SPANISH DANCE CLASSES
All classes are a fun way to meet new people and to keep the mind and the body working!
Location:
Helen Hayes Studios
142 Main Street (Rear Entrance)
Nyack, NY
(Door with the orange awning saying Helen Hayes Youth Theater)
Adult Level I:
This is an introduction to Flamenco rhythm and technique. No experience is necessary! There is an emphasis on basic footwork, (zapateado), arm movements (braceo), hand movements (flores) and proper body alignment. This class typically learns choreography in the Tangos rhythm and/or the traditional dance from Sevilla, the Sevillanas.
TUESDAYS: 6:15PM - 7:15PM
FRIDAYS: 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Adult Level II:
Continuing with the foundation achieved from Level I, this class works at a faster pace and explores more complex rhythms such as Alegrias, Bulerias, and/or Fandangos.
WEDNESDAYS: 11AM - 12PM
Castanets:
Castanets are percussive instruments used to accompany folkloric and classical Spanish dances. This is an introductory class and teaches the basic toques, or ways of striking the castanets, and progressively incorporates dance movements as well.
WEDNESDAYS: 9AM - 10AM
FRIDAYS: 12PM - 12:30PM
Adult Level III:
This class is by invitation only. More advanced students enjoy perfecting choreographies studied in the different classes, adding more layers to the intricate, and exciting movements.
WEDNESDAYS: 10:15AM - 11AM
All classes are a fun way to meet new people and to keep the mind and the body working!
details:
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED:
Cost for Dance Classes:
$22 per class or
$200 advanced payment for 10 classes
Cost for Castanets:
$12 per class or
$100 advanced payment for 10 classes