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NEW! Flamenco guitar classes with Pedro Cortés, Jr. Click here to view!
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 612-234-1653.
• WINTER 2012 SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM
• 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 & II:
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.
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.
CLASS POLICIES:
• Once classes have begun, payment is non-refundable.
• With advanced permission, missed classes may be made up within the SAME session in a class of the
same or lower level.
• Zorongo Flamenco is not responsible for injuries sustained during class sessions or rentals
• Zorongo reserves the right to cancel any class with fewer than 10 students
• Women’s Dress: Leotard, full skirt, flamenco-heeled or 1 1/2” character shoes, hair pulled back from face.
• Men’s Dress: Shirt, movement-friendly pants, flamenco boots or leather shoes/boots with heels.
2012 Winter School Schedule
6 week session: January 2 through February 11, 2012
[Spring class schedule coming soon!]
WINTER 2012 REGISTRTION FORM
Driving Directions
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MONDAYS |
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Drop-in Rate |
6 Week Session |
6:30-7:30 pm |
Intro with Deborah |
$14.00 |
$84.00 |
TUESDAYS |
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6:30-7:45 pm |
Beginning I & II with Colette |
$18.00 |
$108.00 |
| 7:45-9:00 pm |
Intermediate with Colette |
$18.00 |
$108.00 |
WEDNESDAYS |
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No classes |
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THURSDAYS |
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6:30-7:45 |
Advanced with Susana |
$18.00 |
$108.00 |
SATURDAYS |
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10:00-11:00 am |
Intro and Beginning with Susana
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$14.00 |
$84.00 |
11:15-12:30 pm |
Intermediate and Beginning II with Susana |
$18.00 |
$108.00 |
| 12:45-1:45 pm |
Palomas (Continuing Students only) with Susana |
$12.50 |
$75.00 |
To register for classes please call (612) 234-1653 or email zorongoflamenco@gmail.com
we will accept payment in the form of Cash, Check, Visa or MasterCard.
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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 (not offered in Winter) 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
MASTER TEACHER/CHOREOGRAPHER
Artistic Director of Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theater and School
Susana 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 themaccording 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. |
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Susana di Palma Artistic Director,
Choreographer, Instructor |
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Deborah Elias
INSTRUCTOR
Deborah has been dancing flamenco since 1994 when she was swept away by Carlos Saura’s flamenco film masterpiece Carmen. Much of that time she has studied and worked with Susana di Palma. She has also created her own work as Deborah Elias Danza Española. A dedicated and sought-after educator, Deborah 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.
Colette Illarde
INSTRUCTOR
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. |
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