Saturday 11 November 2017

Flamenco Dance Workshop with Tracy Cumberbatch - Dec 1, 2017



The Edmonton Flamenco Festival is excited to announce one-day of flamenco dance workshops with Tracy Cumberbatch on our fundraiser weekend Dec 1 – 2, 2017. The weekend's events are:

Live Performance – "Flamenco at MacEwan" - Dec 1
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Our 2017 fundraiser live performance "Flamenco at MacEwan" will take place at the University of MacEwans’s brand new Betty Andrews Recital Hall on December 1st - 8:00pm.

Special guests
Tracy Cumberbatch – dancer – Calgary
David Matyas – guitarist – Calgary

Edmonton performers
Marni Benavides – singer
Irena Dumicz – singer/dancer
Jane Ogilvie – dancer

We’re excited to have the following local performers showcasing a piece by Stephanie Pedraza, taught at her Edmonton workshops this past September. Tosh Hayashi was here to teach the guitar accompaniment: Julie Trohimchuk, Jolene Yuen-Jung, Carmen Locke, Susan MacGregor, Jen Dunford, and Jim Findlay.

Flamenco Dance Workshops with Tracy Cumberbatch - Dec 2nd
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Calgary based flamenco artist Tracy Cumberbatch will be offering one day of multi-level classes in flamenco dance. Beg/Int students will have a chance to work with manton and Int/Adv students will have the chance to work with manton and bata. Some previous basic flamenco dance experience is required for the Intro level.

Proceeds from this fundraising weekend go towards supporting the Edmonton Flamenco Festival in 2018.

Saturday 4 November 2017

Flamenco before the ESO – Nov 11, 2017

Are you an Edmonton Symphony Orchestra fan yet?

The Edmonton Flamenco Festival be in the lobby at the Winspear Centre on November 11th when the ESO presents - The Glorious Sound of Hollywood. Experience music from the golden age of Hollywood, including such classic films as Seahawk, The Wizard of Oz, Schindler's List, and The Sound of Music.

Catch a 30 min live flamenco performance in the lobby before the concert!

Wondering about the Edmonton Flamenco Festival?
Artistic Director Jane Ogilvie, Flashmob Coordinator Jen Dunford, and festival volunteers will be at our information table before the symphony and at intermission. Stop by and say hello.

Want to catch a glimpse of the festival's December fundraiser performers?
Beginning at 7:15 you can catch a 30 min live flamenco performance in the lobby before the ESO concert. Including 3 of the featured soloists Tracy Cumberbatch, David Matyas, and Irena Dumicz with a few pieces from the upcoming show as well as local flamencos: Julie Trohimchuk, Jolene Yuen-Jung, Carmen Locke, Jen Dunford, Susan MacGregor, and Jim Findlay showcasing a group piece learned at Stephanie Pedraza and Tosh Hayashi's September workshops.

Tickets are selling fast for the December 1st festival fundraiser "Flamenco at MacEwan". Don't miss your chance to see some incredible Alberta talent at MacEwan University's brand new Betty Andrews Recital Hall. Proceeds go towards supporting the April 2018 Edmonton Flamenco Festival.