CONSERVATORY OF FLAMENCO ARTS SPRING 2020 GUIDE
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CONSERVATORY OF FLAMENCO ARTS
SPRING 2020 GUIDE
CONSERVATORY OF FLAMENCO ARTS OVERVIEW
The Conservatory of Flamenco Arts is the school of the National Institute of Flamenco. The National
Institute of Flamenco, founded in 1982, is an arts-based non-profit organization which exists to preserve
and promote flamenco’s artistry, history, and culture by presenting outstanding, artistic flamenco and
by educating audiences in this art form while emphasizing the positive influence of art on family and
community.
The National Institute of Flamenco offers three core programs:
• Education: The Conservatory of Flamenco Arts
• Professional dance company: Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company
• International flamenco dance and music festival: Festival Flamenco Albuquerque.
The National Institute of Flamenco broadens its work and impact through partnerships with
organizations from the private and public sectors. Our partners include:
• The University of New Mexico Dance Program, the only U.S. program offering undergraduate
and graduate degrees with concentrations in flamenco.
• The National Hispanic Cultural Center, presenting organization
• El Farol, Tablao Flamenco, Santa Fe
• Tierra Adentro of New Mexico school, a public charter school that teaches art, Spanish dance,
and music as part its core program of study
• Tablao Flamenco at Hotel Albuquerque, of Heritage Hotels and Resorts
The Conservatory of Flamenco Arts (CFA), established in 1999, offers year-round, community-based and
pre-professional dance training and music programming in Albuquerque’s historic Sawmill District. CFA
is a world-renowned flamenco school that offers a proven curriculum of pre-professional training and
development and community enrichment in an inclusive, nurturing environment. CFA’s diverse and
professional faculty provides comprehensive and progressive instruction. CFA teaching faculty consists
of accomplished and master resident teachers as well as invited guest artists. CFA also includes pre-
professional student performance companies for dancers ages 8-18.
CONSERVATORY OF FLAMENCO ARTS SPRING 2020 GUIDE 1TWO TRACKS OF ENGAGEMENT
The Conservatory of Flamenco Arts offers instruction in two tracks: Community Classes and the Pre-
Professional Training program. Dancers in Community Classes may be beginners or may have many
years of study and immersion in the art of flamenco. Community Classes offer a focused plan of study
and are intended for individuals who seek to learn more about the art.
Dancers in the Pre-Professional Training Program may be aspiring professional performers and
choreographers. The Pre-Professional Training Program incorporates a comprehensive curriculum,
designed to develop well-rounded dancers. With the discipline, confidence, and skill cultivated through
CFA’s Pre-Professional Training Program, students are equipped to pursue professional careers, and/or
dance in higher education.
Students in each track will engage with flamenco at their own pace.
The CFA tracks break down into four programs for students of different levels, ages, and interests.
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
CHILDREN’S FLAMENCO FOUNDATIONS | COMMUNITY TRACK
Ages 3-12; Six (6) levels of dance, three (3) music classes
Students learn flamenco dance fundamentals to live musical accompaniment while improving motor
skills, self-expression, confidence, imagination, focus, social development, and a healthy lifestyle. The
children’s program sets foundations in flamenco dance and music.
ADULT FLAMENCO EXPERIENCE | COMMUNITY TRACK
Ages 13+; Four (4) levels of dance
A focused, comprehensive offering of classes for everyone from the absolute beginner to the dedicated
aficionado. Principles of flamenco musicality, structure, and improvisation are paired with strong
technical foundations that prepare students for further study in the flamenco art form.
YOUTH TRAINING PROGRAM | PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM TRACK
Ages 10-13; One (1) level of dance
Prepares young students who have completed Children’s Flamenco Foundations for more intensive
flamenco study. Students are introduced to more complex forms of flamenco and Spanish Dance.
FLAMENCO TRAINING PROGRAM | PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM TRACK
Ages 13+; Three (3) levels of dance
An intensive training program for the aspiring professional flamenco dancer. Emphasis in dance
technique, musicality, and structure introduced in previous levels is expanded. Students in this program
are exposed to more complex choreographies and principles of improvisation while maintaining and
acquiring the skills and principles needed to build strength and sensibility in flamenco and Spanish
Dance.
