Along with frequent performances and weekly classes, Flamenco Latino seeks to bring an understanding of both Spanish and Latino art forms to students through lecture demos. These educational programs are available for a variety of age groups and can be tailored to meet specific needs.

Presentations begin with a focus on traditional dance forms found in Spanish Flamenco and Latin culture and conclude with the Flamenco Latino fusion. This unique blend of Latino and Spanish music and dance provides a compelling and informative program for students of all ages. Following is an outline of two of the most popular programs:

One hour group class in flamenco or salsa dance, or both for up to 40 students, single instructor, $200.00. Scheduling available during late mornings and afternoons.

45-minute lecture demonstration performance in flamenco and the ida y vuelta ("round trip") styles, representing an assimilation of Latino songs and rhythms by flamenco artists which started during the late 1800s. The studio will be converted to a black box theatre space with curtains, lighting and seating. Three artists (guitar, 2 dancers), audience of up to 70, $550.00. Four artists $675.00.

Bookings will be made around steady studio rental clients, so transportation estimates for bringing groups of students must be accurate. Please call 212-399-8519 for availability.

Themes in the presentation involve comparisons of rhythmic approaches to music and dance found in pure Spanish Flamenco and Afro-Caribbean roots of Salsa, as well as references to the culture melting pots found in both Spain during the Middle Ages and Hispanic Caribbean countries during the Age of Exploration.

The program focuses on these sections: Flamenco as performed in Andalucia, Afro-Cuban dance accompanied only by percussion and singing, examples from other Latino counties besides Cuba which have contrbuted to the music and dance called Salsa.

Appropriate for grades K-12. Language is altered and presentation is shortened for K-3. Accommodations in program are also made for grades 4-6, 7-8 and 9-12

Students learn percussion, song, dance, rap and recitation parts for a piece titled "Cuatro Esquinas" (Four Corners) culminates in a lecture demonstration at which they perform with Flamenco Latino. The workshops explore the diverse roots of Salsa and its link to Spain and Africa. The piece focuses on the rhythms from four Latino Countries which have contributed the most to this idiom: Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia and the Dominican Republic.

Appropriate for grades 4-6, 7-8, 9-12. Groups of up to 30 students. Auditorium stage or gymnasium required for workshops.

ADDITIONAL LECTURE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM:
Flamenco Latino offers a lecture demonstration with participation called
"The Roots of Salsa,"
which is booked exclusively through Young Audiences of New York.
For further information and rates please visit:
http://www.yany.org/programs/prgms.svcs.html?command=search&db=db/programs.db&eqiddatarq=730920.5588&x=1

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