Everyone else is already taken.” - Oscar Wilde Blumenfeld is excited to share her knowledge so that dancers will be able to move in a way that works with their bodies and move more organically. After a serious injury early in her career, she began to rethink her approach, finding tools to be more anatomically aware in flamenco. Her extensive knowledge of anatomy and flamenco make her a one-of-a-kind teacher in flamenco. Understand your body so that you can dance more clearly and expressively!īlumenfeld holds certificates in 250 hr yoga and Simonson Technique (anatomically based contemporary dance method). This is a great workshop for injury prevention, both for flamenco teachers and students. We’ll use exercises to help you find, stretch, strengthen, and coordinate your body specifically for flamenco. If you feel like anatomy pictures and books never make sense, don’t worry! Although we’ll look at some diagrams, we will focus on YOUR anatomy. This workshop will introduce students to the fundamental biomechanics of flamenco movement through a hands-on study of anatomy. “To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom.” - Socrates These can be scheduled in the Saturday afternoon slots or Sunday mornings. You can also add an individual consultation for just $40/hour if you’ve registered for a full workshop. No discounts available for single-day registration. If you cannot attend live, a recording can be provided with access for up to 10 days. Students will have the opportunity to learn to accompany footwork and verses.ĭo you feel like you’re just imitating? Like you’re dancing from the outside-in, instead of the other way around? In this two-part workshop, dancers will gain knowledge in anatomy, musicality, and choreography in order to dance from the inside-out and tell their stories in flamenco. This instrument was introduced into flamenco by Paco de Lucía just a few decades ago, and since then it has become a staple within the tradition. In this session, students will learn the various techniques of the cajón along with patterns used specifically in flamenco. Students will learn the subtleties of the palmas, several of the musical styles in flamenco, and have the opportunity to accompany dance and guitar with the palmas. It all starts with the shared rhythm, and we keep this rhythm with our hands. 30th)Ĭompás (rhythm) is the heart of flamenco. A $40 participation fee will need to be paid to Abrepaso to participate.Īll classes Thursdays 7-8pm at Musicologie Students will have the opportunity to be a part of the Abrepaso Flamenco Student Recital December 19th 7pm at the Beachland Ballroom. Students can take all the classes or the individual sessions in which they are interested. This series is great for musicians looking to expand their repertory and for students of flamenco who want to deepen their understanding of flamenco. Along with learning the techniques of each instrument, students will learn how to accompany dance and singing, and the myriad musical styles within flamenco. In each 6-week session during our 2021-22 season, students will focus on learning a different element of flamenco accompaniment. In our new music series, we celebrate the community and joy in making flamenco music in its traditional improvised settings. Although many people tend to think of the dancer when they think of flamenco, the dancer is the visual representation of the beautiful and complex flamenco music. Cleveland has a strong and vibrant flamenco community and you'll be joined by many people who love this art form and encourage one another in and outside of classes.Ĭharacter shoes, ballroom shoes, jazz sneakers, or regular sneakers will workĪbrepaso Flamenco presents their new flamenco music accompaniment series. Flamenco is like learning a language, it takes time and patience, but opens so many doors as you dive into the journey. This class is required before joining one of ABREPASO's on-going sessions. In this introductory class, students take a brief journey through flamenco's movements and rhythms, learning the basic techniques.įlamenco offers ways to express and empower individuals through this special and passionate dance from Spain.įlamenco expert and award-winning dancer and choreographer Alice Blumenfeld will lead the class along with two members of ABREPASO so you’ll get several perspectives on the dance form. Are you looking for something to inspire you and get you moving? Are you looking for community? How about ways to build resilience and express yourself? Flamenco offers all of that and more.
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