In collaboration with Ballet Tucson as part of the Summer Adult Workshops!

When: Wednesdays 7pm-8pm

June 10th & 17th

Where:‍ School of Ballet Tucson

200 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716

Cost: $18 per class

This class is a safe and comfortable introduction to flamenco! The first half of the class will cover movement and terminology focusing on Floreo (hand movements), Braceo (arm movements), Zapateado/Taconeo (footwork), Marcajes (marking steps), Compás y Palmas (rhythm and hand-clapping), Giros (turns). The second half of the class will introduce a movement combination using the rhythm called Tangos Flamencos, a 4/4 count dance that is playful to the body and the ear!

LEVEL: Absolute Beginner

Please register through Ballet Tucson Website.

When: Saturdays 11:15am-12:30pm (1 hour 15 min)

June 6th & 13th

July 4th- 11th

August 1st - 8th

Where: Floor Polish - 701 N Main Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705

Cost: 6 weeks $108 / per month $40/ per class $22

This class focuses on the understanding of flamenco movement and terminology focusing on Floreo (hand movements), Braceo (arm movements), Zapateado/Taconeo (footwork), Marcajes (marking steps), Compás y Palmas (rhythm and hand-clapping), Giros (turns) relative to the folk dance of Sevilla, Spain called SEVILLANAS.

Sevillanas is a 4 part dance (called coplas) to a waltz like Rhythm. Typically dances with a partner this dance is a social dance that is done in celebratory events!

In the 6 weeks, this class will cover coplas 1 and 2 with feet, arms & partners. Coplas 3 & 4 will resume during the regular class season in September.

*NO PARTNER NECESSARY

LEVEL : Absolute beginner - Beginner Intermediate - Anyone who doesn’t know Sevillanas

Palo Focus: Solea Por Bulerias continued

PART 1

When: Wednesdays 5:45pm-6:45pm

June 10th & 17th (2 weeks)

Where: Tucson School of Ballet

200 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716

Cost: $40 for 2 weeks

PART 2

When: Wednesdays 6:00pm- 7:00pm

July 1st, 8th & 29th , August 5th (4 weeks)

Where:‍ Dunbar Pavilion Dance Studio

325 W 2nd St, Tucson, AZ 85705

Cost: $80 4 weeks

Intermediate Flamenco Technique and Repertoire is for students with an experienced level of flamenco exposure. Dancers will engage in complete warm, complex movement combinations, advanced footwork drills and develop repertoire for Bulerías Por Soleá. 

June 19th & 17th: Second llamada & second letra

July 1st, 8th: Short falseta into subida

July 29th & August 5th : Bulerias

LEVEL: Intermediate/ Advanced

When: Saturdays 10am-11:15am (1 hour 15 min)

June 6th & 13th : coplas 1 & 2

July 4th- 11th : copla 3 (2 & 1)

August 1st - 8th: copla 4 (3, 2 & 1)

Where: Floor Polish - 701 N Main Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705

Cost: 6 weeks $108 / per month $40/ per class $22

The first half of class will focus on an extensive warm up with stretches for flexibility and strength building exercises targeting arms, back, legs and abdominals. Mostly done without flamenco shoes and using a yoga mat. The second half of class will review Sevillanas.

LEVEL : You need to know ALL coplas of Sevillanas. This will class will not teach the coplas from the beginning.

When: Wednesdays 7:00pm-8:00pm

July 1st, 8th

Where:‍ Dunbar Pavilion Dance Studio

325 W 2nd St, Tucson, AZ 85705

Cost: $40 2 weeks -or- $25 drop-in

Co-taught by Angelina & flamenco guitarist Misael Barraza Diaz

PALMAS : Learn or refine you palmas technique in Tangos & Bulerias

FLAMENCO LAB : This safe space is to workshop your knowledge in Tangos and Bulerias. All flamenco focuses welcomed. dancers, guitarists, singers, palmeros, aficionados or anyone curious.

LEVEL: ALL LEVELS WELCOMED