Updated: February 1, 2012
Flamenco I brand new beginners' dance class
Brand new beginners' flamenco class for adults!
Registration is open!
- 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays
- 1 hour / weekly (normally 4 times in a month)
- $50 per month
- Location: Paso Fino Dance Studio in Roswell near Northridge exit 6 off 400.
- pasofinodance.com
Email or call to register: ballerina@artelavida.com / 404 457 3775
Contact >>
4-5 year olds' dance class
¡Flamenco Mini! will be starting on Feb 11!
The class is for boys and girls age 4 & 5 (6 & 7 are o.k. if they want to ease into it). Registration is open!
- 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays
(There is a 15 min overlap with a Flamenco Kids class for easier transition later)
- 45 min / weekly (normally 4 times in a month)
- $35 per month
- Location: Paso Fino Dance Studio in Roswell near Northridge exit 6 off 400.
- pasofinodance.com
Email or call to register: ballerina@artelavida.com / 404 457 3775
Contact >>
Upcoming Event
Dance of Hope : Fundraising Event
Saturday, March 3, 2012
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
The Defoor Centre
1710 Defoor Av.
Atlanta, GA 30318
Join us for this incredible event and support a good cause at the same time! The Dance of Hope: Flamenco Fundraising Event has been organized to achieve three main goals: to support the rehabilitation of Angelita Vargas, globally acclaimed gypsy flamenco dancer who is in recovery from the stroke in June 2011, to spread the awareness of stroke prevention, and to raise funds for Shepherd Center of Atlanta.
For more information, go to http://angelitavargas.com/atlanta.html
On facebook:
event page
Event Details: a DVD presentation of Angelita Vargas' performance (from unpublished footages of "Dos Ramas"), live flamenco music and dance performances by Ethan Margolis and Cihtli Ocampo, a stroke prevention talk by an educational coordinator of the Shepherd Center of Atlanta, art and photo presentation, silent auction, a Feldenkrais Method Therapy demo, and much more. One of the highlights of the event will be a motivational speech by professional cyclist, Saul Raisin, who made a miraculous return to life from a brain injury during the Circuit de la Sarthe bicycle race in France in 2006.
Upcoming Special Classes & Workshop
Ethan Margolis Guitar & Cante Classes
Scheduled for March 2-4, 2012. Email or call to register: ballerina@artelavida.com / 404 457 3775
Cihtli Ocampo's Dance Intensive Class
Scheduled on March 3, 2012. Email or call to register: ballerina@artelavida.com / 404 457 3775
Miguel Vargas Workshop
Scheduled for Spring 2012. Contact Sabrina Murner for more info: smurner@att.net
PAST EVENTS
Performances
Friday, January 20, 2012 / Flamenco Live Dance and Music Show with Ethan Margolis
I will be performing with Ethan Margolis at Fanoos.
Sunday, December 11, 2011 / Fernbank Natural History Museum Winter Wonderland Celebrations and Traditions Around the World
I will be performing as an AIRE Flamenco member with my dance students Sabrina Murner and Monica Morello accompanied by aspiring guitarists Kyle Cantrell and Daniel Aguilera. >>
January 27, 2012 / Sharon International Festival
My Saturday flamenco dance students will be performing at this 3rd annual festival. Come join the fun >>
Thursday November 9, 2011 / Show at Spanish National Honor Society Induction Ceremony at Walton High
I will be performing with my dance students Sabrina Murner and Alejandra Humpierres accompanied by aspiring guitarists Kyle Cantrell and Daniel Aguilera.
Saturday, October 8, 2011 / Show at University of South Carolina
I will be performing with José de Guadalupe accompanied by Jeanpiere on guitar and Rick Smith on piano. Details coming soon.
Sunday, October 9, 2011 / Workshop in Charleston, South Carolina
I will be giving a one-day workshop. Detail on jpg>>
Wednesday, Sept 21, 2011 / Shows at 7 - 10 p.m.
Cristian Puig the guest artist from New York will be joining us AIRE Flamenco at Fanoos!
After nearly 3 months I am finally back from España now and ready! Come join for AIRE Flamenco's performance with Cristian Puig, guitarist/singer, at Fanoo's Persian Restaurant & Events in Atlanta, Ga.
