Tapas and Tunes at the Artery - Feb. 7

Tapas and Tunes - Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser 
featuring Flamenco En Vivo

An evening of Tapas, Flamenco Dance, Jazz and Latin Music. A Fundraising Event in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

with
The Jazz Quintessential and Coba! Latin Fusion

Date: Saturday, February 7, 2015
Time: 7:30pm
Location: The Artery - 9535 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
Price: $60 advance
(includes tapas catered by Edmonton Events Collaborative)
Information and tickets: at this link (www.theartery.ca)

Flamenco Classes - new session Jan 2015

The registration information for Jane's upcoming session of flamenco classes is now available.

Introductory level students
I am offering a One Day Introduction to Flamenco on January 30th to give new students a taste of my classes before the full session which begins on February 6th.

One Day Intro registration deadline - January 26
Full session registration deadline - February 2

Levels I and above  
Classes begin on the weekend of January 30th.
Registration deadline January 26th.

For more information please visit the website:

Flamenco Classes with Jane Ogilvie

There you will find information about my background, teaching philosophy, classes and the upcoming Spring classes.

Flamenco Metronome

Hello Everyone!

I wanted to share with you a handy application that I've been using for practice away from class. For Android (Google Play) the app is called 'Flamenco Metronome'; while it is available for free, I strongly recommend purchasing the PRO version only because it allows you to manipulate sounds. For example, cajon (heavy and light), palmas and pandereta (translates to tambourine). Have fun listening to variations of palmas and cajon. My recommendation: listen to the cajon alone; it sounds so cool!

The price for the app has gone up slightly on Google Play and is now just over $13.00 but it’s really worthwhile especially if you’re involved in Flamenco dance in one way or another.

For owners of Apple products, the app is called 'Doctor Compas'. I'm not sure if this is a paid app and I don’t know how much you can manipulate the sounds but if any of you end up using it, please share your experience by replying to this post!

For my part, the app helped immensely to learn Alegrias because it was such a new palos for me and I felt a bit intimidated at first but now all I want to do is the happy dance (no pun intended XD). I AM admittedly more comfortable with the compas but the dance steps still need improvement!

I give this app two strong golpes!

Flamenco Classes - New Session October 2014

The registration information for Jane's upcoming session of flamenco classes is now available.

Introductory level students
I am offering a One Day Introduction to Flamenco on October 3rd to give you a taste of my classes before the full session which begins on Oct. 17th.

Levels I and above  
Classes begin on the weekend of
October 3rd.

The deadline to register is 
September 29th. 

For more information please visit the website:

Flamenco Classes with Jane Ogilvie

There you will find information about my background, teaching philosophy, classes and the upcoming Fall classes.

Ventanas with guest Edmonton flamenco dancers

Featuring solos by guest Edmonton flamenco dancers Deborah Ibach and Jane Ogilvie, Ventanas brings their Magic Carpet Tour of Canada to the Artery on July 29th.

Born out of Toronto’s urban cultural music scene, Ventanas brings together musicians and dancers from the city’s diverse ethnic folk scenes. Balkan, Turkish, Sephardic and Flamenco music and dance are fused into a high-energy world music and dance show tailor-made for everything from the street to the greatest folk festivals across the country, to the international stage.

Ventanas’ summer tour showcases its self-titled debut album, released in September 2013. Tamar Ilana, with her powerful and versatile voice, weaves effortlessly through a myriad of musical styles from South Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean. Add to this gorgeous minor-key harmonies on Kosavar laments, riveting duels between percussion and voice, impassioned flamenco footwork, the plaintive voice of the violin, the deep beauty of the oud, and the intensity of flamenco guitar, and you have one unforgettable display of music, dance and inspiration.

Tuesday July 29, 2014
8:00pm, doors at 7:30 (general seating)
18+ no minors - Bar service

The Artery - www.theartery.ca
9535 - Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
Parking and entrance at the back on 101A ave
(click here for map)

Tickets - $25/advance - $30/door (cash only)
advance tickets available at:

yeglive.ca

You can securely purchase on-line and receive your e-tickets immediately by using Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, or INTERAC Online.

For more information about Ventanas
www.ventanasmusic.com