Workshops San Francisco & Oakland             

March 5-April 28

SAN FRANCISCO

MONDAYS   MARCH 5-APRIL 23
7:00-8:30 PM ADVANCED TECHNIQUE & TANGOS CHOREOGRAPHY       

($192 NO DROP IN) PERFORMANCE CLASS (CONTINUED)

8:30-9:30 PM BATA DE COLA CONTINUING ALEGRIAS CHOREOGRAPHY                 ($128 NO DROP IN)

TUESDAYS   MARCH 6-APRIL 24
6:00-7:00 PM BEGINNING I TAUGHT BY SANDRA DURAND                                                ($120, DROP IN $18)

7:00-8:00 PM INTERMEDIATE TECHNIQUE                                                                            ($120, DROP IN $18)

8:00-9:00 PM INTERMEDIATE SOLEA CHOREOGRAPHY                                              ($128 NO DROP IN) PERFORMANCE CLASS (CONTINUED)

THURSDAYS  MARCH 8-APRIL 26
6:00-7:00 PM BEGINNING II TECHNIQUE & CHOREOGRAPHY                                    ($120, DROP IN $18)

7:00-8:00 PM BEGINNING II ALEGRIAS CHOREOGRAPHY                                          ($128, NO DROP IN) PERFORMANCE CLASS (CONTINUED)

8:00-9:30 PM BULERIAS POR FIESTA ALL LEVELS                                                       ($180, NO DROP IN)

CITY BALLET SCHOOL                                                                                                                             10 COLTON ST., SAN FRANCISCO CA, 94103                                                      

OAKLAND

SATURDAYS  MARCH 10-APRIL 28 (except March 17 and April 21)
11:00-12:00 PM BEGINNING TECHNIQUE & CHOREOGRAPHY VARIATIONS

($144 NO DROP IN)

12:30-1:30 PM INTERMEDIATE TECHNIQUE & CHOREOGRAPHY VARIATIONS          ($144 NO DROP IN)                         

LA TANIA BAILE FLAMENCO STUDIO                                                                                             3501 GRAND AVE, OAKLAND CA 94610                                                           

CLASSES ARE NON REFUNDABLE ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS START DATE  DROP IN OK IF THERE IS SPACE IN THE CLASS, PLEASE CALL FIRST. IN THE OAKLAND STUDIO CLASSES WILL BE SMALL.TEACHERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER IF NECESSARY. IF YOU ARE A NEW STUDENT PLEASE CONTACT US TO ENSURE YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR THE APROPRIATE CLASS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN OUR STUDENT SHOWCASE ON JUNE 24TH CONTACT US TO REGISTER.                         

FOR MORE INFORMATION 415-793-0939 OR  classes@lataniaflamenco.com

CHECKS CAN BE MADE OUT TO LA TANIA BAILE FLAMENCO AND               SENT TO: 3501 GRAND AVE, OAKLAND CA, 94610. WE CAN BILL YOU THROUGH PAY PAL UPON REQUEST. AN EXTRA CHARGE OF 2.9 % WILL BE ADDED TO EACH CHARGE IF PAID THROUGH PAY PAL.

Flamenco Attire                 Clothing                                                   Men: Comfortable pants

Women: Full, ankle-length skirts    Shoe: Flamenco Shoes           Castanets are required for Beginning II and intermediate technique and advanced class. If you would like a list of stores where to purchase flamenco attire please E-mail us at: classes@lataniaflamenco.com

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Beginning I                                          This class mainly focuses on learning all the basic techniques such as taconeo (footwork), brazeo (arm-work), colocacion (form), vueltas (turns), compas (rhythm) required before learning flamenco choreographies. Recommended for those who have never studied flamenco or very little or wants to get familiar with La Tania's technique.                                                            Beginning II Technique           After taking the Beginning I class this would be the next class recommended. The student will continue working on many of the techniques from Beginning I and in addition learn the castanuela (castanet) and new technique variations. It is highly recommended to take this class in addition to Beginning II choreography. This class has guitar accompaniment.

Beginning II Choreography    In this class a choreography will be taught to give the student an understanding of basic traditional flamenco moves. From January to June a full choreography is taught where the student has the option to perform in our annual student showcase. From September to December choreography variations in different styles are taught. This class is recommended for students that have had at least 6 months of prior training in flamenco. This class has guitar accompaniment.

