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May 2023
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Memorial Day Weekend
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July 2023
FLAMENCO RESIDENCY (July 14-15)
Workshop Instructor: Melinda Hedgecorth
Zorongo is pleased to welcome Melinda Hedgecorth to Minneapolis and the Zorongo Studio. Her workshop series includes Beginners II AlegrÃas, Int/Adv Tangos con Manton and Flamenco for Kids 6 &up.
Find out more »PALOMITAS FLAMENCO (In-Studio)
Instructor: Marie Antoinette
Prerequisite: Ages 5 – 7 or instructor permission
This kid’s class will explore different flamenco ritmos (rhythms) in a musical, fiesta style, and improv immersion.
Find out more »PALOMITAS FLAMENCO (In-Studio)
Instructor: Marie Antoinette
Prerequisite: Ages 5 – 7 or instructor permission
This kid’s class will explore different flamenco ritmos (rhythms) in a musical, fiesta style, and improv immersion.
Find out more »ALL ABILITIES FLAMENCO (In-Studio)
Instructor: Colette Illarde
Prerequisite: None
This class is structured so that teenagers and adults with limited mobility, balance issues, or other (dis)abilities can participate in an authentic flamenco experience. Click find out more below to register.
Find out more »BEGINNER TWO FLAMENCO (In-Studio)
Instructor: Colette Illarde Name
Prerequisite: Past Beginner/Intro
Continuing students will build their flamenco skills – arms, footwork, turns, and palmas – while learning a new flamenco choreography that incorporates these expanded techniques. Click find out more below to register.
Find out more »JUERGA FLAMENCA (In-Studio)
Instructor Ross Fellrath
Prerequisite: None
This class is a fun and an informal session focused on basic palmas and accompaniment.
Find out more »*NEW* FLAMENCO TECHNIQUES (In-Studio)
Instructor:Â Colette Illarde
This class is perfect for all levels. This course focuses on teaching various dance combinations that will be used to teach all the technical skills in mastering this art form, including drills for arms, hands, feet, compas, and more!
Find out more »INTRODUCTION TO FLAMENCO: Beginner Choreography Intensive: Colombianas
Instructor: Molly Stoltz
Prerequisite: None
This class is open to students who have just begun their flamenco journey or who are looking to brush up their skills. Students will learn to work with abanicos (fans) while learning choreography to the flamenco palo (style) of "Colombianas", which has Cuban influences and a four-beat compás (rhythm). Click find out more below to register.
Find out more »August 2023
BEGINNER ONE FLAMENCO (FUN-damentals) In-Studio
Instructor: Susana di Palma
Prerequisite: Intro to Flamenco, past Beginner One or higher, teacher permission
Basic flamenco dance techniques – body alignment, arms, footwork, and turns will be drilled and incorporated into lively choreography.
Find out more »INTERMEDIATE FLAMENCO (In-Studio)
Instructor: Susana di Palma
Prerequisite: Past Beginner Two or teacher permission
This class will begin with intense technique exercises, and you will learn a new choreography with manton!
Find out more »ADVANCED FLAMENCO (In-Studio)
Instructor:Â Susana di Palma
Prerequisite: Intermediate or higher
Students will focus on intensive technique drills and choreography with castanets.
Find out more »INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED SATURDAYS (In-Studio)
Instructor: Susana di Palma
Prerequisite: Past Intermediate or teacher permission
This class will begin with challenging technique exercises: Arms (braceo), Footwork (taconeo), Turns (giros), movement phrases (marcaje), and move into choreography Soleares con Manton.
Find out more »February 2024
Performance: “The Conference of the Birds,” February 10th & 11th, The Cowles Center
In an enchanting performance conceptualized and brought to the stage by Susana Di Palma, artists come together to adapt the 12th century Persian poem of the same name. This dark, moving, and humorous story will bring together hip hop artist Darrius Strong, along with original music performed by guitarist Juanito Pascual, singer Alfonso Mogaburo Cid, and percussionist Jose Moreno.
Find out more »Performance: “The Conference of the Birds,” February 10th & 11th, The Cowles Center
In an enchanting performance conceptualized and brought to the stage by Susana Di Palma, artists come together to adapt the 12th century Persian poem of the same name. This dark, moving, and humorous story will bring together hip hop artist Darrius Strong, along with original music performed by guitarist Juanito Pascual, singer Alfonso Mogaburo Cid, and percussionist Jose Moreno.
Find out more »