Courses

flamenco easter course

Easter Flamenco Course 2008
Fri 21 March--Tue Mar 25 2008
(5 days)

You can download the PDF leaflet and application form for this course. (You will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file. It can be obtained from the Adobe website)

PLEASE NOTE THAT INTERMEDIATE CHOREOGRAPHY WITH RAFAELA CARRASCO IS SOLD OUT

This year we are delighted to bring Rafaela Carrasco, Beatriz Morales, Vicki Ramos and Nuria García to teach Choreography, Technique, Bata de Cola and Bulerias. Tony ‘El Despeinao’ will teach our popular Flamenco Guitar Course.

Dance Attic Studios 368 North End Road, London SW6 1LY
Nearest Tube Fulham Broadway

The Teachers

Rafael Carrasco began dancing at a young age at Matilde Corral’s Escuela de Danza and in 1991 joined Mario Maya’s Company where she became soloist. Her impressive career has included collaborations with Belen Maya., Javier Barrón and Rafael Amargo amongst others. With her own company she tours the world and will be performing at this year’s Flamenco Festival at Sadler’s Wells.

Beatriz Morales comes to us from Jerez where she received her teaching qualification. She has studied with many top teachers including Belen Maya and Mercedes Ruiz, performs at Los Gallos in Seville as well as internationally and is currently working with Antonio ‘El Pipa’.

Vicki Ramos is head of Centro de Baile de Jerez. She is an examiner for the Spanish Dance Society and has been invited to dance and teach all over the world.

Nuria García is head of Escuela de Baile. She has danced with many important companies and taught at many top dance schools.

Tony ‘El Despeinao’ has more than twenty years’ experience as a professional flamenco guitarist and guitar teacher. He has also completed formal music studies and has taught and performed at venues including the Barbican, RFH, Purcell Room and the National Theatre and the IGF summer school.

Marco lives in Spain and tours both in Spain and Japan with his own company. He is teaching Cajón as well as playing guitar.

The Classes

Choreography: Each class will learn an original choreography suitable for its level. Beginners will be taught by Nuria García, Improvers and Elementary by Beatriz Morales, Lower Intermediate by Vicki Ramos, Intermediate and Advanced by Rafaela Carrasco. Each class is 1½ hours.

PLEASE NOTE THAT INTERMEDIATE CHOREOGRAPHY WITH RAFAELA CARRASCO IS SOLD OUT

Technique: These classes will improve your speed and style. Level 1 is taught by Nuria García and Level 2 by Vicki Ramos. Each class is 1 hour.

Bulerias: These short, fast dances are full of character and fun. Level 1 is taught by Nuria García, Level 2 by Vicki Ramos and Level 3 by Beatriz Morales. Each class is 1 hour.

Bata de Cola: Learn the beautiful style and technique of the distinctive long Bata de Cola skirt. Note: this class is for Intermediate Level and above and you must have your own bata. This class is taught by Vicki Ramos for 1 hour each day.

Cajon/Palmas: Improve your compas and timing as well as your understanding of flamenco structure and rhythm. Taught by Marco for 1 hour each day.

Sevillanas Refresher: Improve your Sevillanas! You must already have learnt the basics to attend this course. You will learn to dance at different speeds and to different songs. Each class is 1 hour.

Guitar: Beginners: Suitable for those with some experience in other styles of guitar but new to flamenco. The course will cover basic techniques, and you will learn to play simple arrangements of Soleares, Alegrias, Tangos, Rumba.

Intermediates: For players who have studied flamenco before. This course will include an in-depth look at Bulerias, learning a range of falsetas from contemporary to modern, and approaches to rhythmic and scalic improvisation in a variety of keys and palos. You will also look at advanced techniques including alazpua, and consider the role of the guitar as accompanist to flamenco singing and dancing. Taught by Tony El Despeinao .

