Quickstart Introduction to Flamenco Dance Workshop June 27, 2009

We’ll cover elements of Flamenco Dance for men and women:
Brazeo: movement of the arms and upper body – great for ballroom dancers who want to add drama to their Latin routines!
Zapateado: footwork
Compas: the rhythmic underpinnings of Flamenco
…and the “secret” structural path toward improvisation
These elements will pull together into a short choreography.

Shoes with a stable heel and secure strap across the instep are required. Character shoes are ideal. An ankle boot or even cowboy boots will work. No trainers, flip flops or bare feet! A full skirt for women is optional.

Instructor Diana Dinicola holds a diploma for the advanced level intensive training program at the Fundacion Cristina Heeren de Arte Flamenco in Sevilla, Spain and returns regularly to Spain for continuing professional development. Diana is a co-founder of Flamenco Louisville and an active educator, teaching flamenco dance in Louisville, Lexington, Cincinnati and surrounding cities and for the Governor’s School for the Arts. She is a member of Showcase Kentucky, The Kentucky Arts Council’s Education Roster and an ArtsReach Kentucky artist. In 2008, she was recognized as a “Hero of Diversity” by WHAS-TV and the Kentucky Lottery. Questions for Diana? Email didodi67@yahoo.com or by phone (502) 235-3998.

Official Website: http://www.FlamencoLouisville.org