IMPORTANT FESTIVAL INFORMATION
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Workshop participants will take class with both instructors. Both class levels are held concurrently. If a student is registered in Beginning/Intermediate they will take class with Omayra for the first class and then they will take class with Joaquin for the second session of the day. If a student is registered in Intermediate/Advanced then they will take class with Joaquin first and Omayra second.
WORKSHOP FEES
$450 Entire five day workshop
$360 Four days of workshop
$270 Three days of workshop
$180 Two days of workshop
$90 One day of workshop
$45 Drop-in fee for one class
Registration deadline Friday, July 25, 2008
Class times, location and instructors are subject to change.
All fees are non-refundable unless a class is cancelled.
DISCOUNTS & LATE FEES - (Only one discount per person with the exception of GCAC members)
*Members may receive both the early bird & member discount for a total of 25% off of registration.
Please register in person at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center offices located at 1300 Guadalupe Street Monday - Friday, 8:30 a - 5:00 p. For information or to pay by phone please call 210.271.3151. Cash, check, money order, MasterCard or Visa are accepted.
WORKSHOP LOCATION
All Festival activities and performances will be held at the Guadalupe Theater .
1301 Guadalupe Street San Antonio , Texas 78207 . For information call 210.271.3151.
GUEST ARTISTS
Joaquin Encinias began dancing as he began walking. He is a fourth generation flamenco dancer and musician who received his earliest flamenco lessons listening to his grandmother Clarita Garcia de Aranda sing in her garden. Today Joaquin is widely acclaimed as the premiere male flamenco dancer in the United States . His unique dance style is a dynamic blend of power, passion, technical mastery and elegance. Joaquin's musical talent and deep understanding of the art form make him a highly sought after flamenco artist and instructor. His latest project has been in the founding and directing of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company.
Omayra Amaya ' s legacy is one of a deep and proud gypsy flamenco tradition. The daughter of Olga and Curro Amaya and grandniece of arguably the greatest Flamenco dancer who ever lived, Carmen Amaya , Omayra first appeared on stage with her parent ' s company, often interrupting their performances. Her first choreographed role came at age twelve, when she performed as her father ' s partner. By the time Omayra was fifteen, she was touring and performing internationally with her parents and performing with Rosario Galan and Antonio Santaella. Already a seasoned performer, Omayra sought to expand and enrich her art by studying other dance forms. She attended the Boston Conservatory where she received a BFA in Dance and Choreography in 1993. Upon graduating from the Conservatory, Omayra returned to Spain to study and visit her family when she was offered a teaching position at The Boston Conservatory and Harvard University . As a faculty member of the Boston Conservatory, the Boston Ballet, Harvard University Dance Department and Walnut Hill Performing Arts School , Omayra also taught and operated her own dance academy. Omayra cherishes her legacy and continues to push the boundaries of flamenco by creating a unique repertoire that reflects her energy, creativity, passion and heritage.
AGE & LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
While the Festival is open to all dancers age 13 and up, parents should be aware that the Encanto Flamenco Festival is not a Camp and does not provide supervision for students outside of the classroom. Student under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone at all times. The class structure of the Festival gives dancers the opportunity to take 3 hours of movement classes with two instructors. Beginning/Intermediate and Intermediate/Advanced dancers are divided according to their respective ability. Instructors reserve the right to request that a student be moved into a different, more appropriate class level.
OBSERVERS
Classes are not open for public viewing. Visitors, parents, friends, family and spectators are not allowed in the classroom under any circumstance. However instructors, aficionados, non-flamenco dancers or any others wishing to observe and take notes may do so with a paid observer's registration for Joaquin's class only. Physical participation in classes is not permitted for observers.
EVENTS
JuergaTOSA- $5 suggested donation. Open to the general public. Local groups and performers wishing to participate may call 210.271.3151 ext.24
Community Field Forum - $5 suggested donation. Open to the general public.
PERFORMANCES
Lecture Demonstration. Admission is $7 per person. For reservations call 210.271.3151 ext. 41
Public Performance Tickets $30, $25 & $20. For groups discounts call 210.271.3151 ext. 41
1301 Guadalupe Theater
San Antonio , Texas 78207
210.271.3151