CONSERVATORY OF FLAMENCO ARTS SPRING 2020 GUIDE 2CONSERVATORY OF FLAMENCO ARTS
SPRING 2020 CLASS OFFERINGS
CHILDREN’S FLAMENCO FOUNDATIONS | DANCE
TODDLER FLAMENCO (ages 3-4) Saturday 12:00-1:00 pm C. McBride
Thursday 4:00-5:00 pm E. Encinias *Recommended with Special Topics: Child Ballet, Jota
Saturday 9:00-10:00 am E. Encinias
CHILD FLAMENCO III (ages 7-12)
INTRO TO CHILD FLAMENCO (ages 5-12) Monday 4:00-5:00 pm Y. Trujillo
Monday 5:00-6:00 pm G. Hinojosa Saturday 11:00 am-12:00 pm E. Encinias
Saturday 10:00-11:00 am G. Hinojosa *Recommended with Special Topics: Child Ballet, Jota,
Escuela Bolera
CHILD FLAMENCO I (ages 6-12)
Tuesday 4:00-5:00 pm A. Lozano CHILD IV (ages 8-13)
Saturday 10:00-11:00 am E. Encinias Wednesday 5:00-6:00 pm K. Lyall
*Recommended with Special Topics: Child Ballet Saturday 1:00-2:00 pm K. Lyall
*Recommended with Special Topics: Child Ballet, Jota,
CHILD FLAMENCO II (ages 6-12) Escuela Bolera, Danza Estilizada, Bata de Cola
Wednesday 4:00-5:00 pm E. Encinias
CHILDREN’S FLAMENCO FOUNDATIONS | MUSIC
Highly recommended for flamenco dance students
CHILD FLAMENCO CANTE (singing, ages 8+) CHILD FLAMENCO CAJÓN (drumming, ages 6+)
Saturday 11:00 am-12:00 pm V. Griego Saturday 1:00-2:00 pm J. Saume Mazzei
CHILD FLAMENCO GUITAR (ages 8+)
Saturday 12:00-1:00 pm E. Pacheco
ADULT FLAMENCO EXPERIENCE | DANCE
FLAMENCO DANCE I (ages 13+) Saturday 9:00-10:00 am C. Menchaca *Recommended
Monday 12:00-1:00 pm M. Romero with Special Topics: Adult Ballet
Tuesday 5:00-6:00 pm C. Menchaca
Wednesday 12:00-1:00 pm M. Romero FLAMENCO DANCE III with BEGINNING CASTANETS
Thursday 5:00-6:00 pm A. Lozano (ages 13+)
Monday 7:00pm-8:00 pm R. Jian
FLAMENCO DANCE II (ages 13+) Wednesday 7:00pm-8:00 pm R. Jian
Monday 6:00-7:00 pm A. Lozano *Recommended with Special Topics: Adult Ballet, Bata
de Cola, Danza Estilizada
PRE-PROFESSIONAL FLAMENCO TRAINING PROGRAM | DANCE
YOUTH TRAINING PROGRAM - YTP (1-hour Youth Training Block; ages 9-13
Wednesday 5:00-6:00 pm C. Menchaca
Saturday 11:00 am-12:00 pm C. Menchaca
*Recommended with Special Topics: Ballet, Jota, Escuela Bolera, Bata de Cola, Danza Estilizada
CONSERVATORY OF FLAMENCO ARTS SPRING 2020 GUIDE 3BEGINNING TRAINING PROGRAM - BTP (1.5-hour Beg. Training Block; ages 11+)
Tuesday 6:00-7:30 pm J. Encinias
Thursday 6:00-7:30 pm J. Encinias
Saturday 10:30 am-12:00 pm J. Encinias
*Recommended with Special Topics: Ballet, Jota, Escuela Bolera, Bata de Cola, Danza Estilizada
INTERMEDIATE TRAINING PROGRAM - ITP (1.5-hour Int. Training Block; ages 13+)
Monday 6:00-7:30 pm C. Menchaca
Wednesday 6:00-7:30 pm C. Menchaca
Saturday 1:00-2:30 pm C. Menchaca
*Recommended with Special Topics: Ballet, Jota, Escuela Bolera, Bata de Cola, Danza Estilizada
ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM - ATP (2-hour Adv. Training Block; ages 13+)
Tuesday 6:00-8:00 pm M Encinias, C. Menchaca
Thursday 6:00-8:00 pm M Encinias, C. Menchaca
Saturday 1:00-3:00 pm C. Menchaca
*Recommended with Special Topics: Ballet, Jota, Escuela Bolera, Bata de Cola, Danza Estilizada
SPECIAL TOPICS | DANCE
Special Topics are intended to be taken with Children’s Flamenco Foundations, Adult Flamenco Experience and
Flamenco Training Program classes.
