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Upcoming Classes and Events

News in this update:

  • Introduction to Flamenco – 4 weeks in September
  • Dance/Song Workshop with Stephanie Pedraza – Sept 29 – Oct 1
  • Guitar Workshop with Tosh Hayashi – Sept 30 – Oct 1
  • Performance – Sunday Evening Flamenco at the Yardbird – Oct 1
  • Fall session classes – Oct 10 – Nov 24
  • links for more information and registration

INTRODUCTION TO FLAMENCO – 4 weeks

September 8th – 29th, 2017
Early-Bird Registration Deadline – September 1st

If you have ever wanted to sign up for flamenco dance classes and aren’t sure what it’s all about, or are wondering what my teaching style is, this is a great opportunity to try it out. We will have a preview of the basic elements of flamenco dance: arms, hands, footwork, movement and clapping. We will also learn a short simple choreography. This mini class session gives a preview of material covered in the 7 week session starting October 10th.

DANCE/SONG WORKSHOP – STEPHANIE PEDRAZA 

September 29th – October 1st, 2017
Earlybird deadline – September 15th

Intro level masterclass*
Friday 6:00 – 7:00

Beg/Int workshop 
Friday 7:00 – 8:30 baile
Saturday 3:00 – 4:30 baile
Saturday 4:30 – 5:30 cante

Int/Adv workshop 
Saturday 4:30 – 5:30 cante
Saturday 5:30 – 7:00 baile
Sunday 10:30 – 12:00 baile

GUITAR WORKSHOP – TOSH HAYASHI

September 30th – October 1st, 2017
Earlybird deadline – September 15th

Learn to accompany a tientos/tangos choreography with dance and song.

Saturday 3:00 – 4:00
Sunday 10:30 – 12:00
the last 30 min will work with  Stephanie’s int/adv dance class

Tosh is also available for private classes on Friday evening, Sept. 29

SUNDAY EVENING FLAMENCO AT THE YARDBIRD

An intimate evening of flamenco dance, guitar, piano, and song.

Featuring
Irena Dumicz – singer/dancer – Edmonton
Jane Ogilvie – dancer/pianist – Edmonton
Stephanie Pedraza – singer/dancer – Vancouver
Tosh Hayashi – guitarist – Calgary

Sunday, October 1st, 2017
Yardbird Suite
7pm (doors at 6:30)

FALL SESSION CLASSES – 7 weeks

October 10th – November 24th (no classes on Oct. 31 – Halloween)
Earlybird deadline – September 15th

Level – Intro Tangos por fiesta
Friday 6:00 – 7:00

Level – I Bulerías por fiesta
Friday 7:00 – 8:00

Level – II Friday 8:00 – 9:00
Alegrias

Level – III Solea por Bulerias
Tuesday 7:00 – 8:00

Level – IV Bulerias
Tuesday 8:00 – 9:00

LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRAION

Click here for – workshop and class registration
Click here for – Sunday Evening Flamenco at the Yardbird

hope to see you this Fall!
Jane

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Final flamenco class this Friday

Our final flamenco class of this session is this Friday night from 7:00 – 8:30 for all levels.  This class is only open to current registered students and those that have paid drop in during in this session.

Observers/guests/family/friends are not able to sit in on this class.

Each level will have a different room to review and practice in from 7:00 – 7:30. Around 7:30 we’ll do a group warm up, each level will present their piece, we’ll watch some flamenco video clips, and head off for a coffee at a local cafe afterwards.

If you are a current student but have missed a lot of classes this session and won’t be performing, please do join us as an audience member to get a taste of what other students have learned, see some inspirational video and meet other flamencos in our community.

This is it for classes with me until the fall. If you’re looking for a flamenco fix over the next few months, keep an eye on the facebook page and our community website where most upcoming classes, events and performances are posted.

I encourage you to take classes from everyone. There is so much flamenco to learn about and experience. Don’t miss out on a chance to learn from every teacher you can.

Hope to see you in a future class or event!

Jane

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Here are some links to keep you up to date with flamenco in Edmonton. For other events in Canada you can check the resources page of my website.

edmontonflamenco.blogspot.ca – the community blog – sign up for the mailing list to receive updates on flamenco events in Edmonton.

Edmonton flamencos facebook group – join the local facebook group, events are often posted here as well.

