Your Monthly Dose of Flamenco
In This Month's Newsletter You'll Find:
Part 1: International Day of Flamenco: celebrating 11 years of recognizing flamenco as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity as recognized by UNESCO
Part 2: A New Dance Lesson! Learn how to do Contra-Tiempo Footwork in 12 Beats
Part 3: Flamenco News
Register by TODAY, November 26th, for Winter Flamenco Classes at Mayo Street Arts
One Month Left!.. to Join the Online Flamenco Dance Studio for $29.99
A Simple Way to Support my Work as an Independent Flamenco Artist!
Part One
Flamenco: Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
On November 16, 2010, UNESCO recognized Flamenco as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Since then, November 16th has become International Flamenco Day in celebration of this recognition and the importance of Flamenco as not only an art form, but a cultural heritage and identity. This may be the most important aspect in understanding and honoring flamenco - that it is not just a dance, a song, or a music. It is truly a cultural identity, which we honor and celebrate within each dance and song. As UNESCO expresses:
“Flamenco is an artistic expression fusing song (cante), dance (baile) and musicianship (toque). Andalusia in southern Spain is the heartland of Flamenco, although it also has roots in regions such as Murcia and Extremadura. Cante is the vocal expression of flamenco, sung by men and women, preferably seated, with no backing singers. The gamut of feelings and states of mind – grief, joy, tragedy, rejoicing and fear – can be expressed through sincere, expressive lyrics characterized by brevity and simplicity. Flamenco baile is a dance of passion, courtship, expressing a wide range of situations ranging from sadness to joy…Toque or the art of guitar playing has long surpassed its original role as accompaniment. Other instruments, including castanets, hand-clapping and foot-stamping are also employed. Flamenco is performed during religious festivals, rituals, church ceremonies and at private celebrations. It is the badge of identity of numerous communities and groups, in particular the Gitano (Roma) ethnic community, which has played an essential role in its development. Transmission occurs through dynasties, families, social groups and Flamenco clubs, all of which play a key role in its preservation and dissemination.”
UNESCO, 2010
In honoring Flamenco as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, UNESCO created a beautiful video (below) that explores the elements of this culture and art form. As the video narrates,
“This ceaseless striving for freedom and beauty between the sky and the earth may well be the best metaphor for flamenco.”
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Part Two
Flamenco Dance Lesson: Contra-Tiempo Footwork in 12 Beats
This lesson is part of a new all-levels Flamenco Footwork Combinations course in my Online Flamenco Dance Studio that introduces flamenco footwork combinations that we use in Flamenco across different styles and rhythms. This course also corresponds to what I am teaching in my in-person classes to guide both online and in-person students alike!
Part Three | Flamenco News
Winter Flamenco Dance Series
Registration Deadline for Full Series Passes: TODAY, 11/26
Winter Flamenco Dance Series
DATES:
10-Week Series
December 1 - February 16
(Holiday Break Dec 20th - 31st)
CLASSES: for all levels; see full details below!
WHERE: Mayo Street Arts
Winter Flamenco Dance Class Offerings - Click on a Class to Learn More and to Register…
Beginner Technique & Choreography
Join the Online Flamenco Dance Studio by December 31st
for a Special 1-Month Introductory Rate
What’s in the Online Flamenco Studio?
The studio has an ever-growing library of pre-recorded video lessons. The library offers new flamenco dance lessons every month. As we speak, there are 17 available courses and more to come, including:
Technique Courses:
Essential Footwork Technique
Flamenco Footwork Combos
Essential Flamenco Hand & Arm Techniques & Variations
Marking Steps
Flamenco Turns & Techniques
Flamenco Mantón Technique
Choreography Courses:
Cantiñas con Mantón Choreography
Bulerías de Lebrija Choreography
Tangos de Triana Choreography
Flamenco Theory Courses:
Palmas Flamencas
Musical System of Flamenco
Letras Flamencas, A People’s History through Poetry
Flamenco History
Flamenco Terminology
Structure of a Flamenco Dance
Flamenco Tips:
Warm Ups & Cool Downs for Flamenco Dancers
Creating an In-Home Flamenco Dance Studio
Join the Online Flamenco Dance Studio for a 1-month introductory rate of $29.99 to try it out and see if it is for you. You’ll have 24/7 access to everything inside the studio! If you decide that it is not for you, simply cancel. But, if it is indeed for you, your monthly membership will continue for $39.99 a month and give you full access to all new lessons that are added each month.
What do you get for $39.99 a month? A video library of 17 courses (and growing!) with detailed, in-depth, expertise, and mindful instruction. All video lessons are pre-recorded so that you can learn at your own pace, repeat lessons as needed, and study on your own schedule. There are lessons for beginners through advanced dancers in technique, choreography, theory, as well as flamenco tips for home practice and conditioning.
*In-Person Students: always pay just $30/month to supplement your learning with online video lessons. Online video lessons compliment our in-person class content, providing you with practice videos to support your learning.
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