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Karen Flamenco - Class Schedule

FALL TERM: Sep 7 - Dec 20 (15 Weeks)

Studio 1
Studio 2
Monday
Elementary 5:30-7:00pm
Advanced 7:00-8:30pm
Intermediate 8:30-10pm
   
Tuesday
   
Bata de Cola 5:00-6:30pm
Beginner 6:30-8:00pm
Jr Morado Verde 4:30-6:30pm
   
Wednesday
   
   
Advanced 7:00-8:30pm
Elementary 8:30-10pm
Jr Co Azul
 4:00 -5:30pm
   
Thursday
   
Elementary 5:00-6:30pm
Intermediate 6:30-8:00pm
Clasico 8:00-9:30pm
Jr Blanco Amarillo 4:30-6:30pm
   
Saturday
   
Pequenitos 11:15-12pm
Children 1 12:00-1pm
Children 2 1:00-2pm
   
JC Azul
2:15-4:45pm
JC Blanco
 10:15-12:45
   
JC Morado
1:00-3:30pm
Sunday
JC Verde
11:00-1:30pm
JC Rosa NEW
 1:30-4:00pm
   
   
JC Amarillo
12:15-2:45pm



2024/25 SCHOOL YEAR - TERMS
FALL TERM : Sep 7 - Dec 20 (15 Weeks)
Winter Break : Dec 19 - Dec 31 (2 Weeks)
WINTER TERM : Jan 6 - Apr 20 (15 / 13 Weeks)
Spring Break : Mar 14 - Mar 31 (2 Weeks)

SPRING TERM : Apr 21 - June 22 (9 Weeks)

Year End Show : June 21 2025 - Vancouver Playhouse

* Students can join part-way through a term. Fees will be pro-rated accordingly.
* If the class of your choice is FULL, please email us to be put on a wait-list.
* If you are dropping-in into a beginners or intro class, please contact us first.


Class description

Beginner
First year of Flamenco. Dancers brand new to flamenco dance. The Beginner level classes will introduce dancers to the basics of flamenco movements. For the month of September, Beginner level is the Introductory level.
Fall & Winter Choreographies: Tango / Guajira

Introductory
Slower pace than beginner level. Once dancers have a good grasp of the basic structure and dance being taught, they will advance into the Beginner level class. - New dancers welcome throughout the year.
Please email or phone ahead to let us know that you will be attending.
Fall & Winter Choreographies: Tango / Guajira

Elementary
Dancers who have taken flamenco for at least one full term and have performed al least one choreography.

Intermediate
Dancers have strong footwork and upper body movement. Dancers should have a solid understanding and feel of the different 12 & 8 beat rhythms. Dancers are required to take 2x per week.

Advanced
Dancers will be expected to pick up dance movement quickly, demonstrate dance movement individually and to have a good understanding of the different rhythms of flamenco. Dancers are required to take 2x per week.

Bata De Cola
Bata De Cola is a dress or skirt with a long train at the back. Dancers will learn how to master this tail in an elegant manner. Dancers will need to purchase their own bata de cola to join this class. Bata's are ordered 2x throughout the year. August & December

Clasico Espanol
Flamenco Ballet: Clasico training gives dancers a graceful approach to flamenco with use of castanets and lots of upper body and footwork.

Children’s Levels
Pequenitos - 3 to 4 years
Children 1 - 5 to 6 years
Children 2 - 7 to 10 years
Children 3 - 11+ years

Junior Company and Company
By invite only. Intense training and performance.
If you are interested to join this programme please email Karen.

Tablao Workshops
Sevillanas / Fandangos / Tangos / Buleria

Technique Drills - when offered
Different footwork and upper body combination and drills will be taught each week. Dancers will improve thier technique. No choreography will be taught. Open for drop-ins, or make-up classes.
Level I: Beginner / Elementary Level
Level II: Intermedaite / Advanced Level

New Students

Requirements:
- any low-heel shoe is accepted (flamenco shoes not required)
- comfortable moveable clothing
- no previous dance experience needed
- new students are welcome any time during a term.


Missed Classes or unpredictable working schedule

Karen Flamenco offers three weekly classes of the same level, giving dancers the option of making-up missed classes.
The same choreography and technique will be taught in all 3 classes.

The studio reserves a non-refund policy.

Dancers must register in the weekly class they will be able to commit to.