Performance Stream
Experience Flamenco on the Stage
The major differences between Flamenco for the stage and the the Flamenco of daily life in Andalucia are the following:
emphasis on posture and technique
choreography
costumes and shoes
musical support
innovation and fusion
consistent dedication
physical fitness
Flamenco for LIfe's Performance Stream classes are 1.5 hours long for those reasons. There is a lot to cover in each class. Observing and mastering the musicality, technique, and the art in the art from that enables powerful self-expression at the professional level for stage performances requires much dedication, patience and attention to detail.
The design of each class is carefully organized in a 3 part structure as follows:
Warm Up and Musicality
Choreography and Technique
Review and Performance
Students are provided with reflection journals that are part of the experiential learning modality that supports deep practice and steady accumulative progress.
Each class will work towards a yearly performance and students are supported and encouraged to dance in various community events and exhibitions.
Connections to personal development and life skills are made throughout all aspects of instruction. Students are instructed on how to maintain physical, psychological and emotional fitness through diet, exercise and meditation to support both their dance and life journeys.
Sevillanas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG62z_tfaCI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VljOe_DxsA
Tangos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpilNqHPHwk
(start at min 2:50) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7WFwh2FPT8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLh6TYRaEWU