and Eddie Fisher Show with Carmen Amaya, and the Ann Southern Show with Cesar Romero. René appeared in the Spanish Movie "Balcón de Luna" with Paquita Rico, Carmen Sevilla, and Lola Flores. His N.E.T. concert specials and opening acts for such outstanding artists as Bill Cosby, Hal Lindon and Peter Nero have put René in the forefront as one of the leading Flamenco guitarists in the United States today. "René Heredia is the most sensational young Flamenco guitarist in the United States." Sabicas "... brilliant ... phenomenal ... exciting virtuoso." Variety "The audience wouldn't let him quit." Los Angeles Times "René Heredia is a brilliant guitarist." Walter Terry, New York Saturday Review "René Heredia, "He played a Danza Mora that rivaled any I have ever heard." Dean Wallace, San Francisco Chronicle "The guitar playing of René Heredia is in the finest tradition of Flamenco, creating a flaming intensity that cannot fail to arouse." Denver Post ConnecticutAngela Tobias Serrano / Fairfield [Updated 06/12/08]Angela Tobias Serrano teaches at the Connecticut School of Dance, Fairfield, CT.http://www.angelatobias.com Clinard Dance Theatre / New Haven [Updated 03/03/07] Clinard Dance Theatre www.clinardance.org Classes in New Haven (starting February 28th) Tuesdays (Fundamentals) 6:00-7:15 pm Tangos Tuesdays (Fundamentals) 7:15-8:30 pm Technique Thursdays (Fundamentals) 6:00-7:15 pm Tangos Thursdays (Beginner) 7:15-8:30 pm Alegrias Classes are held at: 14 Gilbert Street, West Haven, unless noted otherwise. Classes are $75 for a five class card or $17 for the drop-in rate. Contact
or phone (312) 399-1984 to register or if you have questions. Recommended attire: Women: character and or flamenco shoes, skirt (below knees with some depth), leotard or tightly fitting shirt for the upper body. Men: boots with wooden heel, jazz shoes with wooden heel or flamenco boots, shirt that defines upper body, and sweat pants. Melinda Marquez / New Haven, Hartford [Updated 09/24/08]Melinda Marquez teaches flamenco dance in New York and ConnecticutFall/Winter 2008-2009 Schedule New Haven: 214 Wooster St. Wednesdays: Intermediate/Advanced 6:45-8:15pm Saturdays: Absolute Beginner 1:30-3pm Beginner/Intermediate 12 noon-1:30pm Private Instruction by appointment Hartford: Charter Oak Cultural Center Beginners 12-week session: Fridays 6-7:30pm September 12 - November 28 Live guitar accompaniment scheduled regularly For more info:
 FloridaCarolina La Candela / Tampa [Updated 06/01/06]Carolina performs and teaches in Tampa, Florida. See www.carolinalacandela.com for current schedules and contact information.Celia Clara and Paco Fonta / Miami [Updated 02/04/05]Web: http://www.siempreflamenco.comCelia Clara teaches at FIU and is available for private flamenco dance classes Paco Fonta teaches flamenco guitar and is available for private lessons Celia Clara 305-866-4387 E-mail:
Clarita Filgueiras, Flamenco Puro Dance Company / Coral Gables, Miami [Updated 02/19/06]Director Clarita Filgueiras offers Flamenco classes at all levels. Teaching intensive technique and cutting edge choreography. She was principal dancer and soloist for Carlota Santana-Flamenco Vivo Spanish Dance Company based in New York/Madrid and is forming her own dance company in Miami, Florida.Ms. Filgueiras has her own method of teaching the movements of the arms, torso, and feet which reinforces the concepts of the elements in Flamenco dance. She also teaches choreography in the diverse flamenco palos, (seguirillas, soleá, soleá por bulería, alegrías, guajiras...). Master and Private Classes available by appointment only. For an update of performances and class schedule, please visit: www.claritafilgueiras.com Studio location: Coral Gables, Fl. 33134 Telephone: (305) 442-1291 E-mail:
