NEW CLASSES
COMING SEPT 2024
CLASSES
ONE ON ONE PRIVATES
An individual approach directed at your personal level and needs. Great for any level, weather your goals are getting a solid foundation, perfecting technique or working on individual styling. Ever want to perfect a solo? Learn flamenco song structure? Sing or work on rhythm? Now is the time!
Private classes are available and highly recommended. Privates are a great way to receive individual attention and progress at your own pace.
Privates can be online or in person at the Dance Centre, 677 Davie Street, Vancouver V6B 2G6
INTRO LEVEL
(SEPT-DEC)
Discover your passion!
New to flamenco? Or wanting to improve intro technique? This is your class!
Classes will focus on the fundamentals of flamenco dancing. Techniques explored include basic steps, arm work, floreo (hand work), zapateado (footwork), palmas (clapping) and musicality.
To register email a request.
Intro Level:
Mondays 5:00 - 6:00pm
Sept 9th - Dec 16th 2024
(No class Sept 30th, Oct 14th, Nov 11th & Nov 18th)
11 sessions / $308 + GST
Location: Marcuse Studio, Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie Street, Vancouver V6B 2G6
Level 1-Technique Focus
(SEPT-DEC)
Level 1 - Technique focus
This course is one level up from the Intro Level.
Perfect for students who have taken Intro and are comfortable with Intro technique, or students new to flamenco dancing who can learn at a faster pace. Techniques explored include arm work, floreo (hand work), zapateado (footwork), palmas (clapping) and musicality.
To register email a request.
Level 1:
Mondays 6:00 - 7:00pm
Sept 9th - Dec 16th 2024
(No class Sept 30th, Oct 14th, Nov 11th & Nov 18th)
11 sessions / $308 + GST
Location: Marcuse Studio, Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie Street, Vancouver V6B 2G6
LEVEL 2
(SEPT-DEC)
Experience necessary. This course is designed for students who have completed and feel confident with techniques learned in Level 1.
Classes will focus on developing solos, strengthening technique including turns, footwork, arm work, personal expression, connection to cante and finding your authentic movement vocabulary.
Level 2:
Mondays 7:00 - 8:00pm
Sept 9th - Dec 16th 2024
(No class Sept 30th, Oct 14th, Nov 11th & Nov 18th)
11 sessions / $308 + GST
Location: Marcuse Studio, Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie Street, Vancouver V6B 2G6
To register email us a request stating which class you would like to join, as well as you chosen payment option. To complete your registration and guarantee enrolment, we must receive your payment before the class starts.
For payment to reserve your spot you can either;
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Send an e-transfer to mariaavilaflamenco@gmail.com
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Pay with PayPal
Reimbursements for missed classes are not allowed.
Make-up classes cannot be carried over to another term.
Note- for any class to run there needs to be a minimum enrolment of 5 students enrolled. If for any reason the class does not meet this requirement you will be refunded for classes not taken.
Class rate will be pro rated if you are interested in joining halfway through the term.
See the current Dance Centre Covid protocols rules (subject to change)
WHAT TO WEAR
Work out clothes are great. No skirt is needed. This way I can correct leg lines.
If you don't have flamenco shoes we recommend a low thick stable heal with a strap. You should feel secure and the shoe should cover the whole foot. Ankle boots can also work.
Featured Quotes;
"Maria is a phenomenal teacher. She's been able to deconstruct the structure of a Buleria so that it doesn't feel so intimidating. Thanks to her warm yet informative approach, I am well on my way to finally understanding how to put together a Buleria." A.K. - Flamenco Student
"Maria always knows the exact feedback to give to improve my dancing. She is the flamenco whisperer!" A.K. - Flamenco Student
"Maria creates a safe and warm environment so it is comfortable to try new things and see what works. I am not scared to "look bad" or make mistakes in her class because she turns those moments into opportunities for learning and growth." A.K. - Flamenco Student