2003 


Conté de Loyo 
Flamenco Spring Season 
Dance Classes / Workshops
~ All Levels ~ 

Conté de Loyo Flamenco Theatre and Academy of Dance - Performing original, primitive, ancient, Andalusian dance. Performances that inspire, i.e.

"The highest achievement a dancer can hope for is to merge so completely with her art that she is no longer a dancer, but becomes the very dance itself," comments poet Ysabel de la Rosa."Conté de Loyo's Flamenco does this and more - it goes beyond the dance of the body and flowers into the deep dance of the soul."
 

Flamenco with ContÉ de Loyo
spring 2003
your new beginning...

     Enroll now for JANUARY 13 – JUNE 12, 2003 Classes 
                Please call OR EMAIL to reserve your space
Give a gift of dance, of passion, of flamenco to your loved ones, your family, your friends. 
...call 214.521.0222 or write  conteflamenco@sbcglobal.net .

Private instruction available upon request.

Starting , January 13 - reserve your space now! by email or by phone.
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A NEW CLASS - NEW ...Entry Level Flamenco 
Entry Level - New Beginner
         Wed. 6:30-8:30PM  @ DC Studio

Ladies' Daytime Class
      Wed. 11:00-12:00 noon @ Call for location

Level  1 - Beginner
     Tues. 6:30-8:30PM@ DC Studio
      Sevillanas and Zapateado in progress

Level II & III-AdvdBeg/Intermediate
        Mon. 6:30-8:30PM @ DC Dance Studio or CALL for temporary location
        &
      Thurs 6:30-8:30PM @ Tango & Cha Cha Dance Studio or CALL for temporary location 
      Technique & Choreographies 
     Class and Performance Choreographies include:
        Zapateado (Punta y Tacon), Rumba, El Garrotin,
        Alegrias, Sevillanas with Castanets, Bamberas
        New intro is the Siguiriyas and Fandangos de Huelva

Repertorio
      Mon & Thurs 8:30 to 9:00pm

Professional-Private Class
        Mon.  9:00-10:30pm @ Power House 
         &
     Thurs 9:00-10:30pm @ Power House 

   Children's Flamenco 
   Tuesday 4:00 to 4:45 @ TBA

   General Class fees are: 
    1hr/$15

   Calendar Month Special -or- Advanced Rates for adult classes:
      If you take class twice a week, it would read as follows:
         1st week     4hrs/$ 50 instead of 4hrsx$15=$60
         2    weeks-  8hrs/$  90 or + $40
         3    weeks-12hrs/$120 or + $30
         4    weeks-16hrs/$140 or + $20
         5    weeks-20hrs/$150 or + $10 instead of $300.

         Calendar Year Enrollment fee $25. 
     If your class is once a week, it would read as follows:
         1st 4 hours paid in advance is $50 instead of the per hour rate of $15.
         2nd 4 hours for the same month, paid at the same time is an additional $40 instead of $60 of the per hour rate of $15 per hour.
 

  We offer:
 Novice-Beginner  Intermediate-Advanced  Master Classes 
Classes & Workshops for all Ages * Men, Women and Children

 Specialty Workshops*Choreography*Residency*Consulting
Flamenco or Ballroom Dancers-novice, and competitive/pro*
Actors, Models, "over 40"* Lectures*  Theory & Rhythm*
Demonstrations * Collaborations and Joint Performances

 Techniques
Castanets* Manton-shawl* Abanico-fan* Capa-capework*
Bata de cola-gown with a train* Sombrero-Bolero style hat*
Bastón-Cane(used for rhythm)* Palmas * Pitos

 Description:
Designed especially for the NEW Beginner. You will learn in workshop fashion with intense and rapid progression.  You will identify more with your manhood and with your womanhood as you progress, as well as with your technique and your passion.
You will learn
postura (posture),
brazeo (armwork), 
floreo (hands in motion), 
pitos (snapping fingers)
palmas (rhythmic handclapping),
vueltas (turns), 
taconeo (heelwork),
llamadas (calls), and 
compás (the beat or the phrasing).   A choreography will pull it all together.

Your Tools: Audio tape recorder & notebook are a must..
Dancewear: Please see information listed below.