The Timetable and Prices

BEGINNERS

Beginners: 10.00-11.30 am (Nuria García) £125

Bulerías 1: 11.45am-12.45pm (Nuria García) £65

Technique 1: 1.00-2.00pm (Nuria García) £65

ELEMENTARY AND IMPROVERS

Elementary and Improvers : 10.00-11.30am (Beatriz Morales) £125

Lower Intermediate: 11.30am-1.00pm (Vicki Ramos)£125

Technique 2: 1.15-2.15pm (Vicki Ramos) £65

Bulerías 2: 2.30-3.30pm (Vicki Ramos) £65

BATA DE COLA

Bata de Cola: 10-11.00am (Vicki Ramos) £75

INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED

FULL Intermediate: 11.30am-1.00pm (Rafaela Carrasco) £135

Bulerias 3: 1.15-2.15pm (Beatriz Morales)£65

Advanced: 2.30-4.00pm (Rafaela Carrasco) £135

OTHER COURSES

Cajón/Palmas: 2.30-3.30pm (Mark)£50

Castanets: 3.30-4.30pm (Beatriz Morales)£50

Sevillanas Refresher: 2.15-3.15pm £65

GUITAR

Beginner Guitar: 10.00am-11.30pm (Tony El Despeinao) £125

Intermediate Guitar: 12.00-1.30pm (Tony El Despeinao) £125

Location Update

**New Location for this year**
Dance Attic Studios, 368 North End Road, London SW6.
Nearest tube is Fulham Broadway.

Booking Information

Return your form with course fees to

Escuela de Baile,
35 Tintagel Drive,
Stanmore,
Middlesex
HA74SR

Please make cheques payable to Escuela de Baile.
You will receive email confirmation.

The course is extremely popular and only prompt booking can ensure the course of your choice. Please phone if you are unsure of your level or email us at info@ledb.co.uk More information about Escuela de Baile available on this website. or call 0208 9054554 or 07795166590

If you are unable to attend the course please inform us immediately. If we cannot re-allocate your place we will be unable to refund your booking fee.

Escuela de Baile reserves the right to provide alternative teachers where strictly necessary

hotel offer

(Please contact Hotel directly to book) Express by Holiday Inn - Earl's Court
295 North End Road, Fulham W14 9NS
Tel 0870 400 9093
21st-26th March £60 plus VAT per night inc Continental Breakfast
(2 people can also share for £30 plus VAT each per night)

flamenco summer course in spain

4th-9th and 11th-16th August

The 2008 Summer Course leaflet with full details is available here in PDF format (2M). If you would just like the booking form, you can download it in pdf format (33K). You can also join the mailing list to be kept up to date and have a paper copy sent to you, details on the contacts page

Come and spend your summer in Jerez learning flamenco from top professionals
This year we are delighted to announce that classes are being taught by Manuela Rios, Beatriz Morales, Juan Ogalla, Pilar Ogalla, Pascual Lorca (Guitar)Vicki Ramos and Nuria Garcia.

We offer classes at all levels; Beginner ,Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced , also Bata de Cola and Cajon

Classes are held in modern air conditioned studios at Centro de Baile, 15 minutes from the centre of Jerez.

New this year!! Guitar with Pascual Lorca 11-16 August

The Flamenco Experience

Classes are held in the morning when the day is cooler. All classes are accompanied by local professional guitarists and singers.

After class you can relax or explore the lovely narrow streets and shady squares of Jerez, visit a Moorish castle or the Flamenco Museum.

Beautiful beaches are only 20 minutes away and the fabulous city of Seville only an hour’s journey.

By night experience the vibrant atmosphere of the many bars and restaurants of Jerez, taking in the flamenco haunts normally off limits to foreign visitors.

The Teachers

Manuela Rios was born in Seville and trained with Manolo Marin, Jose Galvan, Farruco and Tona. Her impressive early career included performances with the Farrucos and Paco de Lucia. She has been part of Cristina Hoyos’ company and currently performs as lead dancer with Javier Baron’s company.

