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.

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

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
Click here for tickets and more information. 

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
Click here for more information and to register. 

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.

Alberta Culture Days - Sept 30

Join us in the Winspear lobby for Alberta Culture Days this Saturday September 30th where Vancouver’s Stephanie Pedraza will be giving a mini flamenco dance class from 12:10 – 12:40.

Stephanie will demonstrate some basics of flamenco dance including arm work, floreo or hand movement, rhythms and hand clapping as well as marking steps. Participants will have the chance to practice these learned elements in a short choreography. All levels and ages welcome. No experience necessary.

On Saturday, September 30th, the Winspear Centre’s main lobby will come alive with sound and colour, as they present a full day of performances and interactive workshops representing musical traditions from around the world. Performers will be presenting from Edmonton Opera, Edmonton Flamenco Festival’s guest teacher Stephanie Pedraza, Vohon Ukrainian Dance ensemble, Ballet Mexico Lindo, Sangea Academy, and more. (http://bit.ly/2yrfMd5)

photo Andy Koo

Flamenco with Jane Ogilvie - Classes Fall 2017

Upcoming flamenco classes!

4 week Introduction to Flamenco Dance with Jane: Sept. 8 - 29
including a master class with guest artist Stephanie Pedraza
Early-bird registration deadline - Sept. 1

Dance/song workshops with guest Stephanie Pedraza: Sept. 29 - Oct. 1
Early-bird registration deadline - Sept. 15

Guitar workshop with guest Tosh Hayashi: Sept. 30 - Oct. 1
Early-bird registration deadline - Sept. 15

7 week fall flamenco session with Jane: Oct. 1 - Nov. 24
Early-bird registration deadline - Sept. 15

For more information visit: Flamenco with Jane Ogilvie

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

Edmonton Flamenco Festival 2018 dates announced!

We are excited to announce our 2018 festival dates!

The next Edmonton Flamenco Festival will take place from
April 18th – 22th, 2018.

Save the date! The mainstage show with international artists is set for April 20th at the Winspear.

Artists will be announced in the coming months.

EFF Festival Beginner Dance Class - March 9th

 

Information on our festival class for beginner dancers has been posted.

This class, with one of our guest dancers, is for dancers with less than 2 years experience. Don't miss this chance to experience a class with top notch Spanish artists!

Some basic previous flamenco dance experience is required. If you’ve never taken a flamenco class before, this class is not for you!

Thursday, March 9th: 6:00 - 7:00 at Marr Mac Dance

Information and Registration can be found at this link.

Edmonton Flamenco Festival Guitar Classes - March 9 to 11

Edmonton Flamenco Festival Guitar Classes - Are you a guitarist hoping to catch some guitar classes with our international guest Socrates Mastrodimos? Have some guitar experience but new to flamenco? Already been playing flamenco for a while and interested in a master class?

We are in the process of organizing group and private classes based on student experience and interest. We have options for March 9th and 11th. Send us an email and get in on the discussion. (info@edmontonflamencofestival.com)

Read more about Socrates at this link.

We leave you with a video of Socrates por alegrias (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5G1p0I30OE)

Flamenco Flashmob round two!

In advance of our festival March 10 - 12, the Edmonton Flamenco Festival is bringing our flamenco flashmob back to life! We plan to meet up and dance together in various public places leading up to the festival. We’ve had a great response to our flashmob classes this month with dancers from all levels joining in. Hope to see you there!


Our experienced flashmob dancers from the fall are offering two more 1.5 hour classes for anyone wanting to learn the choreography. We are also offering times to practice the cante on these dates.

New Class dates
Feb. 10 and Feb. 12 – learn or review the choreography or cante
Feb. 17 - Full Flashmob – review only

If you’re interested in joining us please let us know at the link below so we know how many people to expect and we can keep you informed if the class time gets changed or cancelled.
 
All levels welcome. Some basic previous flamenco dance experience is required. Have you taken a session of flamenco before? If you've got some basic arms and have done a bit of choreography por tangos, you'll be able to follow along. More advanced? There's a lot of opportunity to put your own flair into the choreography.

Have some cante experience and want to practise your flamenco singing? Just want to join in with palmas? Come to the cante and compas practice.

If you’re interested in joining us please let us know at the link below so we know how many people to expect and we can keep you informed if the class time gets changed or cancelled.

Click here for more information.

Flamenco Flashmob returns!

In advance of our festival March 10 - 12, the Edmonton Flamenco Festival is bringing our flamenco flashmob back to life! We plan to meet up and dance 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.

Class dates: Feb. 3  and Feb. 5

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

Have some cante experience and want to practise your flamenco singing? We’ll be getting together to practise the cante with palmas in the next few weeks.

If you’re interested in joining us please let us know at the link below by January 31st.

Click here for more information.

EFF Festival Weekend Dance Workshops - March 11-12

 

Information on our festival weekend workshops for dancers has been posted. These classes are for dancers with a minimum of 2 years flamenco dance experience.

Dancers, 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.

Information and Registration can be found at this link.

More class information coming soon!

Stay tuned for guitar and cante classes, and dance classes for students with less than 2 years experience.

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

Flamenco Classes with Jane Ogilvie - New Session Winter 2017

The registration information for my upcoming session of flamenco classes is now available. Classes begin January 31st.

The deadline to register is January 20th. 

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 session.

Flamenco Festival Fundraiser - Nov 2016

The Edmonton Flamenco Festival is excited to announce the events for our fundraiser weekend Nov 25 – 27, 2016.


Live Performance – "Flamenco at the AGA" - Nov 26
Click here for tickets and more information.

