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Once upon a time we were all storytellers, artists, and musicians. Even as potters, builders, healers, metalworkers, children, soothsayers, and elders; in the evenings we were all human. And we shared our life vision through music, dance, and art. A "Peña", a cultural gathering space for creative exchange and expression, might have been one such place we gathered to be human together, to learn and to forget.
Today we have become scientists, factory hands, economists, bankers, and sportsmen 24 hours a day. But there are still a few places, a precious few places, where we can find that creative spark. A place of music and dance, and love of musicians and dancers. And for me Peña Pacha Mama (1630 Powell @ Union, San Francisco) is just such a place.
There is live music and dancing here almost every night of the week (they're open Wednesday through Sunday) and the atmosphere is cozy yet energized. Most importantly, Eddie and Quentin and the Pacha Mama community here are some of the most welcoming, friendly people I've met, and make you feel right at home in their little musical "cave" in North Beach.
Organic, local food? Check! (A couple of months ago I raised a curious eyebrow at a group of happy loud men in 10-gallon hats, and was told that "our" Marin ranchers that supply the beef had stopped by for a meal! Talk about being connected to your food chain. In fact the Peña Pacha Mama gang are themselves accomplished musicians and performers!) Mojitos, Sangria? Double-check! Quality live performances? Prompt seating? All that and so much more that's better experienced than told.
Here's what SF Weekly says about Flamenco Thursdays: "Best Flamenco Show" (EVERY THURSDAY)
The reasons to come participate in the magic of Peña Pacha Mama are multifarious, but primarily, I go for the art, for the love, and for the people! -Arvind
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Photo by Andy Mogg
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"Una Noche de Flamenco"
Sunday, July 6
Una Noche de Flamenco
With Yaelisa, Felix de Lola (just returned from Spain), Jason McGuire "El Rubio", Geoffrey Hawkins, Marina Elana
y Las Flamenkitas.
"Flamenco Open Stage"
Ashkenaz Music & Dance Center
1317 San Pablo @ Gilman
Berkeley, CA
$10 at the door (General Seating)
Refreshments and snacks available
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A Traves De Sus Ojos / Directed by Fanny Ara
AZAHAR DANCE FOUNDATION presents
"A TRAVES DE SUS OJOS"
Premieres July 26th at the Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts, 8:00pm
Acclaimed flamenco dancer Fanny Ara directs a work which explores some crucial and cruel moments of a woman's life through the powerful and subtle art of flamenco music and dance; joined by dancer Melissa Cruz, singers Vicente Griego and Jesus Montoya from Spain, guitarist Jason McGuire, and pianist Gonzalo Grau.
Mainstage
$29 adults; $25 seniors/students; $18 children (12 & under)
TICKETS: Call 650-903-6000 or Order Tickets on line at www.mvcpa.com
500 Castro Street
Mountain View, CA 94041
www.myspace.com/atravesdesusojos
www.myspace.com/fannyara
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Yaelisa & Caminos Flamencos
DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT presents...
Yaelisa & Caminos Flamencos
featuring:
Yaelisa, dancer
Felix de Lola, singer
Jason McGuire "El Rubio," guitarist
Downtown Restaurant
2102 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
July 18th & 19th
Friday & Saturday
Dinner seating begins at 5:30
Performance begins at 8:00
$15 Cover for seating in the Dining Room $5 Cover for Bar seating
On this evening we will be serving an ala carte dinner menu featuring several Spanish inspired dishes.
