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M. Temo Flamenco Communication Intensive, guest teachers, Alice Blumenfeld & La Romera, Cleveland Hts, OH 8/21-23/25
M. Temo Flamenco Communication Intensive, guest teachers, Alice Blumenfeld & La Romera, Cleveland Hts, OH 8/21-23/25 Posted by admin - April 14th, 2025 Temo Flamenco Communication Intensive Cleveland Hts, OH, Aug. 21-23, 2025 (Thurs-Sat) For all levels in dance, guitar, and singing, learning together to understand the connections between music and dance. This year’s flamenco communication intensive will be hosted in Cleveland Hts., Ohio, featuring two guest flamenco dance artists of completely different styles, Alice Blumenfeld and La Romera, along with Marija Temo, dance coach and flamenco guitarist and singer. What makes this intensive unique is that 3 disciplines are learning together with focus on topics important to the palo (form) and some topics not normally explained or analyzed but learned after years of experience. Enjoy meeting & working with others & experiencing flamenco in its traditional form as done in Spain but occurring in Cleveland Hts, OH. I asked each teacher what they feel their strength is in teaching. Alice Blumefeld -”I’m best at teaching technique and composition.” La Romera – “I can show people how to bring out the essence and help you own the compás so that it doesn’t own you.” Marija Temo- “I am able to pin point specifics to improve communication in the dancer, guitarist, and singer, as well as demonstrate and explain how to reach new levels of interaction (melodically and rhythmically) during improvisation. Read about our guest teachers 2025 Flamenco Intensive includes: Workshop Coaching Observation Practice together Juerga (flamenco party) Students will have the opportunity to be in a workshop together, coaching for individual feedback with other dancers, guitarists, and singers, observe others, practice together, and juerga (flamenco party). At the juerga, we will try out what you learned in the workshop and anything else you want to try with other guitarists, singers, and dancers in an informal, fun, and supportive environment to enjoy and build community. Bring some food and beverage to share. Wkshp (Thurs-Sat.) Palo: Tientos Co-Teachers (Alice and Marija) All levels (1, 2, or 3 day options) (a basic and more advanced version for all disciplines will be taught to accomodate the different levels in the wkshp.) Thursday (Day 1 – Tientos) 9:30- 10:45a.m Studio 1- Dancers, Guitarists, Singers -Learn together Learn Tientos rhythm and how to hold its different pulses/grooves. The structure of a tientos letra (verse) will be shown and demonstrated. Participants will learn palmas, guitar basic compás strumming patterns, and basic marcaje (dance marking steps). 10:55- 12:10p.m Studio 1- Dancers learn how to embody a verse [tools to craft their own marcajes (marking steps) to a Tientos letra (verse)]. Studio 2- Guitarists and Singers together. Guitarists learn how to accompany singers singing a Tientos letra (verse). 12:10- 1:40p.m Lunch Friday (Day 2- Tientos) 9:30- 10:45a.m Studio 1- Dancers, Guitarists, Singers – Application together (Apply what you learned on Thurs with everyone) 10:55- 12:10p.m Studio 1- Dancers, Guitarists, Singers – Learn Together Learn how to ask for and begin a letra (verse). Dancers learn a Llamada (dance call) for the singer to enter. Guitarists learn how to accompany a llamada with appropriate accents. Singers learn how to do proper palmas for the llamada and learn when to enter. Observe the difference between Llamadas, Double Llamadas, and Desplantes (dance calls) in Tientos will be demonstrated and where they are placed in the structure as they convey different meanings. Where to use them will tell musicians what is to follow in the structure. If time allows, one of these other types of call will be taught. Studio 2- as needed during this time slot for Guitarists and Singers 12:10- 1:40p.m Lunch Saturday (Day 3- Tientos) 9:30- 10:45a.m Studio 1- Dancers, Guitarists, Singers (Learn together) An option to ending a letra (verse)- Transitioning to Tangos Dancers will learn an example of how to switch from Tientos to Tangos during the