Intermediate Choreography
In this class students must have had experience with choreography and a well rounded understanding of technique and form. Mainly choreographies are taught in the traditional form, which is basic in learning this art form. The student must have had at least one year of intensive flamenco dance experience. Evaluations will be made at the beginning as to whether the student can participate in this class or be placed at another class level. From January to June a full choreography is taught where the student has the option to perform in our annual student showcase. From September to December choreography variations in different styles are taughtThis class has guitar accompaniment.

Intermediate Technique    This class is recommended if you take Intermediate Choreography and are looking to advance at a faster pace and develope better all around technique such as taconeo (footwork), brazeo (arm/hand work), vueltas (turns) and castanuelas (castanets). You must have castanets for this class. This class has guitar accompaniment.

Advanced Choreography
In this class choreographies are taught that can be performed at a semi-professional or professional level. Students are guided to a deeper understanding of flamenco dance structure and learn communication skills with the guitarist and singer. From January to June a full choreography is taught where the student has the option to perform in our annual student showcase. From September to December choreography variations in different styles are taught Recommended for advanced students only. 

Evaluations will be made at the beginning as to whether the student should be placed in a different class level.This class has guitar accompaniment.

Bata de Cola
A Bata de Cola is a long train dress used in flamenco dance. Only intermediate to advanced levels should take this class. The dancer must have adequate flamenco dance training since another element is being added thus making it more difficult to master the dance in a Bata de Cola. You must own a bata de cola to take this class.

Bulerias por Fiesta                    Bulerías is one of the most complex palos (rhythms). This class develops improvisational skills and a good sense of flamenco style. This class is designed to train dancers to interact with the guitarist and singer in a spontaneous way. Steps and structure are taught so the dancers have a base to work off. Eventually, the students learn how to organize their own dance on the spot and improvise interpreting the cante (song). This gives the students the skills to really listen to the guitar and singing, which will also be useful for an overall understanding of how this art form works in general. A flamenco dancer must always have bulerías in their repertoire to perform. Bulerías originated as a festive dance. It continues to be the highlight of fiestas or juergas. This class is not recommended for beginners.

La Tania Baile Flamenco School

In 2007 after 25 years of dedicating her life to touring La Tania decided to settle in the Bay Area and begin a life dedicated to sharing her knowledge of the art of flamenco and initiated La Tania Baile Flamenco School. Her aim is to establish a curriculum where her students can get a well rounded training. She teaches her students to have an understanding of form, rhythm, choreography, music awareness, palmas (hand clapping), castanuelas (castanets), improvisation, Bata de Cola (long train dress) as well as performance skills. Her mission is to prepare her students to be able to perform and eventually become professional dancers. La Tania also welcomes dancers that are in it for the joy of dancing for she believes dance is for all to partake in. Flamenco is also a festive and community based art, therefore it’s also an important part of the curriculum.

 La Tania creates many performance opportunities for her students as group presentations as well as solo work showcases. In the Spring choreographies are taught from January to June (3 consecutive workshops) that culminate in a student performance. One must take all three sessions to participate in the student show. After the performance there is a break and classes resume in August and go through the fall. La Tania continues to expand and will also be teaching in her Oakland studio as well.

 La Tania continues to perform and showcase her work various times throughout the year. She is committed to presenting local dancers in different venues to further advance their careers and to promote and create the presence of this beautiful art form that is Flamenco.

Teachers of La Tania Baile Flamenco School                                 Sandra Durand, was born in Lima, Peru. When she was 6 years old she started dancing Afro-Peruvian and ballet.In 2001 Sandra moved to San Francisco where she continued her studies in dance exploring the different styles of dance such as Samba, Belly Dance, Afro Haitian and Flamenco. In 2006 Sandra decided to dedicate herself full time to Flamenco and began to study with La Tania. She also took special workshops with Concha Vargas, El Funi, Chitli Ocampo, Juan Siddi, Farruquito and Clara Rodriguez. After 4 years of studying with La Tania Sandra became her assistant teacher. Currently she teaches Flamenco to Elementary School children and teaches Beginning level for La Tania’s school. Sandra has performed in La Tania’s events such as “Fiesta Flamenca”, 2009-10, “Noche de Tablao” in 2010 and City Dance On Stage in 2011.