SF Flamenco

MONTHLY LETRA

~ I Have ~
tangos

What is that shining
amoung the olive groves
It's my girl's eyes
which are like my mother's

There's a brightness in you eyes
which I gave you
you took me from the darkness
and at my side I saw you suffer
That's why you'll always be mine and I'll be yours
you'll always be what I never expected of anyone
I'll always be at your side

Whether the sun comes out or not.

performed by Remedios Amaya in "Flamenco" a movie by Carlos Saura.

A Benefit for
Phoebe Vernier "La Fibi"

Queridos Amigos,
As you may have heard, this past Monday, our dear friend and compañera flamenca, Phoebe Vernier, "La Fibi" was hospitalized at Petaluma Valley Hospital for a ruptured appendix. She is scheduled to be released in a few days and is still recovering.

Phoebe has been a professional dancer in the Bay Area for the past twenty years. Just the other week, she quit her job at the Sheraton Hotel so that she could realize her dream of teaching and performing flamenco full time. She had just begun to do what she loves most when this medical emergency took place. Unfortunately, she does not have any medical insurance and will be responsible for a sizable hospital bill. Her medical condition has prevented her from working over the past two weeks and she is likely to be out of work for at least two months.

Many of you have already expressed your concern and want to help. Any financial gifts you can spare at this time are greatly appreciated and will go a long way. Please take the time to show your love and support to a buena compañera flamenca.

Here's how you can give:
Please make checks or money orders payable to "Phoebe Vernier" and send to:
Phoebe Vernier "La Fibi"
208 Hayes Lane
Petaluma, CA 94952
Thank you,

From the Northern California flamenco community:
Azriel "El Moreno"
Benjamin Woods
Carola Zertuche
Danica Sena "La Mora"
David Gutierrez
Jaime del Rio
Jason Engelund
Jason McGuire "El Rubio"
La Tania
Mark Taylor
Miriam "La Miri"
Mercedes Molina Kollman
Monica
Nina Menendez
Patricia Inez
Ricardo Diaz
Roberto Aguilar
Roberto Zamora
Virginia Iglesias
Yaelisa

8TH INTERNATIONAL LATINO FILM FESTIVAL - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
NOVEMBER 5 - 21, 2004

Judío/Gitano
Jewish/Gypsy

Spain/Israel – 2003 – 56 min.
Directed by Moshe Pesach
US Premiere

Against the backdrop of the electrifying world of flamenco music and dance, Moshe Pesach’s home-grown film tells the fascinating story of two lovers with a seemingly impossible dream...

Showing Wednesday November 10 at 6:30pm
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

Click here for more info on the Upcoming Shows Calendar

MANUEL GUTIERREZ & JOSE CORTES

Flamenco Dance Workshop with guest artists from France and Spain at the West Oakland Flamenco Studios. Click here for details

David Jenkins
Flamenco Event Bookings
Imbue the ambience of your event with the passionate flavor of Flamenco. Enjoy the Rhapsody of Flamenco’s Mysterious Tributaries from its: East Indian, Baroque, Moroccan, Andalusian, Cuban & Jazz Origins. Treat yourselves to the vivid melodic beauty of this sensual and contemplative form played by some of San Francisco Bay Area’s most creative musicians. (Dancers & Singers Available Upon Request)

Flamenco Guitar Instruction
with David Jenkins: Take truly enjoyable, well organized instruction on flamenco technique and improvisation from one of San Francisco Bay Area’s most creative musicians: Reasonable rates, Convenient Schedules and Flexible Locations.
Contact: David L. Jenkins (415) 706-4379

LA MIRI FLAMENCO DANCE
Flamenco Improvisation: Tangos
Have you ever wanted to get up & dance at a fiesta or when you were pulled up on stage after a show but werenðt sure when to do what where? This special series focuses on understanding the musical and dance structure of Tangos, and on the relationship between the dance, singing and palmas.

This knowledge, while often not explicitly taught in dance classes, is essential for strong, effective improvisation. This unique workshop gives you the confidence you've been looking for. The workshop is for any level, any physical condition; we learn both new material and also use choreography that people may already know. There will be lots of practice. Last class with live singer & guitarist followed by a lively fiesta and a chance to practice what we've learned in a real fiesta setting. Four Saturdays afternoons from 3-5 p.m. Last class with fiesta will go longer...(save the night)! Join this wonderful opportunity to learn what is rarely taught, by master teacher, Miriam 'La Miri'. "Miriam is an awesome teacher. She helped us all excel way beyond our expectations!"

Dates: Nov 6, 13, 20 and Dec 4 (no class Nov. 27)
Times: 3-5 pm except for last class followed by a fiesta
Location: In Marin County. Call or email for location. 415-383-6395 or LaMiriFlamenco@hotmail.com
Cost: $130 for session. Drop-in $ 38 per/ $40 for last class. (Includes guitarist, and for last class live singer).
Space is Limited. To reserve your place, send check to:
LA MIRI FLAMENCO DANCE
775 East Blithedale Ave. #260
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Phone: (415) 383-6395
Email: LaMiriFlamenco@hotmail.com

Fall workshop with Rosa Montoya!
Master teacher and choreographer Rosa Montoya is back from Spain and will be conducting workshops at the Bay Area Center for Flamenco in November and December. Please call (415.841.1271) or email (info@bayareaflamenco.com) for more details.

LA MAISON DES ARTISTES
The New Flamenco, Blues, Jazz School of Art and Music

FINE ARTS CLASSES
Oil painting + drawing + watercolors + ceramics

MUSIC CLASSES
Flamenco guitar + Jazz guitar, Django Reinhardt style + Blues guitar

FACULTY
Jorge Liceaga + Paul Mehling + Bruno Pelletier-Bacquaert + Cas Lucas + Bernard-Emmanuel Beneito

Registar now for classes.
Contact: Bernard-Emmanuel Beneito, Director and Creator at stlbluesart@netzero.com

La Maison des Artistes
333 Hayes St. Suite 106
(between Franklin and Gough)
San Francisco CA 94102

Click on the show for calendar with full details. Check show information with venue.