Leeds Flamenco Pena

Pepa Molina & Company - Sunday 27 July - Harrogate

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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

admin — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:57:06 +0000

FLAMENCO DAY WORKSHOPS

IN LEEDS

At Holistica Dance Studio. Mill 6 Unit 1 Mabgate Mills LEEDS LS9 7DZ

Sun 27^th 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.

Spanish and LatinAmerican Workshops for Children at School

admin — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:31:36 +0000

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/

Herd Farm Weekend

admin — Mon, 26 May 2008 19:19:54 +0000

Leeds Flamenco Pena are organizing their 4^th annual get-together at Herd Farm Activity Centre, North Leeds from 11^th to the 13^th July 2008. This is an informal gathering for friends of the Leeds Flamenco Pena to chill and enjoy like-minded company for a few days. Although no Flamenco Activities are planned at the moment we anticipate the getting together of dancers and guitarists will lead to quite a creative time for everyone.The weekend is fully catered with breakfast, lunch and evening meal provided, including dinner on Friday evening and a cooked Sunday lunch. You may bring your own alcohol.Accommodation is in shared rooms with between 2 and 6 beds to a room - these will be allocated on a first-to-book basis. Maximum no of guests 36. We need a minimum no of 20 to be viable.Prices £72.00 per person for 2 nights including meals. Please inform us of any special diets as soon as possible. Camping is available at a lower cost of £45 per person. Anyone wishing to attend for the day only on Saturday may do so for a cost of £20, to include two meals, an activity if desired and the evening get-together.There are activities (e.g. archery, BMX biking, high ropes) included in the price that are provided by Herd Farm– we will advise of these nearer the time if guests are interested.To book, please send a deposit of £35 to the address below by the 5^th June 2008. Please note that smoking is not allowed within the Herd Farm buildings.Please make cheques payable to Leeds Flamenco Pena, and send to

Mrs. Cath Boardman, 6 Larchwood, Woodlands Drive, Rawdon, Leeds LS19 6JZ

Click Here to find out more / Book

The Stage Is Small, the Sweat Apparent, the Spirit Cathartic

admin — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:15:55 +0000