Flamenco Edmonton

From Spain to Calgary, via Montréal - Dec. 12

2009-11-15T15:22:00.003-07:00

La Otra Orilla & Kraig Adams
with Rosanna Terracciano in:

From Spain to Calgary, via Montréal

a flamenco production by Graziella & Rosanna Terracciano

December 10, 11 – Calgary
December 12 - Edmonton

One of Canada’s most exciting and innovative new flamenco companies, Montréal’s La Otra Orilla, comprised of dancer Myriam Allard, and singer Hedi ‘El Moro’ Graja, along with long-time collaborator, guitarist Kraig Adams will take to the stage in Alberta for three nights only to present a repertoire of traditional flamenco work refined and defined by years of training and performance in Spain and Canada.

Unique in their artistic approach, La Otra Orilla’s impressive CV includes invitations to present at Montreal’s Tangente in 2008, and Toronto’s Danceworks, and Montreal’s Danse Danse in 2010. Along with this, Allard, who has been hailed by the Dance Current as ‘unique among flamenco dancers’ has danced professionally with renowned new generation flamenco dance artist, Israel Galván.

Joining La Otra Orilla and Kraig Adams will be dancer Rosanna Terracciano, recent co-curator of Cross Over for Fluid Movement Arts Festival, and an upcoming part of Dancers’ Studio West season of dance.

David Matyas (guitar), Robin Tufts (percussion), and Graziella Terracciano (palmas) will accompany.

December 12 - Edmonton
B Scene Studios (8212-104th Street)
Show starts at 8pm/ $25 adults/$15 children under 10

Tickets for all shows available through the Calgary Opera Box Office:
In-Person, 1315 - 7 Street SW (Monday - Friday, 9am)
Phone (403) 262-7286 (Monday - Friday, 9am)
Online: www.calgaryopera.com/arrata

>>Follow along in the lead-up to show day

Follow Graziella on Twitter (username ProducerGraz):
http://twitter.com/ProducerGraz

Read our blog at viamontreal.wordpress.com

- Posted on behalf of Graziella & Rosanna Terracciano

Dance workshops, more deets! Oct 27-29 '09

2009-10-22T09:46:00.007-06:00

Okay folks, so we've got some more info for you on the workshops. They'll be happening at the Marr-Mac dance studio (8627, 109 street)

Tuesday, October 27th: 8pm - 9pm: beginner, $30.00
9:00pm - 10:30pm: intermediate/advanced, $45.00
Wednesday, October 28th:
12:30pm - 2:00pm intermediate/advanced, $45.00
2:00pm - 3:00pm, beginner, $30.00
Thursday, October 29th:
11:30am - 12:30am, beginner, $30.00
12:30pm - 2:00pm, intermediate/advanced, $45.00

Pre-registration for classes is required due to limited space. Email the following information to Kyla at electrolucy@doghairinc.com

Name/dates and levels of classes selected/phone number/emergency contact information. Payment is required upon arrival, cheques should be made payable to Kyla Sentes.

Save these dates! Dance workshop October 27-29 '09

2009-10-16T11:29:00.010-06:00

A great opportunity has just come our way. Charo Espino, Angel Muñoz, and Ramón Martínez from the Paco Pena Flamenco Dance Company have agreed to do hold some classes in Edmonton during their two-day stay in town on October 28th and 29th. We're currently ironing out details, but I will send them out as soon as they're figured out.

We do know that space will be limited, so if you want to be included in the classes, please send an email to Kyla at electrolucy@doghairinc.com

In the meantime, don't forget to your tickets for their performance at the Arden in St Albert!

Shoes for sale!

2009-10-07T18:03:00.007-06:00

Only slightly used custom, handmade black suede flamenco shoes. They're a 7-7/12 (smaller fitting) and just have some scuff marks on the toebox. They've been newly protected. Selling for $125 (half the purchase price).

Email Kyla at electrolucy@doghairinc.com for more info!

Flamenco Classes this fall.

2009-09-21T11:38:00.003-06:00

The registration deadline for Jane's fall session of flamenco classes is this Friday, September 25th. For more information please visit the website:

Flamenco Classes with Jane Ogilvie

There you will find information about my background, teaching philosophy, classes and the upcoming session beginning October 4th.

For Sale - Large Mirror

2009-09-10T19:21:00.004-06:00

For sale: large mirror with beveled edges. Small chip in one corner. Size is approximately 3 feet by 5 feet.

$100 or best offer. For sale for the next few days only.

Elysia 780-244-3989.

New Introductory Flamenco Class!

2009-09-07T10:39:00.003-06:00

Have you been curious about flamenco but not sure where to start? Dancers and aficianadas Silvia Soto and Kyla Sentes are excited to be offering this new introductory flamenco class on the University of Alberta campus. This course will give you a primer in flamenco dance, palmas, and cante and help to start you on your flamenco journey.

