Upcoming Workshops
The 13th Annual Adelaide Flamenco Bootcamp - 2024
WHAT IS BOOTCAMP?
Since the inaugural bootcamp in 2011, the Adelaide Flamenco Bootcamp has become a tradition to get the body, mind and soul ready for another great year of Flamenco Dance! Developed by Roshanne in Spain and Australia, the Flamenco Bootcamp is and internationally-recognised speciality of Roshanne’s and is the first of its kind in Australia.
The Flamenco Bootcamp offers multi-levelled, high-energy training where all dancers (above total beginner) will be pushed to develop technique and stamina over consecutive sessions with a special focus on body conditioning. The Bootcamp is a unique and tailored Flamenco experience and a brilliant way to drill and boost your Flamenco skills to their maximum potential in a short timeframe.
The Adelaide Bootcamp consists of 6 x 90 minute sessions over a 2 week period. Although full attendance is recommended for maximum results, one 90-minute bootcamp session is better than none!
Each class is unique and comprehensive, and partial attendance does not pose a problem. Comprehensive training covers multi-levelled footwork, armwork and hands, body work and extension, marcaje, palmas, various styles of turns and remates for fin de fiesta palos designed to work the entire body for all different levels.
REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY. Places are limited.
Bootcamp 2024 Dates are as follows:
Friday 12th Jan 7-9pm (90-min plus prep)
Saturday 13th Jan 11-1pm (90-min plus prep)
Monday 15th Jan 7-9pm (90-min plus prep)
Wednesday 17th Jan 7-9pm (90-min plus prep)
Friday 19th Jan 7-9pm (90-min plus prep)
Saturday 20th Jan 11-1pm (90-min plus prep)
See here for a short introduction to Roshanne in action [https://youtu.be/r1vhXC9Sgx4]
Beginners 3-Day Flamenco Dance Course
This 3-day Flamenco dance course for the Absolute Beginner will introduce you to the passionate and empowering dance of the Spanish Gypsy! Olé! 💃🏽
Learn the fundamentals of Flamenco dance including footwork, armwork, handwork and of course, body groove in a fun and supportive environment.
Flamenco dance is a fun way to improve your rhythm, coordination, fitness and strength! No partners or previous dance experience required.
Don't miss this special opportunity to delve into the art of Flamenco dance with Alma Flamenca Dance School!
Past Workshops and Intensives
Manuel Betanzos Direct from Sevilla – Flamenco Master Workshops Information
For all Flamenco students and professionals in Australia and beyond!
Level 1: Beginners - Lower Intermediate: Bulerías
Suitable for students with 6 months + dance experience. This course will explore a fun and grounded style of dancing, body work coordination, remates, and some footwork.
Sat 22 July & Sun 23 July 1:30-3pm
Level 2: Intermediate - Advanced: Farruca
For all dancers above beginner level. This courses focuses on the development of a new Farruca choreography looking at the character and techniques of the palo with marcaje, remates, use of dynamics and footwork.
Thurs 20 & Fri 21 July 6-8pm
Sat 22 & Sun 23 July 3-4:30pm
Level 3: Alma Company Performance Course for advanced students & aspiring professionals performing July 2024
Manuel is going to train this group of participants the way he would train his own professional company in Spain. The utmost professionalism and full attendance is required to complete this course. This course is specifically looking at stage work, direction, performance dynamics, blocking and professional company skills development. Manuel will choreograph an exclusive dance for this performing group and block it depending on the number of people who register. This dance will be performed at Brighton Performing Arts Theatre July 2024 and other events as an ensemble.
Thurs 20 & Fri 21 July 8-10pm
Sat 22 & Sun 23 July 5-7pm
Flamenco Workshops with Spain’s Ursula Moreno
Sunday 16 & Monday 17 July
Workshop 1: Castanets Technique and Marcaje
Ursula is a Master of Castanets and she will be drilling technique at a lower intermediate level and movements for Seguiriyas with castanets.
Sunday 16 July 1:30-3:30PM
Monday 17 July 6-7PM
Workshop 2: Advanced Choreography in 4s
This choreography class is for professional dancers and aspiring professionals who are looking for tablao material, cierres por 4 and a comprehensive look at body work combined with advanced footwork.
Sunday 16 July 3:30-5:30PM
Monday 17 July 7-9PM
We would like to thank The Adelaide Guitar Festival and Compañía Pepa Molina for their support in organising these workshops.