Fanoo's Persian Restaurant & Events
6125 Roswell Rd. Ste. 104B
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
(404) 256-2099 to make reservations
Free admission, please tip your waiter well!
AIRE Flamenco's site >>
Persian Cuisine Fanoos >>
Peachtree Ridge show
I performed as a member of AIRE Flamenco with a guest artist, singer/guitarist, Marija Temo, dancers John Jaramillo and José de Guadalupe. One of my students Erica Poole also joined in to make this fabulous 1 hr show.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Fronteras Student Expo 2011
Fronteras 2011 is set for Saturday, May 7, at th e Robert Shaw Theater at North Atlanta High School. There are two shows this year, one at 4:00 p.m. and one at 7:00 p.m.
All flamenco students in Atlanta are invited to perform in the show, which is produced annually by jaleolé. Each of my group classes will present:
Por tarantos (Tuesday adults' class)
Por tientos (Saturday adults' class)
Garrotín (Saturday kids' class).
"Entre Los Dos" presented at Gala at University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C. I performed with José de Guadalupe (dancer) and Richard Smith (Pianist).
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Flamenco del Encanto at Rancho Alegre in Savannah, GA.
I will be performing with John Jaramillo (dancer) and Jeanpierre Verbist (guitarist). This will be our third time and all shows in the past were sold out. Good food & awesome atmosphere!
Saturday, April 20, 2011
Rancho Alegre
402 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Savannah, GA 31401
(912)2921656
TedX Greenville 2011 at Peace Center, Greenville S.C.
I will be performing with José de Guadalupe who was selected to be in TedX Greenville 2011 from over 100 nominated performers and speakers as an inspiring artist for the future. We will be presenting "Entre Los Dos" with a pianist Richard Arthur Smith. Tickets are sold out however, there will be livestream available on the event day >>
Friday, March 18, 2011
Event starts at 8:33 a.m. We will be performing at 9:56 a.m.
Peace Center
Rina Menosky presented "Entre Los Dos" at VIBE - International Dance Festival - Where Your Moves Matter
presented by Vibha
Saturday, March 5, 2011
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Rialto Center for the Arts
I will be performing for this charity event. Detailed info & tickets are available at: Vibe 2011 >>
New & Speical Class Schedule
- All group classes are on-going on Tuesdays and Saturdays. NEW Schedule >>
- Introduction to Flamenco: Saturday, Sept 17 (one-day only!)
1) Adults' class - 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. $10/person.
2) Kids' class - 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $10/person.
- Try flamenco moves: ¡Sevillanas!: Saturday, Sept 24 (one-day only!)
Class for adults. NO experience necessary. $20/person.
November 2011 Workshop
Info submitted by Gloriela Rosas
Domingo Ortega will be in Atlanta for the first time. A 3-Day Flamenco Workshop accompany by local guitarist Armando Bermúdez "El Torito"
Level 1 • Tangos
Level 2 • Soleá
@14:00h (1.5hr each level)
at Calo Dance Studio
***Studio limited capacity - ONLY 25 PARTICIPANTS PER LEVEL***
*FEES OPTIONS A LA CARTE (When making payment, please specify the level or option):
• One Level (4.5hrs)- $195 general fee
• Both Levels (9hrs)- $225 general fee
• Not a dancer? Observer option- $40/level/day
• Can't take all 3 days? Drop-In option (keep in mind choreography is built every day though) - $70/level/day
*fee is non refundable, no transferable. Absolutely no video recording.
Contact Gloriela Rosas to register: 404.414.1440 / lolyrosas@yahoo.com
March 2011 Workshop
Miguel Vargas will be returning in March!Info submitted by Sabrina Murner
March 25 - 27. Details on pdf>>
February 2011 Workshop
"Bulerías por la Calle" by Javier Heredia Info submitted by Rebecca Lutz Workshop for adults, kids, and brand new beginners: Feb 12 & 13 / Feb 19 & 20 Fiestas for everyone: Feb 11 & 20. Register for workshop now! Details on pdf >>December Master Class
Angelita Vargas & Juan del Gastor: Dec. 3-4. Organized by Rina Menosky. Details: http://artelavida.com/flamencogitano
¡Flamenco Festival Gitano!
