FLAMENCO CLASSES

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Learn to dance Flamenco! Flamenco Arana teaches group lessons at The Dance Connection, 2710 Garnet Ave (in Pacific Beach), San Diego, CA:

 

Mondays:          7:30pm Intermediate II   with Kristina

                         8:30pm Advanced       with Kristina

Wednesdays:     7:00pm Intermediate I     with Kristina

                         8:00pm Beginner II      with Kristina

 (New in May)       7:30pm Beginner I      with Carrie

 

New class in Poway (new in May):

Thursdays:          8:00pm Beginner I   with Darci Manzo

This class is at World Dance n Arts (www.worldancenarts.com) with a separate tuition structure.

 

Flamenco group classes at Dance Connection are $48 per month, paid on the first class of the month. Months with five class days are $60. Single classes are $15 per class. New students are welcome to join a pre-existing class at any time. The first class for a new student in a pre-existing class is free.

 

New students may feel more comfortable taking a private or semi-private lesson to catch up on footwork. For students with previous dance experience this may not be necessary.

 

Kristina is available for private dance instruction in Rancho Peñasquitos. Private Flamenco classes are $50 per hour.

 

Kristina also teaches for the California Ballet School, Workshop A: Flamenco, for Ballet 4 level students (10 years old and up).   Saturdays, 11:00-12:30, California Ballet Main Centre at 4819 Ronson Court.

 

Kristina also coordinates workshops from teachers visiting from Spain. A quarterly newsletter keeps students informed of concerts, juergas, and other events in the San Diego and Southern California Flamenco society.

 

CLASS FAQ's

What do I need for class?

At first, you’ll need a good pair of sturdy shoes with a heel to try the class out. To continue, you’ll need a pair of character shoes (Capezio, about $30.00), or real flamenco shoes (available at Dance World, El Cajon Blvd about $70.00). You’ll also need a full skirt (or pants), with a snug top or leotard.

Do the students perform?

Yes, we have small shows throughout the year (SD County Fair, street fairs, and special festivals like Eveoke Dance Festival , SD BRAVO, or SD Nations of Dance), and a formal student recital on an annual or bi-annual schedule.

What is a flamenco class like?

Flamenco dance instruction is based on building an understanding of Spanish flamenco through solid technique. Flamenco dance steps are not named, so students need to recognize a step by sight and sound. Kristina introduces beginner flamenco students to a wide variety of steps, while developing style in upper body and braseo (arms), and incorporating knowledge of the cante (singing) and compas (rhythm) through choreographies. Intermediate flamenco students build on complexity, contra-tiempo (counter-time), and speed, and Advanced students practice working cuadro-style (solo) to be ready for local shows. All flamenco dance lessons are accompanied by live guitar. Classes are 60 minutes long.