| Juan
& Luci in SANTA CRUZ
March 12th-15th (Mon-Thurs) & 22th-25th (Thurs-Sun)
BAILE
POR BULERIAS
Evenings 7:00-8:20 PM, Saturday & Sunday 3:30-4:50
This workshop is open to all levels, with emphasis on learning how the
dance interacts with cante and guitar. The
baile will be conducted jointly by Juan and Luci with special emphasis
on the structure and how to apply it to the cante.
CANTE
WORKSHOP
Evenings 8:30-9:30 PM, Saturday & Sunday 5:00-6:00
Class size limited. Juan's
patient and charismatic teaching style makes this a perfect workshop for
both beginners and seasoned cante students. Great for dancers who want
to understand the cante and how it fits with the dance.
PRICING
& RATES
*$185 per workshop series, if paid before March 8, 2007
*$360 for both workshops together, if paid before March 8, 2007
*If
you are taking at least five classes from either workshop, the price is
$25 per class.
*Fewer
than five classes is considered Drop-in, and costs $30 per class.
*Private
lessons are available for $65 an hour for a single class, $60 an hour
for 3 or more lessons.
Workshop
Location
Flamenco Romantico Studios, 1007 Hidden Valley Rd., Soquel, CA
Information
& Checks
Amit Barson, (831) 426-7116
amitbarson@covad.net
111 Claremont Terrace, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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WORKSHOPS AND PRIVATE CLASSES, BERKELEY
WORKSHOPS AND PRIVATE CLASSES, BERKELEY
BAILE & CANTE March 28th, April 2nd and April 4th
GUITAR, April 1st & 3rd.
Private Classes by arrangement
These workshops are based on the classes that Juan and Luci offer year-round
in Sevilla.
BAILE WORKSHOP – Bulerias Por Fiesta
This workshop is designed to heighten the dancers’ awareness of
the dance in relation to the cante and the compas. Listening to the music,
how and when to enter ,the nature of the llamada, how and when to exit,
“aire,” & palmas will all be addressed.
The
emphasis is on the spontaneous nature of bulerias and the tools one needs
to improvise within traditional structures.
CANTE WORKSHOP – Bulerías por Fiesta
This class will also be useful for dancers who wish to have a greater
understanding of the cante.
A
quote from Juan, “To sing in compás and with feeling is more
important than having a powerful voice. In this workshop I will teach
the entrances and endings of the songs and the tones as well as the breathing
technique used in order to sing the verse in compás, always accompanied
by my guitar.”
Although
originally conceived of as a complement to the baile workshop, other palos
might be considered, if there is sufficient interest.
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, March 28
Baile 7:00 – 8:30
Cante 8:30 – 10:00
Monday,
April 2
Baile, 7:00 – 8:30
Cante 8:30 - 10:00
Wednesday,
April 4
Baile7:00 – 8:30
Cante 8:30 – 10:00
PRICES:
$110 One Workshop. (Three one and a half hour classes)
$210 Two Workshops. (Six one and a half hour classes.)
$45 per class at the door, or single classes.
These
workshops are being offered at a lovely private professional dance studio
with sprung floor and mirrors, near The Berkeley Bowl. Bulerias por Fiesta
does not call for special flamenco dance shoes with nails and in fact,
shoes with nails are not allowed in the studio. Character shoes, flat
shoes OK.
*Rides to/from Bart available.
1474
University Ave. #133
Berkeley, CA 94702
REGISTRATION
& INFORMATION:
a_acordes@yahoo.com or Amy Fillin
(831) 295-7077
Checks should be payable to Amy Fillin and say JUAN FUND
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JUAN
DEL GASTOR: GUITAR ACCOMPANIMENT WORKSHOPS BERKELEY
Juan
del Gastor is loved for the warmth and depth of his playing. He is much
sought after for his ability to bring out the best in whomever he is accompanying
–whether for cante jondo or for fiesta. This class will emphasize
skills needed to accompany the cante, how to accent the rhythm and where
to support with chord changes and embellishments. Says Juan, “I
will teach the appropriate rasqueado to accompany the singer and teach
the student to listen to the changes of tone when I sing.” You are
welcome to join all classes but emphasis will be on more advanced players
in the level 2 sessions.
