! Flamenco in February Juerga !

Flamenco Society of Edmonton invites you to our Flamenco in February JUERGA Yiannis Tavern Kasbar 10444 82 Ave Edmonton Saturday, February 27, 2016 doors open at 7 PM

Tickets: $5

Door  prizes

Full menu and cash bar provided by fantastic Yiannis Tavern

In the midst of Edmonton's winter join us for an evening of flamenco song, dance, music, palmas , stories, food and more.....

Talk to old friends, meet new ones, warm up your heart with the art of flamenco and the passionate Edmonton flamenco community.

Get your Sevillanas, Tangos and Bulerias por Fiesta ready!

Are you working on a flamenco dance, song, guitar piece, percussion? 

Join us and share your art of flamenco.

Stage opens at 8PM

Email: flamencosocietyofedmonton@gmail.com if you want to share the stage

Tickets available from Board members, via e-mail and at the door.

www.flamencosocietyofedmonton.com

Note: This is a Flamenco Society fundraiser for future workshops, classes, sound system equipment. Thank you for your support

Flamenco Society of Edmonton News

Our Annual General Meeting took place today, October 18, 2015. 

Thank you to all members who participated in the meeting.
We are happy to announce the first Flamenco Society of Edmonton Board ( in alphabetical order): Irena Dumicz, Judith Garcia, Patricia Gariepy, Susan MacGregor, Jolene Yuen-Jung

Want to be an integral part in planning events?
Want to collaborate with other Flamenco enthusiasts?
Want to have a voice in Society events?
Join Flamenco Society, it's easy: email any of the Board Members at flamencosocietyofedmonton@gmail.com

Our mission is to promote and facilitate local Flamenco activities, to build and increase awareness of Flamenco art in Edmonton and Alberta and to be an umbrella organization for local Flamenco artists, schools, presenters, aficionados and community at large.

Flamenco Society of Edmonton News

Join us! The Flamenco Society of Edmonton is hosting its first social event and AGM.

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2015 
Location: Marr Mac Dance Studio lobby
Downstairs, 8627-109 Street Edmonton

5:30 PM - Flamenco SWAP-SELL 
Do you have flamenco shoes, clothes, accessories, CD's and want to swap, sell, or buy them? Looking for new items for your collection? Want to update your flamenco wardrobe? Want to catch up with the local flamenco community? This is the event for you.

6:30 PM - Society First Annual General Meeting
Society membership ($5) is open to anybody involved and/or interested in the Art of Flamenco: performers, students, presenters, teachers, aficionados. Previous knowledge or experience with flamenco is not required.

Our mission is to promote and facilitate local Flamenco activities, to build and increase awareness of Flamenco art in Edmonton and Alberta and to be an umbrella organization for local Flamenco artists, schools, presenters, aficionados and community at large.

At the first Society General Meeting a Board will be voted in from members. Want to be involved in organizing social events, performances, workshops and more? We hope you’ll consider a position on the Board.

You can acquire a Flamenco Society Membership in advance from Irena Dumicz or Jane Ogilvie, or at the event during our Flamenco SWAP-SELL, just before the AGM.

Questions? Email us: flamencosocietyofedmonton@gmail.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.

Flamenco Singing/Appreciation Club next meeting May 1st. 2010

The next meeting of the Edmonton Cante Club will take place on Saturday May 1st from 9:30 - 11:00 in the University area. The cost is $3.

The exact location and any further needed details will be provided by email closer to the date.

Anyone with a love for Flamenco singing is welcome to come to join us regardless of knowledge, experience, or singing level. If you haven't already emailed and are interested in joining us please email Jane at:

janeogilvie at mail dot com

Flamenco Singing/Appreciation Club restarting - April 17th, 2010

The next meeting of the Edmonton Cante Club will take place on Saturday April 17th from 1:00 - 2:30 in the University area. The cost is $3. Esperanza and I are facilitating this first meeting. We plan to discuss group intentions, focus and timeline for this new cycle of meetings, and also sing!

The exact location and any further needed details will be provided by email closer to the date.

The consensus so far is meetings every 3 weeks on Saturdays. The time of day and location may change for future meetings; we will discuss this at the April 17th meeting.

Anyone with a love for Flamenco singing is welcome to come to join us regardless of knowledge, experience, or singing level. If you are interested in joining us, and haven't already done so, please email Jane at:

janeogilvie at mail dot com

Cante Club Meeting - May 9, '09

The next singing meeting of the Flamenco singing learning/appreciation club will be held Saturday, May 9, 2009 from 11:30-1:30 @ Marni's, in the Capilano area. Call Marni at 780-340-3409 or email her @ marniflamenca-at-hotmail-dot-com for more information or to get the address.

Anyone with an interest in Flamenco singing is welcome to attend, regardless of experience or level.

Cante Club Meeting - April 11 '09

The third singing meeting of the Flamenco cante learning/appreciation club will be held Saturday, April 11, 2009 from 11:30-1:30 in the Callingwood area (near Anthony Henday & Whitemud). Call Esperanza at 780-483-5960 to RSVP and get the address.

Anyone with an interest in Flamenco singing or accompanying Flamenco singing is welcome to attend, regardless of experience or level.

For general questions about the group, email flamencoedmonton-at-telus-dot-net.

Cante Club Meeting - March 7, 2009

The second singing meeting of the Flamenco cante learning/appreciation club will be held Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 11:30-1:30* in the Sherwood Park area. RSVP to Kim at 780-504-3723.

Anyone with an interest in Flamenco singing or accompanying Flamenco singing (guitar, percussion, dance, etc.) is welcome to attend, regardless of experience or level.

For general questions about the group, email flamencoedmonton-at-telus-dot-net.

*note: start time changed from 11 to 11:30.

Cante Club Meeting - Feb 14, 2009

The first singing meeting of the new Flamenco cante learning/appreciation club is planned for Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 10:30 am in the Strathcona area. Anyone with an interest in Flamenco singing is welcome, regardless of experience. If you can't come but would like more info, do send a message.

For information, call Elysia @ 434-1125 or email flamencoedmonton-at-telus-dot-net.

Flamenco Singing/Appreciation Club Planning Meeting - Jan. 24, 2009

All those interested in joining a Flamenco singing club are invited to come to a meeting to discuss the formation of a Flamenco singing/appreciation club based in Edmonton.

At the meeting, we'll talk about Flamenco singing interests, formats for gatherings, and schedules.

Anyone with a love for Flamenco singing is welcome to come to the meeting - regardless of knowledge, experience, or singing level. Even if you're not sure if you'd like to join at this time or not, you're welcome to come along to the meeting and listen in or join the discussions.

To our singing friends in Calgary - the invitation is also warmly extended to you. If you can't come in person but would like to be involved in the club in some way from a distance, let us know of your interest and send any ideas you might have.

When: 2:00 pm, Saturday January 24, 2009
Where: Block 1912 cafe, 10361 Whyte Ave., Strathcona

RSVPs are not required, but if you'd like to RSVP or have any questions, contact Elysia at 434-1125 or flamencoedmonton-at-telus-dot-net.

Edmonton Flamenco on Facebook

For those who are on Facebook, there are currently two groups for Edmonton, AB area people: a general group called "Edmonton Flamencos", and a cante appreciation/learning group called "Aficionadas/dos del Cante".

Groups/Clubs

Interested in exploring singing, percussion, dance, or guitar with others in the city? If you'd like to start a Flamenco-related group to share your interest, post the details on this site. If you have questions about posting, please contact flamencoedmonton-at-telus.net.