Sevillanas

Ok, if you still don’t know how to dance Sevillanas, do it now.  It’s 2012, it’s time!   All flamencos NEED to know how to do this.  Singers, dancers, guitarists, this is for all of us.  You can’t imagine how fun it is until you do it…And Sevillanas are much easier to do when you have someone to teach you and fellow students with whom to practice with.  (Don’t worry, I’ll supply you with both.)

“I had never taken any type of flamenco instruction, but Sevillanas has been a wonderful place to start.  I have learned so much about the underlying structure and rhythm of Sevillanas … so helpful when learning the rockin’ choreography!  Laura puts us at ease in class because she makes sure everyone feels confident with the copla before moving on.  She gives us ample time to practice in the mirror and in partners.  Laura encourages us to have fun and be sassy with this beautiful dance, motivating newbies like me to stick with it.  I am so grateful this class is offered here in Portland — Sign up for Sevillanas now!” – Angela B.

Come learn (or re-learn, or brush up on…) La 3ª/Tercera Copla  Because…

Sevillanas are fun.  ¡Diviértete!

They help you learn and develop y0ur upper and overall body technique.

They support your understanding of the compás and cante in all flamenco.

They are good exercise without realizing it’s exercise (cardiovascular, arm toning, major arm toning, core work.)

Lots of Repetitive Movement – It’s good for the brain.

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“I love Sevillanas because, first of all, I can imagine being in Spain and there being a crowd of people all dancing them together…totally cool! Secondly, because they’re very structured and fairly repetitive, just putting some same steps together different ways and different places, so i can feel like i am doing flamenco even though i am too stupid and clutzy to do REAL flamenco. A third reason is because i am sure all those arm circles keep at least some of the “old lady” flab off my arms, lol!” Celeste

When
Saturdays in May – 12:45 – 1:45

Price
$36*  [for both April classes]   *Advance purchase (no make-ups/non-transferable)
or
DROP-IN – $15

So, you may have learned them all before, but probably not this way.  This multi-level class is ideal for both those who know sevillanas and are interested in learning a new (and muy flamenca) variation and for those who are brand new!  A class that is perfect for beginning students or flamenco dancers who never learned or want to brush up on their sevillanas.  Helps build a strong flamenco foundation and prepare students for the regular flamenco courses.  Many of the sevillanas steps are commonly used as marking steps in flamenco dances such as bulerias and even tangos.  And, without a doubt, the study of arms and upper body through sevillanas can be transferred to flamenco dancing.  In addition, many people enjoy learning sevillanas as there is a clear formula for the dance, no guessing about what to do when.  (Of course, there is always room for creativity later on!)  It is also fun learning to dance with a partner, and this helps the dancer become comfortable changing directions and turning (no partner necessary for class).

4ª/Cuarta
Paso de Sevillana | Diagonal marcaje w/slap | 2 golpes or Golpe-scoot | Vuelta | Pasada
Paso de Sevillana | 2 golpes | 1 carrera moving | 2 waltz steps | half carrera moving | Vuelta | Pasada
Paso de Sevillana | 2 golpes | 3 & half carreras moving (or 7 waltz steps moving)
Vuelta | Final