Flamenco
Direct
from the south of Spain …
Flamenco,
taught by Elisa Rodriguez
Elisa
lived and danced in Seville, Spain for seven years.
The
Flamenco class focuses on various elements of technique such
as basic posture, braceo (arms), Maneo (hand movements),
taconeo (footwork) and compas (rhythms).
Students
will be introduced to the fundamentals of Flamenco starting
with Sevillanas, a famous dance that is performed typically
in Seville , and the Tango flamenco.
Discover
the rich history, the fiery movements and complex rhythms
that make Flamenco such an incredible dance form!
Wednesdays & Fridays
6:30 pm
– 7:45 pm
Open to all ages and
skill levels
Elisa
Rodriguez
Originally
from San Antonio, Texas, Elisa Rodriguez began dancing
ballet at age 15. By age 19 she had enrolled in Ballet
Austin’s Academy where she trained at the professional level
for four years and performed in several ballets with the
company. She discovered Flamenco and after graduating from
The University of Texas in Austin, she moved to Seville ,
Spain where she lived and perfected Flamenco for seven
years. She has studied with many amazing artists and
choreographers such as Manolo Marin, Manuel Betanzos, Pilar
Ortega, Adela Campallo, Pastora Galvan, El Torombo, La
Canela, and completed workshops with Javier Latorre and
Maria del Mar Moreno. She toured Canada in 2003, as the
guest soloist in the production Spain Meets Canada II, under
the direction of Kari Alba. As a belly dancer, Elisa also
studied in Seville with Barbara Baretto from Brazil, and has
performed in several Moroccan establishments in Spain and in
the USA.
For more information contact
Vicki.Parsons@balletaustin.org or call 512.476.9051
Butler Dance Education Center and Community School
501 West 3rd Street
Austin, TX 78701 |
