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Spanish Dance Classes for All Levels
From novice through professional
Zorongo offers dance and music classes year round for children through adults at its studio in South Minneapolis. Zorongo’s teaching staff is available for offsite K-12 and post secondary workshops/residencies and for choreographic development or consultation. Please contact us for more information at 612-724-2000.
• Summer School Schedule • Special Summer Dance Workshops • Guitar Workshops
• About the Zorongo School • About the Teachers
Class Offerings
INTRO TO FLAMENCO DANCE:
For adult students new to flamenco. You will learn the basics of Flamenco dance: colocaciónes - posture, braceo - arm movements, and taconeo - footwork. No dance background is required. Guitar accompaniment.
BEGINNING I:
This class is the next step beyond Intro for students who are comfortable with basic flamenco vocabulary and technique. This class will focus on polishing firm basic skills and applying them in movements. Guitar accompaniment.
BEGINNING II:
This class is for students who have taken flamenco classes for at least one year and have taken theBeginning I class. The focus shifts to putting it all together and dancing while adding to your base of technique. Guitar accompaniment.
INTERMEDIATE:
This class is for students who are comfortable with the flamenco movement vocabulary, and a variety of rhythm forms. You should be able to learn fairly quickly by watching and to retain choreography. It is strongly recommended that students attend class twice weekly. Guitar accompaniment.
ADVANCED/ PROFESSIONAL:
Participation is this class is by instructor approval only. Please contact Zorongo with inquiries.
2010 Summer School Schedule
Two Sessions: June 21 – July 17th and/or August 2nd -28th
Events and Classes Schedule & Registration Form
Driving Directions
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Drop-in
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4 Week Session |
8 Week Session |
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Advanced |
Susana di Palma |
$18.00 |
$68.00 |
$129.00 |
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6:15-7:15 pm |
Beginner |
Deborah Elias |
$15.00 |
$56.00 |
$108.00 |
7:15-7:35pm |
Beginner Castanets |
Susana di Palma |
$5.00 |
$18.00 |
$36.00 |
| 7:45-9:00pm |
Intermediate |
Susana di Palma |
$16.00 |
$60.00 |
$116.00 |
WEDNESDAYS |
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6:30-8:00 pm |
Advanced |
Susana di Palma |
$18.00 |
$68.00 |
$129.00 |
| 8:00-9:00 pm |
Candlelight Performance Class |
Susana di Palma |
$12.00 |
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Susana and Trevor May will allow dancers to practice their dances with guitar and work on performance skills and palmas. |
SATURDAYS |
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9:30-10:30 am |
Intro to Flamenco
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Susana/
Laura Horn
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$15.00 |
$56.00 |
$108.00 |
10:45-12:15 |
Intermediate |
Susana |
$18.00 |
$68.00 |
$129.00 |
To register for classes please call (612) 724-2000 or email flamenco@zorongo.org
we will accept payment in the form of Cash, Check, Visa or MasterCard.
All credit card charges must be for $50 and over.
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Special Summer Flamenco Workshops
July 24-27, Taught by Nelida Tirado, Yaelisa,
Guitar with Pedro Cortés and Singing with Oscar Valero
| SATURDAY, July 24 |
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| 10:30-12 pm |
Beginning w/Nelida |
$25.00 |
| 12:30-2 pm |
Int./Adv.w/Yaelisa |
$35.00 |
| 2:00-3:30 pm |
Cante with Guitar for Guitar Students, w/Pedro & Oscar |
$25.00 |
| SUNDAY, July 25 |
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| 12:00-2:00 pm |
Int./Adv.w/Yaelisa |
$40.00 |
| MONDAY, July 26 |
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| 6:00 - 7:15 pm |
Beginning w/Yaelisa |
$30.00 |
| 7:30 -9:00 pm |
Int./Adv.w/Yaelisa |
$35.00 |
| TUESDAY, July 27 |
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| 6:30 - 8:30 pm |
Int./Adv.w/Yaelisa |
$40.00 |
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- Yaelisa will be working on Soleares and Bulerias in the Intermediate/Advanced classes
- Beginning Classes with Nelida and Yaelisa will work on technique and Tangos
- ADVANCED/INTERMEDIATE discount if you register for all of Yaelisa’s 7 hours: $135
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Guitar Workshops with Pedro Cortés
July 26-August 6
Pedro Cortés Classes Schedule & Registration Form
| SAT., July 24 |
2:00-3:30 pm - Cante for Guitar |
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| MON., July 26 |
7:30-9:00 pm - Intermediate/Advanced |
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| TUES., July 27 |
6:30-8:00 pm - Beginning
8:15-9:45 pm - Beginning/Intermediate |
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| THURS., July 29 |
6:30-8:00 pm - Beginning
8:15-9:45 pm - Beginning/Intermediate |
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| FRI., July 30 |
7:30-9:00 pm - Intermediate/Advanced |
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| MON., Aug. 2 |
7:30-9:00 pm - Intermediate/Advanced |
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| TUES., Aug. 3 |
6:30-8:00 pm - Beginning
8:15-9:45 pm - Beginning/Intermediate |
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| THURS.,Aug. 5 |
6:30-8:00 pm - Beginning
8:15-9:45 pm - Beginning/Intermediate |
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| FRI., Aug. 6 |
7:30-9:00 pm - Intermediate/Advanced |
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Classes are $27.00 each or $97 for all 4 in each level
Pedro Cortés Jr. comes from a family of Spanish Gypsy guitarists and began his studies with his father and the esteemed Flamenco guitarist Sabicas. Having toured professionally since the age of 17, he is gaining international recognition as a soloist and composer. He has premiered his work “En la oscuridad de las minas” at the Teatro Albeniz in Madrid, and in 1992 he had works premiered by the Carlota Santana Spanish Dance Company at the Joyce Theater in New York. He has two books on Flamenco, El Dron del Faraon and Cruzando el Charco, published by the American Institute of Guitar. |
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Descriptions:
Beginning: This class is designed for students of all skill levels and styles whether trained formally or aficionados. Students will discover and expand the basic knowledge, skills and fundamental techniques used in the art of flamenco guitar.
