Location: National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL Date: Sunday, 8/20/17 Time: 3:00p.m. Tickets: http://bit.ly/2veIaS1
Join us for an afternoon of student and professional dance and music as we celebrate and share our dedication to the art of flamenco. Get ready to be moved by live music accompaniment by guest flamenco greats.
Clinard Dance will feature their Flamenco Quartet Project in the second half of the program. This project is dedicated to exploring new exponents of flamenco. Led by an open minded spirit the ensemble seeks to engage with contemporary culture through vibrant performances that honor traditional flamenco and their shared passion for music and dance discovery.Their roster boasts remarkably diverse talents, including composers, arrangers, improvisers and choreographers who bring a range of cultural influences to the group, from Gypsy jazz to klezmer to flamenco and classical Arabic and Spanish.
Tues, Aug. 15
7:00- 7:45pm.
Wave Wall Stage Navy Pier (bt the Ferris wheel at the base of the staircase)
Flamenco Quartet is a project dedicated to exploring new exponents of flamenco. Led by an open minded spirit the ensemble seeks to engage with contemporary culture through vibrant performances that honor traditional flamenco and their shared passion for music and dance discovery. Their roster boasts remarkably diverse talents, including composers, arrangers, improvisers and choreographers who bring a range of cultural influences to the group, from Gypsy jazz to klezmer to flamenco and classical Arabic and Spanish.
FEATURING: Blue Man Group, Karol Kent’s Cubs trilogy, Clinard Dance, Paula Killen, in a special appearance,Robert Cornelius sings and leads the Coal Diggers,Consuelo Allen’s country Shakespeare as Willy May,Heather McAdams’ “Film Time” and John Connors. Plus Special letter to from David Sedaris, Milly’s always fabulous back-up dancers the Coal Diggers, and much much more!!
Marija Temo Flamenco Communication Workshop When: July 30, 2017, Sunday Time: 9:30a.m.- 11:00a.m. Location: 1839 S.Carpenter, Chicago, IL Palo: Bulerias Communication and Structure Payment: Chk or cash to Marija Temo -To be paid day of workshop Fee: $45 includes studio fee
Participants are recommended to bring paper and pens as well their dance shoes, guitars, and capos. Audio recording allowed. Any video recording or internet posting must have Artist’s approval.
Contact Marija Temo to register and if you are interested in private lessons.
$70 per hour
The first Marija Temo Flamenco Communication intensive in Milwaukee, WI July 14-16, 2017
with guest contemporary flamenco dancer, Wendy Clinard
for Guitarists, Singers, and Dancers of all levels in interactive:
Coaching sessions
Workshops
Flamenco Discussions
Performance of Temo Students flying in from IL, IA, KY, GA, VA, and OH
Juerga (Flamenco Party)
Open to observers, flamenco enthusiasts, and all levels in flamenco guitar, song, and dance (including rank beginners).
Temo students from IL, IA, KY, GA, VA, and OH will be flying in for the intensive and presenting a performance as well partying flamenco style in Juerga directly after the performance for all audience members, flamenco aficionados, performers, and musicians, including artist’s Marija Temo and Wendy Clinard to join in on the fun.
Observe and/or try out your skills working with different guitarists, singers, and dancers, and receive constructive coaching from Marija Temo and Wendy Clinard as well as have the opportunity to accompany Wendy Clinard in palmas, guitar, and song. The choice is yours on what you would like to participate in and/or observe.
Structure, improvisation, interpretation of song, dance, and guitar when interacting with one another, and palmas accompaniment are some of the aspects to be covered. An opportunity to meet other flamencos, eat, have flamenco discussions by Lake Michigan, and party flamenco together.
Welcome to the first Flamenco Communication intensive in Milwaukee, WI where there is amazing weather in July! Read More »
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