| What is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?
Flamenco, is an art form based on the various folkloric music traditions of southern Spain, developed within the gitano (Spanish Romani) subculture of the region of Andalusia, Spain. |
| What background, training, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?
Omayra Amaya’s legacy is one of a deep and proud gypsy flamenco tradition. The daughter of flamenco dancers Olga and Curro Amaya and grandniece the greatest Flamenco dancer who ever lived, Carmen Amaya. Omayra first appeared on stage with her parent’s company. Her first choreographed role came at age twelve, when she performed as her father’s partner. By the time Omayra was fifteen, she was touring and performing internationally with her parents and other dance companies. Already a seasoned performer, Omayra sought to expand and enrich her art by studying other dance forms. She attended the Boston Conservatory where she received a BFA in Dance. |
| What can students expect from this class?
To learn about Flamenco dance technique, dance and music structure, as well as traditional and contemporary forms of flamenco. |
| Finish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…
…It is the language with which I can best express myself. |
| How can students learn more?
Instagram: @omayraamaya Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omayra.amaya
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| Registration: |
| Cost of Class
All three workshops $500 / $518 if paying with PayPal Technique and Choreography Workshop package: $400 / $415 If paying with PayPal. Technique Workshop $210 / $218 If paying with PayPal Choreography Workshop $210 / $218 If paying with PayPal Structure Workshop $120 / $125 If paying with PayPal Single Class $35 / $37 |
| Contact Information
Email: Omayra@omayraamaya.com Call: 786-556-6655
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| Accompanists, Assistants and/or Substitutes:
Roberto Castellon, Roberto Castellon flamenco guitarist composer Roberto began his flamenco career at a young age. His father, guitarist and singer, Roberto Castellon, was his first teacher. By the age of 6, Roberto Jr. was performing at the famous Chateau Madrid in NYC, where he sang and played the guitar accompanied by his father. By the age of 9, Roberto Jr. and father performed in various Cultural Events and Festivals touring the United States’ North East coast. Roberto Jr. continued studying flamenco guitar under the great flamenco guitarist Manolo Baron and was greatly influenced by the playing and singing of the great Sabicas, Paco De Lucia and Camaron De La Isla. \ At age 19 he began touring with many companies such as the Jose Greco Company, with which he toured the United States, Europe and Asia. Later, he toured with other companies and artists such as: Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco, Carlota Santana’s Flamenco Vivo Company, Jose Greco Jr., Maria Serrano Alhama Flamenco Dance Company in Germany, Rafael Fajardo, Andres Marin, Rafael Campallo, Juan Andres Maya, Miguel Ortega, and Omayra Amaya, La Tania Flamenco and many others. He has toured the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, India, Taiwan, Greece and South America. |
Roberto Castellon, Roberto Castellon flamenco guitarist composer Roberto began his flamenco career at a young age. His father, guitarist and singer, Roberto Castellon, was his first teacher. By the age of 6, Roberto Jr. was performing at the famous Chateau Madrid in NYC, where he sang and played the guitar accompanied by his father. By the age of 9, Roberto Jr. and father performed in various Cultural Events and Festivals touring the United States’ North East coast. Roberto Jr. continued studying flamenco guitar under the great flamenco guitarist Manolo Baron and was greatly influenced by the playing and singing of the great Sabicas, Paco De Lucia and Camaron De La Isla. \ At age 19 he began touring with many companies such as the Jose Greco Company, with which he toured the United States, Europe and Asia. Later, he toured with other companies and artists such as: Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco, Carlota Santana’s Flamenco Vivo Company, Jose Greco Jr., Maria Serrano Alhama Flamenco Dance Company in Germany, Rafael Fajardo, Andres Marin, Rafael Campallo, Juan Andres Maya, Miguel Ortega, and Omayra Amaya, La Tania Flamenco and many others. He has toured the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, India, Taiwan, Greece and South America.
Studio 7
Omayra Amaya (she/her/hers)
Street shoes are not allowed in the studio at any time.
