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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!

Flamenco classes before summer?

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.

Fall flamenco update

Dear Students,

A quick note to update you on my flamenco classes. In what would have been the start of my 20th year of teaching flamenco in Edmonton I find myself instead taking a semester off for the first time. As an independent teacher, I’m not comfortable hosting groups of students in person in the studio at this point. Insurance does not cover this type of situation and Marrmac themselves have had to put some pretty strict protocols in place to keep their studio running. Many people are finding this a very uncertain time, I think it’s best to wait until the situation improves and we can see each other in person again.

I hope everyone is managing in these very interesting times and finding ways to stay positive. I am taking advantage of the time to work on my own development. I hope you are inspired to do the same! Since March I have been studying quite intensely with my own teachers in Spain and will have a lot to share with you when we finally meet again.

I will re-update everyone in the New Year about if a Spring session of regular classes will be happening or not. Until then, I hope everyone stays 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 seeing all of your lovely faces in class!

Here are some pics from the past few years to lift your spirits

Tangos master class with visiting Spanish dancer Farru, November 2019.

Tangos workshop with visiting Spanish dancer Carmen Ledesma, November 2019.

Romance workshop with visiting Spanish dancer Carmen Ledesma, November 2019.

Dancers Magdalena Difani, Jen Dunford, and Carmen performing the Alegrias from my Level IV class at the Flamenco Society of Edmonton’s 2019 Community Show. Photo – Earl Mckenzie

Song and Dance Workshops with Vancouver’s Stephanie Pedraza and guest guitarist Tosh Hayashi from Calgary – 2015

Soleá performers from my Level II/III class with guest singer Susan MacGregor and guitarist David Matyas at the Flamenco Society of Edmonton’s 2019 Community Show

Song and Dance workshops with Vancouver’s Oscar Nieto – 2015

Flashmobbers performing my tangos choreography created for the Edmonton Flamenco Festival in 2016/17

Class reminders. Flamenco Festival workshop deadline tonight!

News in this update:

  • Class Reminders – final group class Friday, March 6th 6:30 – 8:00
  • Edmonton Flamenco Festival – Workshop early-bird registration deadline tonight!

CLASS REMINDERS

Friday, March 6th final group class 6:30 – 8:00

A reminder that the final group class for all students is Friday, March 6th. Students will all get a chance to review their material from 6:30 – 7:00

    • 6:30 – 7:00 – review class work with your classmates. We will use available studios
    • 7:00 – group warm up and presentation of pieces

This is an informal opportunity for each class to perform their dance for the other students and to see what other classes have been learning. We will finish with a few videos to watch and coffee at a local café afterwards. It’s a really fun night and a great way to end the semester. There is no obligation to perform.

*Please note that March 6th’s group class is for current students only. Guests are not allowed.

If you registered but have missed a lot of classes or had to withdraw from class this semester, please feel free to come to the final class as an observer to see what others have been doing, watch some videos with us and meet other members of the community. It’s a fun night.

Next session

Classes will resume after the flamenco festival and will include rehearsal for the community concert. Info coming out later this week.

EDMONTON FLAMENCO FESTIVAL March 12 – 15

Festival Mainstage – Sevilla en Blanco y Negro – Winspear Centre March 13

Tickets here – edmontonflamencofestival.com/tickets/

Festival Workshops – Early-bird deadline midnight tonight! March 2nd

Don’t miss this chance to experience the artistry of our incredible guest performers from Spain!

Cante (song) class with José ‘El Pechuguita’  – for all levels.

I highly encourage everyone to attend. This class is designed to practice singing as a group and even if you are not interested in singing beyond the class, it’s invaluable for deepening your understanding of the dance. Never been to a cante class before? Not to worry we tend to all help each other out. This is a fun class with a lot of students attending. José ‘El Pechuguita’ was here as a guest of Jairo Barrull in 2018 and taught a fantastic class por tangos.

Compás (palmas) class with El Oruco  – for students that have experience with the 12 count.

El Oruco is a master at palmas and his compás classes are the best out there. This is the first class I look for when I go to study in Seville. If you are in my level I class or above, this class is for you.

Dance classes with El Oruco and Karolina González – have a look at which level is appropriate for you below.

    • Are you in my Beginner level tangos classes?
      The Introductory level Tangos with Karolina González is aimed at your level.
      You can sign up for Package A if you want to take both days of dance, and Package B if you want to add the cante class as well.
    • In my level I – III bulerías or soleá por bulerías classes?
      The Beginner/Intermediate level bulerías with Karolina González is aimed at your level. Level III’s, the Intermediate/Advanced level is also for you.
    • In my level III – IV classes?
      The Intermediate/Advanced level Alegrías with El Oruco is aimed at your level.

Full workshop information and registration can be found at this link.

Looking for private or semi-private classes? Guitar classes? Contact info at the link above.

hope to see you this Spring!
Jane

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