November 14, 2010 in N.Y. "Direct from Sevilla, Gypsy flamenco dance icon Angelita Vargas and the dynamic young Jairo Barrull join together for a mesmerizing night of Gypsy flamenco. With guest artist Juan del Gastor, their program Gitanerias is a celebration of the passing down of flamenco traditions from generation to generation in the Gypsy community where dance is an expression of cultural identity." NYU Skirball Center
Performances
Saturday, November 6, 2010
I will be perfoming as a part of Flamenco del Encanto at Rancho Alegre in Savannah, Ga. Details >>
Workshops this Fall
1) Flamenco Completo: Info submitted by Gloriela Rosas
Saturday Oct 2 - Sunday Oct 3
Tientos por Tangos - Beginners
Solea por Bulerias - Intermediate/advanced
Details >>
Show at East Cobber Festival
My kids class will be performing at this year's East Cobber Festival at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2010. Parade starts at 10 am / Festival opens at 11 am and closes at 3pm. Free mini-lesson will be offered as well! Join us!
Fountains of Olde Towne
736 Johnson Ferry Rd.
Marietta, Ga. 30062
AIRE flamenco show & social
Info submitted by AIRE flamenco
Saturday, April 12, doors at 9:00 a.m. Doors open from 8:30. Come join us! Details >>
Flamenco Encounter
- Meet the artists
Info submitted by Gloriela Rosas
FRIDAY 23RD: COME MEET PROFESSIONAL FLAMENCO DANCER AND PROFESSIONAL FLAMENCO GUITARIST IN ATLANTA Please don't miss this opportunity to meet with Ulrika Frank and Marija temo! Let's meet before the weekend workshop for wine and tapas at AMUSE RESTAURANT @ 8:00PM. The restaurant is located in Midtown Atlanta at 560 Dutch Valley Road on the ground floor of the Belvedere building, right off of Monroe Drive, near Piedmont Park. RSVP here: The Meet Up Group >>.
Workshop less than 2 wks away - Flamenco Completo:
Info submitted by Gloriela Rosas
With an enthusiastic demands, they will be back! This is a flamenco class you don't want to miss! Learn about this workshop and RSVP through Loly's Meet Up site! ®For April 24th>>
For April 25th>>
Workshop by Miguel Vargas
Info submitted by Sabrina Murner
Registration is open. Register today! All levels with knowlege of 12 count compás. *Private classes available upon request
Friday, March 12 - 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Saturday, March 13- 2:00 to 5:30 PM
Sunday, March 14 - 1:00 to 4:30 PM
at Studio Dionne/ 524 Plasters Avenue/ Atlanta, GA 30324
$280/ Complete payment to be made by March 1, 2010
($300 after March 1, 2010)
Contact Sabrina Murner
678.525.4760
smurner@att.net
Flamenco Fitness with John Jaramillo
Info submitted by Therra Cathryn Gwyn
Saturday, March 20th @ 1:30PM at Athletic Club Northeast Studio A
Cost: Free for members, $15 for non-members
Add some fun and Flamenco flair into your fitness routine! This is not dance instruction, but a fitness class where aerobics and dance steps mix in this energy filled hour led by international performer/dancer John Jaramillo. Fun for both men and women, there's no dance background required, only the desire to get your body moving with the power and passion of Flamenco rhythms. This is aerobics with an attitude! Ole'!
If your New Year's Resolution to get fit has you falling behind then put some Flamenco flair into your fitness routine!
For more information contact John Jaramillo at 205.902.6231 or info@johnjaramillo.com
The Met's Opera "Carmen"
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at various theaters. For more info and purchase tickets at a theater near you >>
February NYC group trip - 10th Flamenco Festival and classes
Info submitted by Gloriela Rosas
Local dancers, Gloriela Rosas and Julie Baggenstoss are planning a group trip to NYC during the 10th Flamenco Festival. February 11-13. Read the info from the listed links and respond on The Meet-Up links accordingly. Have fun! ®
Hotel reservation >>
About Gala >>
About Master Class >>
International Night at Eastvalley Elementary
Great job and congratulations to Sage Holland and Gabriela Marinho from my kids class to participate in demonstrating flamenco on Jan 22.
