About the Class
Tientos is a slow, grounded four count palo that offers a perfect introduction to the jondo, soulful styles of flamenco (i.e. Tientos, Tarantos, Solea, Siguiriyas). Strength and body control are required to work at the slower tempo (50-70bpm), as well as a willingness to express the profound mood of the palo.
We will be learning the basic elements of this dance, marcajes, remates, llamadas, and escobillas, and will explore threading these elements together to create a longer piece that functions within the improvisational language of the palo. The class will start with a ½ hour of technique exercises for basic braceo, floreo, footwork, and vueltas.
Dancers are expected to practice on their own outside of class at least once a week to keep up withthe pace of learning a longer choreography.
Prerequisites: Three or more years flamenco dance experience and experience learning a full length solo dance (Alegrias, Guajiras, etc.).
13 weeks:
9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12
Full Session $227
Pay in three installments of: $86
Class hourly cost:
$18/hr Drop-in (full price)
$16/hr Monthly (10% discount)
$14/hr Full Session (20% discount)
If you elect to pay for the session in 3 monthly installments you will receive invoices for the 2nd and 3rd payments.
Pay for monthly or drop in classes via cash/check or send PayPal to brenna.mcdonald@gmail.com
Scholarship/work trades available, please get in touch if you would like to know more about these options.
Your Instructor
Brenna McDonald
Location
Espacio Flamenco