In Flamenco, we use specific terminology like compás, golpe, duende, cante, remate (to name just a few) to refer to the parts of the dance, song, guitar, percussion, rhythm, as well as the spirit of flamenco.

As flamenco aficionados, it is important to learn this terminology, because even if we are learning and teaching in a language other than Spanish, we still use these terms ALL THE TIME!

What’s wonderful about the universal use of these terms is that no matter where in the world you study or practice, these terms create a common flamenco language that we can all understand.

Let’s look at the most common and important ones (tip: if you click on the green titles, you will be directed to a video example of that term :) …

February Flamenco Shows

Narración Flamenca!

February 26th & February 27th at Mayo Street Arts (map)

Join me and dancer Marilia Quevedo (dance), Bárbara Martínez (song), Cristian Puig (guitar) at Mayo Street Arts this February for an evening of flamenco dance, song, and music.

It is always a joy to bring new and cherished flamenco artists to Maine. These shows will feature our beloved Bárbara ad Cristian, as well as a new guest artist - dancer Marilia Quevedo of Argentina - who will perform with us in Maine for the very first time!

COVID-19 POLICY INFO:
All patrons and staff attending events will need to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 (or negative test from within 48 hours) along with a matching photo ID. Children under 12 are exempt. Audience members, staff, and volunteers will be asked to mask while not actively eating, or drinking.

Song & Palmas Workshop

February 27th | 11 am - 12:30

at Mayo Street Arts (map)

For every feeling you have, there is a flamenco song! This workshop, taught by Bárbara Martínez, will focus on the cante (singing) and rhythms of the styles of bulerias and tangos and is open to anyone interested in learning about flamenco, regardless of experience. Those interested in guitar and/or baile (dance) are very much welcome to attend, as this will be very enriching to all flamenco aficionados.

Flamenco is an enigmatic folk tradition from Andalucía, Spain. The singing, the guitar playing, the rhythms, the dance have a unique ability to capture a wide breadth of moods. Like the Blues, flamenco gives us the permission to express ourselves and creates a space for improvisation, spontaneity, authenticity, and humor.

COVID-19 POLICY INFO:
All patrons and staff attending events will need to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 (or negative test from within 48 hours) along with a matching photo ID. Children under 12 are exempt. Audience members, staff, and volunteers will be asked to mask while not actively eating, or drinking.

Beginner Flamenco Workshop

March 6th from 3:00 - 4:30 pm at Mayo Street Arts (map)

Have you always enjoyed watching flamenco dance performances? Think you might like to give it a try but are too hesitant to commit to weekly flamenco classes?

This workshop is the perfect opportunity for you to experience first-hand the beauty and strength of flamenco performance!

Designed with the complete novice in mind, this workshop will provide you with an opportunity to learn some basic flamenco dance steps and rhythms!

COVID-19 POLICY INFO:
All patrons and staff attending events will need to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 (or negative test from within 48 hours) along with a matching photo ID. Children under 12 are exempt. Audience members, staff, and volunteers will be asked to mask while not actively eating, or drinking.

Spring Flamenco Dance Classes

Spring classes will focuses on preparing for our Spring Student Showcase on May 7th at Mayo Street Arts! A Beginner Technique Class allows those new to flamenco to focus on foundations without the goal of performing in this year’s show.

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Repertory Class and an all-levels Tangos de Triana class allow students who wish to perform in the spring showcase to spend the spring session polishing their dance(s). These classes are reserved for those students who have been learning their piece and/or the Tangos de Triana over the course of the fall and/or winter series.

A Beginner Flamenco class welcomes all bodies and abilities who are new to flamenco to start at the beginning and learn foundational steps, techniques and rhythms without the goal of performing in this year's students show.

Register:

• Beginner Flamenco

• Tangos de Triana (All-levels, in preparation for the spring student showcase)

• Repertory Class (Intermediate-Advanced, by Permission Only)

A Note for Intermediate-Advanced Students:

if you plan to perform a solo/duet/trio in the Student Showcase you are required to take the Repertory Class unless you have made another class arrangement with Lindsey. Intermediate-advanced students who plan to perform the Tangos de Triana in the Student Showcase are required to take the Tangos de Triana Class unless you have made another class arrangement with Lindsey. Intermediate-advanced students are encouraged to sign up for the Full Season Rep/Tangos Combo Pass, which allows students to attend both the Tangos de Triana Classes and Repertory Classes at a reduced rate and is designed to prepare students for the 2022 Student Showcase.

A Note for Beginner Tangos de Triana Students:

Beginner level students who plan to perform the Tangos de Triana in the Student Showcase are required to take the Tangos de Triana class unless you have made another class arrangement with Lindsey. Beginner level students are encouraged to sign up for the Full Season Tangos/Beginner Flamenco Combo Pass, which allows students to attend both the Tangos de Triana Classes and Beginner Flamenco Classes at a reduced rate.