Saturday April 3
1-2:30PM CST (2-3:30p.m. EST/ 11-12:30 PT)
FEE: $65
El Aire de Los Fandangos
Join Kerensa DeMars and I in a workshop exploring a fandangos estribillo (cante) and discussing how to differentiate the estribillo from the letra. We’ll look at which steps work well for the estribillo and how to accompany the estribillo for players. We’ll also explore the ‘aire’ or feeling of fandangos, how it’s different from other palos and how to express this aire in the singing, dance and guitar. Marija and Kerensa will demonstrate different options for where to place the estribillo in fandangos and how to create repeats with the estribillo to accommodate multiple letras/dancers in a tablao setting.
Dancers who register by Wednesday March 31stwill receive a prep video that includes the choreography we’ll use in the workshop.All participants will receive a practice video following the workshop with the material we cover.
As always in our live workshops we answer your questions, discuss how to best support each other, act out the problem spots and illustrate how to clearly communicate with your dancer, guitarist and singer.
Payments must be received by 11am CST on the day of the workshop. Please ensure the payment email address you use is the same email you wish to receive the Zoom link for the workshop.
Saturday March 6th
1-2:30PM CST (2-3:30p.m. EST/ 11-12:30 PT)
FEE: $65
Working with Escobillas – 12 or 1?
In this workshop we’ll be looking at an escobilla (footwork sequence) and how the first accent can change from the 1 to the 12 and vice versa. This is often seen in alegrías, soleá por bulerías and soleá. Using one of these styles, we’ll talk about how the dancer can make a clear transition so the player is able to catch the change and how players can best support the steps. Singers and dancers will also work on palmas accompaniment for escobilla sections. Marija and Kerensa will demonstrate how to clearly transition from accenting the 1 to accenting the 12 (or vice versa), and how to anticipate the change. We’ll also look at what makes footwork section flow musically and explain when/how to transition.
Dancers who register by March 3rd will receive a prep video with a footwork sequence to learn prior to the workshop.
All participants will receive a practice video following the workshop with the material we cover.
As always in our live workshops we answer your questions, discuss how to best support each other, act out the problem spots and illustrate how to clearly communicate with your dancer, guitarist and singer.
Payments must be received by 11am CST on the day of the workshop. Please ensure the payment email address you use is the same email you wish to receive the Zoom link for the workshop.
Join us Saturday February 6th for an online workshop in Flamenco Dynamics. In this workshop we’ll explore the Flamenco concept of how to ‘retenerse’ or hold back as a way to create strong accents. Using a Solea letra we’ll look at the way guitarists, singers and dancers can approach tension/release to create dramatic effects within the letra. Dancers will learn choreography that can be applied in different ways to work with tension/release. Singers and guitarists will work with the cambio in a solea letra to explore options for accents, building tension and when to release. Marija and Kerensa will discuss the concept of tension/release and how it’s used in Flamenco and demonstrate how the concept works across of variety of Flamenco styles.
Dancers who register by Wednesday February 3rd will receive a prep video that includes the choreography we’ll use in the workshop.
All participants will receive a practice video following the workshop with the material we cover.
As always in our live workshops we answer your questions, discuss how to best support each other, act out the problem spots and illustrate how to clearly communicate with your dancer, guitarist and singer.
Payments must be received by 11am CST on the day of the workshop. Please ensure the payment email address you use is the same email you wish to receive the Zoom link for the workshop.
This December, Studio K Flamenco presents The Flamenco Nutcracker an exciting new twist on the beloved holiday classic. Celebrate the season with an unforgettable evening filled with the beauty and passion of Flamenco dance. Follow the Matador Prince as he charges into the enchanted forest filled with intoxicating rhythms, colorful costumes and clicking castanets.
Guest dancer Manuel Gutierrez dazzles with his powerful footwork and commanding stage presence. Award winning flamenco guitarist Marija Temo performs her original score live with pianist, Joseph Hauer and percussionist, Mitch Shiner. Join us for a magical holiday celebration like no other in this family friendly performance directed by internationally acclaimed choreographer Kerensa DeMars.
Working with Falsetas – Phrasing and How to Create Choreography Sat. Oct. 24, 2020
1:00- 2:30p.m. Central
(2-3:30p.m. EST/ 11-12:30 PT)
Fee: $65
GUITARISTS & DANCERS Pre- Register by Mon., Oct. 19 to receive a prep video that includes the falseta and choreography we’ll use in the workshop.
(Note pre-registration date is earlier than previous workshops.)
Payments must be received by 11am CST on the day of the workshop.
Please ensure the payment email address you use is the same email you wish to receive the Zoom link for the workshop.
Workshop Description: Join us Saturday October 24th for an online workshop about the creative process in working with falsetas. In this workshop we’ll be exploring how to approach both developing falsetas and creating movement for falsetas. We’ll look at the structure and phrasing of a Solea falseta, and discuss how to work with the quality of that falseta. We’ll also discuss how to develop a complete idea (both musically and through choreography) within a falseta. Singers will have the opportunity to work with palmas accompaniment and we’ll talk about varying our palmas to support different types of falsetas. Dancers will learn choreography and we’ll break down each part of that choreography to discuss why it works in that spot. Guitarists will receive a prep video with the complete falseta as well. Marija and Kerensa will demonstrate different styles of falsetas, discuss where you can use them and explore stylistic choices.
Flamenco Revealed is a learning series brought to you by guitarist/singer Marija Temo and dancer Kerensa DeMars. Designed for flamenco dancers, guitarists and singers, FLAMENCO REVEALED includes monthly online workshops, individual coaching sessions and an educational video series.
Each month we present a new topic and work with students on the technique and communication skills related to that topic. Previous workshops have covered such topics as: Bulerías de Cadiz, Tangos del Titi, Tientos/Tangos Transitions and Bulerías Salidas and Remates. We break down the steps, cante, and accompaniment for each topic and talk about how the dancer, player and singer can work together most effectively. In our live workshops we answer your questions, discuss how to best support each other, act out the problem spots and illustrate how to clearly communicate with your dancer, guitarist and singer. See sample teaching video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVYF2PHYF1s
