Oscar Nieto workshop and Miguel Ortega CD

Oscar Nieto's workshop is this weekend!

Beginners - if you have at least 4 classes behind you, from any teacher, at any point in your past, and would like a flamenco fix...I can't recommend Oscar enough. There is still room in the 1 hr Intro level class on Friday from 6 - 7. Don't miss your chance to take classes from this incredible teacher.

All levels - if you haven't registered and are planning to attend, please do bring both the registration form and your total fee to the first day you attend the workshop. There is still room for both partial and full workshop participants.

Cante class - Open to all levels. No previous experience necessary. Note that the fee is separate from the workshop fees.

Click here for workshop information/form (including drop-in/partial workshop fees).

Miguel Ortega CD

Miguel Ortega is an incredible singer from Spain that came to the Calgary International Flamenco Festival in 2013 as the singer with Olga Pericet. He gave a fantastic cante workshop and we were able to buy his CD "Una Mirada Atras" which had just come out. He has released a new CD this year "Amalgama". Silvia Temis in Calgary has arranged to purchase some from him and would like to know if anyone else in Edmonton would like one. The cost is $20.10 (shipping included) and he will sign them before sending. I am collecting the money for her and will arrange for the Edmonton order to be delivered. If you'd like to purchase one, please let me know by Friday and I will make sure you are on the list (janeogilvie at mail dot com). Money must be paid this weekend! (cash only).

You can see more about Miguel at the links below:

Miguel Ortega website (spanish only)

video from the Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla - Sept 2014

video from the Festival de Jerez - Feb 2015

hope to see you at the workshop!

Oscar Nieto workshop reminder

A reminder that the early-bird registration deadline for the June workshop with Oscar Nieto is this coming Monday, June 1st. Don't miss your chance for classes with this incredible teacher!

These workshops are multi-level and open to the greater flamenco community. Some previous flamenco experience is required and there is an Intro level class offered for students with at least 4 classes of flamenco experience (from any teacher).

Click here for more information and to register

Shoes for sale

Lightly worn women’s size 7-7.5 flamenco shoes, toe and heel clave,
Hand-made in Spain.
$225 new, selling for $150, OBO.

Email Katharine - panache@interbaun.com to arrange time to meet for fitting.

Oscar Nieto workshops - Jun 19 - 21 2015

I’m over the moon excited to announce that master teacher Oscar Nieto will be returning to Edmonton for a weekend of workshops in flamenco dance and song on June 19th, 20th and 21st, 2015.

I can’t speak highly enough about Oscar. His ongoing influence has been fundamental in my flamenco journey since I took my first workshop with him as a total beginner back in 1997. To quote Portland’s Laura Onizuka:

“What Oscar teaches sticks. He has a secret magical talent for explaining things in ways that make so much sense. He helps you engage muscles in the body you didn’t know you had, allowing you to move with ease and power. The way a flamenco dancer moves. There are master dancers, but few can explain how to execute things as Oscar does.

Oscar is in constant demand as a guest artist and teacher across Canada, the USA and Asia. His broad experience and knowledge gives students a rich background in the history of flamenco and Spanish dance, cante (song), jaleo (shouts of encouragement) and compas (rhythm).”

These workshops are open to the greater flamenco community. Some previous flamenco experience is required and there is an Intro level class offered for students with at least 4 classes of flamenco experience (from any teacher).

Click here for more information

For those of you wanting to take classes with Deborah Ibach this summer, she is also really excited to have Oscar Nieto in town so the start of her classes will be delayed to ensure that everyone can take advantage of his workshop. Her classes will take place as usual throughout the summer. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

Flamenco performance and social April 19th CANCELLED

Unfortunately our planned flamenco event for April 19th has been cancelled. Jane has broken her wrist, will be recovering from surgery and is unable to perform or host.

Stay tuned!  we hope to reschedule at a later date.