*JOTA (ages 6+) **BATA DE COLA I and II (ages 8+)
Monday 5:00-6:00 pm D. Encinias Tuesday 5:00-6:00 pm A. Lozano and K. Lyall
*ESCUELA BOLERA (ages 7+) ***CHILD BALLET (ages 6+)
Wednesday. 4:00-5:00 pm D. Encinias Saturday 9:00-10:00 am D. Encinias
*DANZA ESTILIZADA (ages 8+) ***ADULT BALLET (ages 11+)
Monday 4:00-5:00 pm C. Pizarro Tuesday 3:00-4:00 pm D. Encinias
Thursday 3:00-4:00 pm D. Encinias
*Within the area of Spanish dance there are considered to be four branches. These four branches are related and
mutually beneficial when studied together
1. Flamenco
2. Spanish Folkdance- Jota is a Spanish Folkdance from Northern Spain
3. Escuela Bolera- Spanish style ballet with castanets
4. Danza Estilizada- considered an amalgamation of the other three Spanish dance forms; danced with
castanets.
**A Bata de Cola is the iconic dress with a train commonly used in flamenco dance performance. Bata de Cola
technique is demanding and beneficial to the development of a flamenco dancers.
***Ballet is a classical dance form that originated in the 1500s. Students begin at the barre, progress to the center,
and culminate with travelling exercises across the floor. Terminology, alignment, balance, artistry, sequencing, and
pushing through space are emphasized.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT
To receive the maximum benefit from training and to continue to make adequate progress each semester, we
recommend and/or require the following:
CONSERVATORY OF FLAMENCO ARTS SPRING 2020 GUIDE 4CHILDREN’S FLAMENCO FOUNDATIONS
Toddler Flamenco – 1-2 class per week, 2 classes per week preferred
Child Intro – 1-2 classes per week, 2 classes per week preferred
Child I – 1-2 classes per week, 2 classes per week preferred + Special Topics (optional)
Child II – 2 classes per week (required) + Special Topics (optional)
Child III – 2 classes per week (required) + Special Topics and Student Company (optional)
Child IV – 2 classes per week (required) + Special Topics and Student Company (optional)
Child Cante, Guitar, Cajón – 1-3 classes per week
ADULT FLAMENCO EXPERIENCE
Flamenco Dance I – 2 classes per week
Flamenco Dance II – 2 classes per week + Special Topics (optional)
Flamenco Dance III– 2 classes per week + Special Topics (optional)
FLAMENCO TRAINING PROGRAM
Youth Training Program – 2 YTP classes per week (required); 3 YTP classes per week preferred + Special
Topics and Student Company (optional)
BEGINNING TRAINING PROGRAM – 2 BTP Block classes per week (required); 3 BTP Block classes per week
preferred + Special Topics and Student Company (optional)
INTERMEDIATE TRAINING PROGRAM – 2 ITP Block classes per week (required); 3 ITP Block classes per week
preferred + Special Topics and Student Company (optional)
ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM - 3 ATP Block classes per week (required) + Special Topics and Student
Company (optional)
CONSERVATORY OF FLAMENCO ARTS
STUDENT COMPANIES
The student companies of the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts (CFA) exemplify the school’s comprehensive and music-
driven approach to instruction. The student companies focus on flamenco and Spanish dance training while
prioritizing the experience of performing and executing works of influential choreographers in the field.
Student company dancers (ages 8-18) must have completed a set number of years and/or specific level of training,
depending on level, and are selected by audition each Fall. Auditions are non-competitive. Dancers are required to
participate in two weekly classes and attend two weekly student company rehearsals from September to June. The
year culminates in two public performances. Student dancers must also participate in community performances.
Please join us!
CFA Student Companies Concert (2019-2020)
STUDENT COMPANY I, Teeños Flamencos
STUDENT COMPANY II, Niños Flamencos
CONSERVATORY OF FLAMENCO ARTS SPRING 2020 GUIDE 5STUDENT COMPANY III, After-School Ensembles (Music and Dance)
South Broadway Cultural Center
Two Performances: Friday, March 27, 7pm; Saturday, March 28, 7pm
Student Companies Audition (2020-2021): Saturday, August 22, 2020
3:30-4:30pm Student Company II, Niños Flamencos (3:15pm Pre-Audition Registration)
4:30-5:30pm Student Company I, Teeños Flamencos (4:15pm Pre-Audition Registration)
Each audition is one-hour long. Dancers should expect to stay for the entire audition. Dancers auditioning for
student company I need to prepare a two-minute dance solo. Dancers should wear appropriate dance class/rehearsal
clothing.
