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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.
• Current School Schedule • About the Zorongo School • About the Teachers
New Class Offerings
FLAMENCORE:
Susana di Palma’s strengthening, stretching and core building class, Flamencore, will get you into summertime shape and improve your flamenco technique-no matter what level you are - beginner to pro! Flamencore is taught with weights - please bring a set of ankle weights 1-3 lbs depending on your preference. Taught to the hottest flamenco "hits!" Not only will you have fun, you will see powerful results.
PERFORMANCE CLASS:
Learn to perform your choreography with confidence. Students on an intermediate and advanced level will work with Susana and a guitarist to practice performing their various learned choreographies. Students will perform for each other, receive critique for improvement and work together on ensemble performing of various pieces such as fandangos, bulerías and/or tangos. Guidance on doing "palmas" for others and "jaleos" (short songs) will be taught. Registration encouraged-consistent attendance is integral to group development. Space limited to 12 dancers.
History of Spanish Dance:
One class only! Sunday July 12th - 7:00-9:00 pm
Susana di Palma shares her 35 years of studying Spanish dance with students. Film excerpts will illustrate the historical evolution of various styles within Spanish/flamenco dance.
Place: Susana's home studio - followed by a potluck.
Reservations and registration required: $15.00
Zorongo’s Summer School Schedule 2009
June 8 – July 19 (6 week session)
Register Before June 7 and save 20%!
Summer Teaching Staff: Sachiko and Susana di Palma
Please note: Students there are no classes, Saturday, July 4.
The last day for summer session Saturday classes is Saturday, July 25
More Info: Classes and Workshops Schedule & Registration Form PDF
Driving Directions
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MONDAY |
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Flamencore |
Susana |
7:15-7:30 pm |
Castanets |
Susana |
7:30-8:45 pm |
Advanced - Siguiriyas/Martinete |
Susana |
TUESDAY |
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6:30-7:30 pm |
Introduction |
Sachiko |
7:30-7:45 pm |
Castanets |
Susana |
7:45-9:00 pm |
Intermediate Choreography Guajira |
Susana |
WEDNESDAY |
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Flamencore |
Susana |
7:15-7:30 pm |
Castanets |
Susana |
7:30-8:45 pm |
Advanced - Siguiriyas/Martinete |
Susana |
SATURDAY |
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9:30-10:45 pm |
Beginning
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Sachiko |
10:45-Noon |
Intermediate Choreography Guajira |
Susana |
Noon-1:15 pm |
Performance Ensemble |
Susana |
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Pricing:
Classes
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Early-Bird Registration
May 11 – June 7
Saves you 20% for the
6 wk. session |
Registration:
June 8 - June 13
Saves you 10% for
the 6 wk. session |
Drop-in
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Introduction Flamencore
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$72 |
$81 |
$15 |
Beginning Intermediate
Advanced
Performance Ensemble |
$82 |
$92 |
$17 |
Flamencore,
Castanets & Advanced
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$120 |
$135 |
$25 |
Castanets & Intermediate or Advanced |
$96 |
$108 |
$20 |
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Momentum Guest Artist Workshops:
La Conja & Edwin Suarez
Saturday July 11 & 18
Flamenco Theory with La Conja: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Flamenco Technique with La Conja: 3:05 - 4: 20 p.m.
Farruca with Edwin Suarez: 4:30 - 5:45 p.m.
Sunday July 12
Flamenco Theory with La Conja: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Flamenco Technique with La Conja: 2:05 - 3:20p.m.
Farruca with Edwin Suarez: 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Drop-ins $25
Pre-register for 3, 10% discount: $68
Pre-register for 6, 15% discount: $128
Flamenco Theory with La Conja
This workshop is for both dancers and guitarists who want to learn how each element of flamenco (dance, guitar and song) relate to one another. Through her singing La Conja will focus on a few palos, to deepen your understanding of flamenco composition.
Flamenco Technique with La Conja
Participants will study colocaciónes - posture, braceo - arm movements, and taconeo - footwork and how to apply to short repertoires. La Conja will focus on taconeos as percussive instrument to help participants refine the groove and accent drawing on her recent collaboration with virtuoso tap dancer Savion Glover. For more information on La Conja please visit: www.laconja.com
Farruca Choreography Workshop with Edwin Suarez
Farruca was traditionally a man’s dance before Carmen Amaya performed a man’s dance style. Farruca is beneficial for female dancers who hope to study different esthetics and styles between genders as well as for male dancers Edwin is a member of El Payo Nuevo Flamenco Music Ensemble and Tierra Colombiana Folkoric Dance Company. He is a former member of The Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater and Soleo Flamenco Dance Company in Chicago. For more info. on Edwin, please visit www.myspace.com/elpayo 0r www.myspace.com/edwinsuarez83
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Don't Miss Your Chance to Study Cajon and
Bulerias with Timo Lozano
Dance Workshops and Cajon Workshop
Monday through Friday, July 20 - 24
Level 1: Bulerias Beginner 6 - 7:15 pm M-W-F $105
Level 2: Bulerias Int./Adv. 7:30 - 9:00 pm M - F $165
• Private classes arranged with Timo 4-6 pm M -F $50
Cajon!
• Time: 6:15 - 7:15 pm Cajon Workshop Tuesday & Thursday
• Cost: $50 for Cajon for 2 days, $30 drop in
• Private classes arranged with Timo 4-6 pm M -F $50
Drop-ins $25
Pre-register for 3, 10% discount: $68
Pre-register for 6, 15% discount: $128
Venue: Zorongo Flamenco
Register Now: info@barbararoche.org Or Call: 612-333-1609
Space is limited - Pre-Registration required
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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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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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Sachiko Nishiushi has studied Flamenco dance in Japan, Spain and the U.S. since 1995, and arrived in Minneapolis in 2000 where she has been under the guidance of Susana di Palma. She currently is a member of Zorongo's ensemble, Majas. She has performed with Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre and Theatre de la Jeune Lune, as well as Michael Hauser's Cuadro Flamenco and FUEGO Flamenco. |
Sachiko Nishiushi
Instructor, Company Member |
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