| What is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?
Flamenco is an art from Andalusia, Spain that combines several elements such as dance, singing and guitar. This art form is based on the various music traditions of southern Spain, developed within the Spanish Romani (gitano) culture. Flamenco is today an art recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO since 2010. |
| What background, training, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?
Omayra Amaya is modern flamenco dancer and choreographer deeply rooted in proud gypsy tradition. The daughter of flamenco dancers Olga and Curro Amaya and grandniece of the legendary Carmen Amaya, Omayra brings new relevance to flamenco while never losing sight of her legacy. |
| What can students expect from this class?
Upper body dance technique (arms, hands work), Lower body work (footwork combinations build strength and rhythms), Flamenco dance choreography works and structure. Classes accompanied by Live Music. |
| Finish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…
…I began dancing flamenco as I began walking. It is my vehicle of expression. I have dedicated my life to the study and performance of this art form. Flamenco is a tradition that has been passed down to me by my parents, grand parents, ancestors. They were all flamenco dancers and musicians. |
| How can students learn more about this offering?
Website: http://www.omayraamaya.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omayraamayaflamenco Instagram: @omayraamaya |
| Registration:
Email: omayra@omayraamaya.com with your name & workshop specification and send payment via one of the following methods: Venmo payment to @Omayra-Amaya Zelle payments are accepted to omayraamaya@aol.com Paypal payment to omayraamaya@aol.com |
| Cost of Class
Technique Workshop (7 hours) $210 / $218 if paying with PayPal Choreography Workshop (7 hours) $210 / $218 if paying with PayPal Both Workshops package: $400 / $415 if paying with PayPal 1 hour Single Class: $35 / $37 if paying with PayPal 1.5 hours Single Class: $50 / $53 if paying with PayPal * A $3 musician fee per class will be collected. |
| Contact Information
Contact Omayra: omayra@omayraamaya.com / www.OmayraAmaya.com / Tel. 786-556-6655 |
| Accompanists, Assistants, Substitutes:
Roberto Castellon – Flamenco guitarist composer 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 is also a Guitar Maker since 2008. Since then Roberto has exclusively played his own guitars. |
Studio 7
Omayra Amaya (she/her/hers), Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Company
Street shoes are not allowed in the studio at any time.