STUDENT COMPANY I, Teeños Flamencos:
Students must be a minimum of 13 years old and have at least 5 years of flamenco dance training.
Required Rehearsals and Classes:
1. Student Company I Rehearsals: Thursdays 5:00-6:00pm with Yjastros company members, Kayla Lyall and Carlos
Menchaca
2. Student Company I Rehearsals: Saturdays 12:00-1:00pm with Yjastros company members, Kayla Lyall and Carlos
Menchaca
3. Flamenco Training Program of appropriate level, minimum of two classes weekly.
STUDENT COMPANY II, Niños Flamencos:
Students must be a minimum of 8 years old and have at least 3 years of flamenco dance training.
Required Rehearsals and Classes:
1. Student Company II Rehearsals: Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm with Yjastros company member, Claudia Pizarro
2. Student Company II Rehearsals: Saturdays 12:00-1:00pm with Eva Encinias and Yjastros company member, Claudia
Pizarro
3. Children’s Flamenco Foundations or Flamenco Training Program of appropriate level, minimum of two classes
weekly.
Student Company Annual Participation Fee:
CFA Tuition payments cover weekly classes and rehearsals. Families may choose to pay CFA Tuition by class, month
or semester. In addition to CFA Tuition, all Student Company participants must pay an Annual Student Company
Participation Fee of $300. This fee subsidizes company administration and a Student Company performance costume.
The Annual Student Company Participation fee may be paid in full by September 30, 2020 or in two installments (due
September 30, 2020 and January 31, 2021).
If a dancer is selected for participation in a Student Company, they must commit to participate in required rehearsals
and classes for a full school year (September-June). Please see the Student Company Handbook for further details.
CONSERVATORY OF FLAMENCO ARTS SPRING 2020 GUIDE 6CONSERVATORY OF FLAMENCO ARTS
TUITION
CFA Tuition can be paid by month, semester, or at the single class drop-in rate.
Single
TUITION | CHILDREN’S FLAMENCO FOUNDATIONS Class
Drop-in
Semester
Children's Flamenco Foundations Dance or Music Single Class 16 30-Day Pass
Pass
Toddler, Child Intro, Child I - One Class per Week 55 190
Toddler, Child Intro, Child I, Child II, III, IV - Two Classes per Week 110 350
Child I, II, III, IV - Two Classes per Week, plus Special Topics 160 565
Child II, III, IV - Two Classes per Week, plus Special Topics and Student Company
180 650
Rehearsal
Child Flamenco Cante, Guitar, Cajón - One Class per Week 55 190
Child Flamenco Cante, Guitar, Cajón – Up to Three Classes per Week 110 350
Single
TUITION | ADULT FLAMENCO EXPERIENCE Class
Drop-in
30 Day Semester
Flamenco Dance I, II, III 16
Pass Pass
Flamenco Dance I, II, III, plus Special Topics 195 680
Single
TUITION | FLAMENCO TRAINING PROGRAM Class
Drop-in
Youth Training Program (YTP) 1-Hour Block 16
CONSERVATORY OF FLAMENCO ARTS SPRING 2020 GUIDE 7Beginning Training Program (BTP) 1.5-Hour Block 24
Intermediate Training Program (ITP) 1.5-Hour Block 24
30 Day Semester
Advanced Training Program (ATP) 2-Hour Block 32
Pass Pass
Youth Training Program (YTP) Block, plus Special Topics and Student Company
195 680
Rehearsal
Beginning Training Program (BTP) Block, plus Special Topics and Student Company
230 820
Rehearsal
Intermediate Training Program (ITP) Block, plus Special Topics and Student Company
230 820
Rehearsal
Advanced Training Program (ATP) Block, plus Special Topics and Student Company
300 1075
Rehearsal
Single Class
TUITION | SPECIAL TOPICS
Drop-in
Jota, Escuela Bolera, Bata de Cola, Danza Estilizada, Ballet 16
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The National Institute of Flamenco (NIF) offers scholarships to youth under 18. No child will be turned away from NIF
Educational Programs for financial reasons. CFA year-round scholarship applications are due at the end of summer.
Scholarship award notification takes place before start of the Fall semester.
ADULT WORK/STUDY
Sign up for the CFA Work-Study Program and take classes in exchange for work hours. Applicants must be 18 or older
to participate, complete an application and attend an Information meeting.
