Posted by Rubina Carmona on November 15, 2009
 Flamenco Arts Northwest & Carmona Flamenco present “Arte y Pureza“: Cihtli Ocampo, dancer and Ethan Margolis, guitarist and singer. This very special bulerias workshop will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 4, 5 and 6 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm each day, at the American Dance Intitute, 8007 Greenwood Ave N in Seattle, WA.
Each three hour session will include a rigorous technique class and bulerias choreography with Cihtli during the first 90 minutes, followed by an intensive class with guitarist/singer Ethan Margolis, demonstrating different styles of cante from various Andalucian towns (Jerez, Lebrija, Moron, Utrera and Cadiz) and how to work with them appropriately.
Cihtli has lived in Sevilla since 2000 and trained exclusively with the Farruco family. She has performed with them throughout Spain and the U.S., and with many other flamenco luminaries such as Ines Bacan, Concha Vargas and Miguel Funi.
Ethan Margolis has also lived in Sevilla for the past decade, dedicating himself to learning and preserving the purest forms of Gypsy flamenco. He produced the CD “Aires Gitanos” with Miguel Funi, and composed a flamenco rock opera, “Spanish Day” performed as part of their U.S tour this year. Arte y Pureza has toured the U.S. three times to sold out houses and resounding acclaim.
Costs: All three dance workshops, (3 hours each) $280; 2 days $190, one day $95.
Guitarists and singers are encouraged to audit; audit fee is $30 for the second half of any day (2:30-4) or $45 for the full 3 hours.
Audiotaping is permitted throughout; videotaping permitted for the last 10 minutes of the choreography section.
All checks to be made out to “Arte y Pureza” and sent care of Rubina Carmona, 3634 48th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA, 98116.
This class is already about half full; don’t lose this opportunity. Please notify Rubina Carmona by Nov. 9 if you want to attend. All tuition is due by Nov. 25. For more information, contact Rubina at (206) 932-4067 or carmona2@comcast.net.
Posted by El Comanche on November 12, 2009
For those inspired by Encarna’s dancing last Saturday with Rafael de Utrera and want a great intro to flamenco dance, or those flamenco dancers who would like to learn or perfect the art of the Sevillanas, this class is for you. 
Mondays November 16th, 23rd, 30th and December 2nd – 7:00P.M. to 8:00P.M.
Series description: Palmas (hand-clapping), postures, arms, torso and hand movements, turns, zapateo (foot tapping) and choreography of one of the most interactive and most widely used flamenco palos or styles: Sevillanas.
Beginner to Intermediate Level welcome.
Requirements: Flamenco or strong character shoes. Skirt is recommended but not necessary. Comfortable clothing. Email me with questions!
Tuition: 4-week series are $80 total, paid in advance.
Location: Classes are taught at Flamenco Seattle Dance studio in Wallingford, 408 NE 44th St. Seattle, WA 98105 MAP IT
Cancellation Policy: Group lessons are paid for in advance and are non-refundable
To register for series or ask questions please email me at: encarnacion@flamencoseattle.com
Posted by El Comanche on October 29, 2009
Sunday, November 8th, 2009 
1:00PM-2:15PM
Cante(Voice) Flamenco Master Class: Rafael will be teaching a general flamenco cante course covering technique, compas, and multiple palos at various levels of difficulty.
Pre-requisite: Beginning to Advanced flamenco students could all benefit from this class.
Cost: $45 pre reg./$55 walk in
2:30PM-3:45PM
Flamenco Guitar Accompaniment Master Class: If there is one thing you need to know as a flamenco guitarist(aside from playing in compas), it is how to play for a singer. Rafael and Eric will be breaking it down into simple, easy to apply fundamentals. Compás, letras, cambios, multiple chord voices, when and when not to play, how to follow, and how to play Bulería in 6/8.
Pre-requisite: Basic flamenco guitar technique and compas por Bulería.
Cost: $60pre reg./$70 walk-in
4:00PM-5:15PM
Flamenco Cajón Master Class: Juanma will teaching a general flamenco cajón course covering technique, compas, and multiple palos at various levels of difficulty.
Pre-requisite: Beginning to Advanced flamenco students could all benefit from this class.
Cost $45 pre reg./$55 walk-in
Location: Flamenco Seattle Dance Studio 408 NE 44th St Seattle, WA 98105
Register for classes at: operageek@comcast.net or call 206-852-3984. You can also register on Tuesday Oct. 20, 27 and Nov 3rd at Eric & Encarna’s show 9p.m. at the Capitol Club. Ask for Miguel.
http://flamencoseattle.com/
Posted by ciudadflamenco on October 28, 2009
Luis Amador is a multi-talented flamenco, accomplished at cajon, guitar, and singing. We rarely have access to flamenco artists such as Luis.
Currently, Luis is touring all over the world with Joaquin Cortes as a member of his company in stage productions such as, “Mi Soledad” and “Cale”.
He is considered as the one of the finest multi-instrumentalists for the stage as well as recording.
Luis has recorded and performed with artists such as Jorge Pardo, Israel Varela, Tomatito, Juan de Juan, Pepe Habichuela, Farruquito, Belen Maya, Joaquin Grilo, Chick Corea, Pata Negra, and Diego Amador.
