Flamenco Dance & Singing Workshops Sept.14 '08

Guest artists from Spain Cristina Hall and singer David de Alcala will be teaching workshops before their show "El Sonido de Silencio" on September 14th, 2008. Artist bios can be found here.

Baile (Dance) Workshops
Beginner/Intermediate Level
Time: 12:00-1:15 pm; Cost: $42 before Sept 1/$58 after Sept 1

High Intermediate/Advanced Level
Time: 12:45-2:30 pm; Cost: $58 before Sept 1/$70 after Sept 1

Cante (Singing) Workshop
Time: 2:30-3:30 pm; Cost: $35 before Aug 25/$48 after Aug 25

Location: Marr-Mac Dance and Theatre Arts Centre (8627 - 109 Street, Edmonton). Map here.

Send payment to: Annette Morcos, PO Box 74016, Strathcona RPO, Calgary, AB, T3H 3B6
Email info@flamencocalgary.com; Telephone. 403-217-1954

El Sonido del Silencio - Flamenco Performance from Spain

El Sonido del Silencio" is an encounter between flamenco's past and present; where the old and the new come together in one performance to express a timeless sense of music and movement.

Annette Morcos and Peña Bulería in collaboration with Flamenco.ca are proud to present El Sonido del Silencio in Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton; a production featuring artists from Sevilla including Manuel Alejandro Montero (Guitar), Cristina Hall (Dancer), David de Alcala (Singer). Workshops in dance and singing will be offered - contact the organizer to book a spot!

September 14, 2008 at the Westbury Theatre, Edmonton at 7:00 pm. $38 in advance and at the door. Tickets: TransAlta Arts Barns or 780-409-1910. More info at: 403-217-1954 or info@flamencocalgary.com

Flamenco Items for Sale

Calgary's Fiona Malena will be in Edmonton for the next several days and has the following flamenco items for sale:

Dress (SOLD)
- Deep purple designer dress with deep pink ruffles. Gorgeous style with tiered ruffles. Top never worn, skirt worn twice: $300.

Shawls
- Exquisite hand-embroidered silk manton, black with large flowers with beautiful colours (burgundy, purple, gold, green). Only used 2x. Luxurious fringe. Originally $700!!!: $325.
- Large black with red flowers silk manton. NEW. Great for dancing with: $175.
- Red shawls (small) perfect for dressing up an outfit (4 of them): $15 (each)

Skirt
Brown skirt, beautiful soft shimmery material. From Seville. Elastic waist, flattering cut. NEW

Top
Pink & Black polka-dotted stretch tie top $20.

Items may be viewed by appointment July 6,7, and 8 (2008) at the Days Inn (780-430-0011 Room 401), or by contacting 1-403-481-2924. Photographs or longer descriptions of items are available on request. After July 8, unsold items will be on sale from Calgary. For more information about which items are available, email fionamalenaflamenco-at-yahoo.ca.

Typical Keys for Flamenco Palos

For new singers or guitarists looking for information on typical keys for different palos (song forms), Thomas Whiteley's "Different Ways to Look at Flamenco Palos" lists keys, modes, and time signatures for a range of palos.

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