Classes
Class Schedule Submission Form or email Jess@flamencoUSA.com (include name, studio location, contact phone #, and schedule.)Please note that all information made available is subject to change or cancellation. Flamenco USA cannot guarantee that information is entirely accurate, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.
Illinois
Dame Libby Komaiko / Chicago
Dame Libby and the Ensemble Espaņol Spanish Dance Theater.
http://www.neiu.edu/~eespanol.
773.442.5930
[Updated 12/11/03]
Flamenco Dance with Michelle Nascimento / Chicago
Flamenco Dance with Michelle Nascimento "La Caoba"
Tuesdays:
6.30 - 7.30 pm general multilevel technique
7.30 - 8.30 pm choreography interm/advanced
Saturdays:
12.00 - 1.00 pm Basic Beginner (no experience necessary)
1.00 - 2.00 pm beginners technique (all ages)
at Tyego Dance Project
6928 N. Glenwood (corner Morse/red line)
Chicago/Rogers Park
Drop in fee 1 hr: $ 13 Drop in fee 2 hrs: $ 18
discounts available for prepaid session
Sundays: 11. - 12.30 pm technique/choreography interm/advanced
at Estudio Barrera
1336 W. Columbia (Glenwood/east of Pratt & Clark)
Chicago/Rogers Park
Drop in fee 1,5 hrs: $ 15
discounts available for prepaid session
Class structure: technique/choreography: warm-up, stretching, brazeo, marquajes, vueltas, taconeo, palmas, contratiempo. Learn all 4 Sevillanas, Bulerias, Tangos - learn a whole dance focusing on compas, expression and interpretation!
There are also classes available in Hyde Park on Mondays.
Michelle is available for private classes & workshops! For more information and to register for classes please contact her at:
Tel. (773) 704-5371 or e-mail to: lacaoba@flamencotriana.com
http://www.flamencotriana.com
[Updated 01/22/04]
Instructor, Angela Ponzio at Danza Viva / Oak Park
Angela Ponzio "La Niņa de la Viņa" and native of Jerez Spain teaches group flamenco classes for ages 9 to 99 at Danza Viva Center for World Dance and Music, Oak Park IL. Register for 6 week sessions at http://www.danza-viva.com, or receive information on private classes, performance opportunities by calling (708)417-1965 or email angela@quetoma.com.
Flamenco Kids: Children will learn the proper techniques, structure of flamenco dances and rhythms in this fun, motivational class. Recital opportunities are available, as well as opportunities for apprenticeships in Ponzio's professional flamenco company (Quetoma)
Flamenco I: Teens and adults learn the fundamentals of flamenco dance. The mesmerizing hand and arm movements, rhythms, heelwork, and choreography of specific flamenco dances are taught in an enthusiastic and authentic atmosphere.
Advanced flamenco dance classes and workshops coming soon!
[Updated 03/11/04]
Karen Stelling / Chicago
Karen Stelling Flamenco Arts Center 3755 N Western Avenue Chicago
Thursdays Intermediate Flamenco
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. An "intermediate" level class for those with at least one year of experience or solid familiarity with the palos. Technique is emphasized.
Coming Soon!!! For those with interest in a beginning level class, tentatively planned for Thursdays (likely the hour before the intermediate class above) please call Karen directly at 773 637 0902 or email at stelmeister@juno.com. The date is not set and will depend on level of interest but I will keep in touch!
Karen also teaches private classes at the Flamenco Arts Center. Please call for details.
Karen has over twenty five years of spanish dance/flamenco performing and teaching experience. She received much of her training during her ten years as First Dancer with Chicago's Ensemble Espanol. Karen has studied with many masters over the years and enjoys passing this knowledge and inspiration on to her students.
[Updated 09/07/03]
Melody Vasquez / Chicago
Melody Vasquez
Classes are held at two locations:
Belle Plaine Studio
2014 W. Belle Plaine
Chicago IL
Mondays 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Flamenco Basics
Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced*
Flamenco Arts Center
3755 N. Western Avenue
Chicago IL
Saturdays only
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced*
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Flamenco Basics
Individual class $15, or $85.00 for 7 sessions
Melody was former principal dancer with the Los Preferidos Spanish Dance Company and now dances with her own group, Las Compaņeras. *Intermediate/Advanced classes require a minimum of 1 year study or approval of instructor.
Call 773/583-9392 or e-mail at melody-vasquez@excite.com with any questions.
[Updated 05/02/04]
Rosetta Magdalen / Flamenco Chicago Productions
Please check our website at www.flamencochicago.com for current class listings. Classes are held in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago (just north of Logan Square and just south of Old Irving Park). We offer beginning and intermediate flamenco dance classes, as well as semi-private and private lessons. Classes are kept small so students can progress quickly and receive personal attention. No off-putting "flamenco attitude." This is a fun but serious learning experience where you'll get to know a wonderful international group of fellow students -- and have the opportunity (if you wish) to perform what you've learned in informal juergas and potentially as an apprentice with Flamenco Chicago.
[Updated 06/19/03]