Call 505.242.7600, stop by the National Institute of Flamenco, or visit nifnm.org for more information. Contact
Claudia Pizarro, with any questions at claudia@nifnm.org.
CONSERVATORY OF FLAMENCO ARTS SPRING 2020 GUIDE 8CONSERVATORY OF FLAMENCO ARTS
2020 CALENDAR AND IMPORTANT DATES
SPRING SESSION 2020 (18-week Session: January 13 – May 30, 2020)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Conservatory Closed: Monday, January 20
CFA Student Companies Concert (2019-2020) - South Broadway Cultural Center, March 27- 28
Spring Break - Conservatory Closed: March 30 – April 4, 2020
Easter Weekend - Conservatory Closed: Saturday, April 11
Memorial Day Weekend - Conservatory Closed: Saturday, May 23
Last Day of Conservatory Spring Semester: Saturday, May 30
SUMMER SESSION 2020 (4-week Session: June 29 – July 25, 2020)
FALL SESSION 2020 (17-week Session: August 10 – December 3, 2020)
FALL 2020 Registration Week: Monday, August 3 – Saturday, August 8
CFA BLOCK PARTY, Saturday, August 8, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Student Companies Audition (2020-2021): Saturday, August 22
La Estrella Information Meeting: Saturday, September 12, 12:00pm
La Estrella Registration Deadline: Monday, September 30
La Estrella Rehearsals Begin: Sunday, October 4
La Estrella Winter Production Performances: December 11 - December 13
ADDITIONAL DATES TO REMEMBER
YJASTROS: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, Spring Performance Season, March 13-14
33rd Annual FESTIVAL FLAMENCO ALBURQUERQUE, June 12-20
YJASTROS: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, Fall Performance Season, November 13-14
CFA PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Students of the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts (CFA) have two performance opportunities annually.
First Performance Opportunity: Conservatory of Flamenco Arts Spring Recital
Conservatory of Flamenco Arts Spring Recital, May 29-30, 2020
Spring Recital Information Meeting: Saturday, March 21, 2020, 12:00pm
Spring Recital Registration Deadline: Monday, April 6, 2020
Spring Recital Costume Fee: $35 due by Monday, May 4, 2020
Spring Recital Rehearsals:
• No Outside Regular Rehearsal; material is practiced in regular CFA classes
• Tech Rehearsals: May 26-28, 5:00-9:30pm
Spring Recital Concert Dates &Times
• Fri. May 29th, 7:00pm
• Sat. May. 30th, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Second Performance Opportunity: La Estrella, A Flamenco Story of the Kings’ Quest
La Estrella: A Flamenco Story of the Kings’ Quest, CFA Winter Concert, December 11-13, 2020
La Estrella Information Meeting: Saturday, September 12, 12:00pm
La Estrella Registration Deadline: Monday, September 30
La Estrella Participation Fee: $75, due by Wednesday, October 28, 2020
CONSERVATORY OF FLAMENCO ARTS SPRING 2020 GUIDE 9La Estrella Rehearsals:
• Weekly Cast Rehearsals: Sundays, October 4 – November 28, 2020
• Tech Rehearsals: December 4-10
La Estrella Winter Production Concert Dates &Times
• Fri. Dec 11th, 7:00pm
• Sat. Dec. 12th, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
• Sun. Dec. 13th, 2:00pm
CONSERVATORY OF FLAMENCO ARTS SPRING 2020 GUIDE 10FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHEN MAY I START TAKING CLASSES?
Students may start at any point in the semester. Our circular curriculum allows students to join us at any time.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO CLASS?
Please secure your hair back off of your face. Please wear clothing that will allow you to move freely and will allow
the instructor to see the lines of your body.
Women: Leotards or fitted shirts, athletic pants or leggings, flamenco skirt, flamenco shoes
Men: Fitted shirts, shorts or athletic pants, flamenco shoes
Please visit our on-site Flamenco store: Flecos y Lunares for shoes, skirts, flamenco accessories and more!
WHEN SHOULD MY CHILD MOVE UP TO THE NEXT LEVEL?
Our Education Program Team tracks your child’s attendance every week and keeps a running count of how many
classes they have attended at any given level. We follow a system of class counts as a guideline to help the class
instructor assess when to consider class promotion. As such, students must attend a minimum number of classes at a
particular level to be considered for promotion. Please note that not all students will be ready to move up, even if
the minimum number of classes has been reached. In general, we only move students at the beginning of a new
semester. However, all class instructors have the option to promote a student at their discretion based on
accelerated progress and learning.
