T H E A T R E  F L A M E N C O  P R E S E N T S

Flamenco Summer Intensive
Dance, Guitar & Percussion
Winnipeg: July 20-28, 2007

Claudia Carolina - Guest Choreographer Flamenco Dance

Jim Shewchuk - Flamenco Guitar

Claire Marchand - Flamenco Dance, Rhythm & Singing

- Dance, Guitar, Singing & Rhythm Classes
- Classes for Men & Women, Absolute Beginner to Advanced
- Children’s Classes
Course Descriptions

The Flamenco Summer Intensive is the source for understanding authentic Flamenco and related art forms. National and local artists join to offer classes for Flamenco dance, guitar, percussion and singing. Classes are integrated so that students experience the interaction between music and dance that is essential to Flamenco. Instruction is student centered. An ideal introduction for beginning students or a challenge for intermediate and advanced students.

Flamenco Dance Courses
9 Day Intensive - July 20 – 28
Guest Choreographer/Instructor:  Claudia Carolina with Claire Marchand Guitarist: Jim Shewchuk
Flamenco is the vibrant and compelling art form that originated in Southern Spanish Gypsy culture. Brought to the world by such artists as Carmen Amaya and Antonio Gades, the dance is characterized by percussive footwork, striking postures and a great emphasis on musicianship, individual style and expression.

Level I Essentials
7-day intro course  Sunday July 22 - Saturday July 28
A perfect way to start Flamenco dance. No previous dance experience required.  Learn the fundamentals of footwork, posture, line, arms, rhythm, and a short choreography.  Includes 1 hour of Flamenco singing class.  See schedule for class times.

Level II Intermediate and
Level III Advanced
9-day courses
Friday July 20 - Saturday July 28
Both courses include:
Flamenco Dance Technique with Claudia Carolina - work on footwork, rhythm, posture, line, arms, and coordination

A Complete Choreography
set by Claudia Carolina

Level II - TBA
Level III - TBA

Flamenco Singing with Claire Marchand learn some party-style Flamenco singing in a group class.

Flamenco Rhythm with Claire Marchand Flamenco dance is percussive. Gain comfort in the 12-beat rhythmic cycle through improvisational-style footwork and "palmas"– polyrhythmic hand clapping

*Private, semi-private and special group classes are available with dance instructors during the week for Summer Intensive participants.  Prices vary.  Call 204-452-3948 to schedule private classes.

Flamenco Guitar Courses
6-day intensives July 23 - 28 Instructors: Jim Shewchuk and Claudia Carolina
A practical, hands-on approach to learning dance accompaniment, the guitarist's key to understanding Flamenco music.  Guitarists will accompany all dance, singing and rhythm classes under the guidance of the dance and guitar instructors.  Jim Shewchuk will teach chord progressions, guitar "llamadas and cierres" - calls and closes, and "falsetas" - melodies for each piece being studied.

All guitar participants must have 1-2 years experience playing guitar and be able to chord easily. Please call in advance to assess which level is right for you and to go over the week's schedule.  Call (204) 452-3948

Flamenco Guitar Essentials Level I
For guitarists new to Flamenco

Flamenco Guitar II
For guitarists with some experience playing Flamenco - ability to hold compas, recognize the dancer's signals, and basic right hand technique.

Singing Course
With Claire Marchand - 3 hrs
1:30 - 2:30 Sat. July 21, 7-8 Wed.
July 25, 7-8 Fri. July 27

Learn some “cante chico” - lighthearted, party-style Flamenco singing: “Tangos and Bulerias” (this course is included in dance & guitar courses).

Rhythm/Percussion
Course for Musicians
With Claire Marchand - 4 hrs
8-9 Fri. July 20, 12-1 Sat. July 21, 6-7 Wed. July 25, 12:30-1:30 Sat. July 28

Bring your cajon (Flamenco box drum) or just your hands, and learn the Flamenco accents in the 12-beat rhythmic cycle.  Learn to recognize a dancer's signals for starts and stops and changes in speed (this course is included in dance & guitar courses).
Schedule July 20 - 28, 2007
FRIDAY  July 20 

6:30    Late Registration
7 - 8    Level II & III (Technique)
8 - 9    Level II & III (Rhythm)


Level II & III Dance
Courses Begin
 SATURDAY  July 21

11 - 12    Level II (Choreography)
12 - 1    Level II/III (Rhythm)
1 - 1:30 Break
1:30 - 2:30 Level II/III (Singing)
2:30 - 3:30 Level III (Choreography)
 SUNDAY  July 22

11 - 12    Level III (Choreography)
12 - 1    Level II/III (Techique)
1 - 1:30 Break
1:30 - 2:30 Level II (Choreography)
2:30 - 3:30 Level I Essentials

Level I Essentials Dance
Course Begins
 MONDAY  July 23

6 - 7:30 Level II (Choreography)
    (Studio A)
7:30 - 9 Level III (Choreography)
(Studio A)
7 - 8:00 Level I Essentials
    (Studio B)

*Guitar Course Begins
TUESDAY  July 24

6 - 7:30 Level III (Choreography)
(Studio A)
7:30 - 9 Level  II (Choreography)
(Studio A)
7 - 8:00 Level I Essentials
(Studio B)
 WEDNESDAY  July 25

6 - 7 Level II/III  (Rhythm)
7 - 8 Level I, II, III  (Singing)

 THURSDAY  July 26

6 - 7:30 Level II (Choreography)
7:30 - 9 Level III (Choreography)
 FRIDAY  July 27

