Azriel "el Moreno" & Eva Ma present:
"Un Viernes Flamenco: unos cantes y unos bailes"

Friday, September 5th 2008
8PM

Azriel "el Moreno" and Eva Ma present:
"Un Viernes Flamenco: unos cantes y unos bailes"

La Peña Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA
(close to Ashby BART)

List of performers:
Azriel "el Moreno" - cante (vocal)
Eva Ma - baile (dance)
Jeff Hawkins - guitar
Yuli - palmas

Azriel "el Moreno" and Eva Ma are presenting an evening of flamenco divided between a solo cante recital by Azriel and a standard cuadro presentation with Eva Ma dancing. They'll be supported by the fine guitar of Jeff Hawkins and palmas by Yuli.

Half a solo cante recital by Azriel "el Moreno," and half a cuadro performance with Eva Ma dancing our show will in part be a fund-raiser for production of the film "Price of a Piece of Chocolate" about cantaor Antonio de la Malena.

Azriel "el Moreno," well known and highly respected in the Bay Area, has sung for many of northern California's best dancers. This special occasion will be his first formal solo recital. Eva Ma has spent much of the past four years in Jerez (Spain) learning bulerias and compás with Ana Maria Lopez then choreography from Maria del Mar Moreno, Angelita Gomez, Juan Antonio Tejero and others.

$15 in advance, $18 at the door
Tickets by phone (510) 849-2568 ext.20
OR online at www.lapena.org

A Traves De Sus Ojos / Directed by Fanny Ara

AZAHAR FOUNDATION presents
"A TRAVES DE SUS OJOS"

Saturday September 6, 2008
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...

$32, $26 students/seniors, $16 children, reserved seating
Box Office: 415-345-7575 (11-5, tue-sat)
Order Tickets on line at www.fortmason.org/boxoffice/

Cowell Theater
Fort Mason Center
San Francisco, CA

www.myspace.com/atravesdesusojos
www.myspace.com/fannyara

Kaweh "Live in San Francisco" / CD-DVD Release Tour

Saturday, September 13, 2008
at Illusions
260 South California St., Palo Alto, CA
Flamenco Dancers: Kerensa DeMars & Fanny Ara
Belly Dancer: Sandra
Guest percussionist: Dror Sinai
Event Information
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Virginia Iglesias / "Brillo de Luna"

Virginia Iglesias Presents
Brillo de Luna

Sunday
September 28, 2008 4:00pm

Art Gallery open at 2:30pm for light refreshments by C'era una Volta.
Doors open at 3:30pm

Venue:
Rhythmix Cultural Works
2513 Blanding Ave., Alameda, CA

$ 20 General Admission
$ 12 Children (under 10)
tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com

...in June 2008 a SOLD OUT performance of Brillo de Luna was presented in San Francisco to critical acclaim! Now, one performance only in Alameda's Rhythmix Cultural Works Theater! Reserve your tickets today online! A performance you will not want to miss!

Virginia Iglesias / Artistic Direction / baile
Jorge Liceaga / Musical Direction / guitarra

Special Guest Artists:
Felix de Lola... DIRECT FROM SPAIN!! / cante
Kerensa de Mars / baile
Miguel Govea / acordeón / trompeta

Director Virginia Iglesias, Madrid trained dancer and critically acclaimed choreographer, along with musical director, flamenco guitarist and composer Jorge Liceaga bring to the stage an exciting new program of original choreographies and music. World class musicians including accordion, trumpet, guitar, cante and the students of The Flamenco Academy of Dance share their passion for flamenco in an exciting and colorful afternoon of music and dance.

more information: www.flamenco-academy.com

3-Hour Intensive Flamenco Movement Boot-Camp

"3-Hour Intensive Flamenco Movement Boot-Camp For Belly Dancers & Beginner/Intermediate Students"
With International Artists, Carolina Lugo & Carolé Acuña

Sunday, September 7th
11:30am - 3:00pm {30 minute break 1:00-1:30 pm}

Fat Chance Belly Dance Studio
670 South Van Ness, San Francisco, CA 94110

Workshop Fee: $70 on/or before 9-1-08 ($80 after 9-1-08)
Drop-in per class: 1 class $43 / 2 classes $86 (cash only)
Register online w/Fat Chance Belly Dance at www.fcbd.com - No Refunds

Class Curriculum: First 90 minutes ~ Technique in floreos {handwork}, braseos {arms}, movimientos del cuerpo {upper body movements} and application to dance.
Second 90 minutes ~ Turns, floor exercises incorporating the arms, handwork, use of the shawl/veil, Spanish fan in belly dance.....special requests from students!


