Fall Session 2 with Marie Carr:

Dates: October 12, 19, 26, November 2

Location: Murphy Irish Arts Center 24000 Mercantile Rd. #10 Beachwood, OH

Ages: for ages 14+

Technique Fundamentals 7:00-7:45pm

$55/full session; $15/drop-in

In this class, students learn and drill fundamental flamenco dance techniques. This session will focus on the slow tientos style to work on movement quality along with tangos marking patterns and traveling steps.

Beginner Repertory 7:45-8:30pm

$55/full session; $15/drop-in

We will dive into the traditional choreography of Sevillanas, breaking down the essential components of this structured dance form, and ways to make it your own. It is the perfect entry point to traditional Spanish and flamenco dance. Whether you’re brand new or you’ve learned Sevillanas in the past, join us to deepen your understanding and practice together.

About the instructor:

Marie’s dance background began in classical ballet and modern dance, studying from a young age at the School of Cleveland Ballet, and continuing at Kent State University, and in workshops and master classes in the Cleveland area. Her journey with flamenco began in tandem with her musician husband, Jim, when they attended their first flamenco performance together over 20 years ago. With this inspiration and new-found passion, Marie started classes in flamenco and Spanish folk dance first in Boston with Ramón de los Reyes and his dancers. After moving to Cleveland, Marie studied under Libby Lubinger and performed with Fairmount Spanish Dancers. Deepening understanding of the infinite layers of this artform continued through workshops and intensives with La Romera, and visiting artists including Cihtli Ocampo, LaConja, Wendy Clinard, and Marija Temo. Marie began studying with Alice Lawhorn 5 years ago and performs with Abrepaso’s community group, En Camino. 

Payment Methods:

Payment is due before the first class. We accept Venmo, cash, check, and credit card with a 3% fee added. 

-Cash (in-person only)

-Check (in-person or snail mail, send an email first to receive the mailing address)

-Credit Card (3% service fee will be added) (via www.abrepaso.org/cladendar/classes or in- person)

-Venmo @aliceblumenfeld 505-363-2680

Refunds:

There are no refunds on class tuition as long as class continues to be offered in some format. If, due to force majeure, classes must be rescheduled, or if a student cannot attend, we will do our best to provide the classes via Zoom or another online format. If a class is canceled and not offered via an online format, substitute teacher, or other means, ABREPASO will offer a class credit to students who have already paid for the class. 

We require a minimum of 4 people registered for a full session  in order to run any given class. Class schedule subject to change before session start date. 

Class policies:

Please arrive on time to your class. Not only is it physically harmful to miss the warm-up, it also distracts other students. Arriving early gives you time to settle in to the space and have a better class experience. 

Please silence your phones during classes. 

Attire:

No special requirements; comfortable clothing that allows full movement; flamenco shoes or theatrical shoes not required but bring if you already own them; or flat-soled sneakers or jazz shoes.