Autumn/Winter 2015 Timetable:

Flamenco Classes based in South London in flamenco technique and choreography, including with bata de cola and baston.  Various levels offered.  Both women and men welcome, start any time.  Women please wear a wide, full volume, mid-length to long skirt.  Please wear a shoe with a low, sturdy heel.  No stilletto shoes or shoes with black soles that mark the floor.  Bata de Cola students required to have their own bata de cola skirt.

PLEASE NOTE: No classes from 25th December 2015 - 13th January 2016.

Absolute Beginners/Beginners

(Little or no experience to 1-2 years)
Thursday: 7.15 - 8.45 pm

BATA DE COLA CLASSES

Students must have their own bata de cola skirt.  Please note warm up and explanation of technique is done without the bata on so you may wish to bring trousers/track suit pants for first part of class.

LA MORENITA FLAMENCO DANCE TROUPE PERFORMING AT LAMBETH COUNTRY SHOW

Sunday 20th July
5.30pm at the Cultivate Participation Marquee,
Lambeth Country Show,
Brockwell Park
Dulwich Road, London SE24 0PA
Entrance FREE!

See here for details of the Cultivate line up.

Learn the art of dancing with the Manton (flamenco shawl) with the lead dancer of international flamenco company Mi Flamenco

Date: Saturday 26th July

Workshop 1: Manton Technique
All levels welcome including beginners
Time: 11.00am-12.30pm

Workshop 2: Manton and Bata de Cola
Participants must have experience dancing with the bata de cola and their own bata de cola skirt.
Time: 1.00pm-2.30pm

Prices:
£28 on the day to attend an individual class or £25 booked and paid in advance
£54 on the day to attend both classes or £48 booked and paid in advance

If you do not have a manton and would like to do either or both courses we have some mantons available to lend out on the day.  Please get in contact beforehand to check availability.

To book in advance email Michelle at info@lamorenitaflamenca.co.uk or call 07944 337 904

Places will be limited to allow students sufficient space to dance with the manton and the bata de cola so book early to avoid disappointment.

Venue:
Upstairs Dance Studio
Ovalhouse, 52-54 Kennington Oval, London, SE11 5SW
Nearest Tube: Oval (turn left on exiting the tube)

Ester Tal

Ester Tal has studied with some of the most renowned teachers and artists ever seen in Spain: in the capital itself in the famous "Amor de Dios" flamenco school and in Jerez de la Frontera, in Andalusia. Dancers and teachers such as Ciro, Maria Magdalena, Maria Bermudez, Belen Fernandez, Carmela Greco, Manuela Carpio among many others. She has performed in various theatres both in and outside Spain including "El teatro de Burgos", Madrid and Zaragoza and theatres throughout the UK and in major US cities.

She's toured in Spain with Maria Gracia and the Spanish classical singers in "Esas Cosas del Querer", where she performed solo and in duets as support to this very popular Spanish show. Apart from large theatres, she has also danced on the prestigious circuit of more intimate flamenco venues called "peñas" and "tablaos" alongside other well-known flamenco artists; venues highly respected among the flamenco community.

In Jerez, she's danced in "Parilla" tablao, "La Taberna Flamenca" and "La Damajuana" with up and coming artists from Andalusia. In 2005, she was invited to perform with other Jerez artists, (Luis El Mono, Ali de la Tota, Juanilloro etc) in the esteemed annual festival event, "Las Noches de la Plazuela", which takes place in one of the oldest and most prestigious peñas in Andalusia, "Los Cernícalos".

Apart from being an experienced performer, Ester is also a very experienced teacher with students of all abilities and ages. In her flamenco academy, Ester teaches a wide range of ages and levels. Besides her regular flamenco classes, she also teaches specialised workshops for students from first-time beginners to advanced and gives private lessons.

Performance at Epsom Playhouse with Aaron Monteverde

Date: Saturday 31st May
Price: from £12
Address: Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5AL

Spain's Finest and Youngest Flamenco concert Pianist Aaron Monteverde will be performing an eclectic mix of classical piano arrangements, original compositions and Flamenco numbers accompanied by a Spanish guitarist and dancer La Morenita Flamenca (Michelle Carrier).

