IV Curso International de Flamenco

CADIZ 2010 - From 12th to the 16th of july
Every year the Centro de Arte y Flamenco de Sevilla organizes the workshop "Curso International de Flamenco" in Cadiz, the most ancient city still standing in Western Europe.
After its success in the past years, CAFS offers again courses and activities designed to cover the expectations at each level of training, adapting specific methodologies that ensure the maximum performance and increased learning by our students.

VENUE
The courses take place in the Centro Municipal de Arte Flamenco "La Merced", located at "Plaza de la Merced, s/n.


REGISTRATION
To enroll in our courses, please fill out a registration form which can be picked up at the Centro de Arte y Flamenco de Sevilla c/Torreblanca 1B, 41003, Sevilla or it can be provided to you upon your request by phone or e-mail:

Phone Number: +34 954 915 971 – E-mail: info@centroflamencodesevilla.com

GENERAL PROGRAM

On Saturday, july 10th , students and teachers will get together in one of the bars with the most authentic character of historical Cádiz. With this occasion, we'll be able to get to know each other and talk about the objectives of each course.

On Sunday, july 11th , we welcome our students with a ceremony at the Centro Municipal de Arte Flamenco "La Merced" with a performance from singer Esperanza Fernández, dancer Miguel Vargas and other invited artists.

The courses begin on Monday, july 12th. There will be a repetition class for dance course 1, run by an assistant teacher.

On july 16th , we will celebrate the outcome with a closing ceremony of the IV Curso Internacional de Flamenco Cádiz 2010. Students will recieve their certificates from the Centro de Arte y Flamenco de Sevilla of the workshop they have completed, in the meantime we will have a delicious cocktail and enjoy the beauty of summer in Cadiz.

Esperanza Fernández - Singing
Esperanza Fernandez is without a doubt, one of the principal voices of flamenco. In her long established career, Esperanza has brought her Cante to cities like New York, Rome, Paris, Brasilia, etc. She has performed with artists such as Paco de Lucia, Camarón, Enrique Morente, Yehudi Menuhin, Jean Marc Padovani, Noa, Myrian Makeba and Rafael Frühbeck of Burgos, among others.
Miguel Vargas - Dance
His dance is pure charisma, pure energy, passion, intensity, personality, technique and pure instinct. Despite of his youth, Miguel has proven in 20 years of teaching that he is acclaimed worldwide. His productions have travelled throughout countries like Norway, Japan, U.S.A, France, Greece, Italy, Dubai... among many others.
Javier Katumba - Percussion and Claping
Javier Katumba has worked with artists like Jose Luis Figueroa "El Barrio", Arrebato, Jose Merce, Montse Cortes, Niña Pastori, Manolo Carrasco and David Palomar, among others.Currently he works with the singer David de María presenting the new album "Relojes de Arena" and he participates in the productions Trimilenaria of David Palomar, India Martinez and Miguel Saez..
Keko Baldomero - Guitar
Since its first performance, with 13 years, he shared stage with many artists such as David Palomar, the Junco, the Mistela, Rosario Toledo, Javier Latorre, Chano Lobato, Sergio Monroy, Dani Navarro, Mariana Cornejo, among others. With 21, he made his first solo concert. Since 2005 he is on tour with the band of musicians from José Mercé.
DESCRIPTION

SINGING COURSE: Aimed for those singers and dancers who want to learn and enhance their knowledge of the “Caña y Guajira”, structure - "remates" , melody - "matíces"etc.
SINGING 12th - 16th of July 2010
TEACHER COURSE LEVEL TIME PRICE
Course nº 1 Esperanza Fernández Caña and Guajira General 17:00 - 18:30 165,00 €

COURSE 1: Choreography of “Guajira y Colombiana” with fan, emphasis on "bailarle al cante" (dance to the singing), as well as learning how to create a dance maintaining a balance between cante and escobilla.

COURSE 2: Learn, improvise and interpret the various styles of lyrics of the “Caña” in order to create a choreography.