To register, visit http://www.activityreg.ualberta.ca/Start/Start.asp?SCheck=500859716&SDT=40056.8253621181

The ten week course is just $90 for students and $110 for non-students. If you have any questions or would like more information contact Kyla (ksentes@ualberta.ca) or Silvia (dancingtheweb@hotmail.com).

Tríptico- Local Artists Perform

2009-08-30T19:51:00.014-06:00

Tríptico: An intimate evening with flamenco song, dance, violin and guitar.

Performing are
Edmonton artists:
Marni Benavides, Jane Ogilvie, and Silvia Soto

Calgary artists:
Jonathan Lewis, David Matyas, and Rosanna Terracciano

Friday September 18th and
Saturday September 19th, 2009

'B' Scene Studios, 8212-104 St. Edmonton
Show at 8 p.m.
doors open at 7:30 - general seating
(map to venue)

Tickets: $25
available by contacting Silvia Soto
phone: 780 - 469 - 5643
email: dancingtheweb@hotmail.com

More information on the show and the artists involved at
www.triptico-show.blogspot.com

Paco Peña - Oct 28-29 '09

2009-08-30T11:42:00.003-06:00

Paco Peña & company will perform at the Arden Theatre in St. Albert on Wednesday & Thursday, October 28 & 29, 2009. Show at 7:30 pm. $46. Info here.

Various items for sale - Dress, etc.

2009-08-16T15:13:00.008-06:00

Sleevless black flamenco dress. Classic lines. No ruffles. Size: small/med. $125. ***Dress no longer available***
Two wooden squares (DriCore) for dance practice. $5 each. ***GONE Aug 17.***
Two wind-up metronomes - free. ***Metronomes gone Aug 29***

Elysia

Spanish Dress for Sale

2009-08-08T12:33:00.015-06:00

Very sweet Spanish dress for sale, bought in Jerez de la Frontera. Solid construction, excellent condition. Poplin-style fabric with built-in underskirt. Embellished with trim. Size: small but may be taken out. Asking $150. ***Dress no longer available***

Deb Ibach - Flamenco Dance Classes Aug 09

2009-08-03T20:20:00.004-06:00

Deborah Ibach will be teaching an intermediate-advanced class 7-8:30 Wednesdays for the month of August at Marr Mac studio (August 5,12,19,26).
Cost is $22 for the 1.5 hour class (studio fee is included in that price).
Contact info: dmibach@gmail.com
780-433-9081 (leave a message)

- Posted on behalf of Deborah Ibach

Flamenco Producer/Co-Producer Sought - Edmonton, Fall '09

2009-07-15T09:44:00.009-06:00

I am hoping, if feasible, to bring artists from Seville, Spain in the Fall of 2009 around November to Calgary and I am looking for someone who would be interested in producing or co-producing the show in Edmonton. If you are interested please email Annette at info@flamencocalgary.com.

- Annette Morcos

Canal Flamenco TV - Flamenco TV Channel

2009-07-12T12:45:00.005-06:00

Canal Flamenco TV is a new Internet Flamenco TV channel from Onda Jerez. At the time of posting, broadcasting was still in testing mode. However, the site's "Videoteca" is available, featuring videos of Flamenco musicians and dancers.

Article in Spanish from the Jerez Press Association on the inauguration of the website.

Guia del Flamenco Telematica - Telematic Flamenco Guide

2009-07-12T11:42:00.011-06:00

The Telematic Flamenco Guide has reappeared after a period of absence and is worth a re-post. The Guide, produced by Tourismo Andaluz in collaboration with the Biennial Flamenco Exhibition, is a good starting point for information about Flamenco history and forms (palos). The site also includes audio samples by geographic region.

Note: the site's feature to use the alphabetical list by clicking on the first letter of the song form (at the top of the page) often doesn't work properly. E.g. if there are no results for forms that start with "T" (there should be listings for Tangos, Taranta, Tientos, etc.), go back to the beginning of the list and use the forward arrows (">>") to scroll through the pages.

*Note (Aug 30 '09): the site has now changed significantly in layout and appears to be under development. The note above does not currently apply. Some features from the old site may or may not be available on the new site.*

Registration reminder

2009-07-10T21:45:00.003-06:00

Just a reminder that in order to secure your spot at Ramon Martinez's workshops that you need to send in your registration forms by the end of this weekend. If you intend to do so but haven't yet, please email electrolucy@doghairinc.com Late registrations may not be guaranteed availability. Thanks!

Flamenco for Life! - July 25-26, '09

2009-07-02T12:49:00.011-06:00

Ramón Martínez, world-renowned dancer and soloist for the Paco Pena Flamenco Dance Company will be in Edmonton on July 25th for a one-night only fundraiser performance. Flamenco for Life: a fundraiser in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.