Website: http://www.claritafilgueiras.com http://www.flamenco-vivo.org/picpage.html Curra Alba, iloveflamenco.com / Tampa [Updated 04/10/03]Curra Alba teaches in Tampa. Visit http://www.iloveflamenco.com for more information.Dani 'La Cani' / Jacksonville [Updated 12/08/08]Reasonably Priced Private/Group Lessons offered by Daniela Mouw, (Dani "la Cani") in Jacksonville, FL.Flamenco Classes and Demonstrations in Dance Technique, Solo Improvisation and understanding of Compas and Musician interaction: *Daniela has produced a Thesis in Flamenco History and Performance aspects, manages and tours with her ensemble Flamenco Sonora, and has teaching experience with all ages and dance experience levels. Flamenco experience not required. *If an advanced or intermediate dancer, Daniela offers sessions to check and drill techniques, enhance improvisational aspects of choreography, and improve sentido and other performance related aspects to Flamenco. *Classes in compas or rhythm and understanding of palmas, jaleos, and special accessories like the use of a bata de cola, fan, shawl, hat or castanets to enhance a dance piece also offered. If you are a dancer wishing to learn how to interact with musicians bring them along for a session to work on flamenco's communication signals and different musical structures available to you during a performance. *Please contact 904.466.5797 for more information or email
to schedule a workshop or private lesson with a group or musicians. *Visit www.FlamencoSonora.com for details on Daniela's schedule and activities with her ensemble, Flamenco Sonora. David Rojas / Tampa, St. Petersburg, Dunedin [Updated 03/11/06]David Rojas will be teaching in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Dunedin.Tampa: Thursdays 6:30pm and 7:45pm at the International Bazaar, 1600 E. 8th Ave. Ybor at Centro Ybor St. Petersburg: Wednesdays 7:30pm at the 1st Dance Studio, 5098 66th St. North Dunedin: Wednesdays 5:45pm at The Guilfoil Academy of Dance,- 2121b Main st For full information on David, please go to: http://www.malaga-artsconnection.com/David/david.html For more information please call David at 813-789-9418  Esther Suarez-Moreno & Victor Moreno Academy of Dance & Music / Tampa [Updated 02/19/05]Esther Suarez-Moreno & Victor Moreno Academy of Dance & MusicFlamenco guitar & dance - for more info call (813)886-8414 in Tampa. Flamenco Expressions Academy / Orange Park [Updated 04/28/08]The Flamenco Expressions Academy, associated with the Spanish Cultural Society of North Florida, Inc., offers Beginners and intermediate Flamenco and Classic Spanish dances for children and adults.L.Miranda Cantrell performs and teaches in Orange Park, Florida (next to Jacksonville, Fla.) For more information e-mail at
, or call at (904) 278-0173.Our website: www.spanishculturalsociety.org Flamenco Expressions Academy 1700 Wells Rd. Suite 7 Orange Park, Fla. 32073 GiGi Fayed, Academy of Belly Dance & Flamenco Arts Gypsy Fire / Miami [Updated 07/19/06]GiGi Fayed, Academy of Belly Dance & Flamenco Arts Gypsy Fire/MiamiAcademy of Belly Dance and Flamenco Arts Gypsy Fire is non-profit, cross cultural dance arts organization dedicated to the research, preservation, teaching and performance of Flamenco and Middle Eastern dance. GiGi Fayed is Founder and Director of Gypsy Fire. She is a master teacher, dancer, choreographer with over 35 years of teaching and performing