Virginia Iglesias Flamenco Dance Company

 

For more information:

info@flamenco-academy.com

510-522-2360

Beginner classes include:

• braceo: arm movements
• taconeo: footwork patterns
• marcaje: marking patterns
• palmas: hand-clapping
• vueltas:
turns
• choreography

 

 

Level II classes include all of the basic elements in flamenco from the "New Beginner" class, with more progressive footwork patterns, turns and choreography. Level II is for beginners looking to advance their studies.

 

 

Intermediate/Advanced classes are geared towards students with interest in performing. Thursday night classes in San Francisco focus on performance technique for stage and performance choreography. Prior flamenco training is required.

 

 

 

[Upcoming] WINTER BREAK

The Flamenco Academy will be closed from

Thursday, February 25 through Sunday, March 14, 2010

All classes resume Monday, March 15th

Ms. Iglesias will be in Spain on business

 

New for 2010 ...

New Level 2 Technique class Thursdays 6-7pm

Palo Alto classes permanently back to Mondays!

Castanets Class is back, Saturdays 2-3pm

Choreography classes start new sessions January 2010

 

Click on Links:

San Francisco Classes

Palo Alto Classes

East Bay Classes

Children's Classes

What to Wear to Class

Upcoming Performances!

Need to Purchase Music?

Need your flamenco shoes repaired?Mention Virginia Iglesias referred you and receive a DISCOUNT! Model Shoe Renew [Peter, owner] ...Highly recommended!

 

 

SAN FRANCISCO CLASSES

LAST UPDATE: FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Location: San Francisco Dance Center
• #26-7th Street @ Market, SF, 3rd floor, Studio #6
Bart: 1/2 block from Civic Center Station / exit by 7th St.
Parking: Our parking suggestions! for San Francisco Dance Center click here.

 

San Francisco
CHOREOGRAPHY CLASSES begin January 2010 in preparation for our June 20, 2010 Flamenco Academy Student Recital


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T U E S D A Y S: 3rd floor, Studio #6
6-7 P.M. New Beginner (Technique) open for drop ins.

7-8 P.M. Level 2 (Technique) open for drop ins.
8-9 P.M. Level 2 (Choreography) *Cantiñas

 

T H U R S D A Y S: 3rd floor, Studio #6

6-7 P.M. Level 2 (Technique) open for drop ins.*Class size is limited. Receive personal attention in stylizing your dancing.
7-8:15 P.M. Level 3 (Choreography) *Farruca ...Company Repertoire

 

S A T U R D A Y S: 3rd floor, Studio #6
12-1 P.M. New Beginner (Technique) open for drop ins.
1-2 P.M. Level 2 (Technique) open for drop ins.
2-3 P.M. Castanets! (Technique & Choreography) *Verdiales

Choreography variations explored in 1pm tech. will include castanets for 2pm class.


All Beginner and Technique Classes Have Open Enrollment...Drop-ins welcomed!

 

**SPECIAL...NEW STUDENT DISCOUNTS!! New Students save $2 on your first class! Just mention this offer!

 

Last update February 8, 2010

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION, SAN FRANCISCO RATES

• Director: Virginia Iglesias
• Musical director: Jorge Liceaga
• Live guitar accompaniment in all classes, choreography mounted to cante
• New students join anytime! Classes ongoing
• Drop-in rates and gift certificates available

R A T E S:
1-2 hours: $17 per hour
3-12 hours: $15 per hour
13 hours or more: $13 per hour

• Discount prices are applicable if purchased at your first class in the calendar month. Additional classes added in that same month are then charged at the drop in rate.

• New students can purchase discount class packages at their first or second class.

• Rates are monthly/ to be used within the calendar month they are purchased. Missed classes should be made up within the month. Classes can be made up in another level/ location. Unused classes will expire at the end of each month.

• Payment for your class is due before taking the class. We accept cash or checks. Sorry, we do not accept credit cards. A $20 fee will be charged for returned checks.

 

R E G I S T R A T I O N:
New students, please come 10 minutes early to your first class and sign in directly with the Flamenco Academy.