CONSERVATORY PAYMENT POLICY
A payment option must be active on your account before you or your child may take class. Families with financial
need may apply for our scholarship and work-study programs to help offset the cost of tuition. Please contact our
office for more information.
For your convenience, we are pleased to offer several payment options. We offer a single class drop-in price, as well
as 30-Day Unlimited and Semester Unlimited payment options at a discounted rate.
30-Day Unlimited cards expire 30 DAYS from the date of FIRST USE. ALL class cards expire on the last day of the
semester. (Spring Term Expiration Date – 5/30/2020)
Clients should purchase the appropriate class card or single class option that best meets their level of frequency,
while also taking into consideration their personal schedule and outside obligations.
Refunds will not be issued for non-use or infrequent attendance.
Class cards will not be extended past 30 days or applied to the following semester.
If you have any questions about how to manage your class card or which class card is best for you or your child,
please contact our Education Program Team during business hours or call (505) 242-7600.
HOW DO I PURCHASE CLASSES?
Classes may be purchased online, by phone or in person at the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts.
Online: www.nifnm.org
Phone: 505-242-7600
In Person: 1771 Bellamah NW Suite A, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104
CONSERVATORY STUDIO ETIQUETTE
CONSERVATORY OF FLAMENCO ARTS SPRING 2020 GUIDE 11For Dancers:
• Please be respectful of all teachers, guest artists, and accompanists
• Be kind and courteous to your fellow students
• No gum
• No food or open beverages allowed in the studio (water bottles with a secure cap/lid are acceptable)
• Please help to keep our studios clean by placing your bags along the side of the room or on a hook in the
hallway
• Cell phones must be on SILENT during class
• Please do not text during class
• Emergency phone calls should be taken outside of the studio
For Parents:
• Parents may observe class if a seat is available
• Please take personal conversations into the hallway or out of the studio
• Cell phones must be on SILENT during class
• Emergency phone calls should be taken outside of the studio
• Please do not take photographs or video during class
WHAT DUE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER?
Participation in the Student Companies and CFA Performance Opportunities (La Estrella and Spring Recital) requires
payment of a Participation or Costume Fee. Listed are the fees for each and what the fee subsidizes.
• Annual Student Company Participation Fee of $300.
This fee subsidizes company administration and a Student Company performance costume
Payable in one installment by September 30, 2020, or in two installments by September 30, 2020 and January
31, 2021.
• First Performance Opportunity: Spring Recital Costume Fee: $35
This fee pays for costuming rental (fitting, alteration and laundering)
Due by Monday, May 4, 2020
• Second Performance Opportunity: La Estrella Participation Fee: $75
This fee subsidizes production costs such as rehearsals and costuming
Due by Wednesday, October 28, 2020
FLAMENCO…
Flamenco is a music and dance form that crystallized in Andalusia, southern Spain, in the late 1700s. Flamenco is not
from one culture. Flamenco emerged in the lower layers of Spanish society among the Andalusians, Gypsies, and
Arabic, Jewish, Greco-Latin and Germanic peoples, all of whom lived together for centuries and distilled their musical
and dance traditions to create the art recognized today as flamenco. Flamenco is an art of Spain and the Spanish
Diaspora, influenced by trade, people, and culture worldwide.
Flamenco emerged as a new way of making music and dance, replacing older forms and changing with the taste of
the times. Flamenco is continually transformed by flamencos, interpreters of flamenco who respond to the styles that
best represent their aesthetics and desire for identity. Flamenco is not folklore but rather reinterpretation of
tradition by artists as a vehicle for identity, expression, and exploration of personal voice.
CONSERVATORY OF FLAMENCO ARTS SPRING 2020 GUIDE 12Flamenco is many things. It is modern concert performance. It is practiced in informal clubs and cabarets. It is also a
popular and innovative art of the people seen in neighborhoods and homes. Flamenco is both a presentational art
and a way of life. Individuals who are tied to the Spanish Diaspora may have a connection with flamenco that feels
natural. Flamenco is a vehicle for identity and human expression that exhibits strength, beauty, joy, pain, and the mix
of culture vital today. Flamenco is a living art form that is reinterpreted by flamencos all over the world today.
At the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts, we examine the dances and music of Spain and the Spanish Diaspora,
exploring their movements, rhythms, practices, and principles. Our classes explore body technique: alignment,
weight, isolation, and physical communication with the musician. Our classes celebrate and examine this complex
and unique culture and art form.
THANK YOU!
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