6 - 7 Level III (Choreography)
7 - 8 Level II/III (Singing)
(Studio A)
7 - 8 Level I Essentials
(Studio B)
8 - 9 Level II (Choreography)
SATURDAY  July 28

11 - 12:30 Level II (Choreography)
12:30 - 1:30 Level II/III (Rhythm) (Studio A)
12:30 - 1:30 Level I Essentials (Studio B)
1:30 - 2  Break
2 - 3 Level II/III (Technique)
3 - 4:30 Level III  (Choreography)



*Guitar participants will accompany dance, rhythm, and singing classes from July 23-28.  Guitar instructor Jim Shewchuk will guide these classes and will schedule group masterclasses as needed throughout the week to teach chord progressions, melodic lines, calls and closes for each dance piece.  See class descriptions for details.
Instructors
Claudia Carolina
Guest Flamenco Choreographer and Instructor

Claudia Carolina is a powerful dancer and the nation’s most esteemed Flamenco choreographer. Ms. Carolina lived in Spain for ten years, studying and working with such legends as Manolete, Paco Fernandes, “El Veneno” and the late Maria Alba. She has toured and worked in Spain, Europe, the Middle East, U.S.A. and Canada. She choreographed and performed in Misa Flamenca, the first Flamenco Mass to be realized in Canada which debuted in 1999 to sold-out audiences, Mariposa the first Flamenco drama to be performed at the Canada Dance Festival in 2004 and most recently The Women.

Jim Shewchuk
Flamenco Guitarist

Jim Shewchuk began playing Flamenco guitar in 1984 and has been entranced by the art form ever since. His style shows a reverence for the early masters of Flamenco guitar such as the late Sabicas. However, his sincere playing has a dreamlike, emotive quality that is purely original. He is known for his pure Flamenco sound. Jim has recently returned from Spain where he performed at the Festival Mundial Folklorico.


 Claire Marchand
Flamenco Dance, Rhythm & Singing

Claire Marchand is a featured soloist in Flamenco festivals across Canada and internationally (Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2006, Vancouver Jondo Festval 2006, Taipei 2006) and in interdisciplinary works such as TRIPdance company’s A Company of One.  As an independent dancer and choreographer she has created and collaborated in many works, including Encuentro (2003) and Puertos (2004) with Maritel Centurion, Recent successes include her work La Maja solo dance works (2005), Flamenco Spirit (2005) and “RITMO! Flamenco meets Latino” (Sept 2006)

Following early studies in Spanish Regional styles with Carmen Cano de Infante, Claire studied with Flamenco choreographer Claudia Carolina, founder of Theatre Flamenco.  She went on to study yearly in Spain with such maestros as El Guito, Manolete, La Cintia, Belen Maya, the singer Talegon de Cordoba and many others. 

As a member of Theatre Flamenco dance collective, Claire produces and performs in innovative works such as Misa Flamenca (1999 and 2001), Mariposa (2002 and Canada Dance Festival 2004), and The Women (2007) in addition to her independent work.
Claire Marchand teaches in Winnipeg at her own studio as well as for the Professional Program at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet.  She has taught private students in Madrid and Jerez de la Frontera, Spain and for “Esencia Flamenca” Academy in Taipei, Taiwan.
Studio Location Details

Flamenco Summer Intensive  Studio Location:
NAFRO Studio 109 Pulford St. Just off River Ave. in Osborne Village
(use side entrance of St. Augustine Church)

Accomodation for out of town students near NAFRO Studio:

Banner B&B
164 Harrow St.
Diane Gourluck (204) 256-8721
gourluck@mts.net
www.bbcanada.com/bannerbb

Galbraith House
299 Yale Ave.
Lynne & Lindsay Gauld (204) 488-4513
lmgould@shaw.ca

Maison Grosvenor
824 Grosvenor Ave.
Mirielle & Andy Clark (204) 475-9630
bbmaison@mts.net

Call or e-mail for further billet, B&B or hotel info in Winnipeg.
Ph: (204) 452-3948 E-mail: info@theatreflamenco.ca
Registration Fees
Level
Hours
 Early Bird Pricing
Register Before July 10/07
Regular Price
FLAMENCO DANCE

+GST
+GST
Level I Essentails
 6
 $120
 $128.40
 $150
 $160.50
Level II
 19
 $360
 $385.20
 $395
 $422.65
Level III
 19
 $360
 $385.20
 $395
 $422.65
Level II & III
 25
 $465
 $497.55
 $510
 $545.70
FLAMENCO GUITAR




Flamenco Guitar Essentials
 18
 $325
 $347.75
 $425
 $454.75
Flamenco Guitar Level II
 18
 $325
 $347.75
 $425
 $454.75
Singing Classes Only
 3
 $50
 $53.50
 $60
 $64.20
Rhythm Classes Only
 4
 $80
 $85.60
 $100
 $107.00
Private Classes - Prices vary - call (204) 452-3948 to book

Fees are non-negotiable and non-refundable unless due to injury with doctors note.
Register & Contact Information

To register and reserve your space in the Summer Intensive please detach this form and mail with cheque
or money order payable in full to:

Theatre Flamenco
1414 Erin St. Wpg. MB R3E 2S8

Early bird registration can be made with
post-dated cheques dated until July 28/07

For further information contact us
By Phone: (204) 452-3948
By E-mail: info@theatreflamenco.ca
See us online at: www.theatreflamenco.ca