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Beginner Courses
Description:
For students with no flamenco dancing experience (Beginner 101) to students with less than two years of flamenco dancing experience(Beginner 102-104).
Our Beginner 101 and 102 classes will help you build a strong foundation in flamenco by focusing on footwork and proper technique for body and arm movements, and by teaching you a popular dance called Sevillanas. Las Sevillanas is a Spanish folk dance that is generally done with partners, but you do not need a partner to learn this festive and social dance! The dance consists of four distinct segments that have an almost choreographed look to them, and the dance is commonly seen at parties and festivals in Seville, Spain.
After establishing a strong flamenco foundation in Beginner 101 and 102, you will really be prepared to learn more challenging footwork and flamenco dancing in our Beginner 103 and 104 classes. In these classes, you will learn how to dance to a traditional flamenco 12-count beat by studying a dance called Fandangos de Huelva. El Fandango is a very old style of dance. There are many types of Fandangos, and the type that we will be teaching in this class is very popular in the Huelva region of Spain. The dance is somewhat flirtatious, with movements that can be associated with one person trying to attract another. This course is divided into two parts (Beginner 103 and 104) and will teach the students four Fandangos.
Course Fees:
$240 Full Course.
When paying in two Installments: Your first payment will be $120 (which will cover the first month and the last month of class.) The remaining two months will be paid on the first day of the second month of class ($120)
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Summer 2013This summer, all of the Caló Gitano Flamenco Academy instructors will be teaming up to bring to you a GREAT and unique SUMMER OF FLAMENCO!!!! Flamenco Beginner 101 Sevillanas 1 and 2Prerequisites: No experience required Beginner/Low Intermediate "Footwork Fit Flamenco Class"Prerequisites: Must have at least 6 months of flamenco dancing experience Class Description: In this 1 hour and a half class, students will focus on their physical conditioning, leg work, and flamenco footwork to improve their overall dancing. While focusing on your flamenco golpes, doble golpes, tacones, and challenging your footwork speed, you’ll also squat, lunge, and train your legs so that they will be ready for flamenco (and for the beach)! :)This class will make you sweat! Gloriela Rosas, fitness expert, and Marianela “Malita” Belloso, Caló Gitano Academy Director, will team up to teach this one-of-a-kind class!!! Time and Day: Tuesdays at 6:30pm- 8pm All Levels "Armwork Fit Flamenco Class"Prerequisites: Must have at least 6 months of flamenco dancing experience In this 1 hour class, students will focus on their hand and arm movements, and work on their body expression (what we like to call the "flamenco sauce") to improve their overall dancing. While working on your flamenco expression, you’ll also train and tone your arms. This class will definitely improve your overall look while dancing! Gloriela Rosas, fitness expert, and Marianela “Malita” Belloso, Caló Gitano Academy Director, will team up to teach this awesome class!!! Time and Day: Thursdays at 6:00pm Beginner/Low Intermediate "Fiesta Flamenca Class"Prerequisites: Must have 12 count knowledge and at least 1 year of flamenco dancing experience In the flamenco world, you may find yourself in the middle of a flamenco juerga (party) at any given moment! At these parties, someone may spontaneously start clapping, singing, and/or playing the guitar, and people may suddenly jump out of their seats and start showing a little flamenco flavor on the dance floor. When this happens, you need to be ready to show some flamenco flavor of your own! If not, you might start feeling intimidated and end up staying in your seat and watching the party instead of being a part of it. Time and Day: Wednesdays 8:00pm-9:00pm Beginner/Low Intermediate "'Exploring Flamenco' Class"
This fun class will be like no other! In this 5-week course, Caló Gitano instructors Cara Belloso, Kevin Wilson, and Malita Belloso will team up to bring you a unique and interconnected flamenco experience that you won’t want to miss! Time and Day: Saturdays 10:00am-12:00pm Beginner "Summer Salsa!"Prerequisites: No experience required Currently In session 2013Flamenco Beginner 101 Sevillanas 1 and 2Prerequisites: No experience required Flamenco Beginner 102 Sevillanas 3 and 4Prerequisites: Must know how to dance Sevillanas 1- 2 Flamenco Beginner 103 Fandangos de HuelvaPrerequisites: Must know how to dance Sevillanas Flamenco Técnica Pura Beginner/IntermediatePrerequisites: Must have some flamenco knowledge |
Intermediate Courses
Description:
These courses are for students with at least two years of flamenco dancing experience. Students who are prepared to dance at the intermediate level must develop a good sense of the twelve-count beat that makes up the foundation of many flamenco dances, because our intermediate courses will teach the students how to improvise their dance within this familiar flamenco structure.
