Mele's Video Pick & Summer Flamenco Classes

Follow this link to enjoy Mele's Video Pick! http://www.tucsoniquete.com/vidphostudy.cfm


There is a lot of Flamenco happening in Tucson this summer and Mele and Jason Martinez are at the wheel! If you want to be a part of Flamenco in the Old Pueblo check out Flamenco del Pueblo Viejo's 2009 Summer Schedule:

8-week Summer Session
June 8 – August 8
NO CLASSES June 29- July 5

Flamenco KIDS I
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.

(8) forty-five minute classes
Saturday 10:15 am - 11:00 am
$12 single class
Full Summer Session - $80
(enroll at any time)

Flamenco KIDS II
Flamenco for boys and girls ages 8-12! Focusing on rhythm, movement, and song for students who have studied flamenco for at least one year. Kids will learn how to sing, dance, and do palmas in Tangos, Sevillanas, or Bulerias. Please have your kids come to class with hard-soled or character shoes/ boots. Girls, please have hair tied back and a skirt.

(8) one-hour classes
Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:00 pm
$12 single class
Full Summer Session - $80
(enroll at any time)

Please note: Kids 13 and over are invited to join the adult Intro to Flamenco classes.


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 6:00 - 7:00 pm (Tangos)
First class is free!
Single: - $12
8 classes - $88
Full Summer Session - $150 (DISCOUNT OF 25%!)


TECHNIQUE I
This is an ongoing class focusing on the true artistic attributes of flamenco dance. Students will learn technique for posture, brazeo, footwork, turns, and general movement in the flamenco aesthetic. This is an excellent class for students transitioning from the Intro level to Semester Study.

Mondays and Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Single: $12
8 classes - $88
Full Summer Session - $150 (DISCOUNT OF 25%!)

TECHNIQUE II
This is an ongoing class focusing on the true artistic attributes of flamenco dance. Students will learn technique for posture, brazeo, footwork, turns, and general movement in the flamenco aesthetic. This class is for students who have studied at Level I for at least one year.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00 - 8:00pm
Single: $12
8 classes - $88
Full Summer Session - $150 (DISCOUNT OF 25%!)


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
Full Summer Session - $80

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.

Saturdays 10:00 - 11:00 am
Single - $12
Full Summer Session - $80

NEW CLASSES at a Special Price for the full Summer Session!!!

UNDERSTANDING FLAMENCO - FOR SINGERS, GUITARISTS, PERCUSSIONISTS, AND DANCERS!
Learn flamenco structure for Tangos and Bulerias by examining the communication between singer, guitarist, percussionist/palmera and dancer. We will provide letra, music, and the tools for improvising. Please bring a notebook and your flamenco questions! Join us for this fun class and practice your flamenco improvisational skills!

Saturdays 11:00 – 12:00
Single $12
Full Summer Session - $75


FLAMENCO GUITAR WITH MISAEL BARRAZA
Learn technique, rhythms, and more in the flamenco aesthetic with this award-winning guitarist!

Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 pm
Single $12
Full Summer Session - $75

You can buy classes online by visiting: http://www.tucsoniquete.com/buyclasses.cfm