I was happily shopping on Etsy when I came upon some flamenco inspired items. From dance shoes for children and adults, to dresses and skirts. From vintage castanets to ultra fun children's castanets. Guitars, cajon, dresses, art, and even dolls. Check out the Ole Flamenco Etsy Treasury for a collection of flamenco inspired wares. Ole!
Cihtli Ocampo will be back in San Diego on Saturday, March 23rd to teach her Technique, Choreography and Bata de Cola workshops. This will be the last week that she will be working on Alegrias in the Choreography part, so don't miss it! She will review the Escobilla and teach the Silencio in order to complete the choreography. Cihtli will also be available for privates.
Flamenco Workshop with Cihtli Ocampo
Saturday, March 23rd, 2013
3:00-6:30 pm - $55
Dance Place
2650 Truxtun Road
San Diego, CA 92106
Schedule:
3:00-4:30Technique and Choreography (Alegrias) ($35)
4:30 - 6:30*Bata de Cola Technique and Alegrias ($35)
*4:30-6:00 Beginning students
*5:00-6:30 Intermediate students
* The bata class will now have two levels. The beginning students will start at 4:30 so as to have 1/2 hour alone with Cihtli to work on proper placement and technique. The Intermediate students will then join the class at 5:00 and everyone will go through the technique exercises and choreography together until 6:00 when the Beginning students leave. The last 1/2 hour of the class from 6:00-6:30 will be for the Intermediate students to go through the choreography focusing less on technique and more on style, speed and execution.
To register for classes please contact Cihtli Ocampo at:
Oscar will be teaching an intensive three-day " Jaleos" workshop. Jaleos, a derivative of Soleares, is a cante resurrected by gypsies from Extremadura. Its dance form is characterized by controlled marcaje and explosive and rhythmical remates, with a bulería-like marcaje and compás, yet heavier aire and pronounced tertiary rhythm. Paloma Aragon Arte Flamenco requested this palo from Mr. Valero for this workshop because of its unique combination of manageable tempo, intense aire and versatile remates, a perfect arsenal of resources to improve improvisation and performing skills. Live guitar, singing and cajon will be available. "It is going to be really fun and we'll learn everything we need to know about jaleos extremenos." - Oscar Valero
Oscar Valero is a remarkable flamenco multidisciplinary artist from Valencia, Spain, now residing in San Diego. His flamenco dance, singing and percussive expertise are a true wealth of knowledge for our growing flamenco community. Oscar has been leading a weekly master dance class at Paloma Argon Arte Flamenco studio for the last seven months, and his excellent didactic skills, fantastic soniquete and compás, and authentic flamenco style, have become an important source of much needed professional training in this city. He is available for private instruction. For further information search http://oscarvaleroflamenco.com/
Send check payable to Oscar Valero to 1214 28th St., San Diego, CA 92102 by March 22. Info at rociolapaloma@gmail.com or 858-344-7014.
Workshop schedule now available. Check it out below. Flamenco Sur proudly presents Javier Heredia in San Diego.
An amazing festero in the tradition of Miguel Funi, Anzonini and Paco Valdepenas. He specializes in "baile casero" a grassroots form that emphasizes humor, expressiveness and rhythmic play over technique.
This is a great opportunity for anyone from total beginners to the more advanced, those who want to have their first introduction to flamenco dance, as well as those seasoned dance students wanting to add some " soniquete " to their step.
Come and have fun learning some new marcajes, remates, and pataitas Fiesta style!
Bulerias por fiesta open to ALL LEVELS
When: April 5th., 6th., and 7th., from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Dance Place
2650 Truxtun road studio 105
San Diego, CA 92106
Cost: $ 90.00 PAID IN ADVANCE BEFORE DEADLINE MARCH 31ST.
$ 115.00 PAID AFTER DEADLINE MARCH 31ST.
$ 40.00 DROP IN CLASS ( CASH ONLY )
$ 35.00 AUDITOR ( CASH ONLY ) PER CLASS.
Send checks to and payable to
Carlos Villatoro
PMB 418
415 Laurel street
San Diego, CA 92101
Javier Heredia will be available for private classes. Please contact Carlos for more information.
I'm cutting and pasting the info on this upcoming performance.
On Saturday, April 20th DanzArts will host the unique and cutting-edge Flamenco Show "Juncal Street.". Six incredible and award-winning artists, sheer prodigies in the expression of their art will be spearheaded by virtuoso dancers Fanny Ara and Manuel Gutierrez who bring their own contemporary take on the flamenco art form with a decidedly urban twist,brought to life by their musical collaboration with renowned flamenco guitarist Jason McGuire "El Rubio.They are a multi-cultural medley of North American, French, Spanish and Gypsy performers who fearlessly disregard borders to create a dazzling, urban fusion; Through dedication to their craft, they are united in their distinct and vibrant expression of the dance legacy of Spain, Flamenco. They take flamenco to another level by bringing bass and drums on stage. Again, Juncal Street has been nominated for 3 Isadora Duncan Dance Awards.
You will not want to miss this show!
Featuring: Artistic Director/Dancer: Fanny Ara Choreographer/Dancer: Manuel Gutierrez Musical Director: Jason McGuire "El Rubio" Singer: Jose Cortes Drums: Joey Heredia Bass: Tim Lefebvre
***Tickets available on Brown Paper tickets. Pricing will vary on seating $25-50. Tickets prices will increase day of show.
Lakshmi Basile "La Chimi" performing at La Gran Tapa in San Diego.
On Friday night, I hurried off to see the Flamenco show featuring Lakshmi Basile "La Chimi" at La Gran Tapa in downtown San Diego.
I arrived to a full house packed with many of the local flamencos and many others that I did not recognize. Most noticeable, was the front row of chairs occupied by kids. They were so attentive to the show. Some of the kids even danced before and after the show. I bet some of them will be the future flamencos here in San Diego.
Below are some of the pics I took during the evening... I took over 600 pics with my android phone. Purposely, I do not use the flashlight allowing the ambient light to be the only light source. To see more pics, make sure to visit my Flickr. Enjoy!
El Cuadro Flamenco Carlos Villatoro, Lakshmi Basile "La Chimi," David de los Santos and Juan Moro
Lakshmi Basile "La Chimi"
Photo by Angelica Escoto
Lakshmi Basile "La Chimi"
San Diego Performance
Friday, February 1st, 2013 8:30 PM
La Gran Tapa
Flamencos, get ready! Lakshmi Basile "La Chimi" will be performing in San Diego this Friday, February 1st, at La Gran Tapa. The cuadro includes singer David de los Santos, dancer Carlos Villatoro and guitarist Juan Moro. Don't miss this powerhouse performance!
