Edmonton Flamenco Festival Flashmob

After two years of flashmobbing, we’ve decided it’s time to pass the torch on to other members of the community and retire the festival flashmob. It’s been a great two years of performing at various venues and events throughout the city. We finished this year with a bang at festival sponsor MarrMac Dance‘s 50th Anniversary celebration.



We are so grateful for the continued support of MarrMac Dance. A vibrant force in the Edmonton dance scene since 1968, MarrMac offers a great line up of classes for all ages. Click here for a look at their current studio offerings.

Here are some pics from our flashmob adventures. Thanks to all the local flamencos who came out to perform with us.

FLAMENCO GUITAR WORKSHOPS with HOLLY BLAZINA, May 24 to 26, 2018.

HOLLY BLAZINA, A FLAMENCO GUITARIST BASED IN CALGARY, is the Flamenco Society of Edmonton's Guest Artist for our Community Show, May 27, 2018. Prior to the show, Holly will be offering three days of flamenco guitar workshops in Edmonton from May 24 to 26, 2018.

If you are interested in attending the workshops, please contact the Flamenco Society of Edmonton at: www.flamencosocietyofedmonton.ca.

Holly has also created a Flamenco Guitar Study Group on Facebook for those on her mailing list. It’s free to join! Simply subscribe to her list from her website, then submit a request to join the group on her Facebook Page. 

To find out more about Holly and her artistic endeavours, you can check out the following links: www.hollyblazina.com, or https://www.facebook.com/HollyBlazinaFlamencoGuitarist/.

COMMUNITY SHOW, MAY 27th, 2018!

OUR FLAMENCO COMMUNITY SHOW IS LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY!  JOIN US!

When:   Sunday, May, 27th, 2018, 6:00-9:00 PM.
Where:  El Cortez Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar
Cost:     $10.00 ahead of time or $15.00 at the door.
Tickets: Through the Flamenco Society of Edmonton at: www.flamencosocietyof edmonton.ca or through FSE Board members.

Why not make a night of it?  Dinner at El Cortez, and the Community Show right after! (For dinner reservations, please contact El Cortez at: elcortezcantina.com OR phone 780-760-0200)

Support the Arts in Edmonton! Olé!

CAFE CANTE, APRIL 26, 2018!

JOIN US! You might discover a new passion for flamenco art! This month, we’re practicing palmas (clapping) for Tangos and dancing Tangos por Fiesta. 

Also, if you’ve always wanted to learn Sevillanas (or need to brush up on your skills), here’s your chance! We’re offering a free Sevillanas practice (first copla) to Flamenco Society of Edmonton members. 

Not a member? No problem! It’s only $5.00 to join, plus, your membership helps pay for future events. We’ll be offering memberships at the next Café Cante. If you wish, you can also be included in our e-mail list. 

Where? The Funky Buddha Bar and Restaurant, 10341 - 82 Avenue, Edmonton. (upstairs).
When? Thursday, April 26th, 2018, 7:30 - 9:30 PM.

Need more information? Check our web site at: www.flamencosocietyofedmonton.ca or contact us at: flamencosocietyofedmonton@gmail.ca. Newcomers are more than welcome. Olé!

CALL FOR PERFORMERS! FLAMENCO COMMUNITY SHOW, MAY 27, 2018!

THE FLAMENCO SOCIETY OF EDMONTON INVITES YOU to take part in a Flamenco Community Show!

Are you a flamenco dancer, singer, musician – a lover of flamenco? Whether you’re a student taking classes or a seasoned performer, this is your opportunity to share your ‘Ole!’ All levels are welcome! Let’s show the world what we can do, and what flamenco means to those of us who are passionate about it!

We are also excited to announce special guest flamenco guitarist from Calgary, Holly Blazina. Holly will be performing and accompanying the dancers, singers, and other musicians.

Show Date: Sunday, May 27th, 2018.

Show Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM

Show Location: El Cortez Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar, 8230 Gateway Boulevard, Edmonton.

The deadline to register is Tuesday, April 24th, 2018. 
To register, go to: https://goo.gl/forms/90hThdOKKAKbYtv93

Or visit our web site at: www.flamencosocietyofedmonton.ca

For more information, please contact Jen Dunford, Performance Coordinator, Flamenco Community Show 2018, Flamenco Society of Edmonton at: flamencosocietyofedmonton@gmail.com.

We look forward to performing with you! Olé!

