Continuing the Festival tradition of bringing the best in world music to the region each summer, the Royal Hall will be transformed into a summer night in Andalusia as Pepa Molina & Company take to the stage on Sunday 27 July. Presenting an evening of pure flamenco - featuring the traditional styles of Tangos, Bulerias, Alegrias and Soleas - this acclaimed troupe of dancers, singers and musicians present a stunning show that pushes at the traditional boundaries of the art while staying true to its roots.
Call the box office on 0845 130 8840.
FLAMENCO DAY WORKSHOPS
IN LEEDS
At Holistica Dance Studio. Mill 6 Unit 1 Mabgate Mills LEEDS LS9 7DZ
Sun 27th July 10.00-5.30 pm
You choose what you want
Come and enjoy a day full of Flamenco art. From castanets to fans, learn new Flamenco techniques, rhythms, expressive movements and even how to play the guitar. The afternoon will end with a live Flamenco performance and a social evening event for participants who want to practise what they have learnt during the day or those enthusiasts who would like to come along and enjoy the real taste of Spain. All workshops will be accompanied by live music!
10-11pm Technique1. This course is aimed at beginners or participants who haven’t tried Flamenco before. In this workshop you will learn basic Flamenco stamps, posture and body alignment. You will work on basic foot work combinations.
11-12pm Body expression2. This course is aimed at participants who have one year experience in Flamenco or another type of dance such as ballet, modern, contemporary.
12-1pmTechnique2. This course is aimed at participants who have one year experience in Flamenco or tap. You must wear Flamenco or tap shoes. You will work on an Escobilla (foot work combination)
1.00-2pm Body expression1. Everybody is welcome to join. This course is aimed at participants who want to learn a choreography by Tango-Rumba. In this workshop you will work on posture, body balance and hips, arms and hands technique.
2.15pm-2.30pm. Break
2.30-3.15pm Castanets & Palmas. Everybody is welcome to join. Learn how to play castanets and how to clap to the most popular Flamenco rhythms. You should bring your own castanets. You can buy them on the day.
2.30-3.30 Flamenco Guitar. Learn how to play some Flamenco rhythms and the Spanish technique style. Be able to play some rasgueos and remates. You most know how to play the guitar. You must bring your own instrument.
3.30-4.30pm Fan Workshop. Everybody is welcome to join. Learn choreography incorporating the fan and its technique. You should bring your own fan. You can buy one on the day.
4.30-5.30 Flamenco live performance and social evening.
What to wear? Men can wear comfortable clothes and women a lousy skirt and solid heeled shoes. FREE PARKING AT THE STUDIO & AROUND THE AREA.
Flamenco Day Fee: £22 (Includes any workshop and the Flamenco performance)
1 Workshop £7- Castanets & Palmas Workshop £6
£10 Guitar Workshop + Live Flamenco Performance and Social Event
Flamenco Live Performance and Social Evening Event £3
Book 3 workshops get 1 for free. Book in advance and get 20% off.
For more information contact Carla Soto 07748285567 carlasotom@hotmail.com
http://www.leedspena.co.uk/carla-soto/
Cheques payable to Carla Soto.
- Flamenco Dance
- Salsa Dance
- Cuban Dances
- MY FIESTA WORKSHOP
A fun workshop to learn about Spanish-Latin culture. Spanish language, Latin-Flamenco dance steps and Latin handcrafts (making a piñatas, Mexican hats)
- THE GYPSIES & FLAMENCO (story telling & dancing)
- SPANISH LANGUAGE & GAMES
- GEOGRAPHICAL LATIN-AMERICAN DANCES (Discover Latinamerica dancing the most popular Latin rhythms)
- Latinamerican Drama workshops (The story of the Aztecs, popular Latin legends)
For further information contact
Carla Soto 07748285567 or visit Carla’s mini-site at http://www.leedspena.co.uk/carla-soto/