letra. Singers learn how to be guided to change tempo during the letra. Guitarists learn how to change tempo while accompanying the dance and cante. Observe an example of switching from Tientos to Tangos during footwork. If time allows, dancers will learn a footwork transition. Guitarists will learn to accompany, and singers will learn palmas support. (Often guitarists do not know when the dancer is still in Tientos or Tangos nor when and how to play it.) 10:55- 12:10p.m- Studio 1- Dancers, Guitarists, Singers – Application together on what was learned over the 3 days (Llamada, Letra, Transition to Tangos) 12:10- 1:40p.m Lunch Sat. 6:30p.m. Pot luck Dinner & Juerga at church (no fee for wkshp participants) (Show your friends and family what you learned in the wkshp, and bring other palos like bulerias, sevillanas, tangos, and more to participate in a fun evening with foodand drink, guitar, song, and dance) Coaching- Thur/Fri/Sat 2 instructors per coaching Alice/Marija and Romera/Marija on different days) 12 Coaching slots, 5- Thurs, 5- Fri, 2- Sat., (50 min each) Maximum per slot, 1 -2 guitarists, 1 -2 singers, 1 dancer For those students wanting individual feedback in trying out the process of running a short number with other dancers, guitarists and singers. Coaches focus on specific areas to fix problem spots and/or improve on accompaniment, interaction, and improvisation. Minimum requirement: a palo that has one llamada, one letra, small footwork section, and ending. Bulerias por fiesta is also welcomed (llamada, letra, patada, and exit). (Dancers, guitarists, and singers), please contact Marija Temo to convey the palos you know, so you can be matched with others who have the same repertoire. (First come first serve) If you want more than one slot, inform Marija and be put on a list for availability. 2^nd studio is available for those who would like to practice together when not being coached or observing. 1:40- 2:30p.m. (Break 10 min) Thurs- Coaches: Alice & Marija (Reserved for specific Temo students- decide your palo) Alice (dancer), guitarists, singers Fri- Coaches: Alice & Marija (Reserved for specific Temo students- decide your palo) Alice (dancer), guitarists, singers Sat. Coaches: La Romera & Marija (Reserved for specific Temo students) La Romera (dancer Bulerias, Solea, Alegrias), guitarists, singers 2:40- 3:30p.m. (Break 10 min) Thurs- Coaches: Alice & Marija Paula (dancer), guitarists, singers Fri- Coaches: Alice & Marija dancer, guitarists, singers Sat. Coaches: La Romera & Marija (Reserved for specific Temo students) La Romera (dancer -Bulerias, Solea, or Alegrias), guitarists, singers 3:40-4:30p.m. (Break 10 min) Thurs- Coaches: Alice & Marija dancer, guitarists, singers Fri- Coaches: Alice & Marija dancer, guitarists, singers 4:40- 5:30p.m. (Break 10 min) Thurs- Coaches: La Romera & Marija dancer, guitarists, singers Fri- Coaches: La Romera & Marija Paula (dancer), guitarists, singers 5:40-6:30p.m Thurs- Coaches: La Romera & Marija dancer, guitarists, singers Fri- Coaches: La Romera & Marija dancer, guitarists, singers Th/Fr 6:30p.m. Dinner Sat. 6:30p.m. Pot luck Dinner & Juerga at church $15 per person for family and friends (no fee for wkshp participants) (Pot luck to share. Show your family what you learned in the wkshp, and bring other palos like bulerias, sevillanas, tangos, and more to participate in a fun evening with food and drink, guitar, song, and dance) Wkshp pricing Includes Wkshp(s), Observation, Studio practice use, and Juerga Lable you payment as “OH Flamenco Intensive” 1 day wkshp = $200 2 day wkshp = $350 3 day wkshp = $475 Add on Coaching (separate cost) 50 min $50 per person, per slot (includes studio practice use) 12 Coaching slots, 5 Thurs, 5 Fri, 2 Sat. Maximum per slot, 1 -2 guitarists, 1 -2 singers, 1 dancer (First come first serve). Contact Marija Temo, info@marijatemo.com for your slot time, what your discipline is and convey the palos you know so you can be matched with others who have the same repertoire. If you want more than one slot, inform Marija and be put on a list for availability. See minimum requirement to participate under coaching. Lable your payment as “OH Flamenco Coaching” Observation (separate cost