Flyer click on this link: Almudena Serrano Workshop
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Sevillanas are a type of folk music and dance of Seville and its region. They were derived from the Seguidilla, an old Castilian folk music and dance genre. In the nineteenth century they were influenced by Flamenco. They have a relatively limited musical pattern but are rich in lyrics based on country life, virgins, country towns, neighborhoods, pilgrimage, and love themes.
Sevillanas can be heard mainly in fairs and festivals, including the famous Seville Fair, La Feria de Sevilla. There is an associated dance for the music: “Baile por sevillanas”, consisting of four different parts. One can find schools teaching “baile por sevillanas” in nearly every town in Spain.
Generally speaking, a sevillana is very lightheated, happy music.
Sevillanas are danced by couples of all ages and sexes during celebrations (fiestas or ferias), often by whole families and towns. Sevillana choreography is very stable and knowing it is very useful, since it is a festival dance. This is why those intending to dance flamenco usually start by learning sevillanas; they are easier to master and there are more occasions for practice and training.
The rhythm of Sevillanas can be interpreted as 3/4, although it is generally 6/8. Each sevillana is composed of 4 or sometimes 7 parts, with each part divided into 3 coplas and with each copla made up of 6 movements. During festivals and shows, it is often the Sevillana dancing visitors to Andalusia mistakenly take as Flamenco, as it is a vivid style, full of turns.
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Baile Workshop with Adrian Galia
Don’t miss this rare and special opportunity.
Adrian Galia
Son of Flamenco dancers, is born on the year of 1965 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He begins his dancing studies in the “Escuela de Ballet Nacional de España” (Spanish National Ballet School), under the direction of the great ANTONIO.
Studio 954 Dance Movement Collective
(just south of Girard Ave) There is plenty of street parking right out in front.
Here’s a little clip on Adrian to get a taste of what is to come!
El Flamenco es un arte universal, sin pasaporte, sin fronteras, sólo toma tu tiempo para entender y comprender la naturaleza de esta cultura milenaria — Flamenco is an universal art, without a passport, without borders, just take your time to learn and understand the nature of this ancient culture — Le flamenco est un art universel, sans passeport, sans frontières, juste prendre votre temps pour apprendre et comprendre la nature de cette culture ancestrale.
Adrian Galia
Visit Adrian’s Web site.
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I will be introducing proper body technique, footwork, basic rhythms, palmas (rhythm hand clapping), terminology, and the unspoken conversation that takes place between the dancer and musicians.
This will cover the most elementary yet essentials rules to start you on your flamenco journey.
6 weeks, Saturdays from 4:00 – 5:00 pm
954 Dance Movement Collective on 8th St.
The dates are as follows:
The dates are as follows:
Jan 25
Feb 8 and 22
Mar 1, 8 and 15
Cost is $90 for the entire workshop.
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Performance at Malaga Restaurant
Monica Herrera will be performing this Sunday at 4:00pm, there will be a $12 cover.
Monica will be performing with Jose Moreno & Ricky Santiago
511 Lalor St.
Hamilton Township, NJ 08610
Reservations: (609) 396-8878
Every second Sunday of the month, $10 if paid in advance. Reservations necessary.
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De Luna a Lunares in Amada Restaurant
at the new Revel Casino in Atlantic City
Amada: Authentic Spanish Tapas
Chef Jose Garces plates up
mouth-watering Andalusian
tapas, perfect for sharing.
Every Thursday and Saturday
3 sets 8:00, 9:00 and 10:00 pm
Beginning on April 12th
Reservations for dining required.
Download the Flyer
Parking in casino parking lot
Self-Parking $5 – Valet $10
Revel 500 Boardwalk
Revel Beach
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(855) 348-0500
6 week absolute beginner workshop.
Learn the basic technique of this most complex yet wonderful art form.
We will focus on the basic technique and flamenco language.
Please call or email to register.
$108 payable 1st day of class
Location:
954 Dance Movement Collective
954 Nth 8th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
An announcement will be posted here soon confirming the fees, schedule and location.
Location and Class Times TBA Tentative schedule:
Level 2 -Friday 6:00 pm
Level 1 -Friday 7:30 pm
Level 2- Saturday 2:00 pm
Level 1- Saturday 3:30 pm
Level 2- Sunday 2:00 pm
Level 1- Sunday 3:30 pm
Contact info: Monica Herrera
267-307-5354
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You are invited to join us for a fundraiser event, where you will enjoy the flare and fire of the captivating De Luna A Lunares Flamenco Ensemble.
Date: October 22, 2011
Location: Bistro St. Tropez ,
2400 Market Street, Fourth Floor
In The Marketplace Design Center
(across from PECO)
Time: 6 -9 PM
(6 o’clock Cocktails, 7 o’clock Dinner, 8 o’clock Entertainment)
Dinner includes one cocktail, a three course meal; appetizer, entrée, and dessert.
Cash bar will also be available throughout the evening.
Parking is available at the surface lot located @ 23rd & Market Streets, and the garage across from the surface lot on 23rd Street.
Event Cost is $50 per person
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For information and reservations, please call:
Malaga Restaurant
511 Lalor St
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 396-8878
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