experience in Flamenco & Middle Eastern dance. Due to her intensive training in Feldenkrais and Pilates technique Ms. Fayed has a keen eye for proper body alignment and correct and functional posture for the dancer's body. Each of her classes has pre-warm-up Pilates based exercises which helps to keep the body flexible, youthful and injury free. Her Flamenco classes are heavily focused on correct posture and technique of the feet, arms hands along with proper execution of Flamenco style. She keeps her classes small to insure that each student gets lots of personal attention and corrections. The following palos will be covered throughout the year in the Intermediate Classes: Fandangos, Bulerias, Alegrias, Soleares, Tangos, and Seguidillas. Ms. Fayed teaches both group and private lessons. Academy of Belly Dance & Flamenco Arts Gypsy Fire 7951 SW 40th St., # 212, Miami FL 33155 Tuesday- 8:30-9:30 PM- Teen/Adult Flamenco Intermediate Technique Tuesday- 9:30-10:30 PM- Teen/Adult Flamenco Intermediate Choreography Saturday- 2:30-3:30 PM- Teen/Adult Flamenco Intermediate Technique & Choreography Saturday- 3:30-4:30 PM- Teen/Adult Flamenco Beginners Technique Saturday- 4:30-5:30 PM- Teen/Adult Rumba & Sevillanas for Beginners Cost: Single Class $12.00; $42/4 Classes; $80/8 Classes; $170/20 Classes Contact Information: Contact Person: GiGi Fayed Phone: (305) 262-3500 E-mail:
Website: http://www.gypsyfire.org Gloria Negron / Oviedo [Updated 05/02/05]Gloria Negron, Oviedo, FL (Orlando area) 407-677-7525 Teaches Adult Ballet and Beginning to Advanced Classical Spanish dance and FlamencoMon- Advanced Class 7:30-9:30 Tues- Beginners Class 7:30-9:30 Wed- Intermediate Class 6:30-7:30 http://www.gloriaflamencostudio.com Jennifer Porter/ Tampa [Updated 06/27/03]Location:Dance Arts Center of Tampa 1944 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. (In the Shoppes at New Tampa) Contact: Jennifer Porter/Owner and Director (813) 907-0990 Thursday: Flamenco Ages 7-12 6:15-7:15pm Flamenco Teen-Adult Level II (Intermediate) 7:15-8:15pm Flamenco Teen-Adult Level I (Beginner) 8:15-9:15pm Dance Arts Center of Tampa offers a variety of dance forms for children and adults,for more information on classes please call: Jennifer Porter at Dance Arts Center of Tampa (813)907-0990 Jorge Luis Perez (Flamenco Guitar) / Fort Lauderdale [Updated 08/14/05]Jorge Luis Perez, Flamenco Guitarist / Fort LauderdalePrivate lessons available by appointment. All ages, all levels. 954.486.2440 // www.Flamencos-Inc.com for more info Leandra La Greca, ¡FLAMENCOS! Music & Dance Ensemble / Ft. Lauderdale [Updated 05/15/07]Leandra La Greca, FLAMENCOS! Music & Dance Ensemble / Ft. LauderdalePrivate lessons available by appointment. All ages, all levels. 954.486.2440 // www.Flamencos-Inc.com for more info Marga Soler / West Palm Beach, Lake Park [Updated 10/17/06]Flamenco Lessons with Marga SolerAges 7 and up South Olive Community Park Saturdays 12:00-2:00PM Classes also offered at The Palm Beach Ballet Center 736 Park Avenue Lake Park, FL 33403 Private Lessons by appointment. 561-201-5089 Marga Soler is known internationally as the "Queen of the Heels of Gold of Flamenco" (La Reina del Zapateo de Oro de Flamenco)", has trained under the legendary Carmen Amaya and has toured and performed internationally for over 30 years. Monika Lange and Gloria Plaza / Weston [Updated 07/29/06]Monika Lange & Gloria Plaza at Kelly's School of Dance, Weston, FLFlamenco Classes beginners through advanced levels from 5 years old to adults. 2750 Glades Circle, Suite 500 Weston, Fl. 33327 Studio: 954-389-4344 Information: 954-675-2315 Naomi Vail, Flamenco de la Costa / Jacksonville [Updated 01/08/07]Flamenco de la CostaNaomi Vail , Instructor Boleros Dance Studio 10131 Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32225 904-730-9786 904-721-3399 Featuring Classes in Beginner/Intermediate Flamenco www.flamencodelacosta.com E-mail:
