Location: Several Dancers Core, Upstairs Studio. 519 N. McDonough St, Decatur
Start: September 7th, 2013 - December 7th, 2013
11am - 12pm : Flamenco for beginners
12pm - 1pm: Flamenco technique intermediate/ advanced
Cost: $15 drop in or $60 per month
Important: Please use the side entrance from the 519 N. McDonough St to enter. There is a small parking lot right by the building where few parking sites are available and you can also park for free at the Court House parking lot on W. Trinity Pl.
Start: September 7th, 2013 - December 7th, 2013
11am - 12pm : Flamenco for beginners
12pm - 1pm: Flamenco technique intermediate/ advanced
Cost: $15 drop in or $60 per month
Important: Please use the side entrance from the 519 N. McDonough St to enter. There is a small parking lot right by the building where few parking sites are available and you can also park for free at the Court House parking lot on W. Trinity Pl.
CLASSES OFFERED:
Flamenco for beginners: In this class a student begins their adventure of discovering flamenco dance. A student will be introduced little by little to the magical world of flamenco, its compases (rhythms) and palos (musical forms) through flamenco technique. A class will focus on developing strength in feet and arms needed for flamenco, proper posture, turns, hands movements and coordination of all of these elements. To strengthen the technique, small pieces of choreography to different palos will also be taught. Overall, not only will we focus on creating a strong base of technique but also on understanding the flamenco music and it's culture.
Suggested attire: flamenco shoes* or character, closed-toe shoes and long flowing skirt.
Flamenco technique intermediate/ advanced: This class is designed for students that have already taken some flamenco classes before and are ready to push their technique even further. A class will be focused on strengthening exercises as well as improving dancer's compas, coordination, developing proper posture and turns. Small pieces of choreography to different palos will be taught. Overall, not only will we focus on creating a strong base of technique but also on understanding the flamenco music and it's culture.
Suggested attire: flamenco shoes* or character, closed-toe shoes and long flowing skirt.
Flamenco technique intermediate/ advanced: This class is designed for students that have already taken some flamenco classes before and are ready to push their technique even further. A class will be focused on strengthening exercises as well as improving dancer's compas, coordination, developing proper posture and turns. Small pieces of choreography to different palos will be taught. Overall, not only will we focus on creating a strong base of technique but also on understanding the flamenco music and it's culture.
*Flamenco shoes suggestions:
1. Menkes - a reasonably priced option for professional and semi-professional shoes available to order from a store in NY.
http://www.menkes.es/flamenco/
2. Roberto Garrudo -very reasonably priced and dependable professional and semi-professional shoes but available only through order from Seville. One of my favorite shoes. Shipping charges are also not bad and the shipping is very fast.
http://www.zapatosdebaileflamenco.com/catalogo/familia/1/2/professional-dance-shoes
3. Artefyl - if you are looking for very professional, high quality shoes. My personal favorite and best :) You can order them from the store in CA.
http://www.taconesylunares.com/shoesboots.htm
http://www.menkes.es/flamenco/
2. Roberto Garrudo -very reasonably priced and dependable professional and semi-professional shoes but available only through order from Seville. One of my favorite shoes. Shipping charges are also not bad and the shipping is very fast.
http://www.zapatosdebaileflamenco.com/catalogo/familia/1/2/professional-dance-shoes
3. Artefyl - if you are looking for very professional, high quality shoes. My personal favorite and best :) You can order them from the store in CA.
http://www.taconesylunares.com/shoesboots.htm
For more information on how to register email me:
ania0925@gmail.com
About me:
In the fall of 2011 Ania started the intensive professional flamenco training at the “Centro de Arte y Flamenco de Sevilla.” On June, 2012, she was awarded the CAFS grant to continue her education there through December 2012. In CAFS, from October - December 2012, Ania gave repetition and technique classes at the beginner level. She studied under direction of Esperanza Fernández (cante), Miguel Vargas (baile), La Choni (baile), Carmen Ledesma (baile), Francis Nuñez (ballet for flamenco), Sara López (castanets), Jorge Pérez (palmas and cajon), Jesus Aguilera (baile), Nazaret Reyes (baile) and Antonio Ortega (theory). In March, 2012 Ania performed during the “II Festival Solitario de la Fundacion Vicente Ferrer” in Aracena, Spain. In May, 2012 she performed as part of the Festival “Cruz de Mayo en Pumarejo”, in Seville. In June 2012, she performed during the "Fin de curso de CAFS" in Seville.
In 2013 Ania started studying in Seville with Rafael Campallo, Juana Amaya and Nazaret Reyes. In June 2013, Ania performed in tablaos Sala Garufa and Caja Negra in Seville. In July 2013 Ania performed in Chiasso, Switzerland.
Ania used to be part of the Atlanta-based flamenco dance company “Caló Gitano”. For several years, they performed throughout the Southeast and Atlanta. Along with “Caló Gitano” Ania was also featured on the PBS station’s program “This is Atlanta” and performed on CBS's "Better Mornings Atlanta". In August 2011, Ania performed in the “Caló Gitano Theater” debut production titled “Raices, a flamenco journey.”
About me:
In the fall of 2011 Ania started the intensive professional flamenco training at the “Centro de Arte y Flamenco de Sevilla.” On June, 2012, she was awarded the CAFS grant to continue her education there through December 2012. In CAFS, from October - December 2012, Ania gave repetition and technique classes at the beginner level. She studied under direction of Esperanza Fernández (cante), Miguel Vargas (baile), La Choni (baile), Carmen Ledesma (baile), Francis Nuñez (ballet for flamenco), Sara López (castanets), Jorge Pérez (palmas and cajon), Jesus Aguilera (baile), Nazaret Reyes (baile) and Antonio Ortega (theory). In March, 2012 Ania performed during the “II Festival Solitario de la Fundacion Vicente Ferrer” in Aracena, Spain. In May, 2012 she performed as part of the Festival “Cruz de Mayo en Pumarejo”, in Seville. In June 2012, she performed during the "Fin de curso de CAFS" in Seville.
In 2013 Ania started studying in Seville with Rafael Campallo, Juana Amaya and Nazaret Reyes. In June 2013, Ania performed in tablaos Sala Garufa and Caja Negra in Seville. In July 2013 Ania performed in Chiasso, Switzerland.
Ania used to be part of the Atlanta-based flamenco dance company “Caló Gitano”. For several years, they performed throughout the Southeast and Atlanta. Along with “Caló Gitano” Ania was also featured on the PBS station’s program “This is Atlanta” and performed on CBS's "Better Mornings Atlanta". In August 2011, Ania performed in the “Caló Gitano Theater” debut production titled “Raices, a flamenco journey.”