Sunday, September 21st, 2008
12:30 - 4:00pm {30 minute break in the middle}

World Dance Fitness
40 Greenfield Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960

Workshop Fee: $70 on/or before 9-12-08 ($80 after 9-12-08)
Drop-in per class: 1 class $45 / 2 classes $80
For more info see www.carolinalugo.com or send questions to carolinalugo1@msn.com

Class 1: 12:30-2:00 ~ Technique in floreos {handwork}, braseos {arms}, movimientos del cuerpo {upper body movements} and their application to dance.
Class 2: 2:30-4:00 ~ Turns, floor exercises incorporating the arms, handwork, use of the shawl/veil, Spanish fan in belly dance and/or movements


Sunday, October 26, 2008
12:30-4:00 pm {30 minute break 2:00-2:30 pm}

Tribal Moon Belly Dance Studio
Downtown Willow Glen, San Jose

{Early registration is recommended}

Workshop Fee: $75 on/or before 10-21-08 ($85 after 10-21-08)
Drop-in per class: Each 90 minute session $45
To Register: Send check/money order to Carolina Lugo, 1040 Pleasant Valley Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Email: carolinalugo1@msn.com or Call: 925-939-7850

Class Curriculum: First 90 minutes ~ Technique in floreos {handwork}, braseos {arms}, movimientos del cuerpo {upper body movements} and application to dance.
Second 90 minutes ~ Turns, floor exercises incorporating the arms, handwork, use of the shawl/veil, Spanish fan in belly dance.....special requests from students!

Registering Students: Visit my website www.carolinalugo.com and/or email me at carolinalugo1@msn.com for any questions about the workshop curriculum, payment or dance attire...

Thank you for your time, support and interest!

New INT/ADV Flamenco Class with Fanny Ara in San Francisco

Choreography for
SPRING DANCE INSPIRATION 2009

TK Fundraising Productions will present a new class: "Advanced / Intermediate Flamenco Class with Fanny Ara". This class will start on Sunday, September 7, 2008 and will be held at 1PM at, depending on the week, SF Dance Center or City Dance studios in SF. The choreography will be "Guajiras" by Fanny Ara and will be danced with the "Abanico" (a flamenco fan). The class will feature the choreography to be used for the group flamenco piece in SPRING DANCE INSPIRATION 2009 A cure for brain tumors, which will be held on March 21 and 22, 2009 at the Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco.

Please check our video clip of Spring Dance Inspiration 2008 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZkIsmNDP14

To sign up or for more info please contact Kumi at: 415-710-9434 or kumidews@sbcglobal.net
TK Fundraising Productions Website: www.tkfproductions.com

About Fanny Ara
One of the brightest young flamenco dancers, nominated as Most Outstanding Individual Dancer in 2006 in the Isadora Duncan Dance Awards | www.myspace.com/fannyara | www.myspace.com/atravesdesusojos

Yaelisa and Caminos Flamencos

FLAMENCO WORKSHOPS ~ FALL SESSION
with Yaelisa, Emmy Award-Winning Dancer

TUESDAYS, Sept. 9 - Oct. 20, 2008
Dimond Studios, 3611 Dimond Street, Oakland CA 94602
Fruitvale Bart Station/#57 Bus - MacArthur & Fruitvale Stop - Plenty of parking
    7-8PM Int/Adv TECHNIQUE FOR TACONEO Y MARCAJE
    8-9:15PM Int/Adv Flamenco TANGOS POR FIESTA
(Classes are limited to 10 participants)
$110 for 7-week workshops - NO DROP-INS. CONTACT YAELISA
ADVANCE REGISTRATION ONLY: SIGN UP ONLINE

SATURDAYS, Sept. 6 - Oct. 25, 2008
ASHKENAZ MUSIC & DANCE CENTER
1317 San Pablo Avenue, at Gilman in North Berkeley
    12:00-1:00pm FLAMENKIDS (ages 6-10)**
    1:00-2:15pm Beg./Int. FLAMENCO TECHNIQUE
    2:30-3:30pm Int./Adv. CHOREOGRAPHY FOR SOLEA**
$16 Drop-in ~ $110 for 8-Class workshops
$12 Drop-in ~ $100 for FLAMENKIDS 8-Class workshop

Yaelisa is a master instructor who has won numerous awards for her choreographies. Her classes focus on introducing students to the movements, rhythms, and feeling behind this exciting and passionate dance form. The classes are an intense workout, yet fun for beginners and advanced dancers alike. Yaelisa is the artistic director of the award-winning Caminos Flamencos and the founder and artistic director of the New World Flamenco Festival.

FLAMENCO THURSDAYS AT ASHKENAZ IN BERKELEY!
September 11 - October 30, 2008 (8 weeks)
    6:30-7:30pm   INTRO/BEGINNING FLAMENCO
    7:30-9:00pm   Intermediate GARROTIN CHOREOGRAPHY*
    (review of previous Garrotin choreography, which will be finished in this session.)

ADVANCE REGISTRATION ONLY. SEE WEBSITE FOR REGISTRATION FORMS, WHICH ARE NEEDED NO LATER THAN THE FIRST DAY OF CLASSES. FOR FURTHER INFO: CONTACT YAELISA AT INFO@CAMINOSFLAMENCOS.COM OR MIMI AT MIMICORDEL@AOL.COM

VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR REGISTRATION FORMS FOR TUESDAY/THURSDAY WORKSHOPS; YOU MAY CONTACT YAELISA BY PHONE AT (510) 531-9986 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

NEW BEGINNERS CLASSES: Yaelisa will be organizing small groups of 5-6 NEW students for afternoon classes at her new Oakland studio. These classes will help students progress to enter regularly scheduled workshops. If you are interested, contact her via email or by phone.

** Both of these workshops focus on the completion of choreographies to be performed by the students. The Solea class will be in 2 parts, the first session focusing on the choreography, the second workshop (Nov. 8 - Dec. 13) focusing on the addition of Manton (Shawl) for Solea.