For information: 
~  call (214) 214.521.0222 
~  email: conteflamenco@sbcglobal.net
~  www.flamencotheatre.com - SEE our webpages!!!

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        . . . . . COMING in April. . . . . 
COMING.....New FOR YOU.....IN April...TBA
INTRODUCTION TO CASTANETS WORKSHOP
workshop geared to New Beginners/Beginners.
     with Conté de Loyo
RSVP to hold your space CALL 214.521.0222 or 
          castanets@flamencotheatre.com 
          Bring your family and friends.  Bring about your dream. 

        1,  Friday      @ 7:00pm to 8:30pm 
        2,  Saturday @ 5:00 to 6:30pm 
        3,  Sunday   @ 5:00 to 6:30pm 

       $105. One special fee/3 days - 
       Reserve your space NOW with Cash or Check. 
       If already enrolled and taking classes, 
       bring payment to Class. 
       OR pay $120. at the door.

       Location of the Workshop is  -----TBA -----

       Castanets in Spanish music and dance, help to express both   rhythm and melody.  Flamenco has both male and female aspects. Learn proper finger articulation that leads to clear sounding castanet playing.  Understand them and play effectively.  Castanets that talk, sing, and scream out your emotions.  Rhythm understood.  Heartfelt satisfaction. 

       You may also enjoy playing your castanets to the classics; Beethoven, Bach, Scarlatti, etc.; and not to forget Rhythm and Blues and the Gypsy Kings.
       Learn as a family.
            YOU MAY
       1.  bring your own. 
       2.  you may borrow a small pair from us. 
       3.  you may order from the internet. 
       4.  ask to purchase a pair.  We may have a few.
       5,  place an order to receive from Spain.

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  Location #1
  DC Studio (temporary for Mon, Tues & Wed Classes)
  Josey Lane just south of Valley View S.W.
  Farmers Branch

   Location #2 
  Dallas Power House of Dance (DPHD) 
  12300 Inwood Road, Suite 124 
  2 blocks South of LBJ & the Galleria 1½ blocks north of Forest
  Lane.  We are next door to Mexican Restaurant Tupinamba. 
  All evening classes  @ DPHD begin @ 8:30pm Mon thru
  Thurs. 

    Location #3 -  By Appointment only!
    Dancers Workshop
    Mill Street near 121
    Lewisville
    972.420.1314

   Private Instruction, 
   Choreographies, Coaching & Periodic Workshops . 
   Join the fun!  Enroll now, and, tell a friend! 

   TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE 
             CALL
        214.521.0222 
     214.559.4643 (fax) 
     flamenco@flash.net 

  More info. for students:
  You will need shoes. Some street shoes would do in a pinch, but when you get your tools in order, you find out how much
  simpler things come to you. ASK, we may have a few pairs.

  Sandy's Dancewear, 2211 Gus Thomasson Rd., Garland, TX
  (214) 321-1764.  I-30 to Ferguson, 4 miles north to GT. Next to or near Luby's cafeteria. You can check around for shops that
  carry Folklorico Shoes.  You need the rubber on the ball of the foot and the nails on the toe tip and on the heel.  The nails help
  to make a more solid sound.  Make sure you have room for your toes. Leotard and tights or stretch pants are best for form
  and movement in flamenco.  NO skirt for the ladies until the 2nd month.

  Congratulations!  and welcome to the world of passion; to Flamenco.
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                           . . . . . COMING . . . . .
If you have attended our Festivals, you won't want to miss
our spring season.

Workshop with Master Dance Artist
Antonio Hidalgo
return engagement

Entire Workshop   $150.
Flamenco Dance Workshop
                                            Antonio Hidalgo 
 Fri           @ 7:00 to 8:30 pm
                                      Sat          @ 1:00 to 2:30 pm
                                      Sun         @ 1:00 to 2:30 pm
                                          rsvp now   .   $150. 
                                      214.521.0222 flamenco@flash.net 
                                                            LOCATION TBA

                                                     . . .  MORE INFO TO FOLLOW . . .

    Basic flamenco skills necessary for this workshop or 1 year of training.

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