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A Fantastic Week

of Nonstop Flamenco!

It was great fun to have Omayra Amaya back in Chicago for a week of workshops at FAC! Old and new friends
all joined in to learn bulerias, rondeña, and of course, cuadro class was packed with people and fun-filled!

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We can't wait until she comes back again!

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Let's keep the momentum going in our weekly classes and juergas all around Chicago!
Get ready for the next guest artist workshop in April, with Edwin Aparicio (see EVENTS page for more information)!

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Cajón Workshop with Gonzalo Grau

Sharing some pictures from the recent cajón workshop at FAC with Gonzalo Grau of La Clave Secreta
while he was visiting as guest artist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

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Gonzalo will be back in fall 2008 after his new record release, and we hope to make this a weekly class!
Photos ©2008 J. F. Hajicek

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Flamenco Classes taught by Wendy Clinard
at Clinard Dance Theatre's new studio location (18th and Halsted)


Wednesdays
7:30–8:45 p.m. Intermediate Technique
Class Fee:
Two classes: $40
Drop-in per single class: $25

Private and semi private instruction is available. To reserve space and for questions please call wendy at 312.399.1984 or email clinardance@hotmail.com.

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Classes in Flamenco on Chicago's Northwest side
Taught by company members of SOLEO
at 7466 West Belmont, Chicago (west of Harlem Ave.)


CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Flamenco Technique: Great for beginners, and anyone else who wants to drill the basics. All the technical elements of flamenco are taught and practiced. Small choreographies will be taught in order to apply all elements. Instructor: Director, Angela Ponzio. Meets Saturdays from 11:30-12:20. 7 student minimum. No maximum.

Intermediate Flamenco Repertoire and Technique: For students who have completed at least 1 year flamenco dance instruction. The technical elements of a particular dance will be taught and drilled, with emphasis on rhythm, stamina, style and the marriage between the dance, music and song (Note to advanced/professional students: This class maintains an intermediate pace and is not based in the mastery of choreography). Instructor: Director, Angela Ponzio. Meets Mondays 7:30-8:30 pm. 7 student minimum. 10 student maximum.

Beginner Choreography: For beginners or dancers who have not yet mastered Sevillanas (the popular partnered dance of Spain). A must for future flamenco dancers. Meets Wednesdays 7:30-8:20 pm. Instructor: Federico Rocha. 6 student minimum. 12 student maximum.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED in order to be admitted to any class (Drop-in status included)

Tuition Information:
Flamenco Technique, 6 classes (full session): $75 (due first day of class)
Intermediate, 6 classes (full session): $85 (due first day of class)
Beginner Choreography, 6 classes (full session): $75 (due first day of class)
Drop-in rate: $20/class (registration required)
All pre-paid tuitions due first day of class, no exceptions. Fees are non-refundable & non-transferable. No make-up classes except due to instructor’s absence. Registration is required in order to keep all students aware of scheduling, teacher illness or make-ups. E-mail angela@quetoma.com to receive the REGISTRATION FORM, which can be returned via snail mail, email, or fax.

For more info: www.quetoma.com

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Fiestas in the Midwest 2008
FIRST WEDNESDAYS of each month!
6/4, 7/2, 8/6, 9/3, 10/1, 11/5, 12/7
in Minneapolis!

Experience flamenco "live and as it is happening." Join our fiesta and feel the magic of live flamenco.
Watch flamenco professionals perform, practice and experiment. Be part of the action and try the rhythms, traditions and passion!
Information about dance classes and upcoming events available. FREE, but donations are accepted.....gracias. Bring your amigos!
Hosted by FUEGO Flamenco www.fuegoflamenco.com

NEXT FIESTA: Wednesday, June 4, 2008, 8:00 p.m.
Candelabra Studio, 1517 Central Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413

Check out Minnesota Flamenco on www.meetup.com

FOR SALE

Mexican size 24 Miguelito shoes that have been worn once
can be yours for only $30 (originally $50)! 
Call Mary Ann Malloy @773.271-9885.