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2010 Winter Flamenco Class Schedule

ALL TUITION IS NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE.

ALL CLASSES HELD AT SEVERAL DANCERS CORE IN DOWNTOWN DECATUR

Call or send an e-mail for more information, including class location, or to schedule  a private lesson.

NEW! ADULT BEGINNER FLAMENCO DANCE & MOVEMENT

11 classes
Feb. 16 - May 11
6-7 PM
$100 for the session of 11 classes
Or $15/class for a drop-in rate
*No class on March 9 and April 20.
Registration & Details >>

ADULTS  Tuesdays 8-9:30 PM
Dance, Singing, Guitar 

Guajiras & Tangos* -- January 5  - March 16
NO CLASS ON MARCH 9
*Flamenco guitar classes taught by Jean Pierre Verbist. Dance class taught by Julie Baggenstoss.  New guitar students, please contact Jean Pierre before coming to class.  
Details >>

For info & to register, contact Julie

For beginner classes & other class options, check out other teachers at jaleole.com.

KIDS 
Tuition is $45/month/child

NEW KIDS Tuesdays 6-7 PM
Jan. 5 - May 11
NO CLASS ON MARCH 9
Age 6-12, No experience required

YOUNG MOVERS Thursdays, 5-6 PM
Jan. 7 - May 13
NO CLASS ON FEB. 11 & MARCH 11
Age 3-5, No experience required

KIDS Thursdays 6-7 PM
Jan. 7 - May 13
NO CLASS ON FEB. 11 & MARCH 11
Age 6-12, Experience required
*CLASS FULL*

Register

Contact Julie

 

DETAILS / GUAJIRAS & TANGOS
Tuition: 
$200 Guitarists
$150 Dancers
$50 Singers

Guajiras -- 
Dancers learn choreography for guajiras with fan.  Students must bring their own flamenco fans.  Small plastic fans will not be accepted.  Dance technique also taught.

Guitarists learn falsetas, technique, theory and guajras basics. Jean Pierre Verbist meets with guitarists at 8-9 PM every other week.  Other weeks, guitarists spend full class time with dancers & singers.

Singers learn letras by self study and in class get song structure and improvisation knowledge.

Tangos (por fiesta) -- 
Dancers learn choreography for llamadas, marcaje; also, song structure and improvisation covered in class.

Guitarists learn tangos structure, compas, llamadas, falsetas, and get improvisation experience.  Jean Pierre Verbist meets with guitarists at 8-9 PM every other week.  Other weeks, guitarists spend full class time with dancers & singers.

Singers learn letras, structure, compas, and get improvisation experience.

**CONTACT JULIE FOR LETRAS, SONG SAMPLES AND MORE INFO**

 
        

 

  

About flamenco  - An art form that started long ago in southern Spain, flamenco began within gypsy circles, as the result of years of social, political, and religious change.  

Class FAQ - Flamenco is deep and wide, giving students a lifetime of learning.  Find out what you need to decide now if you want to try this interesting, fun art form.


About the instructor  - Study in Spain and the United States helps create an learning environment that is friendly and inviting.  See what has influenced this style of flamenco class.

Flamenco Community - Flamenco is a social outlet as much as a creative one.  Browse to jaleole.com to connect with others who are into flamenco in Atlanta.

Class Handouts - When time in the studio isn't enough, take on some homework.