3-day sevillanas class by Loly
Info submitted by Gloriela Rosas
3 days in December 5, 12 and 19, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Price: $17.00 non-ACNmembers, $14 ACNmembers.
Or discounted price with the package of 3 classes: $36 ACNmembers, $45 non-ACNmembers
Athletic Club Northeast
1515 Sheridan RD
Atlanta, GA 30324
404-325-2700
The classes will cover upper and foot technique, posture and learning all 4 sevillanas coplas.
You need to register in person at ACN (Athletic Club Northeast on 1515 Sheridan RD / GA 30324 - 404.325.2700). Please Arrive few minutes early to take care of payment and we can start classes on time.
Contact Loly: lolyrosas@yahoo.com
December Atlanta Peña Flamenca
Saturday, December 19| 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Hosted by Ibiza Restaurant and Lounge Flamenco Dancers
With sevillanas performances, villancicos, and -- whatever you bring to the mix!
Celebrate the holidays flamenco style, singing villancicos, dancing sevillanas and sharing the art we love through song, music and dance.
Guitarists, bring your guitars!
Singers, bring your songs! *Villancicos lyrics will be provided, but you bring some too.*
Dancers, bring your elf shoes & santa boots for dancing!
Percussionists, bring your cajon, triangle, and other surprises!
RSVP BY DEC 18 TO BE SEATED WITH FLAMENCO FRIENDS
RSVP at >>
2285 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta , GA 30309-1142
Free admission
Villancicos cursillo by Martha SidAhmed
Info submitted by Julie Baggenstoss / Martha SidAhmed
December 1 & 8, 2009 8:00 PM
All are welcome ~ the more, the very much merrier.
Please arrive with plenty of time to register and get ready for singing,
playing and interactive dancing!
Tuition:
$30/course
Tuition due Dec. 1. Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Bring the usual: guitars, dance shoes, cajon, castanets
Bring the unusual: mandolins/lutes, jingle bells, metal mortar & pestle, ribbed jar & stick, zambomba, tambourines
Several Dancers Core
Downtown Decatur 519 N. McDonough St.
Decatur, GA 30030
Contact Julie: julie_galle@yahoo.com
Flamenco at Fieldwork showcase
Info submitted by Julie Baggenstoss
December 6, 2009 5:00 PM
Schwarts Dance Studio
Emory University
Tickets: $7 at door only
Review session and reception follow performance
More info >>
Sevillanas class by El Moro
Friday, November 20| 7:45-9:15p.m.
Roswell (RSVP to get more details on location)
$10/person (BYOB/bring a dish/snack to share if you'd like!)
KIDS GET IN FREE (ACCOMPANIED BY ADULT) - THERE'S A FAMILY DISCOUNT (ASK ME, PLEASE)
Contact Rina404 457 3775
Flamenco Completo in Atlanta
November 15, 2009 - Marija Temo & Ulrika Frank offered one day Flamenco Completo class & Show! Great turn out - thanks everyone for participating...
BaileRina students performance:
On November 7 at Michael C. Carlos Museum
Rina Menosky's Flamenco III students performed with a guest guitar and singing student Guillermo Maduro Vazquez. Great job everyone!
November Atlanta Peña Flamenca
November 7 | 7:30 p.m.
Meet and mingle and watch your fellow student dancing! (organized by Andrea Herskowitz and Yoko Fujiwara)
"Come out and warm yourself up with some wine, friends, and flamenco dancing... It's Calo Gitano, performing three sets beginning at 8:00 pm, opening up the floor for everyone to dance Sevillanas between each set. It's going to be a fun, relaxing, and delicious social. Don't miss out!
**Kindly RSVP by November 3rd so we can get a head count for the reservation. If you decide after the RSVP date, you can call the restaurant and arrange reservations personally. Gracias!" Contact & RSVP Andrea >>
933 Garrett St SE
Atlanta, GA 30316-6821
(404) 624-3644
Aire Flamenco at Woodruf Arts
TARGET FAMILY FREE DAY- Sunday, October 18, 2009 12:00-5:00 p.m.