Flamenco 201 and 202: "Guajiras"
During our 201 and 202 courses, students will learn Guajiras. The term "Guajiras" comes from the word Guajiro (Cuban farmer, and a popular song that is common among them). Guajiras are part of a group of flamenco dances that come from a category called "Cantes de Ida y Vuelta" (dances that are influenced by Hispanic American folk music). The origins of Guajiras are rooted in the Cuban folk tradition. Guajiras have a very happy and rhythmic style, and the lyrics from Guajiras often paint a picture of ordinary life in Cuba. In this course, students will learn how to mix together several steps so that they can improvise and dance their own Guajiras. Students will also learn transitional footwork to incorporate into the dance.
Flamenco 203 and 204: Alegrías
During our 203 and 204 courses, students will learn Alegrías. The term "Alegrías" comes from the word “alegre” (happy), and this dance belongs to the family of flamenco dances called the “Cantiñas.” Las Cantiñas is a generic name for a series of singing pieces that are sung in middle voice, many times in an improvisational and playful way. The dance has a very well marked “escobilla” (footwork) and a slower portion called the “silencio.” In this course, students will learn how to mix together several steps so that they can improvise and dance their own Alegrías. Students will also learn one escobilla, and learn how to dance “silencios” with expression, control, nice body movement, and duende.
Course Fees:
$240 Full Course.
When paying in two Installments: Your first payment will be $120 (which will cover the first month and the last month of class.) The remaining two months will be paid on the first day of the second month of class ($120)
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Summer 2013Footwork Fit Flamenco ClassPrerequisites:
All Levels "Armwork Fit Flamenco Class"
Time and Day: Thursday at 6:00pm Fiesta Flamenca ClassPrerequisites: In the flamenco world, you may find yourself in the middle of a flamenco juerga (party) at any given moment! At these parties, someone may spontaneously start clapping, singing, and/or playing the guitar, and people may suddenly jump out of their seats and start showing a little flamenco flavor on the dance floor. When this happens, you need to be ready to show some flamenco flavor of your own! If not, you might start feeling intimidated and end up staying in your seat and watching the party instead of being a part of it. Beginner/Low Intermediate Level Class
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Advanced Courses
Description:
These classes are designed for those students who are ready to take their dancing to the next level. You need to have at least four years of flamenco dancing experience to take these courses, as they are designed to prepare the students to improvise and dance to live flamenco music and singing. When taking these courses, you will have the opportunity to have one class with live flamenco music (guitarist and singer), and you will also participate in one of our Caló Gitano shows as a guest dancer so that you will have the opportunity to put into practice and perform everything that you have learned in the class.
Course Fees:
$240 Full Course.
When paying in two Installments: Your first payment will be $120 (which will cover the first month and the last month of class.) The remaining two months will be paid on the first day of the second month of class ($120)
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Summer Classes 2013
Advanced/High Intermediate
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Kids Courses
Description:
Spanish Classes:
Our classes for kids are designed to be fun and energetic. The classes include activities that give the students a well-rounded educational experience. In this regard, the classes introduce students to Spanish through fun activities that teach them dance, art, and cultural awareness. The goal is to help kids develop an appreciation for the arts while they have fun and develop their skills as Spanish speakers at the same time.
Flamenco Classes:
These classes are designed to be fun, energetic, and informative for kids. The classes include activities that give the students a well-rounded educational experience. In this regard, the classes introduce students to flamenco through fun activities that teach them not only how to dance, but also teach them about cultural awareness, Spanish language, and the region of the world where flamenco originated. The goal is to help kids develop an appreciation for the arts while they have fun and develop their skills as flamenco dancers at the same time.
Course Fees:
$200 Fall Courses. When paying on a monthly basis: Your first payment will be $100 (which will cover the first month and the last month of class.) The remaining two months will be paid on the first day of the second month of class ($50) and the first day of the third month of class ($50).
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New January 2013Flamenco for Kids (Beginner - ages 4- 10)45min Class Flamenco/Sevillanas for Kids (Sevillanas for Kids - ages 8- 16)1 Hour Class
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Other Courses
Description:
These courses will vary each year. The custom courses are designed to help students dance flamenco with different props, practice footwork, refine technique, gain confidence, and/or develop a greater appreciation for flamenco in general. Anyone who has been dancing flamenco for at least one year can participate in these courses. Each course may have different requirements, depending on what will be taught in the particular course.
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New January 2013Flamenco Técnica Pura Beginner/IntermediatePrerequisites: Must have some flamenco knowledge Salsa (Beginners)Prerequisites: No experience necessary
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