 

P A R K I N G:

• For our parking suggestions! for San Francisco Dance Center please click here.

 

 

PALO ALTO CLASSES

• in Palo Alto, at Zohar School of Dance
• Cubberley Community Center
• 4000 Middlefield Road, Building L, Room 4, Palo Alto
• Plenty of on-site parking / OK to park in adjacent shopping center if school lot busy... with direct walk through to our parking lot.

 

Palo Alto classes have moved permanently back to MONDAYS!


MONDAYS :
7:45-9 P.M. New Beginner (Technique)
9-9:45 P.M. Adv. Beginning (Technique & Choreography)

 

NEW STUDENTS WELCOMED! OPEN ENROLLMENT!

 

GENERAL INFORMATION, PALO ALTO RATES

• Rates are based on a 9 week payment schedule and include guitarist’s fees.

 

Palo Alto 'New Beginner' classes are an hour and 15 minutes.

9 classes...$19 per class
3-8 classes...$20 per class
1-2 classes...$22 per class

 

Palo Alto 'Adv. Beginning' Workshop ~ 9 weeks ~ $135

3-8 classes...$20 per class
1-2 classes...$22 per class

 

• Classes should be used within the session they are purchased. Unused classes will expire at the end of each session.

• Payment for your class is due before taking the class. We accept cash or checks. Sorry, we do not accept credit cards. A $20 fee will be charged for returned checks.

 

 

EAST BAY ADULT CLASSES

ADULT CLASSES IN ALAMEDA!

 

FRIDAYS IN ALAMEDA!

7 Week Workshops

January 8 through February 19

 

Fridays 6:30-7:30pm ~ NEW BEGINNERS [posture, arms, marking, basic footwork, choreography]

 

7:30-8:30pm ~ LEVEL 2 [more advanced footwork patterns, markings, and choreography]

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COST: $105 ~ 7 weeks / one level

$196 ~ 7 weeks / both levels [*special discount]

Drop ins ~ $18

 

Location:

West Coast Dance Theatre

1701 Lincoln Ave./ @ Grand St., Alameda, CA

[ENTRANCE to studio is on Grand St.]

 

Next Workshop begins March 19, 2010

 

 

 

CHILDREN - FAMILY CLASSES / EAST BAY

MOTHER - DAUGHTER CLASS IN ALAMEDA

Please join our waiting list for our next session!

 

SUNDAYS, 12-1PM
Live Guitar Accompaniment!

 

Children ... Ages 5 and up!

Moms ... No age limits!

6 Week Workshop ~ $84 per person

 

Please contact us to register.

Click here to email us: info@flamenco-academy.com
Phone: 510-522-2360

Registration required for Children's Classes.

8 student minimum required for each session.

 

Location: Dance 10 Studio
900 Santa Clara Ave. @ 9th, Alameda, CA
[ENTRANCE to studio is on 9th St.]


Beginner level for all! Learn the basics of flamenco dance, footwork, hand clapping and marking steps... and make it a family activity. Flamenco is FUN!

 

 

WHAT TO WEAR TO CLASS:

Women, low-heeled, hard soled shoes, leotard or comfortable top and long full skirt.

 

Men, hard soled shoes, comfortable pants and shirt to dance in.

 

WHERE TO PURCHASE:

 

SAN FRANCISCO / OAKLAND — www.sfdancewear.com

San Francisco Dancewear

Oakland Store:
5900 College Ave. Oakland, CA 94618
Phone# 510-655-3608.

San Francisco Store:
659 Mission St. /near 3rd St. [SF]
Phone #415-882-7087.

They carry women's flamenco shoes, children's sizes can be ordered [no men's boots] and sell a variety of skirts and leotards. When buying shoes, please purchase shoes with nails on the heel and toe.

 

MEN’S BOOTS:
The Mexican Folkloric boot is our suggestion for men and boys.

Casa Folklorica, 57 Marlow Drive, Oakland, CA  94546.

Phone (510) 562-6046

 

Online ordering from Karina Shoes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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