Flamenco society of Edmonton – the society organizes flamenco events throughout the year, including a once a month cafe cante where you can practice your flamenco palmas or cante in a social setting with other flamencos

Edmonton Flamenco Festival – next year’s April festival dates will be announced soon – there is also a mailing list you can sign up for

 

Flamenco Class Updates

In this Update

  • Current Session – March 2nd, final class info
  • Beginner level class – with Edmonton Flamenco Festival guest artists
  • Upcoming class session – registration deadline March 17th
  • Flamenco Bliss Shoe order – Feb 28th deadline

CURRENT SESSION

The current session ends in the coming week:

February 28th – Classes will run at their regular time. If we haven’t discussed your refund for cancelled classes, please talk to me on Tues.

March 2nd – All levels are together from 6:30 – 8:00. Tuesday students are welcome to join. Each Thursday class level will get a 10 min review. We will warm up together and then each level will present their piece. Then we will watch some videos and head upstairs to Remedy cafe for a visit. Please see below for the evening’s schedule:

6:30 – 10 min – Tangos class review
6:40 – 10 min – Bulerias class review
6:50 – 10 min – Solea class review
7:00 – group warm up and presentation of pieces
7:30 – videos
8:00 – Remedy cafe

 

BEGINNER LEVEL CLASS – Edmonton Flamenco Festival

Thursday, March 9th – 6:00 – 7:00

The Edmonton Flamenco Festival is offering a beginner level class at Marr Mac Dance with one of the guest dancers from Spain. Some basic previous flamenco dance experience is required. If you’ve never taken a flamenco class before, this class is not for you!

Information and registration at this link.

 

UPCOMING SESSION

Registration information for the upcoming session of flamenco classes is now available. The deadline to register for all levels is March 17th. Classes begin March 21st.

I’m excited to announce that Irena Dumicz will be teaching Sevillanas for the second half of the level I class and Manton technique for the first half of the level II class.

Drop-in options to check out (see class descriptions on the registration page)
Levels I and above – palmas practice in a lower level
Level III and IV students – new teaching prep class drop-in option

A reminder that my registration process and fee policies have changed. Do take a moment to familiarize yourself with the changes. Registration is now filled out online.

Click here to go directly to the class registration page.

 

FLAMENCO BLISS – SHOE ORDER

Flamenco Bliss, based in Calgary, is ready for a new shoe order. Jessica will be up in Edmonton for the festival March 10-12. Get your order in by Feb. 28th and it may be ready in time for her to bring it up to the festival.

More info here

 

Hope to see you this Spring!
Jane

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Festival Flashmob! Society Potluck!

We have some exciting events coming up in our community next week.

Flamenco Flashmob!

As some of you have heard, the Edmonton Flamenco Festival is bringing their flashmob back to life in February. The plan is to get Edmonton flamencos together to dance the flashmob choreography in various public places leading up to the festival on March 10 – 12.

This year I was the choreographer so if you have taken previous classes with me, you will be familiar with many of the basics of the choreography. Much of the movement involved is learned in my Introductory level classes. If you’ve got some basic arms and have done a bit of choreography por tangos, you’ll be able to follow along. More advanced? There’s a lot of opportunity to put your own flair into the choreography. There’s no footwork involved and the attire is street wear.

The experienced flashmob dancers from the fall are offering two 1.5 hour classes on Feb. 3 and 5th for anyone wanting to learn the choreography. You can attend one or both and you’ll have enough information to take part. There is no obligation to perform. Please note, if you’ve never taken any flamenco dance before, these classes are not for you! They will be sharing the choreography, not teaching anyone how to dance.

Not dancing much flamenco anymore? Join us for a light-hearted event and reconnect with the community.

Been involved in flamenco for some time? We’d really love to have you there to share in the energy, serve as a guide for less experienced students, and represent the high quality of flamenco in our city.

More information and sign up (by Jan. 31st) at this link – Flashmob 2017

Flamenco Society Event

The Flamenco Society of Edmonton is planning a board meeting and potluck for society members on Feb. 3rd. Coming to the flashmob class? A bunch of us will head over to the potluck afterwards to join them.

Stay tuned to their website for more information – Flamenco Society of Edmonton

 

Flamenco Classes and Festival news

Flamenco Classes

The registrations are in and all classes are running this session. Classes begin the week of January 30th.

The early-bird registration deadline has passed but you can still register for a slightly higher class fee. If you would like to join a class and you have not
registered, you can do so at the link below. If  you will be dropping in,
please email me (janeogilvie at mail dot com) so I am aware of it.

Click here to go directly to the registration page.

Hope to see you in class!

Flamenco Festival workshops – March 11/12

The Edmonton Flamenco Festival weekend workshop classes have just been announced. Click here for more information.