Juan Ogalla was lead male dancer in Cristina Hoyo’s company for 7 years. He studied flamenco with the great teachers such as Concha Baras, Angelita Gomez and Manolo Marin. His extensive career includes touring Japan with Yoko Komatsubara’s and Lola Greco’s companies as well as touring the world with his own company.

Pilar Ogalla was born in Cádiz where she made her flamenco debut in 1982. She has toured the world with illustrious companies such as Cristana Hoyos’ and Juan Ogalla’s as well as performing in Los Gallos and Casa Patas in Madrid. She currently teaches in Manuel Betanzo’s Academy and has recently formed her own company with Andrés Peña.

Beatriz Morales is from Jerez where she received her teaching qualification. She has studied with many top teachers including Belen Maya and Mercedes Ruiz, performs at Los Gallos in Seville as well as internationally and is currently working with Antonio ‘El Pipa’.

Vicki Ramos has danced with many well known flamenco companies. She is now head of Centro de Baile Jerez, travelling the world teaching and examining. PDB(SDS) RAD(T.Dip)

Nuria García, Head of Escuela de Baile, has danced with top flamenco companies and has taught workshops all over the world. Her work with new students is astounding.

courses

Week 1(4-9 August)

Choreography Intermediate/Advanced
Choreography Beginner/Elementary
Bulerías Intermediate/Advanced
Bulerias Beginner
Bata de Cola (Intermediate and above)
Cajon

Week 2 (11-16 August)

Sevillanas (Beginners)
Choreography Intermediate/Advanced
Bulerías Intermediate/Advanced
Bata de Cola (Intermediate and above)
Guitar (Beginners & Intermediate - one class)
Cajon

Timetable and Fees

class	time	fee
Week 1(4-9 August)
Intermediate (Manuela Rios)	10.00-11.30	€170
Advanced (Manuela Rios)	12.30-2.00	€170
Bulerías: Inter/Adv (Manuela Rios)	11.30-12.30	€100
Elementary (Vicki Ramos)	10.00-11.30	€160
Bata de Cola (Vicki Ramos)	9.00-10.00	€120
Beginners (Nuria García)	11.30-1.00	€160
Bulerias: Beginnner (Beatriz Morales)	9.00-10.00	€100*(€80 with any other class)
Cajon (7-10 Aug)	2.00-3.00	€60
(Week 2) 11-16 August
Intermediate (Juan Ogalla)	10.00-11.30	€170
Advanced (Juan Ogalla)	11.45-1.15	€170
Bata de Cola (Int) (Pilar Ogalla)	9.00-10.00	€150
Bulerias (Int) (Pilar Ogalla)	11.45-12.45	€100
Bulerias (Adv) (Pilar Ogalla)	10.30-11.30	€100
Beginners Sevillanas (Nuria Garcia)	9.00-10.30	€150
Guitar (Beginners & Intermediate - one class) (Pascual Lorca)	10.00-11.00 11.30-12.30	€220
Cajon	2.00-3.00	€60

Booking Information

Return your form with course fees to Escuela de Baile, 35 Tintagel Drive, Stanmore, Middlesex HA74SR
You will receive confirmation along with an information sheet.
The course is extremely popular and only prompt booking can ensure the course of your choice. Please phone if you are unsure of your level.

Hotels and flights

You can fly directly to Jerez with Ryanair (www.ryanair.com). You can also fly to Seville which is about an hour away by train. You must book your own flights.
We can make your hotel reservations for you and you will pay the hotel directly when you check out. Please indicate your hotel preferences and flight details overleaf..


Hotel San Andres** All rooms en-suite with air-conditioning and television. Single €24/day, Double €38,50/day

Hotel Sherry Park (****) Prices: €80 Euro per night for single, €95 Euro for double.
No triple rooms but do have a childs bed which is 113 Euro (double and single bed for a child)
Prices include tax and breakfast.
Address: Avenida Alvaro Domecq 11 Jerez de la Frontera Cadiz Andalucia 11405

It’s close to the studio and has a beautiful swimming pool.

