CLASS CURRICULUM

Beginner Flamenco Technique
Introduction to 8 count rhythms, floreos {handwork}, braseos {arms}, taconeo {footwork}, upper body movements, use of the falda.

Intermediate I & II Flamenco Technique
Proper castanet technique with application to dance steps and movements, footwork drills, turns, technique of abanico {Spanish fan}, palmas

Intermediate II & III Flamenco Technique
Footwork drills for development of strong, clear footwork, dynamics and musicality, upper body movements, manipulation of falda with dance steps, variations of palma rhythms, introduction to the cajon.

Advanced Flamenco Technique
Footwork drills for dynamics and musicality, upper body movements, manipulation of falda with dance steps, variations of palma rhythms, introduction to the cajon, improvisation for "Juergas", "Tablao", "Formal Theatre"

Spanish Dance Technique w/castanets.... Levels I thru III
Proper castanet technique with application to dance steps, movements, upper body carriage, turns, footwork for Spanish Dance. Choreography to the music of 20th Century Spanish/French composers such as; de Falla, Bizet, Chabrier, Granados, Gimenez, Albeniz

CHOREOGRAPHY for all class levels.

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