COURSE 3: Express feelings with movements, learn the different rhythms, styles and improvise "al compás"(to the beat) of Bulerias.
DANCE 12th - 16th of July 2010
TEACHER COURSE LEVEL TIME PRICE
Course nº 1 Miguel Vargas Guajira and colombiana with fan Basic/Intermediate 18:30 - 20:00 165,00 €
Course nº 2 Miguel Vargas Caña Intermediate/Advanced 12:30 - 14:00 195,00 €
Course nº 3 Miguel Vargas Buleria General 20:00 - 21:00 130,00 €
Repeat the course 1 Assistent Guajira and colombiana with fan Basic/Intermediate 17:00 - 18:00 50,00 €

PERCUSSION AND PALMAS (HAND-CLAPPING): Learning and perfecting the technique, using different touches on toque de palmas and palos flamencos.
PERCUSSION AND PALMAS 12th - 16th of July 2010
TEACHER COURSE LEVEL TIME PRICE
Course nº 1 Javier Katumba Technical and Compass General 10:00 a 12:00 150,00 €

GUITAR Nº 1: Deepen in touch by “Caña y Guajira” to acompany baile, cante, falsetas, escobillas and remates.
GUITAR 12th - 16th of July 2010
TEACHER COURSE LEVEL TIME PRICE
Course nº 1 Keko Baldomero Caña and Guajira General 11:00 - 12:30 165,00 €

DISCOUNTS

A 20% discount will be applied if you register before April 1th, 2010.
After April 1th 2010 a 10% discount will be applied for the 2nd course if you register for two courses. A 15% discount will be applied for the 3rd course if you register for three courses. (15% discount will be applied for the cheapest course, 10% discount will be applied for the most expensive course.) Repetition class is excluded from discounts.

In order to facilitate the trip and accomodation, CAFS will provide information regarding the accomodations available in Cádiz.

Reservations and Informations
Centro de Arte y Flamenco de Sevilla. C/Torreblanca, 1. 41003 Sevilla
Téléphone : +34 954 915 971. E- Mail: info@centroflamencodesevilla.com
www.centroflamencodesevilla.com

CADIZ

An Andalusian city with a wealth of attractive vistas and well-preserved historical landmarks.

Among the many landmarks of historical and scenic interest in Cadiz, there are unusual cathedrals, a magnificent theatre, an attractive old municipal building, an eighteenth-century watchtower, a vestige of the ancient city wall, an ancient Roman theatre, and electrical pylons of an eye-catching modern design carrying cables across the Bay of Cadiz. The old town is characterised by its narrow winding alleys connecting into magnificent plazas, bordered from the sea by the city walls.

Pour faciliter votre séjour et votre voyage, le Centre d´Art et de Flamenco de Séville dispose d´amples informations qui pourront vous être utiles.

Cadiz is also the home to Spain's most beautiful beaches. The city has 7,220 meters of wonderful white sand.

During the night-outs, you will have the opportunity to visit "La Venta Vargas," where Camarón de la Isla began his career, and go through some of the most important peñas in Cadiz, as the Peña de El Mellizo Enrique and Peña La Perla de Cadiz.




Regular classes and workshops during the Flamenco Bienal 2010
Week from the 13th till 17th of September
Sala "Carmen Amaya" Teacher Course Level Price
10:00 - 11:30 Ana Moya Bata de cola; técnica y coreografía por Soleá General 150,00 € *
11:30 - 13:00 Carmen Ledesma Coreografía por Caña Intermedio/Avanzado 150,00 € *
13:00 - 14:00 Carmen Ledesma Tangos Intermedio/Avanzado 100,00 € **
16:30 - 17:30 Miguel Varas Técnica por Soleá Avanzado 75,00 € ***
17:30 - 18:30 Miguel Vargas Bulerías General 100,00 € **
18:30 - 19:30 Miguel Vargas Técnica por Soleá Básico/Intermedio 75,00 € ***
Sala "Niña de los Peines" Teacher Course Level Price
11:30 - 13:00 Esperanza Fernández Cante "Soleá de Cádiz" General 150,00 € *
13:00 - 14:00 Ana Moya Técnica de castañuelas aplicados al baile flamenco General 75,00 € ***
Sala "Sábicas" Teacher Course Level Price
10:30 - 12:00 Percusión General 60,00 € ****
12:00 - 13:00 Ana Moya Técnica por Alegría General 75,00 € ***
* Each week extra after the first: 100,00 € ** Price for two weeks: 150,00 €; each week extra after two weeks: 25,00 €
*** Price for two weeks: 125,00 €; each week extra after two weeks: 25,00 € **** Each week extra after the first: 30,00 €


