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​​WINTER WEEKLY CLASS SESSION

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INTRO TO FLAMENCO DANCE

Tuesdays, January 14 – May 13

6:30-7:30 pm  (Diana; $15)

This class will introduce flamenco fundamentals for dance: braceo - the movement of the upper body and arms; zapateado - footwork; palmas - rhythmic hand clapping; structure - the way to sequence movements to communicate with your live musicians. Live guitar and singing accompany your class as you learn this uniquely Spanish artform in a supportive environment.

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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED REPERTOIRE

Thursdays, January 23 - May 15

6:30-8:00 (Paula; $23)

Remates, marcajes and choreography!  For dancers experienced with zapateado, braceo and structure por buleria/tangos.​

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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED TECHNIQUE

Mondays, January 20 – May 12

6:00-7:00 pm (Grace; $15)

​Increase your speed, stamina and precision!   Technique for dancers experienced with zapateado, braceo and structure por buleria/tangos.  This is your weekly class to focus on flamenco fundamentals including footwork, palmas, turns, arms, and hands with exploration of a variety of palos.

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SPECIAL TOPICS

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FLAMENCO FOR YOUTH: AGES 3-6

FOURTH SATURDAYS

January 25; February 22; March 22; April 26

10:30 - 11:00 am (Grace; $8)

Flamenco movement and fun for our smallest aficionados.  ​

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LEARN TO SING: CANTE

FOURTH SATURDAYS

January 25; February 22; March 22; April 26

11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Grace; $30)

Perfect for dancers who wish to deepen their understanding of flamenco forms and for singers from other traditions curious about flamenco.

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STUDENT SHOWCASE:

A Flamenco Louisville Tradition!

All Flamenco Louisville students have the opportunity to perform.  A matinee performance date will be determined based on theatre availability:

Saturday or Sunday

  • May 17 or 18

  • May 31 or June 1

  • June 7 or 8

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Cost: $15/hour; $23/1.5 hours

Payable to the instructor: cash/check/Venmo

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Registration & Liability Forms:

GUEST ARTIST:

MIGUEL VARGAS

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Kick off the new year with a flamenco weekend with Miguel Vargas. This session will include technique, remates, marcajes, turns, and llamadas for improvisation por buleria – level intermediate/advanced.  Additional beginner level cante classes are geared toward dancers who want to deepen their understanding of this important element of the flamenco system.  We are proud to present, at last, Miguel to the Flamenco Louisville community. 

 

Baile

Friday, January 17 6:30-8:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday, January 18 & 19  12:00-2:00 pm

$223 for the full series of 3 classes

(higher hourly rate will apply to partial attendance)

 

Cante

Saturday & Sunday, January 18 & 19  2:15-3:45 pm

$135 for the full series of 2 classes

(higher hourly rate will apply to partial attendance)

 

Combined Baile + Cante

$340 for full series of 5 classes

(no discount for partial attendance)

 

About Miguel Vargas:

Miguel is an accomplished artist but, more importantly, a skilled teacher.  He will be visiting from Sevilla where he operates Centro de Arte y Flamenco de Sevilla and directs Miguel Vargas Flamenco Dance Theatre.  He has led comprehensive flamenco-focused tours and seminars for visiting students and is a fluent English speaker. 

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