A student of Maestro Felipe Campuzano, Aaron Monteverde has been a composer for the Gypsy Kings, has performed for La Duquesa De Alba Spanish Royal Family and has shared the stage with the son of Camaron de la Isla.

To book tickets visit www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk
Box Office: +44 (01372) 742555 / 742227

Spring Timetable:

Spring Breaks: Please Note!

No classes on 18th and 19th April during Easter, and no classes between 30th April to 18th May and classes resume Thursday 22nd May

Both women and men welcome, start any time.  Women please wear a wide, full volume, mid-length to long skirt.  Please wear a shoe with a low, sturdy heel.  No stilletto shoes or shoes with black soles that mark the floor.

Bata de Cola students required to have their own bata de cola skirt.

Absolute Beginners/Beginners

(Little or no experience)
Thursday: 7.15 - 8.45 pm
Cost: £10 per session

Elementary/Intermediate

(Those who have studied for at least 2-3 years in regular classes)
Saturday: 11.00 - 12.30 pm
Cost: £10 per session

Beginners/Improvers

(Little experience to 1 year)
Saturday: 12.45 - 2.15 pm
Cost: £10 per session

Bata De Cola

Thursday Open level technique: 8.45pm - 9.45pm
Cost: £10 per session
Friday choreography: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Cost: £20 per session

Venue

Small World Dance and Wellness Centre
Unit 11, Eurolink Centre, 49 Effra Rd, Brixton SW2 1BZ (Ring Doorbell 011 to be let in.)

Please Note: No classes between May Bank Holiday Weekend 25th May to 2nd June.  Classes as normal thereafter.

NEW! Flamenco Classes Absolute Beginners

Basic Technique and Choreography (Bulerias)

Day: Saturdays (NB: no class May Bank Holiday weekends)

Time: 2.15 - 3.45 pm
Cost: £10 per session

Flamenco Classes Beginners (1-2 years)

Basic Technique and Choreography (Tangos)

Day: Thursdays

Time: 7.15 - 8.45 pm
Cost: £10 per session

Improvers/Elementary Flamenco Classes (2-3 years)

Basic Technique and Choreography

Day: Saturdays (NB: no class May Bank Holiday weekends)
Time: 11.00 am - 12.30 pm
Cost: £10 per session

Both women and men welcome, start any time.  Women please wear a wide, full volume, mid-length to long skirt.  Please wear a shoe with a low, sturdy heel.  No stilletto shoes or shoes with black soles that mark the floor.

Bata de Cola Technique

Venue

Small World Dance and Wellness Centre
Unit 11, Eurolink Centre, 49 Effra Rd, Brixton SW2 1BZ (Ring Doorbell 011 to be let in.)

Brixton Flamenco Classes

Please note there is no Saturday Improver class on the 15th September.

Flamenco Classes Complete Beginners

Basic Technique and Choreography (Tangos)

Day: Thursdays starting 16th August
Time: 7.15 - 8.45 pm
Cost: £10 per session

Beginners/Improvers Flamenco Classes

Basic Technique and Choreography (Alegrias) 

Day: Saturdays from 23rd August
Time: 11.00 am - 12.30 pm
Cost: £10 per session

Both women and men welcome, start any time.  Women please wear a wide, full volume, mid-length to long skirt.  Please wear a shoe with a low, sturdy heel.  No stilletto shoes or shoes with black soles that mark the floor.

Bata de Cola Technique

Venue

Small World Dance and Wellness Centre
Unit 11, Eurolink Centre, 49 Effra Rd, Brixton SW2 1BZ (Ring Doorbell 011 to be let in.)

ANNOUNCEMENT!  CLASSES BREAK FROM 10TH TO 17TH SEPTEMBER.

CLASSES RESUME SATURDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER.

Bata de Cola Technique Course

Beginners Flamenco Classes

Basic Technique and Choreography

Day: Saturdays
Time: 11.00 am - 12.30 pm
Cost: £10 per session

New Choreography starting in summer - Alegrias

Both women and men welcome, start any time.  Women please wear a wide, full volume, mid-length to long skirt.  Please wear a shoe with a low, sturdy heel.  No stilletto shoes or shoes with black soles that mark the floor.

Venue

Small World Dance and Wellness Centre
Unit 11, Eurolink Centre, 49 Effra Rd, Brixton SW2 1BZ (Ring Doorbell 011 to be let in.)