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The Flamenco Studio was established in 2000 by Simone Pope as a centre for flamenco dance tuition and performance in Brisbane. Since it’s establishment it has become Brisbane’s best known flamenco dance centre, offering regular general classes, private tuition, student performance groups, workshops, and its yearly student concerts with ¡¡Toma Flamenco!!

Classes are available for beginners to advanced students, encompassing technique for upper body and feet, and specific choreographies.

As Flamenco is not only a dance artform, Simone’s aim is to teach students all of the elements of flamenco – not only steps, but also the important role of the music (guitar, singing and compás) as well as the history and culture of flamenco.

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of Terry Ahern

Photograph courtesy of Sonja de Sterke

Flamenco Studio Term 3 Dance Classes 2008 – Wednesday and Thursday nights

Ten weeks from Wednesday 23 July

Please note: There will be no classes on Wed 30th and Thurs 31st July.

Class locations Wednesday and Thursday classes will be held at the Brisbane Powerhouse Stores Rehearsal Room, 119 Lamington St, New Farm.

Flamenco Studio Term 3 Dance Classes 2008 – Monday and Tuesday nights

Ten weeks from Monday 28 July

Class locations Tuesday classes will be held at the Australian Dance Performance Institute,

31 – 33 Collingwood St, Albion. (just down from McDonalds near the Albion fiveways).

Please note: Monday night classes are subject to sufficient enrolments.

Wednesday nights commencing 23 July

Intermediate 7 - 8pm

(at least 1 - 2 years flamenco dance)

Ongoing 8 - 9pm

(at least 2-3 years flamenco dance)

Thursday nights commencing 24 July

Beg II (upper) 7 - 8pm

(at least 6-12 months flamenco dance)

Technique 8 - 9pm

(open level Beg I upwards)

Monday nights commencing 28 July

**NOTE MONDAY NIGHT CLASSES ARE SUBJECT TO SUFFICIENT ENROLMENTS**

New Beginners 7 - 8pm

(no flamenco dance experience needed)

Beg II (lower) Introduction to Bulerias 8 - 9pm

(at least 6-12 months flamenco dance)

Tuesday nights commencing 29 July

New Beginners 7 - 8pm

(no flamenco dance experience needed)

Beginners I 8 - 9pm

(at least one term of flamenco dance)

Cost : One class per week for ten weeks $140

Two classes per week for ten weeks $250

Three classes per week for ten weeks $330

Casual class $15

Please note class levels are a guide only. If you are unsure which level you are please contact Simone 07 3846 4909 or email simone@simonepope,com

To enrol send cheque or money order to Simone Pope, GPO Box 1821, Brisbane 4001 indicating which level you will be attending , or direct deposit to National Australia Bank account name Simone Pope, BSB 084447, Acct no. 691911478 (please be sure to include the name of the payee).

Please accompany direct deposits with an email to confirm your payment, thank you!

Fees are to be paid in full, or two half payments (by arrangement) at the beginning of each term.
Please note that any unused classes at the end of a term cannot be carried over into the next term. Students who miss a class are welcome to make it up with another class within that term. Please notify Simone if you cannot attend a class.

Female students should wear a closed toe shoe with a solid heel of at least 3cm, such as a character style shoe, comfortable pants or full skirt and leotard/ fitted top. Male students should wear a heeled shoe or boot (preferable with a heel of at least 3 cm, such as a cuban style heel), comfortable pants and t-shirt or shirt.

Enquiries - email simone@simonepope.com or phone 07 3846 4909.

Friday 28, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March

Olayo Jiménez – Flamenco Singing & Compás Workshops

Tomás Arroquero – Flamenco Dance Workshops

A weekend of flamenco song, dance and rhythm...!!! Welcoming Olayo Jiménez for his only Australian workshops, and returning to Brisbane the amazing dancer and teacher Tomás Arroquero for another weekend of passionate flamenco dance workshops.

Olayo Jimenéz is currently based in Barcelona and has joined the cast of Flamenco Fire especially for the 2008 season of Sol de Otoño.

Olayo’s only Australian workshops – singing and compás (flamenco rhythms/ handclapping) - will be held in Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast. This is a unique opportunity not to be missed. No experience is necessary.

Olayo was born in Northern Spain into a Gypsy family of flamenco singers and dancers. For many years Olayo's highly personal vocal style and deep understanding of flamenco have combined to ensure that his talents are constantly in demand. Of his many appearances throughout Europe some of his highlights include The Royal Albert Hall (London) and The Conservatorium of Music (Rotterdam, Holland).

