The learning experience with Zorongo is an adventure into the physically dynamic and emotionally expressive world of Spanish dance and music. Everyone is welcome!
The Zorongo school is dedicated to teaching students the art of flamenco dance that honors the Spanish traditional art form. It which includes live flamenco guitar, stresses the structure of dances with flamenco cante (song) and encourages each student to perform basic dance techniques – taconeo (footwork), braceo (arms and upper body alignment), vueltas (turns), palmas (handclapping), and compas (rhythm structures). Each student is encouraged to share in the beauty and expressiveness of this powerful art form. Whether as a hobby, social outlet, or professional performer, our teachers are here to guide you on your flamenco journey.
SATURDAYS, September 21 – December 14, 2019
PALOMITAS children ages 5-7
9:30 a.m. (40-minutes) *New Time*
Pay in advance and save when you purchase a 13-week session package!
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- $120.00 (Reg. $130) 13-Week Session
$40.00 / 4-Week Session (1): 9/21 – 10/12/19
$40.00 / 4-Week Session (2): 10/19 – 11/9/19
$50.00 / 5-Week Session 3 (3): 11/16 – 12/14/19
$10 Drop-in fee
Instructor: Susana di Palma
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10:15 a.m. (45-minutes) *NEW TIME*
Pay in advance and save when you purchase a 13-week session package!
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- $120.00 (Reg. $130) 13-Week Session
$40.00 / 4-Week Session (1): 9/21 – 10/12/19
$40.00 / 4-Week Session (2): 10/19 – 11/9/19
$50.00 / 5-Week Session 3 (3): 11/16 – 12/14/19
$10 Drop-in fee
Instructor: Susana di Palma
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Come Dance with Us with this amazing New Student Offer:
4-Weeks Beginners & All Abilities classes $49.00
*NEW DAY* SATURDAYS, September 21 – December 14, 2019
PHYSICALLY INTEGRATED FLAMENCO
2:00 p.m. (60-minutes) *NEW TIME*
Pay in advance and save when you purchase a session package!
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- $177.00 (Reg. $208) 13-Week Session
- $58.00 (Reg. $64) 4-Week Session (1): 9/21 – 10/12/19
- $58.00 (Reg. $64) 4-Week Session (2): 10/19 – 11/9/19
- $72.00 (Reg. $80) 5-Week Session 3 (3): 11/16 – 12/14/19
$16 Drop-in fee
Instructor: Colette Illarde
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WEDNESDAYS, September 18 – December 11, 2019
Flamenco Fun
6:30 p.m. (60-minutes)
Pay in advance and save when you purchase a session package!
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- $177.00 (Reg. $208) 13-Week Session
- $58.00 (Reg. $64) 4-Week Session (1): 9/18 – 10/9/19
- $58.00 (Reg. $64) 4-Week Session (2): 10/16 – 11/6/19
- $72.00 (Reg. $80) 5-Week Session 3 (3): 11/13 – 12/11/19
$16 Drop-in fee
Instructor A.J. Frenzel
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BEGINNING FLAMENCO
11:00 a.m. (60-minutes) *NEW TIME*
Pay in advance and save when you purchase a session package!
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- $177.00 (Reg. $208) 13-Week Session
- $58.00 (Reg. $64) 4-Week Session (1): 9/21 – 10/12/19
- $58.00 (Reg. $64) 4-Week Session (2): 10/19 – 11/9/19
- $72.00 (Reg. $80) 5-Week Session 3 (3): 11/16 – 12/14/19
$16 Drop-in fee
Instructor Susana di Palma
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TUESDAYS, September 17 – December 10, 2019
OPEN LEVEL INTENSIVE TECHNIQUE
6:30 p.m. (60-minutes)
Pay in advance and save when you purchase a session package!
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- $221.00 (Reg. $260) 13-Week Session
- $72.00 (Reg. $80) 4-Week Session (1): 9/17 – 10/8/19
- $72.00 (Reg. $80) 4-Week Session (2): 10/15 – 11/5/19
- $90.00 (Reg. $100) 5-Week Session 3 (3): 11/12 – 12/10/19
$20 Drop-in fee or $30.00 Combo Drop-in fee (Tuesday Technique & Choreography)
Instructor Susana di Palma
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CHOREOGRAPHY
7:30 p.m. (60-minutes)
Pay in advance and save when you purchase a session package!