SCHEDULE:
Sunday
April 1
5:00 to 6:30 pm - LEVEL 1
6:30 to 8:00 pm - LEVEL 2
Tuesday
April 3
7:00 to 8:30 pm - LEVEL 1
8:30 to 10:00 pm - LEVEL 2
PRICES
$45 per session.
$160 for all 4 sessions.
The workshops were full last year so we are opening up more time, however,
Kindly reserve your place ASAP. These workshops will be held after hours
at a Spanish cafe in Berkeley.
PRIVATE CLASSES
A very limited number of private classes and semi private classes are
also available. Private classes: $65 an hour for the first two classes.
$60 thereafter. Semi private classes (2 people: $45 each person, more
than two people:
$40 each person.)
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION:
a_acordes@yahoo.com or Amy Fillin
(831) 295-7077
Your check will hold your place.
Checks should be payable to Amy Fillin and say JUAN FUND
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WORKSHOP
in SAN RAFAEL
Baile y Cante por Fiesta
Friday, March 30th 7-9:30pm
This
workshop taught by Juan del Gastor and Luci Rozario will cover both cante
and baile focusing on the spontaneous nature of bulerias and the tools
one needs to improvise within traditional structures. This workshop is
designed to heighten the dancers’ understanding of the interaction
between cante and baile and how to improvise in a fiesta setting. Expect
to have fun, learn some simple singing, and fine tune
your bulerias!
$55
adv/ $60 door for the two and a half hour long workshop,
for registration and information
call Miriam Phillips 415-259-6377
or email lamiriflamenco@hotmail.com
JUAN DEL GASTOR is one of the great interpreters of Gypsy flamenco guitar
alive today. Born in Moron de la Frontera, he is a nephew of the legendary
guitarist Diego del Gastor. For more than 40 years Juan has been carrying
on the family tradition of performing and teaching. He is highly sought
after by the peñas of Andalusia, in the casetas of the Feria de
Seville, during the celebration of Rocio, and frequently appears at Sevilla's
Bienal. He has toured all over Spain and Europe and has appeared in festivals
and theatres in the USA, Argentina and Japan. Besides his phenomenal guitar
playing, Juan is a highly charismatic singer and dancer with an open heart
who transmits a contagious sense of flamenco joy wherever he goes, inspiring
all with his pure Gypsy flamenco!
LUCI
ROZARIO has lived closely within Spanish Gypsy culture for more than 20
years. Being married to the guitarist, Juan del Gastor, she was fortunate
to be able to hear some of the greatest singers such as Fernanda de Utrera,
La Pepa de Utrera, Maria la Burra, and Joselero. She learned her first
dance steps in the family weddings and baptisms. Later she learned dance
technique with Pepe Rios, Juana Amaya and Angelita Vargas. Luci has danced
on stage with Aurora Vargas, Jarrillo and Juan del Gastor. She has worked
in the Sevilla Fair, in El Rocio and in many galas. She teaches dance
and compás classes in her studio in the center of Seville.
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WORKSHOPS
WITH LUIS PEÑA and LAKSHMI "LA GITA"
SAN
FRANCISCO Friday March 30th - Sunday, April 1st
Preregistration required.
Register with Stephanie at 415 282 1708
www.stephanienarvaez.com
for more information.
La Solea Dance Studio
3376 19th St. (at Mission) San Francisco
Flamenco Technique & Choreography with Lakshmi
Lakshmi will teach an intensive workout focused on strengthening
the student's technical foundation. Various palos will be used- Soleá,
Alegrias, Bulerias, Tangos, etc. Class will begin with a series of footwork
exercises, followed by marking exercises and to finish warm-up, and turns.
The second half of class will be dedicated to the choreography (Guajira
with a fan). This part of class will be accompanied with Cante.
