Feb. 11, Ensemble Espanol Youth Company, Miwaukee, WI
The Ensemble Espanol Youth Company comes to Milwaukee, WI for a flamenco coaching on dance, guitar, and singing interaction with Marija Temo. They will learn a flamenco form incorporating all disciplines.
Performance:
Date: Sunday, 1/15/23
Location: Icehouse MPLS, 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404
4p.m. Doors- Full food & Beverage Menu available at your table
5p.m. Showtime
Advance: $20 // Day of Show: $25
Sat. 1/14/23
3-4 PM, Dance Workshop (all levels)
4:15-5:30 PM, Application Workshop (all levels in dance, guitar, and singing)
Sun, 1/15/23
11 AM-12 PM,Dance Workshop (all levels)
12:15-1:30 PM, Application Workshop (all levels in dance, guitar, and singing)
Dance Workshop (all levels)
Bring your marking steps, llamadas or be taught in group settings with some simple pasos. Learn how to bring out the aire (rhythmic feel) of your steps, how to effectively communicate, and where to apply them properly to the guitar and singing. Some of the structure of the dance and cante will be explored to begin the journey in how to listen, react, and respond. Marija Temo will accompany the class with guitar and cante. Bring your questions and let’s learn the process and understand.
Application Workshop (all levels in dance, guitar, and singing)
Dancers will apply what was taught in the Dance Communication Workshop with guitarists and singers and learn how to effectively communicate dance steps in leading the guitarist and following the singing. Guitarists will learn how to follow the dance and anticipate the tones of the singer to be able play the proper chordal support. Singers will learn how to follow the dance by changing how they sing the letra rhythmically and melodically and how to clearly convey specific tones for the guitarists
The Flamenco Nutcracker features guest dancer from Spain, Manuel Gutierrez (dance, choreography), Studio K Flamenco Artistic Director Kerensa DeMars (dance, choreography, artistic direction) and the Studio K Company Dancers with music by two Wisconsin Conservatory of Music faculty: Guitar Chair Marija Temo (guitar, vocals, musical direction) and pianist Heinzel Kunsmann joined by percussionist Andy Miller, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee faculty, and music director of the dance department.Celebrate the season with an unforgettable evening at this family friendly performance.
