teaching

Introduction to Flamenco & Open-Level tap Class

through St. Peter Family & Community Education

Intro to Flamenco Mondays from 5:15-6:00 PM

Sess. 1: Jan. 22 - Mar. 11,(skip 2/5 & 2/19) (6 weeks). Register by Jan. 15, $89

Sess. 2: Mar. 18 - May 6, (skip 4/1 & 4/8) (6 weeks). Register by Mar. 11, $89

This class is for students new to the art of flamenco dance, music, and culture. You will establish a basic foundation in movement, rhythms (compas), and hand clapping (palmas). You will also learn some Spanish terminology related to the form, foundations of flamenco music and style and about flamenco and Spanish culture. No partner, special shoes, or equipment is required to begin. Wear comfortable clothing, and a skirt if desired. Min. 3, Max. 12

Open Level Tap Class: Mondays from 6:00 PM-6:45 PM

Sess. 1: Jan. 22 - Mar. 11, (skip 2/5 & 2/19) (6 weeks). Register by Jan. 15, $89

Sess. 2: Mar. 18 - May 6, (skip 4/1 & 4/8) (6 weeks). Register by Mar. 11, $89

This class is for students who would like to explore tap dance in a low-key relaxed social environment. You will learn basic techniques, explore rhythms and music through tap, and learn about tap dance history and its place in American culture. This class can be modified for people of all abilities and can be done seated or standing. Min. 3, Max. 12

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Introduction to Flamenco at Zorongo Flamenco

Monday Evenings- Visit https://zorongo.org/school/ to find the most current dates for this class.

This class is designed for students new to flamenco who want to focus on learning aspects of flamenco broadly by studying different styles, listening to music, watching videos, practicing technique, and discussing the form of traditional dances.

Adult Beginner & Adv. Beginner Tap at Ballare Teatro

Adult Beginning: 5:30-6:30 PM

Adult Advanced Beginning: 6:30 PM-7:30 PM

Visit https://www.ballareteatro.com/adult-classes to find the most current dates and times for this class.

Beginner class is for absolute beginners, and Adv. Beginner is for dancers who are still beginners but who have the basics under their belt. This class is focused on having fun while building skills on fundamental tap steps. Classes learn new combinations every month!

NEW CLASS OFFERING!

Seated Senior Movement, Music and Memories Class

“I am so very happy you reached out to us and made [this class] happen… thank you so much for bringing happy hearts here to Grand Village!” - Life Enrichment Director

“The outreach at the senior living facilities was not only incredibly artistic and engaging, but will have a lasting impact on the relationships of these communities with… visiting artists.” - Executive Director of the Reif Center in Grand Rapids, MN

This class is specifically tailored for students in long-term care and/or memory care with limited mobility. Students will be led through a short seated Tai-Chi movement sequence to warm up, and then will be led through seated dances to oldies music. The class can also include a sing-along portion accompanied by ukulele. Each class can be tailored to the interest of the students.

To book this class, please contact me directly!

Twin Cities Tap Festival 2021

I recently taught an intermediate tap class at the Twin Cities Tap Festival in 2021. We focused on learning flamenco rhythms in 12/8, and then worked on a combination to flamenco music. See the list of faculty at https://www.twincitiestap.com/tctffaculty.

It was great fun and the students enjoyed it!