Looking to improve your flamenco technique? Join my new weekly class working on arms, hands, marking, footwork, turns… This is a chance to focus on improving your foundational skills without having to remember a choreography or set of steps from week to week.
These classes are for any student that has had some exposure to the 12 count. You do not need to be a past or current student of mine to attend.
Mondays 8:00 – 9:00pm at Sugar Swing.
This series – 4 Mondays: Feb 26 – Mar 18
The early-bird deadline is Feb 19th. Drop in also available – register via the drop in link
*Students currently registered in flamenco at Sugar Swing receive an additional 15% off.
The opportunity to run a weekly flamenco technique class has opened up at Sugar Swing!
I need some feedback from students first so I can determine if the class is viable. Please see below for details and a quick feedback form.
Session start date – mid-February
Mondays 8:00 – 9:00
We will be working on arms, hands, marking, footwork, turns etc. This class gives you a chance to focus on improving your foundational skills without having to remember a choreography or set of steps from week to week.
Level – These classes are for any student that has had some exposure to the 12 count. You do not need to be a past or current student of mine to attend. If you are a current student in Flamenco 2 or 3, this class is for you! (Level 1, not quite yet. Previous exposure to the 12 count is vital) As this is a multi-level class there will options for each area of focus for those needing it simplified or wanting more of a challenge.
Discounts (these are tentative but most probable):
$20/class rate when paying for a series up front, I’m just not sure how many classes will be in a series.
Discount for Students and Sugar Swing members
Discounted rate for students currently registered in Flamenco 2 or 3
Drop-in $22
If you are interested in a general flamenco technique class starting mid-February, could you please take a few seconds to fill out the google form at the link below? It is just 2 multiple choice questions about start date and registering for a series vs dropping-in. Filling it out does not require you to commit to classes. It is just to gauge interest and determine feasibility.
The google form is now closed. You can find out about technique class and the link to register on my CLASSES page.
I am thrilled to share that I am one of 25 recipients of the 2023 Edmonton Artists’ Trust Fund Award. Supported by the Edmonton Arts Council and the Edmonton Community Foundation, this award is dedicated to the artistic development of Edmonton artists.
I’m so thankful to fellow flamenca Rosanna Terracciano for nominating me. Ever grateful for her friendship, endless support, and our past artistic collaborations. Always ready for more.
You can read about all of this year’s recipients on the EAC blog.
I was interviewed in French with 3 other award recipients for Radio-Canada’s November 20th broadcast of “Le café show”. You can have a listen here.
The Edmonton Journal had a feature article interviewing a few of the participants and highlighting the 25th celebration and award announcement at the AGA. Have a read here.
Beyond the honour of being awarded amongst an incredible list of fellow artists from across so many disciplines, I am so proud to be an ambassador for flamenco and have it recognized in the broader arts landscape.
images from the AGA evening – announcing this year’s winners and celebrating 25 years of the award.
Jane Ogilvie is a 2023 recipient of the Edmonton Artists’ Trust Fund Award. Supported by the Edmonton Arts Council and the Edmonton Community Foundation, this award is dedicated to the artistic development of Edmonton artists.
The second series in our Fall flamenco session begins November 9th. If you registered for the 12 week session in September, you’re already set up. Weren’t able to start yet and want to join the upcoming 6 week series? Now is the time to register. Each series covers new material.
I’m giving a free 20 min teaser flamenco lesson at Sugar Swing’s Open House this Friday. Wondering what my classes are like? Just want a fun night to catch up and move with fellow dancers? Flamenco starts at 7:15. Stay for the night and get a taste of all Sugar Swing has to offer.
This is an evening of mainly social dancing, 20-30min lessons, and demonstrations, along with free snacks/drink, socializing, Q&A.
Good news! Sugar Swing has re-recoated their floor this summer and it is no longer slippery as it was after the first recoat in May. It’s back to normal and all ready for flamenco.
I’m so excited to be back in my hometown performing with my longtime flamenco friends in Calgary. It’s a fantastic lineup of artists.
Thanks to Annette Morcos for inviting me. We had a lot of time to catch up in person while I was in Seville this July. We even went to a few shows out of town together and ended up running into each other in classes with Juana Amaya as well. I’m so happy to be able to perform together again.
Flamenco Esencia: An evening of traditional flamenco music amongst friends.
Annette Morcos (singer/dancer) will be back from Spain to interpret common and rarely performed palos (forms of Flamenco); she will be performing along with Calgary’s own Francesca Canalizo and Jessica Peñalver-Cote (dancers), Tosh Hayashi on guitar, as well as guest dancer Jane Ogilvie who resides in Edmonton and who has recently returned from an intensive month-long training in Seville, Spain.
Join us for this family event, and enjoy a tablao-style flamenco performance while enjoying bite-size tapas and drinks.
The NEXT SESSION of flamenco starts April 20th* – the focus is footwork!
Flamenco 1 – Beginner – For those with little or no flamenco experience and those wanting to review and improve their skills with 4 count rhythm. You do not need previous flamenco experience to take the Level 1 class.
Flamenco 2 – Int/Adv – For those that have worked with the 12 count before. A more advanced option for steps given will be made available to those students needing a challenge.
*Appropriate footwear required – Character shoes or any shoes with a sturdy heel would be fine for beginner students.
Classes run for 8 Thursdays: April 20th – June 8th. The early-bird deadline is April 13th.
It has been so great to be back in class! We have 2 levels currently thriving on Thursdays and are looking for some quick feedback about upcoming classes once this session is over so we can decide on how best to proceed.
I am hoping to have one more session of flamenco classes at Sugar Swing before summer hits. My plan is to continue with 2 levels, Thursdays at the same times, but for the next session the focus will be on footwork. Level 1 will stay within the song form of Tangos. Level 2, still within the 12 count. Character shoes or any shoes with a sturdy heel would be fine for beginner students. You do not need previous flamenco experience to take the Level 1 class.
If you are interested in a session of flamenco classes starting April 20, could you please take a few seconds to fill out the google form at the link below? Replying does not obligate you to commit to classes. Responses are anonymous so please only fill it out once so the response count is accurate. It is just 3 multiple choice questions about level and length of session. All the information about dates and pricing is at the top of the form.
The google form is now closed. You can find out about the next session and the link to register on my CLASSES page.
The next opportunity for classes after this will be in the Fall.
Flamenco with Jane 