The event is hosted by acclaimed local author Thomas Trofimuk and features special guests, The People’s Poets. A selection of tapas will be available for purchase and En Sante Winery will have an on site bar featuring Alberta’s only organic wines!

Tickets are now on sale at Tix on the Square, visit http://www.tixonthesquare.com/ or call 780-420-1757 1-877-8881757 (toll-free) to order. We cannot guarantee tickets available at the door, so call now and don’t miss out on this great evening!

Ramón will also be hosting a special public “Flamenco 101 workshop” for the charity to take place on July 26th. Entry for this one-of-a-kind workshop is just $20, with 100% of proceeds going directly to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Anyone and everyone with an interest in learning about the world of flamenco is encouraged to come! For more information call 780-270-1211 or visit www.pazyflamenco.com/collective.htm for more details.

Flamenco @ Feats Festival of Dance 2009

2009-06-23T11:25:00.029-06:00

Dancer Esperanza Linares, guitarist Tosh Hayashi, singer Marni Benavides, and palmista Elysia perform a new piece in "Vistas" at the Alberta Dance Association's feats festival of dance.

"Vistas" takes place July 2 @ 8 pm at the Westbury Theatre, TransAlta Arts Barns and will also include new works from Alberta choreographers in tap, lyrical, and contemporary dance. Tickets $15, available at TIX on the Square (780) 420-1757. The group will also perform on July 2 in "urban dance encounters", a free performance series at City Centre Mall.

Be sure to check out other Flamenco performances @ feats festival:

Flamenco En Vivo performs in "urban dance encounters". For more info about the urban dance encounters program running June 29-July 3 from 11 am - 2 pm, click here.

Pedro Guasp Spanish Flamenco Dancers perform in "Global Dance" in partnership with Edmonton Folk Arts Council. Winspear Centre, 4 pm July 1.

For a full list of festival events, visit www.abdancealliance.ab.ca

Bailes de España - June 14 '09

2009-05-25T07:45:00.005-06:00

BAILES de España (One night only)
Sunday, June 14, 2009
7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Timms Centre for the Arts,
87 Avenue & 112 Street (U of A Campus), Edmonton, Alberta.

Come out and enjoy and evening of Spanish dance and music by local artist Flavia Robles and her group "Alhambra Ensemble Espanol." We will showcase flamenco and neo-classical dance styles from Spain.

Tickets are $25 in advance or $35 at the door.

Available from performers or through Tix on the Square via:

Tel: 780-420-1757
Email: tixonthesquare.ca

Workshops with Ramón Martínez & Flamenco for Life call for artists

2009-05-20T12:15:00.012-06:00

Ramón Martínez's workshops have been confirmed for July 27th - August 1st, 2009. You can download the information here or by visiting pazyflamenco.com/collective.

And for all those talented visual artists out there inspired by the world of flamenco, please check out and pass along this call for artists for Ramón's show on July 25th, 2009.

Flamenco @ International Dance Day

2009-04-21T14:10:00.012-06:00

""Mile Zero Dance invites you to 2009's International Dance Day celebration! Churchill Square; Wednesday, April 29, noon till 1:30 pm. Free!"

Visit Mile Zero Dance's site or Facebook page for more information.

The event includes a performance by Flamenco dancer Esperanza Linares with Tosh (guitar), Marni (singing), and Elysia (palmas).

Photo by Kristina Smy, MZD.

Palmas Lesson Video Clip: Torombo, Sobre las Palmas

2009-04-18T12:48:00.006-06:00

A six-minute clip of a palmas lesson by Torombo in Seville. An introduction to the sound and spirit of Flamenco palmas...with some unexpected metaphors. Olé Torombo.

Cante Club Meeting - May 9, '09

2009-04-13T11:37:00.006-06:00

The next singing meeting of the Flamenco singing learning/appreciation club will be held Saturday, May 9, 2009 from 11:30-1:30 @ Marni's, in the Capilano area. Call Marni at 780-340-3409 or email her @ marniflamenca-at-hotmail-dot-com for more information or to get the address.

Anyone with an interest in Flamenco singing is welcome to attend, regardless of experience or level.

July '09 Workshops

2009-04-01T10:52:00.006-06:00

We are currently finalizing Ramón Martinez's visit to Edmonton (workshops to take place July 27th - August 1st) and we would like to find out what palos people are interested in studying. Also, there is a possibility of a cante or percussion workshop if there is enough interest.

In order to help us to create a great workshop experience for everyone, please send an email to electrolucy@doghairinc.com to indicate what levels and palos you're interested in studying with Ramón and whether you would be interested in attending either of the additional workshops.

Spanish Comb - Free

2009-03-28T20:15:00.010-06:00

Plastic hair comb, fairly worn but fine for a costume. Free. Size: 6.5 inches high x 4 inches wide.

Call Elysia 434-1125 or email flamencoedmonton(at)telus(dot)net.