Nina teaches at Pofahl Dance Studio / Gainesville [Updated 08/08/04]Nina teaches at Pofahl Dance Studio in Gainesville. 352 373 116611 week Beginner Flamenco Course offered twice annually, starting in September and again February. WEDNESDAYS 715pm-830pm at Pofahl Dance Studio Private and Group classes offered at Intermediate Level throughout the year. Contact Nina 352 371 8386 Omayra Amaya / Miami [Updated 01/16/03]Omayra Amaya. E-mail:
Web: http://www.OmayraAmaya.com
Raquel Tacon / Orlando [Updated 06/03/03]Raquel Tacon offers flamenco classes in Orlando Florida. See http://www.raqueltacon.com for more information.Rosa Mercedes, Duende Ballet Espanol / Miami [Updated 01/16/01]Rosa Mercedes is the Artistic Director of Duende Ballet Espanol. She teaches classical spanish dance and flamenco classes:Technique and Choreography Intermediate and advanced levels Studio location: 12975 sw 6th St, Miami, Fl. 33184 Also available for private classes Phone: (305) 225-4275 Web: http://www.duendeballet.org E-mail: info@duendeballet.org Sandra Serrano, iloveflamenco.com / Tampa [Updated 04/10/03]Sandra Serrano teaches in Tampa. Visit http://www.iloveflamenco.com for information.The Flamenco Society of Northeast Florida / Jacksonville [Updated 02/28/05]Classes at Boleros Dance StudioIntermeditae/Advanced: Tuesday Evenings 7:00 p.m. Beginners: Thursday Evenings 8:00 p.m. Beginner/Intermediate: Saturday Afternoon: 12:30 p.m. Children: Saturday 11:30 a.m. $10.00 hour. 904-730-9786 Live guitar practice: 8:00 p.m. Tuesday Evenings. Boleros Dancesport 10131 Atlantic Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32227 GeorgiaPalos Flamencos with Gloriela / Atlanta [Updated 08/29/05]
Palos Flamencos with Gloriela Private and group classes held at the Athletic Club Northeast in Atlanta, GA (www.acnortheast.com) Beginner and intermediate levels For information on schedules and fees, write to
HawaiiNikki Conti / Hilo [Updated 08/22/07] Sevillanas Classes Taught By Nikki Conti Mondays Starting August 27 2007 and again Novemeber 5 2007 6.30 - 8:00 PM 6 week sessions fee $96 for pre- registration Drop in Fee $18 Space is limited drop in cards do not apply Center Stage Dance Studio 100 Kalakaua St. Hilo 990-7163 www.centerstagehilo.com Student performance December 14 and 15 2007 UHH Theater Hilo Hawaii Nikki Conti is a professional Flamenco dancer and instructor .She studied Flamenco in Spain at Academia Amor de Dios She also studied and performed for 13 years in the San Francisco Bay area. IdahoFlamenco with Julianna in Boise [Updated 11/28/04]Beginner Classes Mondays 6:30-7:30, $40 per monthIntermediate and Privates available $30 per hour Studio is located 2606 Brenneman, (northend Boise) For information on classes or performances please conact Julianna at 208-724-9608. Fuego Flamenco with Nisa Torreon / Boise [Updated 09/17/05]Fuego FlamencoInstructor: Nisa Torreon Studio: Beli Danse Academie City: Boise Studio is Broadway Dance Center Beginning class is Thurs. 7 - 8 PM, cost is $35.00 per month Intermediate class is Mon. 7 - 8 PM, cost is $35.00 per month Privates are $35.00 per hour All classes and privates are held at the Broadway Dance Center at 893 E. Boise Ave. Fuego Flamenco also has a performing troupe that presents shows and lecture/demos throughout Southwest Idaho. For more information about classes and performances, Call: 208-336-5060 email:
