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.

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.

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.

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

Artists Announced! Edmonton Flamenco Festival - March 2017

We are thrilled to announce the line up of artists for our March festival.

On Friday, March 10, 2017, the Edmonton Flamenco Festival presents

"Tablao Sevilla, Flamenco at the Winspear"

Direct from Seville, Spain, six internationally acclaimed performers bring the traditional style of flamenco puro to the stage. Tablao Sevilla features an exceptional cast of performers including flamenco legend Carmen Ledesma, one of the most iconic flamenco dancers of our time.

Carmen Ledesma - Dancer
Manuela Rios - Dancer
Mary Vizarraga - Singer
Juan Villar - Singer
Socrates - Guitarist
Raul Bernal - Flautist 

Powerful. Raw. Rooted in tradition.
Experience flamenco like never before!

Tickets available through the Winspear Box Office
Online click here
By Phone: 780-428-1414 Toll Free: 1-800-563-5081

Workshops with our guest artists are planned for March 11th and 12th. Information coming soon.

Volunteer with the Edmonton Flamenco Festival

Do you enjoy music and dance? Would you like opportunities to engage with world class performers as well as the local community? Are you curious about Flamenco, or already passionate about it? Would you like to be an integral part of the Edmonton Flamenco Festival's support team?

We are looking for volunteers! Diverse interests and experiences welcome.

Join our volunteer list by filling out our Volunteer Registration Form at the link below. We will reach out to volunteers as opportunities arise.

Volunteer Registration Form

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 - Live at the Art Barns Dec. 4th

Our Festival fundraiser performance is less than a week away!
Tickets are selling fast. Don't wait to get yours or you may miss out.

We're excited to announce that the following local dancers will perform por fiesta at the end of the show:
Lulu Yu, Cat Moores, Carmen Locke, Susan MacGregor, and Jolene Yuen-Jung.

Click the poster for event details and tickets.

Flamenco - live at the Arts Barns Dec 4, 2015

As the days grow shorter and nights become colder, join us in the glow of the Arts Barns lobby for an evening of live flamenco featuring:

special guests
Stephanie Pedraza - singer/dancer - Vancouver
Tosh Hayashi - guitarist - Calgary

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

Read more about our performers here.

Proceeds from this fundraising event go towards supporting the Edmonton Flamenco Festival in its inaugural year.

Friday Dec 4th 2015
8pm (doors at 7:30)

Arts Barns lobby
10330 84 ave

Tickets
$35 in advance
$40 at the door
General seating
cash bar



The Edmonton Flamenco Festival is committed to raising awareness, understanding, and appreciation of Flamenco for the greater Edmonton community through an annual festival. The highlight of our festival is a main stage event featuring international artists showcasing traditional Flamenco. Our goal is to build community through performance, workshops, and outreach programs.

Our first festival is planned for April 2016!

more about our festival at www.edmontonflamencofestival.com

 poster design - Jane Ogilvie - silhouette of Stephanie Pedraza from a photo by Andy Koo

Paco Peña concert ticket raffle!

As part of our fundraising, the Edmonton Flamenco Festival Association is raffling off 4 pairs of tickets to see Paco Peña's "Flamencura" at the Winspear on Monday, October 26th.

Raffle tickets are $10 each for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show (valued at $94). All proceeds go towards our Association in support of our first Flamenco Festival in April 2016.

Raffle tickets can be purchased by contacting Jane Ogilvie (janeogilvie@mail.com) and will also be available at the Edmonton Flamenco Society Swap/Sell and AGM on Sunday, October 18 where the draw will be held.

Paco Peña embodies both authenticity and innovation in flamenco. As guitarist, composer, dramatist, producer and artistic mentor he has transformed perceptions of this archetypal Spanish art form.

“Mr. Peña is a genuine virtuoso, capable of dazzling an audience with technical abilities beyond the frets of mortal man.” -The New York Times

www.pacopena.com
www.edmontonflamencofestival.com

Flamenco society and future festival

Are you interested in being part of a flamenco society in Edmonton?  Would you like to be involved in the creation of an Edmonton flamenco festival?

A group of Flamenco enthusiasts are meeting to discuss the creation of an Edmonton flamenco society and potential festival.

For this initial meeting we are seeking input and commitment from those interested in being directly involved in production, logistics, finance, vision etc. Anyone interested in being involved in other capacities will have opportunities to do so in the future as this project develops.

If interested please contact Cat Moores at info.cmoores@gmail.com before Monday April 22nd. We will be meeting Wednesday April 23rd at 7pm.

Open application for flamenco dancers - Aug 15th deadline

Fiona Malena Flamenco Society launches the first Calgary International Flamenco Festival September 30 - October 7, 2011.

A week-long celebration of flamenco music, dance, passionate expression and innovative performances, this is the flamenco event of the year. Bringing together top Spanish artists with Canadian performers, the festival features workshops, seminars, an Alberta Flamenco Showcase and a premier of Malena's newest show, "Echoes".

Open application for dancers to participate in the Alberta Flamenco Showcase as part of the Calgary International Flamenco Festival. Please click on the link to apply: http://www.wix.com/fionamalena/flamencosociety#!__menu/application

for full details on festival events visit www.flamencosociety.com

posted on behalf of Fiona Malena