For reservations call: (510) 649-3810
info@downtownrestaurant.com
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Flamenco Workshops with Fanny Ara
Saturday July 12th and Sunday July 13th
BEG/INT SCHEDULE:
12:00- 1:15PM: Technique
1:30- 2:45: Choreography
FEE:
Drop in: $30
2 classes: $50
4 classes: $90
Los Gatos Ballet and Pilates
16 Lyndon Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408.399.7577
www.lgballetpilates.com
To register please email FANNY at fannyara@hotmail.com
Fanny's video on Youtube:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=CDOG066mfV0
http://youtube.com/watch?v=lWQiU3jxaqE
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Arte y Pureza Flamenco Workshop with Cihtli Ocampo and Ethan Margolis
AZAFRAN Flamenco Presents
Flamenco Workshop with Cihtli Ocampo and Ethan Margolis
Download the PDF Flyer for Detailed information: Workshop Flyer PDF
SAN FRANCISCO
August 2nd and 3rd, 2008
Contact: Miriam Phillips
(415) 259-6377
LaMiriFlamenco@hotmail.com
SANTA CRUZ
August 5th - 12th, 2008
Contact: Amit Barson
(831) 234-0340
amitbarson@gmail.com
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Arte y Pureza - A Little Piece of Spain
Workshop link: http://www.arteypureza.com/index-home.html
A LITTLE PIECE OF SPAIN FLAMENCO WORKSHOP (Atlanta and San Diego only)
Intensive workshop presented by Arte y Pureza Flamenco Company with:
Saray Montoya
(Granddaughter of the legendary El Farruco)
Jorge El Canastero
Cihtli Ocampo
Ethan Margolis
Atlanta July 18-20 (No more spots available)
San Diego July 23-27 (Contact: Marisol Apostol at solflamenca@mac.com)
For more information please read "Workshop Descriptions"
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La Tania / Workshop Sessions
[CLICK FOR DETAILED INFORMATION]
TUESDAY Evenings (workshop sessions)
6:00 - 7:30pm Fiesta Style Bulerías
City Dance School
32 Otis Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
THURSDAY Evenings (workshop sessions)
6:30 - 7:30pm Beginning Technique
7:30 - 8:30pm Beginning Choreography
Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
San Francisco CA, 94110
FRIDAY Evenings (workshop sessions)
6:00 - 7:30pm Beg/Inter Technique & Choreography
7:30 - 9:00pm Inter/Adv Technique & Choreography
San Francisco Dance Center
26, 7th St., 5TH Floor (near Market St.)
San Francisco, CA
For more Information:
Call Jamille @ 831-238-2132
or E-mail: classes@latania.org
www.latania-flamenco.com
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Virginia Iglesias
FLAMENCO ACADEMY OF DANCE
Photo by C. Chipman
For more information
www.flamenco-academy.com
email: info@flamenco-academy.com
SPECIAL!... New Students save $2 on your first class!
Just mention this offer!
New Beginner classes offer special exercises designed for quick development. Drop-ins welcome! Year round performance opportunities for level 2 and level 3 performance groups.
SAN FRANCISCO... All New Sessions start in July!
San Francisco Dance Center
26 7th Street, 3rd floor
Tuesdays
6-7 pm New Beginner
7-8 pm Level 2 /Technique
8-9 pm Level 2 /Choreography /Performance
Thursdays *NEW CLASS*
7:15-8:30 pm Int/Adv /Tech/Choreography
Saturdays
12-1 pm New Beginner
1-2 pm Level 2-3 / Tech/Choreography
2-3 pm Castanets ~ Beginner /Technique
PALO ALTO
Zohar School of Dance
Cubberley Community Center
4000 Middlefield Rd, Building L, Room 4
Mondays
7:45-9 pm New Beginner
9-9:45 pm Beginner/ Choreography/ Fandangos
ALAMEDA
"Dance 10", 900 Santa Clara Ave. @ 9th St.
Adults Classes / New Session begins in July!
Children’s Classes resume in September! Please see website
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Miriam 'La Miri'
FLAMENCO DANCE CLASSES IN MARIN COUNTY
with Miriam ‘La Miri’
SUMMER Session:
July 8 ~ August 12, 2008
Tuesday Adult classes in San Rafael
Thursday Teens/Adults in Larkspur
Download Class Schedule (PDF)
For more information & registration ~ (415) 259-6377
E-mail: LaMiriFlamenco@hotmail.com
Website: www.AzafranFlamenco.com
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Melissa Cruz / Flamenco Technique
OAKLAND & BERKELEY
Advanced Flamenco Technique
Mondays 8:30pm to 9:45pm
drop-in rate $15
Soundwave Studios
1255 21st St.
Oakland, CA 94607
www.soundwavestudios.com
email 4meli@sbcglobal.net for more information
Beginning Flamenco Technique
Summer Session
(June 2008 to September 1, 2008)
Thursdays 7:30pm to 9pm
$13 per class
Shawl Anderson Dance Center
Alcatraz Ave at College
Berkeley, CA
(510) 654-5921
www.shawl-anderson.org
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Fanny Ara / Flamenco Classes
SAN FRANCISCO
Fridays 6PM TO 7PM
INT/ADV Solea
CITY DANCE STUDIO
32 Otis Street, San Francisco
www.citydance.org
Drop-in: $16
4 Class package: $56 ($14/class)
EAST BAY
Mondays 7PM TO 8:30PM
Advanced: Structure of baile siguiryas
WEST OAKLAND SOUNDWAVE STUDIO
1255 21 St, Oakland, CA 94607
Drop-in: $22
4 Class package: $76 ($19/class)
www.myspace.com/fannyara
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