website: http://home.att.net/~NisaT/ IllinoisAngela Ponzio / Chicago [Updated 01/16/07] Flamenco-Angela Ponzio (Chicago) Web Site: http://www.quetoma.com Beginner Fundamental Flamenco Technique: An introduction to the basics of flamenco dance with emphasis on basic drills involving heelwork, arm movements, turns and rhythm. Students will develop skills necessary to dance 1 copla (section) of the popular dance from Seville, Spain~ SEVILLANAS! 1:00-2:00 pm. (Instructor: Angela Ponzio, Soleo Company Director, National/International Performer) Level 1/2 Flamenco Dance: For introductory level dancers (6 months-1 year experience) and transitioning students. Focus on technique and also the development of basic choreographies. 2:00-3:00 pm. (Instructor: Sandra Santillan, Principal Dancer of Soleo Flamenco Dance Company of Chicago) Flamenco Repertoire: 3:00-4:00 pm. Class focuses on the instruction of a particular dance style in flamenco, execution, structure, style, expression and the dialogue between music, song and dance. (Instructor: Angela Ponzio) REDUCED Six Class Session: $75 Fill out registration form below and send with fee payable to: Soleo Flamenco Dance Company: 2100 North Merrimac Avenue Chicago, IL 60639 STUDIO: 7466 West Belmont Avenue (East of Harlem) CHICAGO Soleo Telephone: 708-417-1965 Email:
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Azucena Vega / Chicago [Updated 06/29/06]Azucena Vega offers flamenco classes in Chicago, Illinois.Please check out www.soulandduende.com for information about Azucena's performing flamenco dance company Soul and Duende, an international company with a Spain/Chicago connection, workshop postings, and class lists. To contact Azucena about classes, workshops, and audition opportunities for her company Soul and Duende, call 773.262.6183. All classes located at Tai Chi Academy on 6016 N. Broadway Chicago, IL USA 60660 Enter through red door next to the Chicago Public Library. Tuesdays 7:00pm Intermediate Expression/Technique Fridays 7:00pm Intermediate Expression/Technique/Rhythm Saturdays 1:15 Basic to Intermediate Technique/ Alegrias Sundays 1:15pm Professional Class: Contemporary Expressions and Choreography About Azucena Vega: Azucena Vega was born in Gijon, Spain and started Asturian folk dancing at age six with Conshita Castro and Xustos Group for Asturian Folk Dancing. Ms. Vega's dance education included Spanish classical, flamenco, classical ballet, modern, and jazz. She is a highly accomplished dancer, choreographer, and instructor. Ms. Vega has earned world acclaim for her performances around the globe. An experienced soloist, Ms. Vega performed with Pilar Lopez, Alberto Lorca, Jose Greco, Jose Molina, and Ballet Nacional de Madrid with Jose Granero as director and Jose Antonio as choreographer. Memorable performances include with jazz musician Charles Mingus in Carnagie Hall (1976), Frank Sinatra in Las Vegas (1979), and Jose Greco on the Ed Sullivan Show (1963-65). Ms. Vega continues to perform internationally with her company Soul & Duende of Chicago and Spain. Carolina Xavier / Chicago [Updated 02/10/08] Easy Fun Fundamental Flamenco classes for first timers and beginners... With Carolina Xavier. Flamenco Classes Every Saturday. 10:30am - 11:45am At Flamenco Arts Center Located at :3755 N. Western. Chicago IL. Contact Carolina (773)7804993 or