Week from the 20th till 24th of September
Sala "Carmen Amaya" Teacher Course Level Price
10:00 - 11:30 Ana Moya Bata de cola; técnica y coreografía por Mirabrás General 150,00 € *
11:30 - 13:00 Carmen Ledesma Coreografía por Siguiriya Intermedio/Avanzado 150,00 € *
13:00 - 14:00 Carmen Ledesma Tangos Intermedio/Avanzado 100,00 € **
75,00 € ***
17:30 - 18:30 Miguel Vargas Bulerías General 100,00 € **
18:30 - 19:30 Miguel Vargas Técnica por Siguiriya Básico/Intermedio 75,00 € ***
Sala "Niña de los Peines" Teacher Course Level Price
11:30 - 13:00 Esperanza Fernández Cante por Siguiriya General 150,00 € *
13:00 - 14:00 Ana Moya Técnica de castañuelas aplicados al baile flamenco General 75,00 € ***
Sala "Sábicas" Teacher Course Level Price
10:30 - 12:00 Percusión General 60,00 € ****
12:00 - 13:00 Ana Moya Técnica por Alegría General 75,00 € ***
* Each week extra after the first: 100,00 € ** Price for two weeks: 150,00 €; price for three weeks: 175,00 €
*** Price for two weeks: 125,00 €; price for three weeks: 150,00 € **** Each week extra after the first: 30,00 €


Week from the 20th of September till 1st of October
Sala "Carmen Amaya" Teacher Course Level Price
10:00 - 11:30 La Choni Bata de cola; técnica y coreografía por Soleá General 150,00 € *
11:30 - 13:00 Carmen Ledesma Coreografía por Taranto Intermedio/Avanzado 150,00 € *
13:00 - 14:00 Carmen Ledesma Tangos Intermedio/Avanzado 100,00 € **
16:30 - 17:30 Miguel Varas Técnica por Alegría Avanzado 75,00 € ***
17:30 - 18:30 Miguel Vargas Bulerías General 100,00 € **
18:30 - 19:30 Miguel Vargas Técnica por Alegría Básico/Intermedio 75,00 € ***
Sala "Niña de los Peines" Teacher Course Level Price
11:30 - 13:00 Esperanza Fernández Cante por Bulería General 150,00 € *
13:00 - 14:00 La Choni Técnica de castañuelas aplicados al baile flamenco General 75,00 € ***
Sala "Sábicas" Teacher Course Level Price
10:00 - 11:30 Ana Moya Soleá con Mantón Básico/Intermedio 150,00 € *
11:30 - 12:30 La Choni Técnica por Siguiriya General 75,00 € ***
11:30 - 12:30 Percusión General 60,00 € ****
* Extra week after the first: 100,00 € ** Price for two weeks: 150,00 €
*** Price for two weeks: 125,00 € **** Extra week after the first: 30,00 €


Week from the 4th till 8th of October
Sala "Carmen Amaya" Teacher Course Level Price
10:00 - 11:30 La Choni Bata de cola; técnica y coreografía por Mirabrás General 150,00 €
11:30 - 13:00 Carmen Ledesma Coreografía por Alegría con Mantón Intermedio/Avanzado 150,00 €
13:00 - 14:00 Carmen Ledesma Tangos Intermedio/Avanzado 100,00 €
16:30 - 17:30 Miguel Varas Técnica por Tientos Avanzado 75,00 €
17:30 - 18:30 Miguel Vargas Bulerías General 100,00 €
18:30 - 19:30 Miguel Vargas Técnica por Tientos Básico/Intermedio 75,00 €
Sala "Niña de los Peines" Teacher Course Level Price
10:00 - 11:30 Miguel Ángel Cortés Guitarra General 150,00 €
11:30 - 13:00 Esperanza Fernández Cante por Tangos General 150,00 €
13:00 - 14:00 La Choni Técnica de castañuelas aplicados al baile flamenco General 75,00 €
Sala "Sábicas" Teacher Course Level Price
10:00 - 11:30 Ana Moya Siguiriya con Mantón Básico/Intermedio 150,00 €
11:30 - 12:30 La Choni Técnica por Guajira General 75,00 €
11:30 - 12:30 Percusión General 60,00 €
Information and reservation: www.centroflamencodesevilla.com Email: info@centroflamencodesevilla.com o Tfno.: 954 915 971