Classes & Workshops
In 2008, Elba Hevia y Vaca launched the PyA Conservatory in order to provide a disciplined environment for preserving and reaching the formal structures of Flamenco in an emotionally supportive environment.
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The Flamenco Posture: body work, placement and understanding center, arm and hand exercises.
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Exercises and drills in relation to the compas (rhythm) and palos (rhythm family).
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The compas, or rhythm, of Flamenco is the key musical element that unites the three fundamental forms of expression that make up Flamenco: toque (guitar), cante, and baile. It is essential in learning and creating the art form. Flamenco consists of various palos, and the difference between them lies predominantly in the rhythm structure and melody. We will study the structure through phrase work and rhythm training with palmas.
Come and dance with us at the
PyA Conservatory.
Questions? Please email info@pasionyarteflamenco.org
Upcoming Classes, Workshops, and Events
Fall Flamenco Program.
For General Inquiries please email:
info@pasionyarteflamenco.org
Cost per class is $17 for drop in, or $90 for a 6 class card. Discounts for students and dance professionals are available upon request.
WINTER - SPRING CLASSES
WINTER - SPRING CLASSES
WINTER - SPRING CLASS PROGRAM
Discover the Passion of Flamenco: Unleash Your Inner Dancer at Every Level!
Join Our Flamenco Classes Tailored for All levels:
- New Beginner
-Beginner
-Advanced Beginner
-Intermediate
Feel the Rhythm, Embrace the Artistry, and Elevate Your Dance Journey with Expert Instruction.
Winter-Spring Schedule
January 6th - May 4th
$90 for 6 class card.
$17 drop in fee.
Flamenco Beginner 1.
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Explore the passion of Flamenco art form through “por Tangos”.
Flamenco Beginner 2.
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Elevate your Flamenco journey through “Fandangos”.
Flamenco Advanced Beginner
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Dive deeper into the art of Flamenco theough “Alegrías”.
Flamenco Intermediate.
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This class is designed to challenge and inspire you! Lets dive deep into the soul-stirring rhythm of Soleá por Bulerías.
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Let's create magic together with the rhythmic beats and graceful moves of Guajiras featuring the graceful use of the fan. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or looking to take your Flamenco skills to the next level, this class is designed for you!
Classical Spanish Dance.
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Master the art of castanets while you build up your dance technique, precision and understanding of body movement.
Flamenco Semi Professional
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Discover the fusion of traditional and contemporary styles that will make your dance unforgettable!
Upcoming Events
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Almudena Serrano
Workshop
Almudena Serrano, with a deep love for dance, has forged her talent alongside teachers such as Angelita Gómez, Matilde Coral, Merche Esmeralda, El Güito, Manolete, among others. She has made his way in various companies, main flamenco festivals and on emblematic tablaos such as Los Gallos, El Arenal, Casa de la Memoria, Corral de la Morería, El Cordobés, etc. She has been a finalist in the Còrdoba National Flamenco Competition (2004) and in the Union Competition.
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Annual Pasion y Arte Student Showcase.
Performance
May 5th!! Save the date for our Annual Student Showcase and celebration of our lovely community a the Performance Garage.
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Juan Paredes
Bulería Festera Workshop
As every year, we welcome back Juan Paredes, the master teacher of Bulería Festera.
Residencies
A PyA residency is a six week long program, four-hour sessions twice-a-week. These intensive studio sessions will allow PyA Artistic Director Elba Hevia y Vaca and an apprentice to develop a technique practice that builds on the artist’s dance history.
Hevia y Vaca and apprentice will explore and study many ‘palos’ (rhythm families) and their history, as well compas and verse. There will be a concentration on two of the palos that speak most to the artist, and they will investigate these through movement, palmas (rhythmic hand clapping), singing, and the relationship of these complex structures and how they relate to the verse. The hope is that the artist will find freedom as they grow their Flamenco body. These new skills will afford the artist the confidence in the compas (rhythm) so as to allow their body to fully interpret that moment so that ‘duende’ can occur. Duende is those rare moments of inspired improvisation that are an essential component of Flamenco that can take a lifetime to learn and develop.
Hevia y Vaca sees her journey as a Flamenco artist through an immigrant’s lens, and is also deeply invested in the healing component of Flamenco. These topics and trajectories are also true in many artists’ work and life, and this residency provides the opportunity to investigate these connecting paths.
PyA is currently accepting applications for our next residency starting October 1, 2022.
If you are interested, please email a letter of introduction and why you are interested in applying to elba@pasionyarteflamenco.org.