THE ADELAIDE FLAMENCO BOOTCAMP 2022
Jan 15-27 2022
WHAT IS BOOTCAMP?
Since the inaugural bootcamp in 2011, the Adelaide Flamenco Bootcamp has become a tradition to get the body, mind and soul ready for another great year of Flamenco Dance!
Developed by Roshanne in Spain and Australia, the Flamenco Bootcamp is and internationally-recognised speciality of Roshanne’s and is the first of its kind in Australia. The Flamenco Bootcamp offers multi-levelled, high-energy training where all dancers (above total beginner) will be pushed to develop technique and stamina over consecutive sessions with a special focus on body conditioning.
The Bootcamp is a unique and tailored Flamenco experience and a brilliant way to drill and boost your Flamenco skills to their maximum potential in a short timeframe.
The Adelaide Bootcamp consists of 6 x 90 minute sessions Sat- Tues-Thurs over a 2 week period. Although full attendance is recommended for maximum results, one 90 minute bootcamp session is better than none! Each class is unique and comprehensive, and partial attendance does not pose a problem.
Comprehensive training covers multi-levelled footwork, armwork and hands, body work and extension, marcaje, palmas, various styles of turns and remates for fin de fiesta palos designed to work the entire body for all different levels.
REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY. Places are limited. Contact admin via our website, through email, Text or PM.
Bootcamp 2022 Dates are as follows:
Saturdays 15th and 22nd from 10:30 – 12:30pm (90-min plus prep)
Tuesdays 18th and 25th from 7:00 – 9:00pm (90-min plus prep)
Thursdays 20th and 27th from 7:00 – 9:00pm (90-min plus prep)
More details coming soon!
See here for a short introduction to Roshanne in action [https://youtu.be/r1vhXC9Sgx4]
PEPA MOLINA – Adelaide Flamenco Dance Workshops 17-19 January 2020
COURSE 1: FANDANGO DE HUELVA CON BATA DE COLA
For beginner to elementary levels focusing on fundamental techniques with the bata in the palo of Fandango de Huelva.
Friday 17 Jan 6 -7:30pm
Saturday 18 Jan 10:30am-12pm
Sunday 19 Jan 10:30am-12pm
Course 2: BULERÍAS CHOREOGRAPHY
Experience Pepa’s earthy bulerías flavour straight from the caves of Granada! For all intermediate levels and above.
Friday 17 Jan 7:30-9pm
Saturday 18 Jan 12-1:30pm
Sunday 19 Jan 12-1:30pm
COURSE 3: ADVANCED BULERIAS AND TABLAO
Aimed at delivering more complex body work and remates and stylistic development. The course will also focus on understanding the codes for successful tablao work.
Saturday 18 Jan 2-3:30pm
Sunday 19 Jan 2-3:30pm
COURSE 4: ADVANCED FALSETA CON BATA DE COLA
Gorgeous body work to compliment the advanced manoeuvring of the Bata de Cola. Please note: this class may be charged as a group private depending on numbers.
Saturday 18 Jan 3:30-5pm
Sunday 19 Jan after 3:30-5pm is a further possibility.
The Cajón Series – Adelaide
For Flamenco-lovers, percussionists, and cajón enthusiasts, we are excited to launch The Cajon Series in Adelaide! All are welcome!!! 🙂
3 of Australia’s finest cajón players are offering instruction on how to play Flamenco cajón! Each will share their unique skills, techniques and grooves.
Custom-designed and world renowned cajóns will also be available for purchase . Some rentals are available. Book Early!
All are welcome!
THREE COURSES ON OFFER
Discounts apply for doing the full series:
Course 1: NOV 23-24 – BYRON MARK (from Sydney)
Saturday 23 Nov 10 – 12pm @ Utopia Arts Centre
Sunday 24 Nov 12-2pm @ Utopia Arts Centre
Course 2: JAN 11-12 – CLAUDIA CHAMBERS (from Sydney)
Saturday 11 Jan 6-8pm @ Utopia Arts Centre
Sunday 12 Jan 12-2pm @ Turning Point Dance Studio
Course 3: MAR 28-29 – ADRIAN VAN NUNEN (from Adelaide)
Saturday 28 March 1-3pm Utopia Arts Centre
Sunday 29 March 12-2pm Utopia Arts Centre
Clarisa Di Salvo Workshops I Singing – Palmas – Theory
Clarisa is a Flamenco Guru. She is a singer, dance soloist and is sometimes hired specifically for her incredible Palmas accompaniment. These workshops will be informative, inspiring and practical for any student of Flamenco guitar, dance, song, or percussion! All sessions are completely separate classes and can be attended individually. ENROL NOW!