Olayo Jiménez Brisbane workshops

When - Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th March

Time – TBC

Duration - Compás – 1 hour/workshop (2hrs total)

Singing – 2 hours/workshop (4hrs total)

Venue - TBC

Cost - Compás - $25 or $40 for both workshops

Singing - $60 or $100 for both workshops

Bookings – To register your interest in attending these workshops contact Simone Pope at the Flamenco Studio – 07 3846 4909 / simone@simonepope.com

Olayo Jiménez Sunshine Coast Workshops

When - Sunday 6th April & Monday 7th April

Time – TBC

Duration - Compás – 1 hour/workshop (2hrs total)

Singing – 2 hours/workshop (4hrs total)

Venue - TBC

Cost - Compás - $25 or $40 for both workshops

Singing - $60 or $100 for both workshops

Bookings – To register your interest in attending these workshops contact Angie at Red Chair – 07 5473 9498 / bookings@redchair.com.au

Private Tuition – Olayo is also offering private tuition between 21st March – 14th April 2008 in Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast. Contact Angie at Red Chair – 07 5473 9498 / bookings@redchair.com.au – for further information.

Tomás Arroquero Brisbane workshops

Currently using Seville as his base, Tomás has performed regularly with the London-based company, ‘Flamenco Express’, touring extensively in the United Kingdom. He teaches workshops throughout Europe, and has taught for longer periods as a guest teacher in both Germany and Taiwan. Tomas’ performance highlights have included the Laben Centre (Europe’s foremost contemporary dance centre), and sharing the stage at the Royal Albert Hall with flamenco great – Tomatito. Tomas first joined the cast of Flamenco Fire in 2006.

Tomas’ 2007 workshops booked out quickly – don’t miss out!

When - Friday 28th - Sunday 30th March

Time – TBC

Duration - 6 hours each level

Levels - Level 1 - Experienced Beginners/Lower Intermediate (min. 1 year flamenco dance experience), Level 2 - Intermediate / Advanced

Venue - TBC

Cost - $170

Bookings – To register your interest in attending these workshops contact Simone Pope at the Flamenco Studio – 07 3846 4909 / simone@simonepope.com

***Note : Pay for any two singing, compás or dance workshops and get a 10% discount off the total!***

Please note : No refunds can be offered once full registration received.

** Sessions follow on from each other. Please phone Simone if you are unsure of your level***

Monday 7 Jan to Thursday 10 Jan 2008

Flamenco Studio Summer Workshops with La Chica and Andrej

Enrolments are now open and payments can be made anytime from now. Please note to ensure your place a deposit of $50 will be required by Fri 21st December. Full payment is required by Monday 31st December.

Based in Seville, Andrej and La Chica are in Australia performing and giving workshops over Dec and Jan in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Byron Bay.

Both are hugely experienced and outstanding performers who tour regularly throughout Europe and perform in the tablaos of Seville. Have a look at www.puertoflamenco.com and their bio’s below.

Cajon workshops - there will be two cajon levels Level 1 - New Beginners/Exp Beginners, Level 2 - Intermediate.

Dance workshops – there will be two dance levels Level 1 - Beg II/ Lower Intermediate, Level 2 - Upper Intermediate/ Ongoing

Monday 7th to Thursday 10th January

Cajon

Level 1 (2 hours total) Mon and Tues 6 -7pm

Level 2 (4 hours total) Wed and Thurs 6 -8pm

Dance

Level 1 (5 hours total) Mon 7 -8.30pm (1.5hrs) , Tues 8.30 -10pm (1.5hrs) , Wed 8 -10pm (2hrs)

Level 2 (5 hours total) Mon 8.30 -10pm (1.5hrs), Tues 7 - 8.30pm (1.5hrs), Thurs 8 -10pm (2hrs)

Where : QUT X block, Kelvin Grove (fully airconditioned dance studios 5 mins from the city, around the corner from the Roundhouse Theatre)

Cost : Cajon Level 1 (2hrs) $55 or $30 per session, Level 2 (4hrs) $110 or $60 per session

Dance Level 1 or 2 (5hrs) $140 or $45 per 1.5hr session/$60 per 2hr session

***Note : Pay for any two workshops and get a 10% discount off the total!***

Please note : No refunds can be offered once full registration received.

** Sessions follow on from each other. Please phone Simone if you are unsure of your level***

To enrol send cheque or money order to Simone Pope, GPO Box 1821, Brisbane 4001 along with completed attached enrolment form, indicating which level you will be attending or direct deposit to National Australia Bank account name Simone Pope, BSB 084447, Acct no. 691911478 (please be sure to include the name of the payee). Please accompany direct deposits with an email to confirm your payment, thank you!

The Flamenco Studio also presents workshops in : Palmas and compás, Dance Technique and Flamenco Dance by visiting national and international artists including– Antonio Vargas (Sydney, USA), Belén Fernandez (Madrid 2000 - 2005), Areti Boyaci (Adelaide 2004), Tomás Arroquero (Jerez 2006), Claudia Chambers (Sydney 2006), Pepa Molina (Madrid 2007)

Pepa Molina (Madrid)