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Flamenco Class Update

NEXT FLAMENCO SERIES – Starts March 7th

Our first 6 week series finished last week and we are taking a break this week with no classes on Thursday the 29th. If you signed up for the full 12 week session in January, I’ll see you again on March 7th.

Wondering about this next 6 week series or wanting to sign up? Each series covers new material. More information below.

Classes run Thursday nights at Sugar Swing.

6 – 7 Beginner

This class works with some of the basic elements of flamenco dance: arms, footwork, movement and clapping. Students will gain an understanding of flamenco terminology, rhythm, music, and structure as they learn how to dance, clap, and improvise within the 4 count. The upcoming series will focus on a footwork section.

7 – 8 Beg/Int

Along with technique, we will continue to dance, clap, and improvise within the 12 count.

8 – 9 Int/Adv

Along with technique, we will continue to work with Caña with a focus on a footwork section.

The upcoming early-bird deadline is Feb 29th.

Series 1 – 6 weeks: Jan 18 – Feb 22 (ended)
Series 2 – 6 weeks: Mar 7 – Apr 11*

*IMPORTANT – April 11th’s class will be all levels combined from 6:30 – 8:00

More information on my CLASSES page

Hope to see you in class!

Flamenco Class Update

NEW TECHNIQUE CLASS – Starts Feb 26h!

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.

More information on my CLASSES page

Hope to see you in class!

Flamenco technique class?

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.

hope to see you in class!

Flamenco Class Update

NEXT FLAMENCO SESSION – Starts Jan 18th!

Registration for the first flamenco session of 2024 is now available. 

Classes run Thursday nights at Sugar Swing.

6 – 7 Beginner
7 – 8 Beg/Int
8 – 9 Int/Adv

The early-bird deadline is Jan 11th.

Series 1 – 6 weeks: Jan 18 – Feb 22
Series 2 – 6 weeks: Mar 7 – Apr 11*

*IMPORTANT – April 11th’s class will be all levels combined from 6:30 – 8:00

You can register for a 6 week series, or for the whole 12 week session and save.

More information on my CLASSES page

Hope to see you in class!

Flamenco Class Update

NEXT FLAMENCO SERIES – Starts Nov 9th!

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.

6 – 7 Beginner
7 – 8 Beg/Int
8 – 9 Int/Adv

The early-bird deadline is Nov 2nd.

This series – 6 Thursdays: Nov 9 – Dec 14

More information on my CLASSES page

Hope to see you in class!

Free flamenco lesson – Friday Sep 1st!

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.

Hope to see you there!

Click on the image below for more information

Flamenco Class Update

NEXT FLAMENCO SESSION – Starts Sep 14th!


Fall flamenco session registration is now available. After student feedback we have decided to create a 3rd level. Times are as follows

6 – 7 Beginner
7 – 8 Beg/Int
8 – 9 Int/Adv

The early-bird deadline is Sep 7th.

This series – 6 Thursdays: Sep 14 – Oct 26 (UPDATE the final class is Nov 2)
(no classes on Sep 28 for the Lindy Harvest Festival)

Next series – 6 Thursdays: Nov 2 – Dec 7 (UPDATED to Nov 9 – Dec 14)

More information on my CLASSES page

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.

Hope to see you in class!

Performance in Calgary

Coming up in September!

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.

Aura Calgary – Food & Bar
(628 8th Avenue SW)
Saturday, September 9th, 2023
Start time: 6:30 pm
Doors open: 5:30 pm

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.

More information here

If you’re in Calgary, I hope to see you there!

event poster showing images of flamenco artists

Flamenco Class Update

NEXT SESSION – Classes at Sugar Swing!

Dear Students, 

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. 

More information on my CLASSES page

Hope to see you there!

Jane

Flamenco update

Dear Students,

Happy New Year!

A quick note to update you on my flamenco classes. As you can imagine, in studio classes are unlikely to take place for some time. I hope everyone is managing in these very interesting times and finding ways to stay positive safe and healthy. If you have any questions or just want to connect for a chat, please do send me a note. I sure do miss sharing weekly moments with everyone.

There are a lot of great online performances, live interviews on instagram and facebook, and releases of past performances happening. It’s truly an unprecedented time for online access to flamenco in its cultural home and in intimate ways we wouldn’t normally have access to. Here are some pics of my favourite teachers and what they’ve been up to online:

Dancer Miguel el Rubio performing at the Peña Cultural Flamenca Torres Macarena de Sevilla in October.

Dancer la Farruca interviewing singer Antonio Villar on Instagram

Dancer Farru interviewing his brother dancer Farruquito on Instagram

Dancer Farru giving a talk about his family history via flamencos por el mundo.

Dancer Oruco performing with Juan Villar, Luis Amador, and Juan Jose Villar as part of regular online events at flamencolive.jp

Dancer Manuela Rios performing in T de Triana.

All the best for an inspiring 2021! Hoping to see you all again soon.

Jane

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