Flamenco Classes

The following information relates to flamenco classes -- dance, singing and guitar -- held in the North Bay area, north of San Francisco, California. Please contact the school or teacher directly for precise schedule information.

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North Bay workshops | Ongoing classes

Workshops

Tango Flamenco & Rumba Dance Workshops
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays July 7-31, 2008
Flamenco Arts Company LLC, 2337 4th Street, Santa Rosa
This 12-lesson series will focus on tango and rumba. Beginning/intermediate classes at 6 p.m. with Elena focus on tango, while intermedia/advanced classes at 7 p.m. with Teresa focus on rumba. Live musical accompaniment will be provided by Robin and Irene.
Tuition is $200 for each series of 12 1-hour classes. For more information., contact dance director Elena Marlowe at (707) 544-0909, email flamenco@sonic.net or visit flamencoarts.com.

Tangos Workshop with Cihtli Ocampo & Ethan Margolis
of Arte y Pureza
Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-3
Dance with Sherry Studio 4140 Redwood Highway, 2nd floor, San Rafael
This workshop focuses on tangos -- for dancer, guitarists and singers alike. Students will learn how to marcar, rematar and llamar depending on what letra is being sung. Cihtli will give the steps, and Ethan will then explain where they go in the cante, giving each student a chance to use their knowledge.
The workshop consists of two 1-1/2 hour classes each day, for a total of 6 hours: On Saturday, Cihtli will teach from 2–3:30 p.m. and Ethan will teach from 3:30-5 p.m.; on Sunday, Cihtli will teach from 11–12:30 p.m. and Ethan will teach from 12:30-2 p.m. The workshop is best taken in full although classes may be taken individually.
Tuition is $130 if paid by July 21, or $150 after; drop-in fees are $40 per 1-1/2-hour class. For a registration form and mailing address, download the workshop flyer. For more information., contact Miriam "La Miri" at (415) 259-6377 or LaMiriFlamenco@hotmail.com.

Ongoing classes

"La Fibi" - Phoebe Vernier
Petaluma and Sebastopol
Flamenco dance instruction at all levels, basic through advanced, with live guitar accompaniment for every class. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Footloose Dance Center in Petaluma.
Download the Summer 2008 Footloose Studios class flyer.
Introduction to Flamenco Dance, with live guitar accompaniment. Monday nights, 7 p.m., at The Sebastopol Community Center, Youth Annex. To register, call (707) 833-1511 or visit www.seb.org.
Download the Summer 2008 Sebastopol class flyer.
Phone: (707) 762-5201
Email: lafibiflamenco@hotmail.com
Web site: lafibi.com

FlamencoArts Co. LLC
Santa Rosa
Since 1998 FlamencoArts has taught classes in Flamenco Dance, Guitar and Singing at beginning through professional levels. Teachers include Director Elena Marlowe, Robin Brown, Teresa la Filigrana, Clifford dos Reis Jones, Irene Sohm. Classes held at Flamenco Arts studios, 2337 Fourth St., Santa Rosa.
Phone: (707) 544-0909
Email: flamenco@sonic.net
Web site: www.flamencoarts.com

Joelle Gonçalves
Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa Offering beginning flamenco dance classes through the City of Santa Rosa’s Recreation and Parks Department on Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m.: register online at santarosarec.com. Also offering beginning level drop in classes at Tone Pilates, Dance and Yoga studio on Thursday nights at 5 p.m.: tonefitness.com/flamenco.html. Private lessons also available.
Phone: (707) 573-8450
Email: joelle@solflamenco.com
Web site: www.SolFlamenco.com

Mark Taylor
Santa Rosa
Individual flamenco guitar instruction in Santa Rosa. Also teaches classical guitar and offers occasional group "fiesta flamenco" workshops.
Phone: (707) 525-8355
Web site: marktaylorflamenco.com

La Miri Flamenco Dance
San Rafael
Starting July 8 are Tuesday evening classes in Terra Linda at the Dance with Sherry Studio, 4140 Redwood Hwy., 2nd floor, San Rafael. Beginner lessons starting July 10 on Thursday evenings in Larkspur at Redwood High School, offered through Marin Community Education; call (415) 945-3730 or visit marinlearn.com to register for Larkspur courses. Private instruction also available; call to enquire.
View the Summer 2008 flyer
Phone: (415) 259-6377
Email: LaMiriFlamenco@hotmail.com
Web site: azafranflamenco.com

Sarita Ayala
Sonoma
Childrens' and adult flamenco dance classes Wednesday evenings at the Sonoma Community Center, 276 E. Napa St., Sonoma. Classes offered through the Sonoma Ballet Conservatory; call or visit the Web site for schedule and further details.
Phone: (707) 938-1424
Web site: sonomaballet.com