About the Class
Palmas or rhythmic hand clapping is the percussion instrument that is essential to any student of flamenco. We will start with the basic technique of finding our palmas tone in the three main sounds and playing palmas with your foot. Then based on what styles (palos) students are studying, we will choose 2-3 different palos, practice the basic compás patterns of each, and the important variations needed to accompany the sections of each palo. Finally we will practice playing contras (counter-time). If you are studying dance, singing or guitar, this class will help deepen your command of rhythm in any of those disciplines.
11 weeks: 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, *6/9
*6/9 class will meet 6:15pm - 7:15pm for Bulerias with Juan Paredes
Full Session: $154
3 installments: $59
Class hourly cost:
$18/hr Drop-in (full price)
$16/hr Payment in 3 Installments (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.
Payment can be made via cash/check: Espacio Flamenco or via PayPal: espacioflamencopdx@gmail.com.
New students and students paying in person with cash/check please email us to register.
Scholarship/work trades available, please get in touch if you would like to know more about these options.
Your Instructor
Yeshe Wingerd
Location
Espacio Flamenco