INTRO TO FLAMENCO DANCE CLASSES with Janet Rooney

Flamenco Dance for Absolute Beginners 

When: Six TUESDAYS, Sept 15 – Oct 20, 2015, 6:30-7:45 pm, at The Dance Foundation in Homewood, Studio #4.

No prior dance experience is required!

Introduction to Flamenco Six-Week Session for Absolute Beginners is the ideal way to start dancing flamenco. 1 hour, 15 minute classes are taught in order to be able to cover and practice all basic aspects for students without prior dance experience. Classes will focus on strong footwork, upper body coordination, understanding flamenco music and compás (rhythmic/melodic patterns), and proper posture. We will begin to develop the muscle strength and dance skills necessary for flamenco dance.

The latter part of class will introduce the very popular Sevillanas. Prepare for the Feria! This regional dance of Seville is performed in schools, parties, weddings, bars, and of course the annual Spring Fair, the Feria. Danced in four short sections called coplas, Sevillanas are known for their charismatic, lively gracefulness. Each copla ends with a sudden stop as dancers strike a pose, inspiring the audience to shout ¡Olé! Beginners will learn basic steps and arm movements to the First Copla.

About Janet Rooney:

Janet began studying Spanish dance with Laura Knox. Her most influential Spanish dance studies have been with Dame Libby Komaiko, Mariano Parra and Martha SidAhmed. Janet is co-founder, along with Julia Quijano, of MosaicoFlamenco Company.