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Periodically, Flamenco Arts Northwest offers two- and three-day flamenco workshops, with two levels. Although not long enough to teach a whole choreography, this amount of time allows for an introduction to a guest teacher's style and for the students to get a fresh perspective and new ideas. Flamenco Arts Northwest draws from a pool of nationally known and internationally recognized teachers who have a good rapport with students and offer an excellent value: reasonable prices and generosity in the classroom.


 

MARIA "CHACHA" BERMUDEZ

 Maria Chacha Bermudez

Maria Bermudez, "Chacha", was raised in Los Angeles, and made her mark as an actress and singer. She began studying flamenco dance after the untimely death of her beloved and talented brother, Alfonso Bermudez. She moved to Jerez de la Frontera over fifteen years ago, and is married to el Pele, of the group Navajita Plateao (Gypsy rock). She has worked tirelessly to bring the authentic Jerez style of flamenco to American audiences in her performance tours, always with a large group of Jerez Gypsies, and to impart that style of choreography in her workshops and classes. She is working on a documentary film of her life and work, "Sueños es Blanco y Negro" to be released in the near future.


Three Days Only:  September  7, 8 & 9, 2012

Accompanied by Marcos and Rubina Carmona, guitar and cante.  Palos to be studied TBA

Two sessions daily, Level 1 (Beg/Int) and Level 2 (Adv/Pro).  Both levels great for teachers!

Fri. 9/7:  L1, 6:30-8 pm L2, 8-9:30 pm
Sat 9/8: L1, 1-2:30 pm, L2, 2:30-4 pm
Sun 9/9, L1, 5-6:30 pm; L2, 6:30-8 pm

Prices: 
Drop-ins $45
All 6 90 minute sessions $250
4 classes $165
3 classes $125
2 classes $85

All checks to be made out to: Rubina Carmona and mailed to Rubina at 3634 48th Ave. SW, Seattle 98116.  Reserve your space early!


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Cihtli Ocampo
Seattle, July 22-24

 Cihtli Ocampo

Flamenco Arts Northwest is proud to annound a three-day, two level dance workshop with Cihtli Ocampo, to be held at American Dance Institute, Studio 2, 8007 Greenwood Ave. N. in Seattle, WA.  Level one will offer intermediate level technique and choreography; Level two offers instruction in bata de cola technique and choreography for advanced and professional students.

 

Friday, July 22:  Level 1, 1-2:30 pm; Level 2, 2:30-4 pm

Saturday, July 23, Level 1, 4-5:30 pm; Level 2, 5:30-7 pm

Sunday, July 24, Level 1, 2-3:30 pm; Level 2, 3:30-5 pm   

 

The level 2 classes will be capped at 12 to allow space for bata work.  The community is pooling resources so if you want to attend but don't have a bata, we'll find you one to borrow.

 

Prices:  one drop in, $55; any 2 for $95; 3 for $150, 4 for $195, 6 for $275.  Tuitions due by June 25.
 

Early bird specials!! If you register for all 6 classes before June 15, you can take them for $225, or if you register for all 3 of either level by that date, you can take them for $135.  Please make all checks payable to "Arte y Pureza", and send them in care of me, Rubina Carmona, a 3634 48th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA, 98116.

 

Contact Rubina at 206-932-4067, or Carmona2@comcast.net for further information.



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OSCAR NIETO


 


Oscar Nieto photo   Oscar Nieto has become one of North America’s most acclaimed flamenco dancers since launching his professional dance career at the Chicago Lyric Opera House in 1969. Following his debut performance, he was invited to work with Lola Montes and her Spanish Ballet, and with the José Greco Company. A tour of Europe with José Antonio’s Ballet Silouetas took Mr. Nieto to Spain, and there he embarked upon an intensive study of Spanish flamenco, regional and clasico dance forms. Upon his return to North America he worked with flamenco masters Ciro and Antonio Gades. In 1998 he received a Canada Council grant to study the evolution of flamenco and Spanish dance in Spain. His latest project is the creation of film on the life and career of his mentor Lola Montes.

Oscar Nieto is in constant demand as a guest artist and teacher. He has performed with the Boston Ballet and the Boston Flamenco Ballet. In recent years, he has made guest appearances in over twenty cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Monterey, Philadelphia, Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver and Victoria. Now resident in Vancouver, British Columbia, Mr. Nieto has performed with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and in several of Vancouver Opera productions of Carmen, La Traviata and Jenufa, both as dancer and choreographer.


Two Days Only:  March 12 & 13, 2011


     


American Dance Institute, Studio 2
8007 Greenwood Ave. N. (at 80th St.)
Seattle, Washington
       
Saturday, March 12
 5:00 - 6:30 pm   Level 1
Saturday, March 12
 6:30 - 8:00 pm   Level 2
       
Sunday,
March 13
 1:30 - 3:00 pm   Level 1
Sunday,
March 13
 3:00 - 4:30 pm   Level 2
       
Cost: $ 35.00 per 90-minute session or 2 for $ 60.00.
       
Make checks payable to "Oscar Nieto" and forward to Rubina Carmona, 3634 48th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116.













Arte y Pureza Flamenco Workshop
por Solea
Cihtli Ocampo and Ethan Margolis
Seattle, November 5-7

 Cihtli Ocampo

Renowned flamenco artists Ethan Margolis and Cihtli Ocampo will be in Seattle three days only to teach an Intermediate/Advanced Technique and Solea workshop.  Don't miss out on this great opportunity! 

Three day workshop fee: $225.00 (payment due Sept. 10, 2010).  One day drop in $95; auditors, $30. Please make checks payable to "Arte y Pureza" and mail to Rubina Carmona, 3634 48th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98116.  Cihtli and Ethan will be available for privates.

Workshop will take place at American Dance Institute, Studio 1 and Studio 2 8001-8007 Greenwood  Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103.  Each three hour session will include 2 hours of technique and choreography taught by Cihtli Ocampo, and 1 hour of application with guitar and cante taught by Ethan Margolis.  

Times:
Fri. Nov. 5:    1:00 pm-4:00 pm in Studio 2
Sat. Nov. 6:   3:00 pm-6:00 pm in Studio 1
Sun. Nov. 7:   1:00 pm-4:00 pm in Studio 2

 

For more information, please contact Rubina at (206) 932-4067 or carmona2@comcast.net.


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