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- $221.00 (Reg. $260) 13-Week Session
- $72.00 (Reg. $80) 4-Week Session (1): 9/17 – 10/8/19
- $72.00 (Reg. $80) 4-Week Session (2): 10/15 – 11/5/19
- $90.00 (Reg. $100) 5-Week Session 3 (3): 11/12 – 12/10/1
$20 Drop-in fee or $30.00 Combo Drop-in fee (Tuesday Technique & Choreography)
Instructor Susana di Palma
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*NEW* RECORDED REPERTOIRE
7:30 p.m. (60-minutes)
Minimum of four students registered by Tuesday, September 18, 2019
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- $58.00 (Reg. $64) 4-Week Session (1): 9/18 – 10/9/19
No Drop-in
Instructor A.J. Frenzel
READ MORESATURDAYS, September 21 – December 14, 2019
OPEN LEVEL INTENSIVE TECHNIQUE
12:00 p.m. (60-minutes) *NEW TIME*
Pay in advance and save when you purchase a session package!
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- $221.00 (Reg. $260) 13-Week Session
- $72.00 (Reg. $80) 4-Week Session (1): 9/21 – 10/12/19
- $72.00 (Reg. $80) 4-Week Session (2): 10/19 – 11/9/19
- $90.00 (Reg. $100) 5-Week Session 3 (3): 11/16 – 12/14/19
$20 Drop-in fee or $30.00 Combo Drop-in fee (Saturday Technique & Choreography)
Instructor Susana di Palma
READ MORESATURDAYS, September 21 – December 14, 2019
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CHOREOGRAPHY
1:00 p.m. (60-minutes) *NEW TIME*
Pay in advance and save when you purchase a session package!
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- $221.00 (Reg. $260) 13-Week Session
- $72.00 (Reg. $80) 4-Week Session (1): 9/21 – 10/12/19
- $72.00 (Reg. $80) 4-Week Session (2): 10/19 – 11/9/19
- $90.00 (Reg. $100) 5-Week Session 3 (3): 11/16 – 12/14/19
$20 Drop-in fee or $30.00 Combo Drop-in fee (Saturday Technique & Choreography)
Instructor Susana di Palma
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DECEMBER 7 – 8, 2019
FLAMENCO CUADRO WORKSHOPS
3:30 p.m. Saturday / NOON Sunday (90-minutes)
Save when you purchase both! $40.00 (Reg. $50) / $25 for one – Register Now
Instructor La Conja
READ MORELa Conja, a Dancer, Singer, and Choreographer, lived in Spain for ten years and performed in some of the most famous Tablao’s in Spain. Her knowledge of dancing and singing flamenco has given her a profound understanding of the structure of this art form not only as a dance form but as a musical form.
In these workshops, students will learn:
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- flamenco as a musical form,
- the different styles of the Cante and the importance of the Compas,
- how to accompany another dancer with the Palmas and Compas,
- how you work with a singer and a guitarist,
- how to understand what are the different signals in the dance you should be watching out for when you are on stage working with another dancer, singer, and guitarist,
- what to do on stage if you experience a problem, and
- how to recover at that moment to make it all come together.
These workshops are open to all levels, and you are highly encouraged to take both, although it is not necessary. Dancers, as well as musicians, are welcome to participate. La Conja is very excited to share her knowledge and experience that she has learned through the many years of working in Cuadro’s in Spain.
Things to bring to the workshops:
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- pen & note pad,
- dance shoes, and
- an open mind and wiliness to learn.
SUNDAYS, October 27 – December 15, 2019
HOW TO SPEAK MUSICIAN
11:00 a.m. (90-minutes)
Pay in advance and save when you purchase a session package!
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- $136.00 (Reg. $160) 8-Week Session
- $72.00 (Reg. $80) 4-Week Session (1): 10/27 – 11/17/19
- $72.00 (Reg. $80) 4-Week Session (2): 11/24 – 12/15/19
$20 Drop-in fee or $30.00 Combo Drop-in fee (Saturday Technique & Choreography)
Pay the day of your class in-studio.
Instructor Ben Abrahamson
READ MORELearn the building blocks of rhythm, melody, and chords that will take your collaborations with live musicians to a new level.