Jane

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Flamenco reminder

Registration Reminder

The Early-bird registration deadline for the upcoming session of Flamenco classes is Friday, January 20th.  Class fees are higher after this date.

Class information can be found here.

If you are planning to attend classes this session, please be sure to get your registration in by midnight on Friday. Classes without enough registered in advance will be cancelled.

Confirmed classes will begin the week of January 30th.

hope to see you this Winter!
Jane

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New session Flamenco Class information now available

Dear Students,

Upcoming Session

Registration information for the upcoming session of flamenco classes is now available. The deadline to register for all levels is January 20th. Classes begin January 31st.

Please note my registration process and fee policies have changed. Do take a moment to familiarize yourself with the changes. Registration is now filled out online.

Click here to go directly to the class registration page.

Hope to see you this Winter!
Jane

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Final Class and Upcoming Events

Dear Students and Aficionados,

News in this email update:

  • Final Class this Tuesday
  • Upcoming Workshops
  • Upcoming Performances

Final Class this Tuesday:

A reminder that our final group class for all levels is next Tuesday, November 22nd from 7:00 – 8:30 for all levels. This class is only open to current students and those that have dropped in at some time in this session.

Observers/guests/family/friends are not able to sit in on this class.

I’m excited to announce that Irena Dumicz will be there to accompany with cante. If you are a current student but have missed a lot of classes this session and won’t be performing, please do join us as an audience member to get a taste of what other students have learned, see some inspirational video, and meet other flamencos in our community.

Schedule: As we only have access to one studio, each level will have approximately 5 min to review and prepare their dance together followed by a general warm up as a group. Please plan to be in the studio ready to dance no later than the time listed for your class below.

7:00 – Intro level Tangos
7:05 – Level I Bulerias
7:10 – Level II Solea
7:15 – Level III Tientos
7:20 – Level IV Tarantos
7:25 – group warm up
7:30 – each level will present their piece
8:00 – we will watch some flamenco video clips and head off for a coffee at a local cafe for food/beverage/conversation

Upcoming Workshops: There is still time to register for the Edmonton Flamenco Festival’s fundraiser weekend workshops.

Friday, November 25th – Stephanie Pedraza – flamenco song – previous experience is not required. She will be teaching the verses used in the flashmob. More information here.

November 26th – 27th – Stephanie Pedraza – flamenco dance – some previous flamenco dance experience is required (Friday’s cante class is included in the workshop). More information here.

Sunday, November 27th – Holly Blazina – flamenco guitar – Introduction to Flamenco Guitar. Some previous guitar experience is required. More information here.

Upcoming Performances:

Friday, November 25th – Thinking of going to the ESO? As part of the promotion for the Edmonton Flamenco Festival, I will be performing in the Winspear lobby from 6:45 – 7:15 with local flamencos, and special guest from Vancouver, Stephanie Pedraza. The ESO concert that night is Music from South America starting at 7:30.

Saturday, November 26th – Flamenco at the AGA – Ledcor Theatre – Art Gallery of Alberta at 8pm. As part of the fundraiser weekend for the Edmonton Flamenco Festival, I am performing with: local flamencos Irena Dumicz and Nyles Varughese; Calgary guests Francesca Canalizo and Holly Blazina; and Vancouver guest Stephanie Pedraza.  Tickets and information here.

My next session of classes will begin near the end of January. Information will be posted in late December.

hope to see you this November!
Jane

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Flamenco reminders and exciting events

Friday, November 4th!

 

Flamenco Society of Edmonton

AGM and Flamenco Market – Fri. November 4th at 7:30 at MarrMac Dance. Become a member! Meet other flamencos in the community! Buy or sell flamenco items! More information here.

Edmonton Flamenco Festival Workshops Nov. 25 – 27

Earlybird deadline – Fri. November 4th at midnight

Workshops in dance and song – with Stephanie Pedraza
Introduction to Flamenco Guitar – with Holly Blazina

Jane will be at the Flamenco Society AGM on Friday from 7:30 – 8:00 if you would like to give her your registration in person. Please bring a filled out registration form and your payment. Payment and registration may also be made in class on Thursday evening or online if preferred. See the link below for registration forms and information.

Click here for workshop information and registration on the EFF website

hope to see you this November!
Jane

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Flamenco Classes begin next week

The registrations are in and all classes are confirmed to begin
next week.

If you would like to join a class and you have not
registered or let me know that you will be dropping in,
please email me (janeogilvie at mail dot com) and be
sure to bring your fee and registration form to the first class.

Click here to go directly to the registration page.

Hope to see you in class!

Jane

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