SAVE THE DATE! The FLAMENCO SOCIETY of EDMONTON is presenting a COMMUNITY SHOW!

Do you love flamenco music, dance, and song? Do you love great food and drink? You’re in for a treat! The Flamenco Society of Edmonton is hosting a Community Show, featuring local flamenco dancers, singers, and guitarists! Stay tuned for an announcement of a special invited guest. Details coming soon!

As well as the show, we’re also excited to announce its location.The show will be held at El Cortez Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar. Located in Old Strathcona, El Cortez is a top-notch Edmonton restaurant, known for its traditional Mexican favourites, Latin fusion, and street food. Why not make a night of it? Supper and drinks at El Cortez, with the Community Flamenco Show afterwards!

When:  Sunday, May 27th, 2018, 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

Where: El Cortez Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar,
             8230 Gateway Boulevard, Edmonton
(Please note: dinner reservations must be made through El Cortez only.)

Tickets: $10.00 each, $15.00 at the door. To reserve tickets, contact the Flamenco Society of Edmonton at: flamencosocietyofedmonton@gmail.com.

We look forward to bringing you a night to remember! If you’re a flamenco aficionado, or want to be one, here’s your chance! Olé!

EFF Festival Weekend Workshops - April 21 - 22

Information on our festival weekend workshops for dancers and singers is available on our website. Now including class options for students with less than 2 years experience.

The Early-Bird registration deadline is April 6th.

Don't miss this chance to experience a class with top notch Spanish artists!

We have had a lot of interest from dancers in Edmonton and other cities in Canada and anticipate high registration levels. Class sizes are limited and we encourage you to register early so you don’t miss out.

Looking for private or semi-private classes? Guitar classes? Please contact us directly to arrange: info@edmontonflamencofestival.com

Information and Registration can be found at this link.

CAFE CANTE and FLAMENCO MARKET, MARCH 22, 2018!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

THE FLAMENCO SOCIETY OF EDMONTON is holding a CAFE CANTE and FLAMENCO MARKET, March 22, 2018!

JOIN US for live flamenco music, palmas (clapping), song (cante) and baile (dance). Don't know how? We'll show you!

This March Cafe Cante will feature Sevillanas song and dance, as well as other flamenco styles.

If you're interested in the Market, set-up starts at 7:00 PM. Bring any flamenco wear, shoes, fans, jewellery, etc. you wish to personally sell or  exchange. If you're looking to buy, we might have what you're looking for!

When?   7:30 to 10:30 PM.
Where?  FUNKY BUDDHA BAR and RESTAURANT, 
               10341 - 82 Avenue, Edmonton.
Cost?     FREE!

WE WELCOME NEWCOMERS! COME OUT FOR FLAMENCO PASSION AND FUN!

CAFE CANTE TONIGHT! JOIN US!

WE HAVE A BRAND NEW CAFE CANTE VENUE! Open to the public, we've moved our Cafe Cante Nights to the Funky Buddha on Whyte Avenue (10341 - 82nd Avenue, upstairs)! Join us for singing, guitar, practising palmas, or even dance! Have a coffee, a drink, or a bite to eat! Meet the local flamencos!

AS WELL AS ALL OF THAT, Flamenco Society Board Member, Irena Dumicz, will be teaching us a brand new Tangos de Triana letra by Miguel Poveda Real, Triana, Puente y Aparte, as shown in the YouTube video here:

Come and learn to sing it, or just do palmas! (And if you don't know how to do palmas, we'll show you!)

Hope to see you there! Olé!

Flamenco Flashmob 2018!

In advance of our festival April 18 – 22, the Edmonton Flamenco Festival is bringing our 2018 flamenco flashmob to life! We plan to meet up and perform together in various public places leading up to the festival. Hope to see you there!

Our experienced flashmob dancers from the fall are offering two 1.5 hour classes for anyone wanting to learn the choreography.

Stephanie Pedraza is offering a 1 hour cante and palmas group class via Skype for anyone wanting to practice singing and/or clapping.

Class dates: Feb. 2  and Feb. 4

All levels welcome. Some basic previous flamenco dance experience is required for the choreography classes. Have you taken a session of flamenco before? If you've got some basic arms and have done a bit of choreography, you'll be able to follow along. More advanced? There's a lot of opportunity to put your own flair into the choreography.

Don’t have any flamenco experience? Join us for the cante and palmas class and participate as one of our rhythmic clappers.

If you’re interested in joining the upcoming classes please let us know at the link below by January 29th.

Click here for more information