| What is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?
Flamenco is an artistic expression fusing song (cante), dance (baile) and musicianship (toque). Flamenco originated in Southern Spain. |
| What background, training, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?
Omayra Amaya is modern flamenco dancer, choreographer deeply rooted in proud gypsy tradition. Daughter of flamenco dancers Olga and Curro Amaya and grandniece of the legendary Carmen Amaya. Omayra and her company have performed at Lincoln Center and the Players Theater in New York City; flamenco festivals in Madrid, Chicago, Houston, and Los Angeles; the Shanghai Theater Center in Shanghai and the Guo Tai Theater in ChongQin, China; and in a critically acclaimed nine-month residency at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. Omayra has also appeared on film: She was the subject of “Gypsy Heart,” a documentary by Jocelyn Ajami, and performed with Steve Martin in “The Pink Panther II.” |
| What can students expect from this class?
The workshops focus on expanding and building stronger technique and endurance, as well as working on style and movement through exercises, combinations and choreography. The classes are accompanied by live music. |
| Finish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…
…Flamenco is my way of expression. |
| How can students learn more?
Website: http://www.omayraamaya.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/omayraamayaflamenco
Instagram: @omayraamaya
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| Registration: |
| Cost of Class
One workshop: $210 (7 classes) / $218 If paying with Paypal
Both workshops: $410 (14 classes) 426 If paying with Paypal
Single Class: $35 / $37 If paying with Paypal
Classes are accompanied by live music, a musician fee of $3 dollars per class will be collected.
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| Contact Information
Contact Omayra: omayra@omayraamaya.com |
| Accompanists:
Roberto Castellon (Flamenco guitarist) |
Studio 5
Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Company
Street shoes are not allowed in the studio at any time.
