DECEMBER 2008
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flamenco costumes
practice skirts
sevillanas dresses
batas de cola...
Custom fitted traditional and modern flamenco designs...
www.raquellopezdesigns.com
After a 1 year hiatus, Jason McGuire is accepting weekly students for flamenco guitarists of all levels on Saturdays at his studio in Oakland. Lesson spots are limited!
As always, Jason includes a DVD video copy of each lesson for his students to take home for later review.
Contact Jason for more info by email:
info@flamenco-lessons.com
Navidad Flamenca / ODC Theatre and Caminos Flamencos
featured shows
Kaweh - Final CD Release Tour date in 2008
Mon., December 15, 2008
Doors 7:30pm and Show 8:00PM $16 / All Ages
Bandleaders of three San Francisco renowned Latin groups join KAWEH at Yoshi's in the release of his 5th album.
San Francisco, CA - "From the thrilling pulse of Flamenco through the fiery rhythms of Latin and Brazilian music, to the yearning soul of Middle Eastern sounds and the spontaneous joy of Jazz, KAWEH leads audiences through a wonderful travelogue of music, culture and soul. Over the past several years, KAWEH's popularity has exploded internationally.
Their 2008 album release tour concludes at Yoshi's in San Francisco on Monday December 15, 2008 at 8:00PM with a very special all-star group.
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For More Information Please Contact Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco At (415)531-1141 or e-mail Carola_Zertuche@yahoo.com
Please make check payable to: Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco and send to:
Theatre Flamenco
1144 Rhode Island
San Francisco, CA 94107
Carola Zertuche - Flamenco Dance Workshop
FLAMENCO DANCE WORKSHOPS ~ 8 Weekswith Carola Zertuche
WEDNESDAYS, January 6 - February 25, 2009
La Solea Dance Studio
150 McAllister Street., San Francisco. CA 94102
BART: CIVIC CENTER
6:00-7:00pm Adv/Beg (Tangos De Malaga)
7:00-8:00pm Intermediante (Solea por Buleria)
8:00-9:00pm Advance Tarantos
Regular Classes:
THURDAYS
6:00-7:00pm Beginning Flamenco Technique
For more information on classes and Fees Visit www.TheatreFlamenco.org
or e-mail Carola at carola_zertuche@yahoo.com
(415)531-1141
Carolina Lugo & Carol Acua
By popular demand Carolina Lugo & Carol Acua are touring the Bay Area with their high energy, intense, fun and informative:"Flamenco Movement Boot-Camp for Belly Dancers & Beginner/Intermediate Flamenco Students"
Every 3rd Sunday of the month starting February thru May 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
1:00pm - 4:15pm {15 minute break from 2:30-2:45 pm}
Pleasure Point Fitness & Dance Center
907 41st Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Workshop Fee (both classes): $70 on/before Feb 08, 2009 ($80 after 02-08-09)
Drop-in per class: 1 class $42 / 2 classes $84
Registration & advanced payments: janelle@janelledance.com - make checks payable to Pleasure Point FDC {include your name & class/classes you are registering for} Send to: Pleasure Point Fitness & Dance Center, 907 41st Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062.
Class Curriculum: 1st class-1-2:30pm: Floreos (hand work), braseos (arm work), Movimientos del cuerpo (upper body work), and application to dance.
2nd class-3-4:30pm: Turns, floor exercises incorporating the arms, hand work, and use of shawl/veil and Spanish fan! Short choreography fusion of Flamenco and Belly Dance.
Attention Dancers....., remember to bring your veil/manton/mantoncillo and Spanish fan to the workshops!
Registering Students: Please email me at carolinalugo1@msn.com for any questions about the workshop curriculum, payment or dance attire...
Thank you for your time, support and interest! We will see you at the workshops - Carolina and Carol
featured classes
Monica
Flamenco Dance Workshop, San Francisco
Technique & Choreography Workshop
~ Winter 2009 ~
New sessions begin on January 12th!
in San Francisco
Mondays Jan 12th - March 16th, 2009
(10 weeks)
6:00-7:00pm Beginning Flamenco
Includes the study of armwork, handwork, footwork and palmas, combined with a study of the basic flamenco rhythms.
7:00-8:00pm Intermediate Flamenco
A continuation of the study of flamenco technique with an emphasis on style, syncopated rhythms and choreography.
~ Workshop Fees ~
Pre-registration (received by January 7) ~ $100
Registration after January 7 ~ $120
Drop-in fee ~ $14 per class
Visa & MasterCard accepted!
Missed classes may be made up in another level within the same workshop.
*No refunds after January 12th.
San Francisco Dance Center
26 - 7th Street at Market, 5th Floor,
San Francisco, CA
415) 863-3040
Bart / Muni Stop: CIVIC CENTER
For more information & registration ~ (415) 330-9075
Web site: www.flamenco-dance.com
E-mail: Info@flamenco-dance.com
Virginia Iglesias
FLAMENCO ACADEMY OF DANCE
Photo by C. Chipman
PLEASE CHECK our website for complete HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
www.flamenco-academy.com
email: info@flamenco-academy.com
SPECIAL!... New Students save $2 on your first class! Just mention this offer!
New Beginner classes offer special exercises designed for quick development. Drop-ins welcome! Year round performance opportunities for level 2 and level 3 performance groups.
SAN FRANCISCO... All Classes welcome Drop-ins!
San Francisco Dance Center
26 7th Street, 3rd floor
Tuesdays
6-7 pm New Beginner
7-8 pm Level 2 /Technique
8-9 pm Level 2 /Choreography /Guajiras with Fan Tech.