Sunday August 11th
12pm – Singing
1pm – Palmas
2pm – Theory
Monday August 12th
6pm – Singing
7pm – Palmas
8pm – Theory
Venue: Utopia Arts Space, 1 Price Street, Melrose Park
Manuel Betanzos is one of the most revered and respected Flamenco maestros in the world today. A powerhouse teacher and mentor to many of today’s greatest dancers, he is well-loved and an absolute must for dancers of all levels. He is incredible at bringing out the best in your dancing and pushing you to levels of expression and skill that you never thought you could reach. His technical corrections are individualistic and build the fundamentals you need to thrive in dance. Charismatic, fun, intuitive, passionate, inspiring, disciplined and sometimes even life changing, Manuel is a Maestro of Flamenco Arte not to be missed.
“Explore artistry, essence and truth beyond mere steps and technique.”
~ Manuel Betanzos
Manuel Betanzos (Sevilla) – Flamenco Master Workshops Information
OPEN Workshops for all Flamenco students and professionals in Australia
Level 1 Beginners: Jaleo
A workshop suitable for students with 6 months + dance experience. This course will explore a fun and grounded style of dancing, body work coordination and some footwork.
Level 2 Intermediate: Bulerias de Cadiz
For all dancers above beginner level. This courses focuses on the development of a new Bulerias de Cadiz choreography looking at the character of the palo with marcaje, remates, and the extension and use of dynamics. The course will also explore the changeability of these skills and style into other Bulerias styles.
Level 3 Advanced/Professional: Falsetas en 12s
For dancers of an advanced to professional level. Falsetas will cover body work, turns, and footwork melodies with a focus on cross-palo use and improvisation.
Caracoles Revision Class
For anyone who has learned and practiced Manuel’s Caracoles (2018) thoroughly. An opportunity to have the Maestro himself review our work and polish the dance to HIS standard!
Venue: Utopia Arts, 1 Price Street (Unit 3), Melrose Park
Palmas & Soniquete Workshops with PACO LARA (Jerez)
OPEN PALMAS WORKSHOP
Date: Monday February 18
Time: 630 – 830pm
Location: Utopia Arts, 1 Price St. Melrose Park (opposite Castle Plaza)
GROUP GUITAR WORKSHOP
Date: Saturday February 16
Time: 10-12pm
Location: Thebarton, contact Roshanne for details
Thank you to Aloysius Leeson for being such an important part of making this guitar workshop possible. It is open to ALL Flamenco guitarists of all levels across Adelaide.
This Venezuelan has devoted most of her life to dance, moving through different disciplines since 7 years old (Contemporary Dance, This Venezuelan has devoted most of her life to dance, moving through different disciplines since 7 years old (Contemporary Dance, Ballet, Flamenco and Latin-American Folklore). Her studies have been developed in both Venezuela and Spain for over more than 18 years, leading her to win a scholarship in the prestigious CDFCBF (Ciclo Dedicado a la Formación Completa del Baile Flamenco) at ‘Amor de Dios’, Madrid (2013). She has been part of international companies like Siudy Garrido’s Company and ‘Venezuela Viva Company’, with whom she served as Soloist and Lead dancer, for over 6 years. In the 16 years of her professional career, Chachy has performed in prominent theaters in Mexico, Colombia, USA, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Spain. Today she is living in Sydney and teaches audiences of all ages.
SOLEÁ POR BULERÍAS CHOREOGRAPHY with Technique for Turns (Upper Intermediate to Professional)
Friday Jan 19th 7:30-9pm
Saturday Jan 20th 3:30-5pm
Sunday Jan 21st 12-13:30pm
Total 4.5hrs
This level will be pitched at an advanced-professional level. It will cover advanced turn techniques and will develop a falseta and a letra (including remates) in Soleá por Bulerías. If time permits, an escobilla will be covered por Soleá por Bulerías.
TANGOS CHOREOGRAPHY with Technique for Turns (Elementary to Lower Intermediate)
Friday Jan 19th 6-7:30pm
Saturday Jan 20th 2-3:30pm
Sunday Jan 21st 10:30-12pm
Total 4.5hrs
This level will cover fundamental techniques for various turns and will build a choreography por Tangos focusing on expression in the body, diverse body techniques and remates por Tangos. Perfect to end a Tientos, Tarantos, or Farucca or to develop your por fiesta material.