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WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!
Pic of Oscar Nieto & La China by Elvira Yebes
Vancouver Intl Dance Festival 2007
As I write this notice, I am working at my laptop, overlooking the sandy Poipu Beach in Kauai! Alas, September is here as I enjoy my last few days of vacation before the school term starts again with all its usual excitement and hubbub!
Classes start on September 8th and go to December 15th,
as we gear up for a year end Christmas Recital on December 15, 2007
at the Norman Rothstein Theatre.
RETURN ON SAT SEPTEMBER 8th!
I would like to remind all AMFDA students that regular classes start on Saturday September 8, 2007.
KASANDRA'S POR FIESTA MASTERCLASSES RETURN ON SEPTEMBER 15TH!
However, a special note to all my Bulerias and Tangos Por Fiesta Masterclasses that YOUR class will start the FOLLOWING
Saturday September 15, 2007.
I apologize for any inconvenience or confusion.
NEWCOMERS WELCOME!
We welcome all newcomers to our Introduction Classes starting September 8th! If you are a newcomer to flamenco or have never danced before, stop wondering what it would be like and just TRY IT. Get registered for Introduction Classes and learn Sevillanas, regional folkdance from Seville, Andalucia! Consider dropping in or signing up for our Introduction courses:
Starts Sept 8:
Saturday 2:00 - 3:30pm Kasandra La China, Sevillanas,
$160.50 for 10 classes. REGISTER NOW!
Starts Sept 9:
Sunday 10:30am-12:00pm Andrea Williams, Sevillanas,
$160.50 for 10 classes *same class card can be used for Sat and Sun* REGISTER NOW!
Starts Sept 12:
Wednesday 7:30-9:00pm Oscar Nieto, $160 for 8 classes.
REGISTER NOW!
At this time, you may email to register on our list, but on the day of your first class, we ask you to arrive 20 min early to fill out a registration form and make payment at the front desk. Thanks and hope to see you in September for your journey into Flamenco!
DESCRIPTION: 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.
ATTIRE: Wear comfortable clothes like yoga pants and t-shirt/leotard for the first class. During the term the teacher will talk about flamenco skirts but you do not need them initially. You must wear comfortable shoes that you can wear for 90 min. We ask that students that continue throughout the entire term buy flamenco shoes at Edie Hats in Granville Island (ordering takes 4-6 weeks for custom shoes) or Avalon Dance Shop at Main & 30th. Shoes are $200-300.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Students, please check out our NEWS PAGE for regular updates for our school and class information!
For full class information and schedule on all levels, click CLASSES for course description.
Check out Kasandra's Blog for a humorous view on learning flamenco, with latest entries with pictures of Summer Workshops & Perforamcnes 2007 and special blog by company dancer, Michelle Harding!
Best regards,
Kasandra La China
Pic of La China by Elvira Yebes
Vancouver Intl Dance Festival 2007
Al Mozaico Flamenco Dance Academy
828 E. Hastings St.,
Vancouver, BC
V6A 1R6 Canada
Tel: 604-671-9182
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