Lakshmi will be selling accessories and fans from Spain!
Baile por Bulerias with Luis Peña
Luis Peña will teach an authentic gypsy style Buleria choreography.
He will sing various styles of Bulerias to teach how the dance works with
the song. This way the dancer will also build confidence dancing to the
singing. Palmas variations will also be given. The last 10 min. of class
Luis will share his personal flamenco videos. He will introduce different
artists and explain what they do best. This class is appropriate for singers,
dancers, and guitarists alike because the style is por fiesta and anyone
can get up and dance in a fiesta!
Cante class with Luis Peña
Luis will teach Cante por Bulerias, Tangos de Triana and Soleá
por Bulerias. Students will be given copies of all the letras that will
be taught. This class is for singers, dancers and guitarists alike, because
understanding Cante deepens the understanding of flamenco in general;
For example: recognizing changes in the cante, clarifying the appropriate
keys (tonos) and understanding the significance of a song. The last 10
min. will be dedicated to sharing flamenco videos of famous Cantaores(as).
Luis will specify the style of cante, it's origin, etc..
SCHEDULE:
Friday, March 30th
7:00-8:00 Lakshmi Baile
8:00-9:00 Luis Baile
9:00-10:00 Luis Cante
Saturday, March 31st
5:00-6:00 Luis Baile
6:00-7:00 Lakshmi Baile
Sunday, April 1st
12:00-1:00 Lakshmi Baile
1:00-2:00 Luis Baile
2:00-3:00 Luis Cante
Monday,
April 2nd
(at 941 Dolores St. Apt #3 San Francisco, CA.)
7:00-8:00 Luis Cante
PRICES:
Baile: Preregister $60 for all 3 classes
$25 drop-in
Cante: Preregister $75 for all 3 classes
$30 drop-in
REGISTRATION:
Call Stephanie Narváez at 415 282 1708
or email flamencodancer@gmail.com
*Checks must be sent before March 25th
Payable to Lakshmi Pekarek
941 Dolores St. Apt. #3
San Francisco, CA 94100
*Bring cash for Luis' workshops (preregister by phone or email)
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SANTA CRUZ: April 4-7, 12-15.
Bulerias
with Luis & Lakshmi: 6:00-7:00, $150 prepaid, drop-in $25.
Tarantos
choreography with Lakshmi: 7:00-8:00, $110 prepaid, drop-in $20.
Cante
with Luis: 8:00-9:00, $150 prepaid, drop-in $25. Last date for prepaid
discount: March 30.
Location: Flamenco Romantico, 1007 Hidden Valley Rd., Soquel, CA
For
more information/payment contact: Amit Barson, 111 Claremont Terrace,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 426-7116
Flamenco
singer and dancer LUIS PEÑA is one of the few young singer/dancers
who are carrying on the tradition of the Gypsy festero in the style of
his maestros, Paco Valdepeña and Miguel Funi. Peña’s
place as one of Spain´s most important young artists was consecrated
in 2004 when he toured as a soloist with Manuela Carrasco´s company.
He has worked regularly in the Bienal de Sevilla and the Mont de Marsan
Flamenco festivals and has performed with many top Flamenco artists such
as El Potito and Carmen Linares. He has toured Japan, France, Norway and
most recently the U.S. with the Arte y Pureza Flamenco Company. He recorded
with Enrique El Extremeño on his latest album Tierra de Barros.
Currently, he teaches traditional Gypsy flamenco dance at his studio in
Sevilla, and tours regularly with Esperanza Fernandez.
LAKSHMI
"LA GITA" is a featured performer at El Palacio Andaluz in Sevilla.
She studied extensively with the Farruco Family, Juana Amaya and Angelita
Vargas. In 2004 she performed at Seville's most important festival, the
Bienal de Arte Flamenco. She is a frequent guest artist at Sevilla's Feria
de Abril and at the penas flamencas (flamenco clubs) throughout Andalucia.
A sought after teacher, she visits the U.S. at least once a year to share
her knowledge of flamenco dance with American dance students and flamenco
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