Flamenco Arts Center
Weekly Class Schedule
To inquire about a class or taking a class, call the individual instructors. Their numbers and e-mail addresses are listed below their class times. To inquire about giving a class or schedule private rehearsal time at the Flamenco Arts Center, e-mail Kathi at kathi_beste@flamencoartscenter.com or call 773-868-4130. Note: Unless session dates are noted, classes run continuously.


Class Levels
Fundamentals: No experience necessary
Basic: One to three years of experience required, or consent of instructor
Intermediate: At least three years experience required, or consent of instructor
Cuadro: All levels welcome. SEE EVENTS PAGE for more information and guest artist classes.

Come on in and GET YOUR GROOVE ON!!!
'60s-style GO-GO DANCING Class
with Krista Ortgiesen

7:30-8:30 p.m.
$60 per Six (6) Class Card (No expiration)
$12 per Single Class Drop In
Forget that you're exercising as you dance to music from the '60.s
and occasionally music that pays homage to the '60s.
Learn classic go-go dance moves and finish the class
with a complete routine you can show off at home or on the dance floor! 
The same song choreography is taught on Monday and Tuesday. Classes run continuously - drop in anytime!
All ages and skill levels are welcome. No previous dance experience necessary!

CLASSES RUN CONTINUOUSLY--DROP IN ANYTIME! 

Class attire: Dress for sweat and wear supportive athletic shoes.
Save your boots for the stage or cage!

Instructor: Krista Ortgiesen
For more information on these classes, contact Krista at gogokrista@gmail.com

MORE! GO GO DANCING with Krista Ortgiesen
NOTE NEW TUESDAY TIME SLOT!
Classes run continously—Join in anytime!!
All levels: 6:15–7:15 p.m.
$60 per session/Single class $12
For more informatio contact Krista @ gogokrista@gmail.com,
or see Monday listing abovefor class description.

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Beginning Belly Dance Technique Class
Perfect for non-dancers and those new to the craft!

"Last Tuesdays" Classes are held the last Tuesday of each month.
7:30 p.m.instruction, musicians join at 8:30 p.m.
for a jam session with dance students!
$12 per class.
For more information on the start-up of this exciting class, contact MIZZI at 312-388-5530.

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Intermediate/Advanced Flamenco
with Melody Vasquez
New session begins January 9
Wednesdays 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Intermediate/Advanced Flamenco
Students will work on intermediate/advanced technique (footwork, arm and turn exercises).
Choreography will be Zapateado with hat movement.

$15.00 drop in rate • $85.00 for class card (7 classes)
(Class cards can be used within 3 months from purchase and are non-refundable)

For info call 773-583-9392 or
email melody-vasquez@sbcglobal.net

Flamenco technique and choreography
Taught by Karen Stelling
private and semi-private instruction
Adv. Beginner/Intermediate Technique and Choreography
Abanicos, castanets, bata de cola
Thursday mornnings or afternoons



For more information, call 773-637-0902 or email karen_stelling@flamencoartscenter.com

PRIVATE RENTAL SPACE AVAILABLE, call for reservations.

Saturday Flamenco Class  with Melody Vasquez

12:15–1:45 p.m.
Basic Flamenco with Sevillanas
Students will work on basic technique (footwork, arm and turn exercises).
Choreography will include Sevillanas and beginning castanets (to be incorporated into Sevillanas).
$15.00 drop in rate • $85.00 for class card (7 classes)
(Class cards can be used within 3 months from purchase and are non-refundable)

2:00–3:30 p.m.
Intermediate/Advanced Baile Español
Taught by Melody Vasquezi
Students will work on dance and castanet technique (incorporating footwork, arm and turn exercises).
Class will concentrate on perfecting dance with castanets through exercises and combinations leading to choreography.
$15.00 drop in rate • $85.00 for class card (7 classes)
(Class cards can be used within 3 months from purchase and are non-refundable)

$15 per class, or
Prepay for a 3-month class card: $85 for 7 classes (no refunds)
For info call 773-583-9392 or
email melody-vasquez@sbcglobal.net

Photos taken by Elvia Carreon, a student from
Chicago's High School of the Performing Arts.

WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING
Taught by Rick Neuhaus in the FAC studio all year long, weather permitting!
This drum circle class meets Sundays in the FAC studio. If there is inclement weather outside.
IF weather cooperates, we move outdoors (location to be posted on studio window,
usually close by at Welles Park, near Old Town School).
1:00-3:00 p.m. @ FAC
For information call Rick at 773-583-5297.

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