Our 2016 fundraiser live performance "Flamenco at the AGA"
will take place at Art Gallery of Alberta’s lower level
Ledcor Theatre on November 26th - 8:00pm.

special guests
Francesca Canalizo – dancer – Calgary
Holly Blazina – guitarist – Calgary
Stephanie Pedraza – singer/dancer – Vancouver

local performers
Jane Ogilvie – dancer
Irena Dumicz – singer/dancer
Nyles Varughese – guitarist

Workshops in Flamenco dance, song, and guitar - Nov 25 - 27
Click here for more information and to register.

Flamenco dance & song – with Stephanie Pedraza – Nov 25 to 27
Vancouver based artist Stephanie Pedraza returns for 3 days of
multi-level classes in Flamenco song and dance. Some previous
Flamenco dance experience is required.

Introduction to Flamenco Guitar – with Holly Blazina – Nov 27
Calgary based Flamenco guitarist Holly Blazina will be offering a
Sunday class. Some previous guitar experience is required.

Proceeds from this fundraising weekend go towards supporting the Edmonton Flamenco Festival in 2017.

Flamenco Flashmob

The Edmonton Flamenco Festival is creating a Flamenco Flashmob!

All levels welcome. Some previous flamenco dance experience is required.

We will be working por tangos with live guitar and cante accompaniment. If you have previous experience learning cante, there will be an opportunity to sing if desired.

Jane Ogilvie will be leading classes to teach and rehearse the choreography and structure on the following Fridays from 6:30 - 7:30

Oct. 14 - Oct. 21 - Oct. 28 - Nov. 4 - Nov. 18

Earlybird deadline - Oct. 7th

If you're interested in joining us, please register in advance!
Classes will be cancelled if not enough registered by Oct. 10th.

Click here for more information.

Flamenco Classes with Jane Ogilvie - New Session Fall 2016

The registration information for Jane's upcoming session of flamenco classes is now available. Classes begin October 4th.

The deadline to register is September 23rd. 

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 session.

Flamenco Singing Lessons with Silvia Temis

Flamencos in Edmonton, If you are interested in Cante flamenco. I am now based in Edmonton and offering flamenco ongoing singing lessons starting on May the 4th. Have you signed up? Please check my website for more info: www.silviatemis.com 

Can you let us know what specific style (palo) of flamenco are you interested in learning to sing? I would like to get some feelers of the general interest! I am thinking Tientos.

smile emoticonI am thinking Tientos?

Follow my page! I post things related to Cante flamenco, any upcoming events and workshops! Thank you! 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1155038144521729/

To register email: silvia.temis.flamenco@gmail.com
Call: 647.899.1034
or visit: www.silviatemis.com

Flamenco Classes with Jane Ogilvie - New Session April - May 2016

The registration information for Jane's upcoming session of flamenco classes is now available. Classes begin April 13th and run for 6 weeks.

The deadline to register is April 8th. 

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 session.

Thursday Flamenco Classes with Irena Dumicz Start Jan. 21, 2016

with Irena Dumicz

Marr Mac Dance 

8627 - 109 St Edmonton, 

Thursdays: Jan. 21-March 10, 16

SEVILLANAS:     Choreography class 6:30 - 7:30 PM  
                             8 classes C$120 / drop in C$20
Learning and reviewing each copla of this festive and traditional  dance from Seville (this session we will start from 4th copla). In addition - work on flamenco arms, body movement and style. This class is open to students of all levels. You do not need to have flamenco training to dance Sevillanas.

BATA DE COLA: Technique class 7:30 - 8:30 PM 
                            8 classes C$120 / drop in C$20
Learning, reviewing and mastering the technique of Bata de Cola: the series of exercise that will have levels of complexities depending on your experience and familiarity dancing with Bata de Cola. We focus on technique and posture, using 12 count compas and elements of Por Solea with Bata De Cola. If you are in the process of acquiring Bata (a dress or skirt with a "tail") there are two batas to try / use in the class.

TO REGISTER:
Email: irenadumicz@gmail.com
Call/ text 587.594.1167
visit www.irenadumicz.wix.com/flamenco

Flamenco Classes with Jane Ogilvie - New Session January 2016

The registration information for Jane's upcoming session of flamenco classes is now available. Classes begin January 27th.

The deadline to register is January 22nd. 

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 session.

Discovering Flamenco Singing and Song with Silvia Temis - January 2016

Cantaora Silvia Temis now based in Edmonton AB is offering two Flamenco Singing Classes, Friday January 29th from 7:00 to 8:30pm and Saturday January 30th from 4:00 to 5:30pm, in the heart of Old Strathcona, Whyte Ave. The Capoeira Academy (Edmonton) #103 10324 82 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 1Z8

As you might all be aware understanding Flamenco singing and song is a crucial aspect to understand the art form in deep. This class is suitable for beginners with some knowledge in Flamenco in general or musicians/ singers looking to expand their range of talent. Flamenco dancers looking to understand the music structure.

DESCRIPTION:
Palos or styles are TBD until we determine the level of the whole group.  We will introduce flamenco clapping (flamenco palmas) as well as history of the lyrics (letras).
Classes are 1.5 hrs each.

PRICES:
Two classes early bird until January the 20th: $70.00 CAD
Two classes after January the 20th are $75.00 CAD
Drop in: $40.00 CAD

MATERIAL:
1. Notebook
2. pen or pencil
3. recording machine or phone to record

For more information or comments please message me directly: silvia.temis.flamenco@gmail.com

*Note: We will need a minimum of 4 students each night to run this workshop