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.

Flamenco Arts Center Membership Rates
Membership runs from October 1, 2007–September 30, 2008. A description of the requirements and membership benefits is on our NEWS page.

  • adult single membership • $25 per year
  • children 12 & under • $15 per year
  • family membership/same home address • $35

    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 SUNDAY LISTING and EVENTS PAGE for more information and future guest artist classes.

GET YOUR GROOVE ON!!!
'60s-style GO-GO DANCING Class
with Krista Ortgiesen
7:30–8:30 p.m.
$60 per Six-Class Card/$12 per Single Class Drop In
Rediscover your inner girl with this fun and cardiovascular dance form.
Classes start with a warm up then we do a choreography. A new choreography is taught each week. 
The same choreography is taught Monday and Tuesday. Music is mostly from the '60s, 
and occasionally to newer music that pays homage to the '60s.
All ages and levels welcome!
Class attire: Comfortable clothes you can dance in. Dance in tennis shoes* or bare feet.
Save your boots for the stage!

Instructor: Krista Ortgiesen
*Please wear tennis shoes if you experience any foot or arch pain when exercising.
You do not need to be a member of the Flamenco Arts Center to take this class.
For more information on these classes, contact Krista at gogokrista@gmail.com

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Next session of
LAUGHTER YOGA
Monday, April 14, 8:30–9:30 p.m.
Contact Judith for more information @
773-334-2021

MORE! GO GO DANCING with Krista Ortgiesen
Classes run continuously—Join in this winter!!
All levels: 6:00–7:00 p.m.
$60 per session/Single class $12
For more information, contact Krista @ gogokrista@gmail.com or see Monday class listing above.

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HULA

Every week on Tuesdays • 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Taught by Jessie Tevaga of Ohana Entertainment
For more information contact Jessie at
ohanaent@gmail.com or 630-803-7439


Basic Flamenco for Adults
Taught by Melody Vasquez
7:00–8:30 p.m.
$15 per class, or prepay $85 for 7 classes
For info call 773-583-9392 or email
melody-vasquez@excite.com



Intermediate Flamenco for Adults
Taught by Melody Vasqueziii
8:30–9:45 p.m.
$15 per class, or prepay $85 for 7 classes
For info call 773-583-9392 or
email melody-vasquez@excite.com

Flamenco Fundamentals:
Adult technique and choreography
Taught by Karen Stelling
7:00–8:15 p.m. • $17 per class
Four-week session rate is $60
For more information, call 773-637-0902 or email karen_stelling@flamencoartscenter.com


Next session:
April 24 –May 15
Please note: There is a one-week break between sessions.
No make-up classes or refunds if you miss a session class you have prepaid.

Studio is used on Fridays for private rentals,
no group classes are currently running.





Cante portion runs from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
See below for the dance portion times.
NOTE: you must be a member of FAC to take these classes.

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Saturday Fundamental Flamenco Technique
taught by Carolina Xavier
of Las Guitarras de España

10:30–11:45 a.m.
Class fees:
$15 single class/drop-in rate • $75 prepaid 6 week session
$120 for combo of cante class and Patty Ortega's 9:30 a.m. cante class
NOTE: you must be a member of FAC to take these classes.
www.myspace.com/carolinaxavier
Info: xaviercarolina@yahoo.com.br
773.780-4993
New students always welcome!

Basic Flamenco for Adults
Taught by Melody Vasquez
12:00 noon-1:15 p.m.
$15 per class, or prepay $85 for 7 classes
For info call 773-583-9392 or email
melody-vasquez@excite.com

Intermediate Baile Español
(class includes castanet study for use in Sevillanas, Fandangos and Clasico Español styles)
Taught by Melody Vasqueziii
1:30–2:45 p.m.
$15 per class, or prepay $85 for 7 classes For info call
773-583-9392 or
email melody-vasquez@excite.com

SUNDAY FLAMENCO CLASS
with Chiara Mangiameli
NOTE THE NEW SCHEDULE (begins May 4)
AND CLASS STARTING TIMES!

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Fundamental Technique: Footwork, Drills, Marking

12:00 noon 1:15 p.m.
Intermediate Technique
- Footwork drills
- General tecnique

1:30–2:45 p.m.
Intermediate Choreography: Rondeña

Cost for group classes is $15
Call 312-593-3865 or e-mail studio4338@yahoo.com for more information!
Chiara is also available for private flamenco and pilates instruction at her home studio in the Logan Square area. Daytime or evening hours are available.
For more information please visit www.lamangiameli.com
or call Chiara at 312.593.3865

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WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING
Taught by Rick Neuhaus in the FAC studio in winter.
During spring, summer, and fall, we meet in the FAC studio if there is inclement weather outside, or in an outdoor location if weather is good (location to be posted on studio window).
4:00–6:00 p.m. • For information call Rick at 773-583-5297.

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FAC Cuadro Classes
Workshops for all levels of guitarists, dancers, and singers to learn about and practice structure of different palos. Participants will teach and learn from each other to strengthen understanding of the interactions between singers, dancers, and guitarists.


Go Carmen Go!i

Private and semi-private tango classes with Rick Daniel


Contact Rick for more information at
auramc@aol.com, 773-480-7811
Rates: $70.00 per person/$80.00 per couple for private classes.

For more information, call 773-868-4130 or e-mail kathi_beste@flamencoartscenter.com

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