*Carolina has moved from Brazil in 2002 and has been studying Flamenco since 1997, in Chicago studied with Wendy Clinard. Curently teaches flamenco with Patricia Alonso (flamenco singer) at Kelly High School and at Flamenco Arts Center Performs with the Guitars of Spain and collaborated with Alfonso Ponticelli and others artists. *Go to http://www.guitarsofspain.com for performances schedule and bookings. To learn more about classes go to: www.myspace.com/carolinaxavier or www.flamencoartscenter.com. Class cost: $15 drop in or $75 class card ( card expires after 6 weeks) Chiara Mangiameli / Chicago [Updated 03/05/08] Chiara Mangiameli www.lamangiameli.com Flamenco Classes on Sundays: Flamenco Arts Center 3755 N. Western Ave, Chicago 11:30am to 12:45pm: Beginner/Intermediate Flamenco Technique 1pm to 2:15pm: Intermediate Flamenco Choreography Cost per class is $18, or $75 for 5 prepaid classes For more information or to inquire about private and semi-private classes please contact Chiara: Website: www.lamangiameli.com Tel: 312.593.3865 Email:
Dame Libby Komaiko / Chicago [Updated 12/11/03]Dame Libby and the Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater.http://www.neiu.edu/~eespanol. 773.442.5930 Diego Alonso / Chicago [Updated 06/17/07]Diego Alonso / ChicagoFlamenco Guitar and Applied Flamenco Theory Classes. Studio near Kimbal Ave. and Irving Park Rd. 312-217-3937 Fees and Requirements: Private classes are held at Diego Alonso's home-studio or at your home. -Intermediate finger-style experience REQUIRED (e.g., classical, flamenco, jazz, etc.). -3 one-hour classes per month paid in advance after the first lesson. -Discounts available for 4-prepaid classes. AGES 16 & UP: $60/hour - at-home classes (i.e., in your home)* $50/hour - teacher's home-studio AGES 8 - 15 & FULL-TIME STUDENTS: $50/hour - at-home classes (i.e., in your home)* $40/hour - teacher's home-studio< * Listed prices for "at-home" classes are based on travel within 10 miles from downtown Chicago. Classes are geared toward serious students only and are taught like university courses. Lessons will cover the following material: Technique, Applied Theory, Cante and Baile Accompaniment. We will cover every major form including Tientos, Tangos, Rumba, Verdiallales, Malaguea, Fandangos, Buleras, Taranta, Sole, Alegras, and many others. Web Site: http://www.spanishguitar.org/lessons.html E-mail:
Call: 312-217-3937 Flamenco classes with Michelle Nascimento 'La Caoba' / Chicago [Updated 10/14/06] Flamenco Dance classes with Michelle Nascimento "La Caoba" Vero Dance Studio 3433-35 W. Peterson Ave. Chicago, IL 60659 Monday 6 - 7 pm Basic Beginners Tuesday 7 - 8 pm General Technique/multilevel Tuesday 8 - 9 pm Choreography/intermediate Saturday 1 - 2 pm Beginners Saturday 2 - 3 pm Footwork/Pies, all levels Class fees: $ 15 drop in, discounts available for prepaid sessions For more information contact Michelle at: www.flamencotriana.com ,
or call Tel. (773) 704 5371Class description: warm up, stretching, armwork, turns, footwork, palmas, learn all about this intriguing and passionate dance, including full length choreographies, improvisation, expression and interpretation of the different "palos" (Flamenco rhythms) Flamenco Triana performances: Michelle Nascimento "La Caoba" and her group Flamenco Triana are regularly performing at these places: Bravo Tapas & Lounge 2047 W. Division Chicago, IL 60622 Resrvations: www.bravotapas.com or call (773) 27-TAPAS Every other Sunday of the month: Oct. 15 & 29, 2006, 7 pm Nov.12 & 26. 2006, 7 pm Dec. 10, 2006, 7 pm Haro Tapas 2436 S. Oakley Chicago, IL 60608 Reservations: www.harotapas.com or call (773) 847 2400 Saturday, Oct. 18 & 25, 2006, 8.30 |