Our cuadro/group Aire Flamenco will be performing at Woodruf Arts center!
"Don't miss the 2nd Annual Target Free Family Day at the Woodruff Arts Center. This amazing family arts festival will dazzle you with special performances, exhibitions, and hands-on activities. Experience each of the Arts Center's divisions - the Alliance Theatre, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the High Museum of Art, and Young Audiences - through a variety of programs & events. And it's all for FREE!" Details >>
Barbara Breton Workshop
ATLANTA BECOMES SEVILLA FOR 6 DAYS
(info submitted by Gloriela Rosas)
Registration is now open - It's just a month away!
Barbara returns to Atlanta to delight us once again with her beautiful Sevilla style. Fuerza/Mantón/Bata de Cola/Performance
Two weekends - Dates: Oct 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and Nov 1.
Flamenco "Workout" class
October 6, 2009 7:30-8:30 p.m. Invited teacher, John Jaramillo, will teach a flamenco workout class for my Tuesday class. Don't miss this one day only opportunity to inject some fuel into your flamenco flame! Location - Paso Fino Dance Studio It's open to public and for all levels. $10/person. Please register by emailing bailerina@artelavida.com or call 404 457 3775.
Dance Master class - free!
October 10, 2009 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Paco Pena-Flamenco Guitar & Dance Company memeber will provide a dance master class open for all levels. Need to register and fulfill the requirement. This master class is presented by the Rialto Center for the Arts and jaleolé. Details >>
Paco Peña at Rialto
Enjoy the pre-show performance and lecture
from 7:00 p.m. at the lobby!Paco Pena-Flamenco Guitar & Dance Company Concert at Rialto Center for the Art (downtown Atlanta)
October 10 at 8:00 p.m.
Rialto Center for the Arts
80 Forsyth Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-413-9800
October Atlanta Peña Flamenca
Meet and mingle after Paco Peña show (organized by Gloriela Rosa)
Pura Vida
656 north highland ave.
Atlanta, GA 30306
404-870-9797
October 10 | RSVP by Wed. Oct 7th to:
lolyrosas@yahoo.com
Flamenco demo & Open house
ThSpanish Bookstore & Language Center invites you to an Open House with a list of exciting events with food, activities and presentations of language classes, flamenco dance & more. For all ages. RSVP recommended. Come see our ¡Flamenco Kids! dancers, too!
Saturday, September 26 @ 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
2995 Johnson Ferry Rd. Suite 230, Marietta, Ga 30062
RSVP and more info: bailerina@artelavida.com or 404.457.3775
or infodecolores@yahoo.com 404.246.2140
La Meira in ATL
La Meira will be teaching bulerías classes (info submitted by Julie Baggenstoss): Saturday, September 19 & 20
Adult classes: Saturday, 2:00-6:30 p.m. & Sunday, noon-4:30 p.m.
Kids class: Sunday at 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
@ Decatur Ballet, 102 Church St., Decatur 30030
Contact Julie for more information: julie_galle@yahoo.com
September Atlanta Peña Flamenca
The monthly flamenco social in Atlanta
(info submitted by Julie Baggenstoss)
Sat., September 19 @ 7:00 PM
@ Private home of Julie Baggenstoss **NO STREET PARKING** with a special Guest, La Meira
RSVP by Thurs., Sept. 17 for address & directions @ julie_galle@yahoo.com
Family friendly - kids, signifiant others welcome
Spaghetti dinner, water, sodas on the menu
Sign up to bring french bread, salad or dessert / BYOB
Field Trip to Birmingham
Information on an organized Field trip
from Atlanta to Birmingham, Alabama to see a flamenco show "El Amor Brujo" (info submitted by Gloriela Rosa)
Sunday, September 27
the Levite Jewish Community Center
3960 Montclair Road
Birmingham, AL 35213
205-837-8531
"Meet at the Starbucks on Peachtree St. and 7th - we'll get coffee and go!"
Go to "Contact Organizer" for detail >>