for those not taking the wkshp) $50 per day Lable your payment as “OH Flamenco Observation” Juerga (no fee for wkshp participants) $15 per person for family and friends (Pot luck to share. Show your family what you learned in the wkshp, and bring other palos like bulerias, sevillanas, tangos, and more to participate in a fun evening with food and drink, guitar, song, and dance) Lable your payment as “OH Flamenco Juerga” No refunds or cancellations. Payments accepted: Paypal, Zelle (info@marijatemo.com), Venmo @Marija-Temo-1 payments. To avoid fees, mark goods and services. Any questions, contact Marija Temo, info@marijatemo.com Deadline for payment: Wed., Aug. 20, 2025 Location: Disciples Christian Church 3663 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44121 https://www.discipleschristian.org/ Posted in Workshops - No Comments » Tags: accompanist, Alice Blumenfeld, Cleveland, dance, dancer, Disciples Christian Church, flamenco, flamenco communication, flamenco intensive, guitar, guitarist, Hts, La Romera, marija temo, OH, singer, singing, song, workshop M. Temo returns to Pittsburgh PA in performances and wkshps, 3/28-3/30/25 Posted by admin - March 7th, 2025 3/28/25 (Fri) Intimate Evening of flamenco music Featuring guitarist, Alex Jordon (Los Angeles), singer, Marija Temo (Milwaukee), and dancers Victoria Valentian Beltran and Carolina Loyola Garcia Tickets: Doors: 7:30pm Show: 8pm -9pm Venue James Simon Sculpture Studio, 305 Gist St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 3/29/25 (Sat) Wkshps More info to come 3/30/25 (Sun) JUST ANNOUNCED ~ Flamenco Pittsburgh presents Evening Tablao: The Ultimate Flamenco Experience – feat. Edwin Aparicio, Marija Temo, Alex Jordan, Carolina Loyola-Garcia, plus Flamenco Pittsburgh Ensemble Dancers Sun. March 30th in The Cellar at the Original Pittsburgh Winery Tickets are on sale now. Click here Doors at 6:30PM Show at 7:00PM \| 21 and over $30 Advance / $40 Day of show [+ Tax/Fees] Contact Flamenco Pittsburgh for more info. https://flamencopittsburgh.org/ Posted in Performances, Workshops - No Comments » Tags: accompanist, Alex Jordan, Carolina Loyola-García, Edwin Aparicio, flamenco, Flamenco Pittsburgh, marija temo, PA, performance, Pittsburgh, singer, singing, song, workshop M. Temo returns to Minneapolis, MN in performances, coaching, Juerga wkshp, 3/13-16/25 Posted by admin - February 22nd, 2025 3/13/25 ( Thurs) Exclusive coaching for Flamenco X ensemble (Problem solving specific areas that need clarity in dance, guitar, and cante and learn to take your interaction to new levels of communication in musicality, movement, and accompaniment. 5-7:00p.m. Flamenco Fiesta (Juerga) Workshop Bulerías Marija Temo Date: Thurs, March 13 Time: 8:00- 9:30pm Location: American Storytelling Theater, Minneapolis Cost: $25 Register: Venmo @Marija-Temo-1, Paypal or Zelle info@marijatemo.com, label MN Juerga Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today! Experience the heart and soul of flamenco in this 90-minute juerga (flamenco fiesta) style workshop, led by internationally acclaimed flamenco artist Marija Temo. This session offers a rare opportunity to dive deep into the art of Bulerías, focusing on the essential communication and interplay between musicians and dancers in an authentic fiesta setting. Marija will guide participants through the dynamic relationship between cante (singing), toque (guitar playing), baile (dancing), and palmas (rhythmic hand clapping). You’ll explore how these elements come together to create the magic of a flamenco fiesta, with an emphasis on understanding the unspoken cues and intuitive exchanges that make Bulerías such a powerful and improvisational form. Whether you’re a dancer looking to connect with live musicians, a guitarist seeking to accompany dancers with confidence, or simply a flamenco lover curious about the magic of a juerga, this workshop is for you. No matter your skill level, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of flamenco’s communal spirit and the tools to participate with greater fluency in any fiesta setting. Join us for an evening of rhythm, collaboration, and passion! Have a fun evening! Bring a Tapa to share Flamenco Communication Biography Marija’s Communication Course was offered for 10 years consecutively at the University of New Mexico International Flamenco Festival, at the Toronto International Flamenco Festival, and reviewed in magazines such as Flamenco USA, Flamenco International (London, England), and Dance Magazine. Marija’s method continues to be in demand in the US and abroad. 