This class is not flamenco-specific, and there’s no need to play an instrument—all dancers with any/no musical background are welcome. Ben is an experienced teacher, guitarist, and dance collaborator
Private & Duet Lessons
Recommended for those who want to work their technique and enhance their skills in a more personal atmosphere, and also for coaching or choreography of individual dances. One-on-one private instruction is available for all students. Have you missed classes or feel behind? Private lessons are a great way to catch up. For more information email Artistic Director Susana di Palma susanazorongo@gmail.com.
New Students
New students must complete a New Student Registration form. Bring the registration form to your first day of class. Registration forms are also available at the studio.
Class Policies:
- Once classes have begun, payment is non-refundable
- With advanced permission, missed classes may be made up within the same session
- Zorongo Flamenco is not responsible for injuries sustained during class sessions or rentals
- Zorongo reserves the right to cancel any class with fewer than 5 students
- Women’s Dress: full skirt, movement-friendly top, flamenco shoes or 1 1/2” character shoes and hair pulled back from the face
- Men’s Dress: Shirt, movement-friendly pants and flamenco boots or leather soled shoes/boots with heels
- Beginners may start with your own shoes with sturdy 1.5”-2.5” heels (no sandals, platforms, wedges, or stillettos)
- Severe Weather Policy: Class may be canceled due to severe weather. Follow our Facebook page for information or call (612) 234-1653 during business hours
For character shoes (new students), Zorongo recommends Grand Jeté in St. Paul, Minnesota.
For flamenco shoes, Zorongo recommends Menkes in New York, New York. Brand new to Flamenco? For your first class, don’t let what to wear keep you off the dance floor. Come as you are. Everyone is welcome.
About the Teachers
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Susana di Palma
Master Teacher / Choreographer / Dancer / Artistic Director
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Susana di Palma has taught Spanish/Flamenco dance for over 30 years. As a virtuoso performer and innovative choreographer, her classes challenge both the body and creative spirit. She stresses correct body alignment, use of breath, and basic technique, that benefit each student’s physical and emotional health. Her classes inspire students, encouraging them to discover their unique and joyful expression within this extraordinary Spanish art form. She strives to prepare them according to a challenging professional standard. At whatever level of aspiration a student enters her classes, Susana carefully guides them drawing upon her lifetime of knowledge, experience, and respect in the international flamenco world. Susana has also been an adjunct faculty member of the Dance Department at the University of Minnesota for 15 years. Recently, she taught the summer session at Minnesota Dance Theater. Susana also teaches through Distance Learning Program at The Cowles Center for Dance. -
Colette Illarde
Instructor / Dancer
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Colette is originally from Chicago where she began dancing ballet with Edward Parish, and started flamenco training with the Ensemble Español. Relocating to Minneapolis in 1998, she created FUEGO Flamenco and danced, designed and produced many successful shows. She has received numerous awards for her work including the McKnight Fellowship for dancers. Colette is currently a teaching artist at Interact Center, creating theater and dance with adult artists with disabilities. -
AJ Frenzel
Instructor / Dancer
Andrea J. Frenzel is a dancer returning to the stage after a 12-year hiatus exploring life as a mother, doula, marathoner, and finance professional in New York. Her flamenco discovery began over 20 years ago in a class with Susana di Palma. Before moving to NYC, she was a founding member of the Majas, Zorongo’s student company, Zorongo’s School Director, and was the recipient of a Jerome Foundation Travel-Study grant. Ms. Frenzel’s influential instructors include Maria Magdalena, Matilde Coral, Javier Latorre, Yolanda Heredia, Omayra Amaya, and most importantly Susana di Palma, to whom she is grateful for her years of encouragement and support. -
Jenna Laffin
Instructor / Dancer
After Jenna Laffin graduated from college in 2008, she moved to a small town in southern Spain to teach English. It was there that she became immersed in the culture of flamenco, learning the dance and its history, and became fluent in Spanish. Jenna began training with Susana di Palma in 2009, and has performed in Zorongo productions Zorro, Locas Mujeres, Caprichos, And the Beat Goes On, Garden of Names, and various other shows with the Majas apprentice dance company. Jenna has spent three years studying flamenco intensively in Madrid, where she also continued her teaching career in bilingual elementary schools. Jenna holds an international elementary diploma in Montessori education and is completing a Master’s in Education through St. Catherine University. She is a 1st through the 3rd-grade teacher at Great River Montessori in Saint Paul.