2009 Class Schedule: Mele & Jason Martinez

2009 Schedule:6-week sessions

Session 1:
Monday, January 12 - Saturday, February 21
No classes on Monday, Jan 19 MLK,
No classes on Monday, Feb 16 Presidents' Day
No classes Thursday, February 19th – FDPV encourages students to see the Vivo Carlota Santana Flamenco show at Centennial Hall!

Session 2:
Monday, February 22 - Saturday, April 4
NO CLASSES APRIL 5 – 12

Session 3:
Monday, April 13 - Saturday, May 30
No classes Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)

KIDS (ages 5-12):
Flamenco KIDS!
Flamenco for boys and girls ages 5-12! Focusing on rhythm, movement, and song. Kids will learn how to sing, dance, and do palmas in Tangos. Please have your kids come to class with hard-soled or character shoes/ boots. Girls, please have hair tied back and a skirt.

(6) forty-five minute classes per session
Saturday 10:15 am - 11:00 am
$12 single class $60 per session All 3 sessions - $150 (30% off)
(enroll at anytime during the session for a pro-rated fee)

Teens and Adults:

NEW CLASS!
FOOTWORK I and II
This is a fun rhythmic class that will give you strength and endurance! Designed to accommodate multiple levels, this class begins with Level I (a warm-up and work out of basic flamenco footwork patterns and exercises that all flamenco dancers should know) and closes with level 2 (further study of more complex patterns and exercises that incorporate more advanced coordination and strength).

Saturdays
Level 1 - 12:00 – 1:00
Level 2 – 12:30 – 1:30
$12 single level class $60 per session single level All 3 sessions - $150 (30% off)

CAJON
Learn the essential techniques and rhythms for the cajon (flamenco box drum). This is an excellent class for dancers and musicians alike! Taught by instructor Jason Martinez who has been a guest instructor of flamenco cajon at Festival Flamenco Internacional, and the Conservatory of Flamenco.

Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Saturdays 11:00 am- 12:00 noon
Single - $12 6 classes - $66 $120 per session
(Note: Session 1 prorated to $100, Session 3 prorated to $110) All 3 sessions - $300 (30% off)

INTRO to FLAMENCO
A comprehensive introduction to the art form focusing on rhythm, movement, and song. Intro students will learn Tangos (fiesta style) and are encourage to move to the next level of classes after about a semester or two of Intro work. Please come to class with character shoes or hard-soled shoes (closed toe) and a skirt for the ladies.

Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 pm (Tangos)
Saturday 11:00 am - 12:00 noon (Sevillanas)
First class is free!
Single: - $12 6 classes - $66 12 classes - $120
50% off SPECIAL! Semester unlimited - $300

SEMESTER STUDY I
This is an ongoing class focusing on the true artistic attributes of flamenco dance. Students will learn technique, structure, rhythm, and cuadro style flamenco in the art form's most popular palos with a focus on Tangos and Bulerias. Instructors will teach soniquete, baile, and letras and will give information and techniques for improvising. This is an excellent class for students transitioning from the Intro level to the higher Semester Study level.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:30 pm
Single: $12 $120 per session
(Note: Session 1 prorated to $110) All 3 sessions - $300 (30% off)

SEMESTER STUDY II
This is an ongoing class focusing on the true artistic attributes of flamenco dance. Students will learn technique and choreography in the art form's most popular palos.
Session 1 - Tientos/Tangos
Session 2 - Solea por Bulerias
Session 3 - review

Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-8:00pm
Single: $18 $168 per session
(Note: Session 1 prorated to $154) All 3 sessions - $440 (30% off)

All classes held at Casa Vicente Dance Studio, 375 S. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ (Located behind Casa Vicente Restaurant's patio). For directions visit: www.casavicente.com

Let us know if you have any questions about the curriculum, the pace of the classes or workshops, and if you require any financial help to pay for classes - we can offer trade or workstudy!

You can either purchase classes in person (we accept check or cash) or with a credit card here: http://www.tucsoniquete.com/buyclasses.cfm