HOLA! Updated 05 February 2012
Zandra
INFO.....
Today after the Rota dances we tried out some short flamenco songs...
One from Lorca's collection of typical songs : Anda Jaleo, and also a short flamenco Rumba song... Made a change and was fun.
Some of these songs are on the Music page here on site, in my "Notebook."
I was looking at the music page the other day thinking that it needs tidying up! Will try to find time to notate the vocal line for some of those songs that have just the words, though I think that this style of song is best learnt by listening to it sung rather than playing the music on a piano.
The verses in the "Notebook" are just a taster of each style, there are many other lyrics and melodies for these songs.
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Sevillanas + Classes are on Fridays at Dance Works 8pm, and we are in full flow now...
If there are any additional class news items I will post them here.
Level 3 Adv...We have finished the Soleares dance but will work on it for a couple of weeks before beginning our next one which will be the Tangos Yali.
Level 4 Repertoire... (Sunday class) are still with their Solos Rota, This will run until April 1st.
Then we will start the Summer Programme following Easter weekend.. We will, among other things, be studying a new Guajiras dance.
Easter Sunday this year is on April 8th.
I am not teaching Easter weekend classes this year.
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We have a Page called "Student's Corner" Where you can let me know what you are up to, send me photos via email at info@FlamencoZone.net or just tell us news of an event that you are involved in and I will List it there.
Am also putting misc info there from time to time that might be of interest to some...
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There is a great family Site on the Links Page to Santa's North Pole. Here you can explore the Secret Village, Toyshop, Elves Workshop, Write a letter to Santa and read stories/play games etc. In Mrs Claus kitchen there are recipes (loads of them) that you can print out.. you don't have to wait for Christmas Day.. start eating now! All the links at the top of their home page are active... (I've checked).. and on each 24th Dec you can Track Santa's Progress with Norad, as he crosses the World delivering presents. All activities are free, and some are all year round. Have Fun!
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How to Play CASTANETS.. Those of you who are interested in playing Castanets... Check out the Castanet Page There is now a Basic Lesson you can download and practise your castanet playing with.
Videos.. Have put put some Flash clips onto the video pages.. The idea is to try and get as many as we can of our dances preserved for reference .. Will change them from time to time..
These Clips have been danced mostly by the Level 4 Repertoire Class members..
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LINKS..
A Fun Link.. Astrocentro is a site that gives a you free (Spanish) daily Horoscope.. To get it in English (or your Language), you have to find your little oval shaped national flag symbol.. It's located at the foot of the page, when you click on it the whole page changes to the language you have chosen
MUSIC.. The Juke Box is up and running now with 15 typical Spanish pieces.
Minimize it to the task bar and you can listen while browsing!
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On the "Triste y Azul" link there are more lovely music tracks to keep us happy.. They update them regularly (mostly featuring famous flamenco singers).
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* Because I've been asked...
Here is a very condensed view of yours truly...
ZANDRA ESCUDERO...
Flamenco Dance Teacher. Teaches at various venues in London UK.
BACKGROUND...
She studied with famous Flamenco Dancer LA QUICA in Madrid in the 60's and performed with Spanish Dance companies touring Spain and abroad.
Has choreographed Lorca's "Blood Wedding" for Theatre Companies and "Carmen" for Opera Companies, plus other Productions and many Flamenco dances, some of which are on this website.
" SPANISH STEPS.. FLAMENCO IN A FOREIGN LAND"
Link to Review:
http://londonspanish.wordpress.com/2010/07/30/a-homage-to-britains-flamenco-pioneers-pasion-y-arte-unidos-en-un-unico-homenaje/
TEACHES...
Traditional Style Flamenco.
Flamenco works out every part of your body, even your fingers! gives you strong feet and good coordination and focus. When you become Advanced, you can interpret the dances and create emotion through movement.