JANUARY TO MAY 2008!

Al Mozaico Flamenco Dance Academy offers 5 levels of technique classes and integrated dance-music-culture masterclasses.

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Saturday 11:00am -12:30pm Cyrena

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Introduction

Jan 12:  Saturday 2:00 - 3:30pm Kasandra, 7 classes $140
Jan 13:  Sunday 10:30am-12:00pm Andrea, 7 classes $140

Jan 16:  Wednesday 7:30-9:00pm Oscar Nieto, 8 classes $160

This is a first level Introduction class for students that are new to flamenco. No previous knowledge of flamenco dance or music is required. This class will introduce students to the basic rhythms and dance forms of flamenco. The course introduces fundamental flamenco dance techniques including braceo (arms), floreo (fingers), posture (torso) and zapateado (footwork). The basic goal is coordination of movement. Secondly, it is also an integrated music class whereby students learn palmas (handclapping) rhythms for different songs and jaleo (shouts of encouragement). Students will obtain proper ear training to listen to the music and song forms.

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Beginner

Wednesday 6:00-7:30pm Technique, Oscar Nieto

Thursday 7:30 - 9:00pm Technique, Kasandra

Sunday 12:15 - 1:45pm Technique, Andrea

The Beginner level is a technique class is intended for students with some flamenco training in Introduction classes. The class will contain technical exercises for footwork, flamenco turns, posture, flamenco body posture, movement and coordination. The class focuses on fundamental flamenco dance techniques including braceo (arms), floreo (fingers), posture (torso) and zapateado (footwork). Secondly, it is also an integrated music class whereby students learn palmas (handclapping) rhythms for different songs and jaleo (shouts of encouragement). Students will obtain proper ear training to listen to the music. Various choreographies are taught throughout the year, so please contact the instructor for more information.

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Thursday 6:00 - 7:30pm Por Fiesta Class, Kasandra

Saturday 12:15 - 1:45pm Tangos Por Fiesta, Kasandra

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Intermediate 1

Monday 6:00 – 7:30pm Kasandra
Wednesday 6:00 - 7:30pm Kasandra
Saturday 12:30 - 2:00pm Oscar Nieto

Intermediate 1 level is a technique class that focuses on strengthening of zapteado (footwork), improving overall technique and learning more complex choreographies. Students will explore different flamenco styles, the creation of movement, and traditional versus contemporary flamenco. Various choreographies are taught throughout the year, so please contact the instructor for more information. Each class has exercises for zapateado (footwork), vueltas (turns) and marcaje (marking steps).

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Intermediate 2

Monday 6:00 - 7:30pm Oscar Nieto

Intermediate 2 level is a technique class is for upper intermediate students with mastery over basic skills and strong flamenco foundation. Intermediate 2 focuses on strengthening of zapteado (footwork), improving overall technique and learning complex, lengthy choreographies. Students will explore different flamenco styles, the creation of movement, and traditional versus contemporary flamenco. Various choreographies are taught throughout the year, so please contact the instructor for more information. Each class has exercises for zapateado (footwork), vueltas (turns) and marcaje (marking steps).

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Estilo de Mujer

Monday 7:30 - 9:00pm Kasandra

Estilo de Mujer is a technique class that addresses flamenco dance styles for women, intended for upper intermediate and advanced students with a strong flamenco foundation. The class focuses on styles and expression pertaining to women. Each choreography is unique and explores a specific style of dance. Exercises include marcaje (marking steps) that involve hips, torso, spine and arm movements. Students will explore different flamenco styles, the creation of movement, and traditional versus contemporary flamenco. Various choreographies are taught throughout the year, so please contact the instructor for more information.

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Bata de Cola

Wednesday 7:30 - 9:00pm Kasandra

Bata de Cola is a skirt with an elegant long train with multiple ruffles trailing behind the dancer. Students will learn the fundamentals of dancing with the bata de cola in the traditional Sevillan style. The focus is to build a strong technical foundation to wield the bata de cola, but also to dance with grace and femininity, and explore style and expression. Exercises include marcaje (marking steps) that involve hips, torso, arm movements and floreo. Various choreographies are taught throughout the year. Dancers of all levels may join but you must have a bata de cola.

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Bulerias por Fiesta

Tuesday 7:30-9:00pm Oscar Nieto

Saturday 10:30-12:00pm Kasandra

Learn to dance Bulerias Por Fiesta! For some real Jerezano ambience, this beginner bulerias class introduces basic bulerias choreography, explains the structure ands exposes students to working with live musicians. No previous experience dancing bulerias or 12 time signature is required but it is helpful. The objective is to understand the rhythm, music and structure of bulerias, and improvise using simple steps. This is an integrated music, rhythm, theory and dance class. Live musicians will be used in classes. Students will do palmas (hand-clapping), jaleo (shouts of encouragement) and earn to dance in compas (in time).

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Tangos Por Fiesta

Tuesday 6:00 – 7:30pm Oscar Nieto

Saturday 12:15 - 1:45pm Kasandra

Learn to dance Tangos Por Fiesta! This class is for introduction and beginner students of flamenco. No previous experience dancing is required. The objective is to understand the rhythm/ music/structure, dance in compas (in time) and improvise using simple steps. This is an integrated music, theory and dance class. CDs and live musicians will be used in classes. Students will also learn to participate in other ways besides dancing. They will do palmas (hand-clapping) and jaleo (shouts of encouragement).

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Beginner Por Fiesta

Thursday 6:00 - 7:30pm Kasandra

Learn more about the integration of flamenco music, cante, guitar, dance and the interplay between them.  This class is for beginner students of flamenco.   The objective is to understand the rhythm/ music/structure, dance in compas (in time) and improvise using simple steps. This is an integrated music, theory and dance class.  Live musicians will be used in classes.  Students will also learn to participate in other ways besides dancing. They will do palmas (hand-clapping), jaleo (shouts of encouragement), cajon (drumbox).  This term we will study primarily Bulerias, although we will touch on other palos.

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