Welcome to Flamenco NI

Our first Flamenco dance workshop of 2010 with Felipe de Algeciras will take place on February 21st at An Droichead 20 Cooke Street, Belfast.

The Beginner class will run from 1 – 2pm and is suitable for anyone with 1 year or some previous Flamenco dance experience;

Flamenco Technique class will run from 2-3 pm and is good for all including complete beginners who have had no dance or previous flamenco dance experience.

The Intermediate class will run from 3 – 5pm and is open to Flamenco dancers with at least 2 years of Flamenco dance experience.

Payment and sign-up for this workshop is listed below.

Class level

Beginner Class £15.00 Technique Class £15.00 Intermediate Class £35.00 Beginner Student £12.00 Technique Student £12.00 Intermediate Student £30.00 Full workshop Student £50.00

The new term of Flamenco dance classes offered through the Crescent Arts Center will start next Tuesday, January 19th. Please note that this class has moved from Saturday afternoon to Tuesday evening.

The beginner class will run from 6 – 7 pm. In this class we will look at the various rhythms of Flamenco, handclapping, posture, arm technique, introduce footwork and work on some basic choreography. Please wear comfortable shoes or boots with a low or cuban heel. No trainers, sneakers, flip flops, or stilettos.

SThe intermediate class will run from 7 – 8pm. To join this class  students need at least one year and preferably two years of Flamenco dance experience. We will study advanced Flamenco rhythms including contra (off the beat), more advanced handclapping technique/footwork and occasionally dance to a live guitarist. We will continue to work on Alegrias, Sevillanas and the other choreographies we have been studying . If possible please wear Flamenco shoes and a practice skirt.

Enrollments are still being taken for these classes. Please contact the Crescent Arts Centre to enroll http://www.crescentarts.org or alternatively come to the first class on Tuesday, January 19th at the Crescent Arts Centre, 165 Ormeau Road, Belfast BT7 1SQ.

Happy Holidays from FlamencoNI. We wish you a very safe warm and happy holiday season. Don’t forget to check back with us in the new year as we have a great program of workshops and classes coming up in 2010.

Enjoy these slides of some of our highlights from 2009.

Felipe’s November workshop will be held this Sunday November 22nd in the basement of Madison’s Hotel, Botanic Ave, www.madisonshotel.com. Classes will start at 1pm. This is the last workshop from Felipe in 2009. There will be no workshop in December.  Sign-up using paypal on the contacts page.

Join us for an amazing weekend of Flamenco workshops on 7^th and 8^th November with Lucas Gonzalez http://www.myspace.com/gonzalezlucas and Rocio Carbonell http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHjeSj307PY .

Guitar workshop – A two day intensive guitar workshop for all Flamenco Guitar enthusiasts. This will include not only the two hours of Flamenco guitar tuition with Lucas but also the chance to learn from Lucas as he accompanies the dance and singing workshops.

Palos and Palmas Workshop. Have you ever wanted to know about the various rhythms (palos) of Flamenco or just learn a little about Flamenco. Well over this two day workshop you will find out about the various palos of Flamenco and learn the palmas (hand clapping) that accompany each style/rhythm or dance. This workshop is good for guitarists, singers and dancers and no experience is necessary.

Beginner Dance Workshop. This class is for all beginners. Those who have never danced before and those who are new to flamenco dance.

Singing Workshop Singing is a big part of Flamenco which a lot of people, not living in Spain, are not aware off. This workshop is for those who want to try a little Flamenco singing, even if you can’t sing, and for those who want to learn how the singing fits into the palo (rhythm). This workshop is also good for guitarists and dancers and no experience is necessary.

Intermediate Dance Workshop This is a more intense two hour dance workshop for those who have been dancing flamenco for at least three years and are familiar with the technique and rhythms of Flamenco.

Saturday 7^th November schedule

Sunday 8^th November schedule and prices.

Reduce you cost by combining classes or by prebooking your classes through paypall on the website.

Costs for Combined classes

*To receive prebooking discount you must book at least 24 hours in advance. There will be no refunds or exchanges within 24 hours of the beginning of the workshop and no refunds if you need to leave a class for any reason.

If you have questions or need more information on any of the workshops please email info@flamenconi.com or  cathy18661@hotmail.com or you can text or call 07928286302 or 07746622821.

Flamenco dance holiday in Ronda, Spain with Felipe de Algeciras and Paqui de Ronda, October 26th – November 1st  2009.

Are you keen to experience the art of Flamenco for the first time? Do you already have a passion for the dance and want to improve?Then look no further, this is the course for you! Two top Flamenco teachers have joined forces and their aim is to show you how to open your soul to the human emotions embodied in the spirit of Flamenco. Through top quality teaching and choreography you will experience Flamenco at its very best. They will be teaching you exciting choreography combining  their own unique styles and the latest steps. You will remember this course as a thrilling combination of music and dance that leaves you breathless and hungry for more. All classes will be accompanied by a live guitarist. For more information email info@flamenconi.com

Click here to get the PDF  Ronda course

Felipe’s September workshop will be held this Sunday, September 20th at An Droichead, Belfast www.androichead.com. The Beginner class will start at 1pm, Technique at 2pm and the Intermediate class will run from 3-5pm. Please sign up ASAP if you have not already done so. Payment can now be made by Paypal on the Contacts page.