Beginner flamenco - Introduction to basic rhythms, dance styles, footwork, posture and movement. It is recommended to take two classes a week for fast progress.

Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced - Study of all forms, including footwork, upper body style, turns, palmas, and choreography (except classes labelled “technique”).

Open level classes - Elementary to Advanced level students welcome.

Cante class - Learn flamenco songs and how they work with the dance.

Bata de cola - Dancing in a long skirt with a train. Skirts available for rent or sale.

Kids' classes - Flamenco fun and basics for kids 8-12 yr.

Coaching class

• Limited class size

• Intermediate and Advanced students only

• Focused on preparing solo work and for cuadro

• Not available for making up classes

• Due to the limited number of students allowed in each coaching class, the cost is calculated as two hours on the fee schedule

• Pre-requisites: minimum three years' flamenco experience, willingness to perform, ability to dance all fiesta pieces as solos

Workshops: A variety of workshops will happen throughout the year. Please contact the studio for more details and upcoming dates.

• Parent & tot

• Palmas (clapping)

• Summer intensive

Performance opportunities may include:

• Festivals/Community events

• In-studio shows

• Year-End performance

Class Schedule Subject to change. See website for updated schedule.

Studio locations: **Marked classes take place at the Dance Victoria Studios (111-2750 Quadra St.) all other classes at 2568 Vancouver St. (entrance on Fifth St.)

Instructors: Veronica Maguire, Amity Skala, Juan de Marias, Gareth Owen.

Beginners Monday 7:30-8:30 p.m.(Amity)

Wednesday 7:30-8:30 p.m. (Amity)

Elementary Monday 5:00-6:00 p.m. castanets(Amity)

Wednesday 5:00-6:00 p.m. technique (Amity)

Elementary Friday 5:00-6:00 p.m.bulerias por fiesta(Veronica)

Elementary/inter

Tuesday 5:00-6:00 p.m. choreography(Amity)

Wednesday 6:15-7:15 p.m. technique(Amity)

Intermediate Monday 6:15-7:15 p.m. choreography(Amity)

Inter/adv (day)

Monday 10:00-11:00 a.m.choreography(Veronica)

Wednesday 10:00-11:00 a.m. choreography (Veronica)

Inter/Adv (eve)

Tuesday 6:15-7:15 p.m. technique(Amity)

Advanced Thursday5:00-6:00 p.m. choreography(Veronica)

Thursday6:15-7:15 p.m. technique (Veronica)

Advanced Saturday 10:15-11:15 a.m.choreography(Veronica)

Open level Tuesday 7:30-8:30 p.m.tangos por fiesta(Amity)

Friday 6:15-7:15 p.m.bulerias por fiesta(Veronica)

Open level Tuesday6:00-7:00 p.m. cante(Juan)

Saturday8:45-9:45 a.m.**bata de cola(Veronica)

Kids’ class Tuesday3:45-4:45 p.m.8-12 yr.(Veronica)

Please contact the studio to have your name added to the waiting list.

Coachinga.m.

Monday 11:15-12:45 p.m.(Veronica)

Saturday11:30-1:00 p.m.(Veronica)

Coachingp.m.

Thursday7:30-9:00 p.m.(Veronica)

Elementary-advanced school year:1st term: Sept 4 - Nov 11 2nd term: Nov 13 - Feb 3

Christmas break Dec 24 - Jan 7, 2018 3rd term: Feb 5 - Apr 14 4th term: Apr 16 - June 23 Student Year-End show - June 23, 2018 (to be confirmed)

Payment schedule

• Four post-dated cheques will secure your spot for the year - due upon registration.

• Please post-date cheques for the first day of each term.

• For credit card payments please request a Paypal invoice at the time of registration.

• Beginners and kids’ classes are not required to provide post-dated cheques and may pay term by term.

Term fee totals per 10-week term

Prices include tax: $156 / term = 1 class/week $280 / term = 2 classes/week $380 / term = 3 classes/week $459 / term = 4 classes/week

$515 / term = 5 classes/week $548 / term = 6 classes/week

• Missed classes must be made up within the same term that they were missed in.

Drop-in fee 1 hour $20 Private lesson 1 hour $60 Semi-private 1-hour $35 each for 2 people Semi-private 1-hour $35 each for 3 people

Kids' class (10-week term)1 hour/week $149

Flamenco guitar students:visit Gareth Owen at: www.flamencoguitar.ca for lesson info.

Registration deadline: Aug. 31, 2017

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• $25 fee charged for NSF cheques.

• Please make all cheques payable to Alma de España.

Alma de España 2568 Vancouver St. Victoria, B.C., V8T 4A7 250 384-8832

www.almadeespana.com

Alma de España 2017/18 class schedule

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Become a member of the Flamenco de la Isla Society and get: • special prices on tickets for select

flamenco performances • eligibility for bursaries and scholarships • access to our flamenco library

For more information and to join, visit: www.flamencodelaisla.org