Special Workshops
August 8–13, 2011
Plan to attend the Exciting All-Flamenco Morca Workshop in Taos, New Mexico!
This workshop features advanced/intermediate technique & repertory classes taught by flamenco master teacher, Teo Morca. For a full description of classes go to www.morca.com
Beginning level classes & specialty courses (see course descriptions below) will also be taught by Adair Landborn as part of the workshop.
A modern dance and flamenco dance performer, choreographer, educator, and scholar, Adair has taught and performed extensively in the United States and abroad at the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts, the University of Cadiz in Spain, and the Escuela Nacional de Danza ‘Gloria Y Nellie Campobelló in Mexico City. A Certified Laban Movement Analyst, with two Masters degrees in dance, and an interdisciplinary doctorate in the Anthropology of Dance and Somatic Studies, Adair has conducted extensive research in Spain and lectured for the Arizona Humanities Council as an expert on flamenco dance and culture.
BEGINNING CASTANETS 8:45 – 9:30
Develop your understanding of flamenco rhythms as you learn basic techniques for playing the castanets. We will practice castanet playing with some simple dance steps and movements to fully integrate your learning of the remarkable art of flamenco. This is a great way to wake up your mind, fingers and spirit to the expressive potential of flamenco. $65.00
BEGINNING FLAMENCO DANCE 12:30 – 2:00
Excitement and Fun! Musicality and Expressive Freedom! Come learn the sinuous arm movements, rhythms, and footwork techniques that typify the flamenco dance style. Students will gain a foundation in flamenco dance technique and experience the deeper mystery of flamenco by learning a Soleares, a dance choreography based on the fundamental 12-count form that is revered as the mother of flamenco song. $200.00
NOTATION FOR FLAMENCO DANCE 4:00 – 5:15
Students will be introduced to a method for the notation of flamenco dance that is a tremendously useful tool for learning and understanding the rhythms of flamenco dance. Bring paper, pencil, and an open mind! Course exercises will focus on notation symbols for the Soleares choreography being taught in the beginning level technique class, but students of all levels are encouraged to attend. Notation is a great method to help you easily expand your personal repertory of unique step patterns and archive choreography for future performance or teaching opportunities. $75.00
Taos Academy of Dance Arts
2 Upper Las Colonias Rd., El Prado, NM 87529
For workshop information and registration contact: Cee Beardon
Email: cee@dancetaos.com
Phone: (575) 758-7303