Useful information

The course takes place at the Centro Baile de Jerez, c/Velazquez num 24, San Gines (plg San Benito) Jerez de la Frontera

The website of the Spanish school isr www.academiadebailejerez.com (in Spanish)
For any enquiries please call 0208 9054554 or 07795166590

The 2008 Summer Course leaflet with full details including timetable and fees are available here in PDF format. If you would just like the booking form, you can download it in pdf format (33K). You can also join the mailing list to be kept up to date and have a paper copy sent to you, details on the contacts page

flamenco christmas course

Christmas Flamenco Course 2007 27th-31st December

Fill the days between Christmas and New Year with Flamenco!

Study Choreography, Bata de Cola, Technique, Bulerías, Cajón and Castanets with top teachers in this popular course.

Choreography Course

The Flamenco Dance Course will have classes at four levels; Beginners, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced. All dance students will study flamenco dance technique and an original, complete choreography. The Beginners will be taught by Nuria García, Elementary by Vicki Ramos and Intermediate and Advanced by Angel Muñoz. The course will run for 5 days, one and a half hours a day.

Bulerías Course

This course teaches the famous flamenco dance of Jerez — the Bulerías. These short pieces of choreography, full of character, are traditionally featured at the end of flamenco shows. This course is taught at 3 levels:Level 1 is taught by Nuria García, Level 2 by Vicki Ramos and Level 3 by Angel Muñoz. This class lasts one hour per day.

Cajón Course

This course is particularly useful for dancers and guitarists who wish to improve their compás and timing, as well as understanding of flamenco structure and rhythm. Some cajón boxes are provided to learn on. Taught by Marco for 1 hour each day.

Bata de Cola Course

Learn the style and technique of the distinctive long Bata de Cola skirt. There are classes at two levels: Lower, for those with basic Bata de Cola experience and Higher for those with more experience who wish to learn a choreography (Solea). Taught by Vicki Ramos for one hour each day.

Castanets

Taught by Nuria Garcia for one hour each day.

The Teachers

Angel Muñoz was born and trained in Cordoba. He has been lead artist with such companies as Javier La Torre’s and Maria Pagés’. He performs regularly in Paco Peña’s Company and was the sole dancer in Requiem For The Earth this year in the Royal Festival Hall. He is an experienced and charismatic teacher.

Vicki Ramos, head of Centro de Baile Jerez has performed and taught all over the world.

Nuria García, Head of Escuela de Baile, has danced with top flamenco companies and has taught workshops all over the world. Her work with new students is astounding.

Marco (Cajón) Marco lives in Spain and tours both in Europe and Japan with his own company.

Course Timetable and Fees

Flamenco Dance Course (£125)

Beginners (Sevillanas)(Nuria García) 10.00 – 11.30am
Elementary (Vicki Ramos)) 1.00 – 2.30pm
Intermediate (Angel Muñoz) 10.00 – 11.30am
Advanced (Angel Muñoz) 1.00 – 2.30pm

Bulerías Course (£60)

Level 1 (Nuria García), 11.45am-12.45pm
Level 2 (Vicki Ramos), 11.45am-12.45pm
Level 3 (Angel Muñoz) 11.45am-12.45pm

Cajón Course (£50) 1.00 – 2.00pm

Bata de Cola Course (£75)

Lower (Vicki Ramos) 9.00am- 10.00am
Higher ( Vicki Ramos) 10.15-11.15am

Castanets (£50) (Nuria Garcia) 1.00-2.00pm

Location

Haverstock School, Haverstock Hill, Chalk Farm, NW1

A map and directions can be found on the Location page.

Booking Information

Please return your form with course fees to Escuela de Baile, 35 Tintagel Drive, Stanmore, Middlesex HA74SR Please make cheques payable to Escuela de Baile.

You will receive email confirmation along with directions to the studio.

You can download the PDF leaflet and application form for this course. (You will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file. It can be obtained from the Adobe website)

The course is extremely popular and only prompt booking can ensure the course of your choice. Please phone if you are unsure of your level.

More information about Escuela de Baile please contact us