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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Beginning I • Thursday Evenings
This class mainly
focuses
on learning all the basic techniques such as taconeo (footwork), brazeo (arm-work), colocacion (form), vueltas
(turns), compass (rhythm)
required before learning flamenco choreographies. Recommended for
someone who has never studied flamenco.
Beginning II • Thursday Evenings
This class covers all the basic techniques as in the beginner class but at a more advanced pace. In addition to the technique, a choreography will be taught. At the completion of the choreography there will be a singer so the student can get a full understanding of the interaction of a dancer
with the singer. This class has guitar accompaniment.
The student must have had at least six months of flamenco technique training. Evaluations will be made at the beginning as to whether the student can be placed in a different class level.
Intermediate/Advanced • Friday Evenings
This class covers technique at a more advanced level. Choreographies will be taught
that can be performed at a semi-professional or professional level.
Students are guided to a deeper understanding of flamenco dance
structure and learn communication skills with the guitarist and
singer. Recommended for intermediate to advanced students only. This
class has guitar accompaniment.
Evaluations will be made at the beginning as to whether the student can be placed in a different
class level.
Bulerías • Tuesday Evenings
Bulerías is
one of
the most complex palos
(rhythms). Improvisational skills are a must. This class is designed
to train dancers to interact with the guitarist and singer in a
spontaneous way. Steps and structure are taught so the dancers have a
base to work off. Eventually, the students learn how to organize
their own dance on the spot and improvise interpreting the cante (song). This gives the students the skills to really listen to the
guitar and singing, which will also be useful for an overall
understanding of how this art form works in general. A flamenco
dancer must always have bulerías in their repertoire to
perform. Bulerías originated as a festive dance. It continues
to be the highlight of fiestas
or juergas.
This
class
is not recommended for beginners, six months of flamenco technique
training is recommended.
Male and female
dancers are welcome to all classes.
PERFORMANCE
OPORTUNITIES
There will be an end of semester performance at the Mission Cultural Center for the Beginning students at the end of the semester June and December.
La Tania will be presenting her first student show at MCCLA on May 9th, 2009. All levels will have an opportunity to perform.
CLASS ATTIRE
Clothing
Men: Comfortable pants
Women: full, ankle-length skirts are suitable for beginners.
Shoes
Street shoes with a black sole and 1-2
inch heel are suitable for beginners. Use a shoe with a hard sole, such as a loafer. No soft rubber soles, as found on tennis shoes.
Stores for Flamenco shoes, skirts and supplies
Flamenco shoes, skirts and castanuelas
can be purchased at the following locations:
San Francisco Dance Wear: www.sfdancewear.com
Menkes: www.menkes.es
Dance Fashions: 770-754-1465 www.dfwga.com
Flamenco Export online: www.flamencoexport.com
Molina online: www.e-molina.com
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