Born into one of the most prominent gypsy families, the Amador clan, Luis Amador has lived flamenco since birth. Luis’s background includes a life with his father, Rafael, and uncle, Raimundo Amador, founders of the world famous band “Pata Negra”, and known as innovators of flamenco and blues fusion. His other uncle is accomplished recording artist Diego Amador.
As a child, flamenco legends such as Camaron and Tomatito frequently visited his home, where he learned the traditions of flamenco music. He was also exposed to the jazz artists that influenced his father such John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, Art Blakey, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis.
To enroll or for more information~ ciudadflamenco@gmail.com or call 425-502-0518
October 31
12:00 – 1:30 intermediate cajon
1:30 – 3:00 intermediate cante
3:00 – 4:30 guitar accompaniment for cante
November 1
1:00 – 2:30 guitar accompaniment for cante
2:30 – 4:00 beginning cajon
November 2
12:00 – 1:30 intermediate cajon
1:30 – 3:00 intermediate cante
November 4
6:00 – 7:30 beginning cajon
7:30 – 9:00 beginning cante
November 6
1:30 – 3:00 cante intermediate
3:00 – 4:30 bulerias cante communication for dancers
November 7
12:30 – 3:00 bulerias communication for dancers
2:00 – 3:30 cante por bulerias
single class $35
2 to 4 classes $27.50 each
5 to 7 classes $22.50 each
8 or more classes $18.50 each
Posted by Magdalena on September 28, 2009
¡ Flamenco Andaluz comes to Portland !
Please help us spread the word about this exciting, intensive workshop for Dancers, Musicians, Aficionados… and Novices!
La Magdalena, an accomplished dancer and instructor of 15 years who shares her time between New York City and Seville, brings you the Art of Flamenco & Spanish Dance.
Inquiry / registration kethrin@hotmail.com
FLIER ATTACHED & BELOW
Gracias. Les espero en el estudio…. Ole!
 FLIER
Posted by meiyee on September 18, 2009
FLAMENCO – deep, rich and often complex musical art form originating from the amalgam of cultures of medieval Andalucia, the southern province of Spain. From the “deep song” to the driving rhythmic patterns and ancient melodies that connect the spirit to the earth, the art of Flamenco held dear by gitanos (spanish gypsies) and payos (non-gypsies) alike has reached every corner of the globe. This month, this singular musical form returns to Whatcom County!
We are pleased to have dancer, historian, and award-winning teacher, Oscar Nieto lead this workshop series in Bellingham!
To many, Oscar Nieto needs no introduction. Co-founder of Al Mozaico Flamenco Dance Academy in Vancouver, BC, he has been dubbed “a flamenco Fred Astaire” by the L.A. Times, and is the winner of the prestigious Jacqueline Lemieux Prize (Canada Council for the Arts) in 2005. A native Texan and raised in Los Angeles, he began dancing at eight years of age under the musical influences of TexMex rock and pop, show tunes, musicals, jazz, Latin, Mexican and Spanish music and dance. He launched his professional career in Antonio Gades’ production of El Amor Brujo at the Chicago Lyric Opera House in 1969, and has built his reputation as a dancer performing with the Jose Greco Company, Lola Montes, the Boston Flamenco Ballet, and Jose Antonio Ballet Siluetas (Madrid). He worked with Ciro in New Orleans and Chicago and has choreographed for the Vancouver Opera, British Columbia. Oscar has been a longtime friend of Teo Morca and the late Isabel Morca, founders of the Morca Academy of Performing Arts in Bellingham, Washington (1975-1999).
A great opportunity to learn with one of the best in our region, and one of the best people one could ever hope to meet. Sign up and join us for a day!
Workshop dates
Sat. Sept. 12th
Sat. Sept. 19th
Sat. Sept. 26th
Sat. Oct. 3rd
3 Classes:
3:00 – 4:00 pm Intro. to Flamenco – Music, Rhythm & Movement
4:10 – 5:10 pm Foundational Flamenco Baile Technique
5:20 – 6:20 pm Learn to Dance a Choreography
$25/1 class; 40/2 classes; 55/1-day pass
location: Chinese Martial Arts Academy, 1705 N. State Street, Bellingham, Wa 98225 (2 hours north of Seattle off I5)
All levels and beginners are welcome! Class size limited.
Contact Audrey: myat@att.net / (360) 483-8633,
or RSVP at our Facebook events page “Oscar Nieto Flamenco Workshop”
(These workshops are dedicated to the memory of Isabel Morca).
Posted by Admin on September 6, 2009
Melinda Hedgecorth will be visiting from her home in Sevilla. She dances at a high level and is a great teacher. She will be available for private classes as well. Please contact Savannah Fuentes to enroll or call 425-502-0518. If you have already enrolled please send Savannah an email to confirm which classes you will be attending. The bulerias class will be canceled if there are less than 5 students. Classes to be held at Sara de Luis’s studio.
Workshop Schedule:
September 8, 6-730 choreography farruca
730-830 bulerias por fiesta
September 9, 6-730 choreography farruca
730-830 bulerias por fiesta
September 10, 6-730 choreography farruca
730-830 bulerias por fiesta
Farruca workshop in full $75, single class $30
Bulerias workshop in full $55, single class $20
10% discount for both workshops in full
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