Thursdays
7:15-8:30 pm Int/Adv NEW! Performance class~Choreography / New Session starts Dec. 4
Saturdays
12-1 pm New Beginner
1-2 pm Level 2 / Technique / Alegrias
2-3 pm Castanets / Beginner Technique / Sevillanas with castanets starts December 6.
PALO ALTO ...Drop-ins Welcome!
Zohar School of Dance
Cubberley Community Center
4000 Middlefield Rd, Building L, Room 4
Mondays
7:45-9 pm New Beginner
9-9:45 pm Beginner/ Choreography
[9pm choreography class is organized for drop ins each week]
ALAMEDA ...Drop-ins Welcome!
West Coast Dance Theatre
1701 Lincoln Ave. @ Grand St., Alameda, CA
Fridays
6:30-7:30 pm Beginner / Adult and Teens
ALAMEDA
"Dance 10", 900 Santa Clara Ave. @ 9th St.
Sundays
12-1 pm Family Flamenco / Children & Parents!
ongoing through DEC 7th ~ Classes resume in January 2009
Drop-ins Welcomed! 10% discount for Families.
Flamenco Dance Classes with La Tania
San Francisco, 2009
[CLICK FOR DETAILED INFORMATION]
Next class sessions begin January 20, 2009
To receive info on workshops, join our mailing list:
www.latania-flamenco.com/latania/mailingList.html
CLASS SCHEDULE
Tuesday Evenings (workshop sessions)
6:00 - 7:30 Cuadro Class Intermediate/Advanced
City Dance School
32 Otis Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Thursday Evenings (workshop sessions)
6:30-7:30 Beginning I (basic technique)
7:30-8:30 Beginning II (beginning choreography)
Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
San Francisco CA, 94110
Friday Evenings (workshop sessions)
6:00 - 7:30 Beg/Inter Technique & Choreography
7:30 - 9:00 Inter/Adv Technique & Choreography
San Francisco Dance Center
26 7th St., 5TH Floor (near Market St.)
FEES
Tuesday and Friday classes are in workshop sessions, please contact Jamille for more information and to Register: 831-238-2132 or E-mail: classes@latania.org
Thursdays classes are in workshop sessions, please contact The Mission Cultural Center directly at: (415) 821-1155
Carolina Lugo & Carole Acua
Winter Classes 2008-2009
Concord Location:
"Brisas de Espaa Dance Academy-Center For Hispanic Cultural Arts"
1301 Franquette Ave, Concord 94520
MONDAY'S
6:00-7:00 pm- New Time!
Beginner Flamenco Technique Only
7:00-7:45 pm- New Time!
Choreography- "Tangos Basics"
7:45-9:45 pm- Guitar accompaniment
Advanced Flamenco Technique and Choreography "Siguiriyas", review of class repertoire.
WEDNESDAY'S
4:30-5:30 pm
Kid's Flamenco w/castanets, level I: Development of musicality and coordination w/castanets, choreography "Sevillanas"
5:30-6:30 pm
Intermediate I & II Flamenco:
*5:30-6:30 pm-Technique- Palmas for development and understanding of compas, footwork drills, upper body movements, turns.
*6:30-7:30 pm-Choreography- "Bulerias" vignettes, review of class repertoire.
Intermediate II & III -Guitar accompaniment
7:30-9:00 pm- Technique: dynamics of palmas to dance accompaniment, footwork drills and patterns for dance choreographies~ Choreography "Tangos de Malaga", review of class repertoire.
THURSDAY'S
New Class!
5:00-6:00 pm
Parent & Me Introduction to Flamenco {ages 3-6}- development of coordination skills, musicality and intro to 8 count rhythms-parent/child
6:00-8:00 pm- Spanish Dance w/castanets, Levels II & III
8:00-9:00 pm- Flamenco Intermediate III-Advanced Technique
Footwork drills for development of strong, clear footwork, dynamics and musicality. Dynamics of palmas to dance accompaniment, footwork drills and patterns for dance choreographies, improvisation technique for Formal Theater, Tablao or Juerga style dance.
FRIDAY'S
New Class!
Adult Latin Fusion Dance {ages 15 & over} ~ 6 week introductory series starting December 12th! Holiday Gift Certificates Available!
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San Francisco Location: DSG Studios
564 Monterey Blvd, San Francisco 94527
THURSDAY'S
Classes taught by Carol Acua
6:40-7:40 pm- Beginner Flamenco Technique
7:40-8:40 pm- Beginner Choreography: "Tangos" basics... development of choreography from material learned in technique class.
San Jose Location: Halanda Studio
1062 Lincoln Ave, downtown Willow Glen
SATURDAY'S (afternoon)
12:40-2:00 pm- Beginner Flamenco Technique
2:00-3:15 pm- Intermediate I & II Flamenco Technique w/castanets....
3:15-4:15 pm- Choreography "Fandangos de Huelva" w/castanets, "Bulerias" vignettes
TUESDAY'S
6:00-7:00 pm- Beginner Flamenco Choreography- "Tangos Basics", 8 count rhythms applied from Saturday technique class
7:00-8:00 pm- Intermediate II & III Technique: footwork drills, upper body movements and coordination w/footwork, turns.
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Class/Workshop Registration: Send check/money order to CAROLINA LUGO, 1040 Pleasant Valley Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 ~ Email:carolinalugo1@msn.com ~ Call: 925-939-7850 ~ www.carolinalugo.com
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