Beginning/Intermediate: Pre-req: Beginning Class or equivalent. This course is designed to increase and improve strength and agility of technique with an emphasis on Compas (maintaining the rhythm) for solo performance or accompaniment. Students will learn how to integrate the intricate balance of maintaining a strong rhythm between the different techniques. The student will also continue studies in learning Falsetas (a melody line in the flamenco song).
Intermediate/Advanced: Pre-req: Full knowledge of all the flamenco palos and must be able to sufficiently execute all techniques/ ability to learn falsetas quickly with previous solo or accompaniment experience. This fast paced course is an in-depth look into the intricacies of flamenco performance and accompaniment. This course is a fast paced in-depth look into the intricacies of flamenco performance and accompaniment designed to increase improvisational skills within the Palos and Compas. This course will propel the guitarist forward in new ideas for falestas and cadence. guitar. |
To register for classes please call (612) 724-2000 or email flamenco@zorongo.org
we will accept payment in the form of Cash, Check, Visa or MasterCard.
All credit card charges must be for $50 and over.
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About the
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The learning experience with Zorongo is an adventure into the physically dynamic and emotionally expressive world of Spanish dance and music.
Under the direction of master teacher and artistic director, Susana di Palma, all of Zorongo Flamenco’s instructors are committed to educating others in the appreciation of the art of flamenco. Each teacher’s enthusiasm infuses students with the excitement of learning, while giving them the experience of sharing in the dynamic world of rhythms, sounds, and movements. Each teacher has studied extensively in Spain and is a professional dancer, eager to share her knowledge of flamenco with others.
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| Nola, one of our "Palomitas" dancing "Tangos" at our 2006 student show. |
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Zorongo’s teachers carefully focus on technique and body awareness to prepare students toward a professional standard while keeping the classes invigorating and fun for all. Each class begins with a body warm-up followed by technique exercises in bracero (arm and body movement), taconeo (footwork), vueltas (turns), and compas (rhythms). Sensitive to the level of each class, the techniques are woven together into challenging choreographies. Classes are accompanied by live flamenco guitar, which gives students experience and understanding of flamenco music.
Classes are carefully designed for all levels from novice through professional. Children can begin at 6 years of age by joining the Palomitas Class and progress to the Palomas Class for young dancers ages 9-13. A wide variety of special classes are offered during the year such as Flamenco for Fun, Flamenco Conditioning, Sevillanas Only, Student Performing Ensemble, Spanish Classical Dance with Castanets, and Theatre Flamenco Choreography. Special international guest artists are invited annually to give workshops to further inspire and challenge the Zorongo community. Such honored teachers such as Manolete, Sara de Luis, La Conja, Pedro Cortes, Jr., Jesus Montoya, Antonio Granjero, Marisol Moreno, Raul Salcedo, Rose Mercedes, and others have added their special expertise and magic to the Zorongo school.
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"Guajira" student show 2006. |
More than a school, Zorongo students share in a community where friends are made and celebrations shared. Our annual Feria de Primavera, seasonal studio open houses, artist receptions, and – especially – our annual student show unite young and old to share the beauty and passion of life through flamenco. All are welcome
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Teaching Staff |
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Susana di Palma is Artistic Director andfounder of Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre.
Her innovative theater flamenco choreographies have earned her international recognition and numerous grants and awards, most recently the2003-2004 McKnight Fellowship for Choreographers. She attended the Bienal in Sevilla last fall thanks to a Minnesota State Arts Board Artists Initiative grant. A true granmaestra, she has taught for over ten years at the University of Minnesota, and has been guest teacher for the Albuquerque Flamenco Festival, Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco in Santa Fe, Florida Dance Festival, San Antonio Flamenco Theater, and many other theaters and companies across the U.S. |
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Susana di Palma Artistic Director,
Choreographer, Instructor |
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Deborah Elias has been dancing flamenco since 1994. She has studied and worked with Susana di Palma and Zorongo Flamenco , playing leading roles in productions such as Retratos, Tales of the Black Legend, and Tra Ti Ti Tran Tran Toro. She also dances with her own company, Deborah Elias Danza Española, and with guitarist Michael Hauser. Her choreography has been commissioned by St. Mary’s University, the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts, and the Mississippi Valley Orchestra; in 2007 she co-presented her first flamenco-theater work Tia. She conducts residencies and workshops in K-12 schools through Young Audiences, COMPAS, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra (Connect), the Shubert Center, and the Minnesota State Arts Board. She has taught at Zorongo, the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts, and the University of Minnesota. A classically trained musician, Deborah is especially known for her precise, rhythmic footwork and lyrical style. She has enriched her dancing and knowledge of the flamenco art form during numerous trips to Spain, and has been recognized with awards from the Jerome Foundation, Intermedia Arts, the Minnesota State Arts Board, and the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council. |
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Arts Administrator: Andrea Tonsfeldt |
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