3/14/25 (Fri) Coaching on your baile, toque, or cante Privates and semi-privates available with Marija Temo Time: 11:00a.m- 3:00p.m. Location: Cowles Center Private lesson: $80 per hour Semi-Private: $65 per student per hour Venmo @Marija-Temo-1, Paypal or Zelle info@marijatemo.com, label MN private or semi-private 3/15/24 (Sat) Performance with TCFC in Winona, MN 3/16/25 (Sun) Performance with TCFC and guests Maria del Los Reyes and Ping Wang 5p.m. https://www.icehousempls.com/ Posted in Performances, Workshops - No Comments » Tags: flamenco communication, Flamenco X, IceHouse, Juerga workshop, marija temo, Minneapolis, MN, performance, singer, singing, song, Twin Cities Flamenco Collective, Winona, workshop 4 weeks,Thurs.’s, Flamenco Communication/Application w/ M. Temo, Independence, OH 1/9- 2/6, 2025 Posted by admin - December 5th, 2024 Flamenco Structure & Application with Marija Temo (for all level dancers, guitarists, and singers learning together) 4 weeks, Thursdays: 1/9, (1/16- skip), 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 7-8p.m Structure- Alegrias 8-9p.m Application -Alegrias or palo of your choice Fee: $70 per wkshp or package of 4 wkshps $250 Location: The Studio – Independence, 6928 Hillside Rd, Independence, OH 44131 Payment: Venmo: @Marija-Temo-1 or Zelle info@marijatemo.com and label OH wkshp (to avoid fees, click on friends & family and avoid goods and services) No refunds Questions: contact info@marijatemo.com Description: A four week flamenco workshop series with dancers, singers, and guitarists learning structure and application together. Dancers learn aspects on how to effectively convey llamadas, mark salidas and letras, position your body that asks for a falseta, communicate your tempo and rhythmic pulses, and effectively go from the 1 to the 12 in an escobilla or subida. Guitarists learn how to accompany dancers and singers with proper strumming patterns and chords with these topics, and singers learn how to effectively and communicatively sing the letra in this interactive experience. Note: All disciplines can focus more on the interactive and application process if they have pre-learned steps, guitar, or singing material but not essential. Marija’s Communication Course was offered for 10 years consecutively at the University of New Mexico International Flamenco Festival, at the Toronto International Flamenco Festival, and reviewed in magazines such as Flamenco USA, Flamenco International (London, England), and Dance Magazine. Posted in Workshops - No Comments » Online Flamenco Structure & Communication w/ Marija Temo for Dancers, Guitarists, & Singers Sundays (4/6, 4/13, (skip 4/20), 4/27, 2025) Posted by admin - October 30th, 2024 Flamenco Structure and Communication for Dancers, Guitarists, and Singers Course Description: A discussion on the various palos and their structures as well as the communication between dancers, guitarists, and singers. For all levels and those who simply want to understand how flamenco works. Participants are welcome to ask questions and/or demonstrate steps, accompaniment, or cante specifics that they have challenges in their flamenco experiences. Problem solving techniques and approaches will be provided. 3 week series online: Sundays: 4/6, 4/13/25, (skip4/20), 4/27/25 Time: 7:30- 8:30p.m. Central Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84010777019?pwd=GDZvUbyHls7lAyCojlvouU0j2ta1Qa.1 Fee: $25 (Price for 3 weeks $75– no refunds) Zelle info@marijatemo.com or Venmo @Marija-Temo-1 label online structure wkshp (to avoid fees, click on friends & family and avoid goods and services) Posted in Workshops - No Comments » Tags: accompanist, dance, dancer, flamenco, flamenco communication, guitar, guitarist, marija temo, singer, singing, song, workshop « Previous Entries
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