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Juerga - Flamenco Dance Party ¡Hola aficionados!
Let's dance! Whether you have taken a class in the past, are currently taking a class, want to take a class in the future or just plain LOVE Flamenco music, dance and sharing time with friends - this party is for you! Join us on Saturday, April 14 at 7pm at the studio 962 Baxter Avenue. We will have light snacks and sangria, feel free to bring an appetizer or beverage to share! This will also be a farewell to Christina Smith. She will be moving to California in May with her husband who has a new job at a church in Fresno. We would love our students to invite their friends and family to see a little of what they have been working on in the studio - so get your dance shoes ready! Hasta Saturday!

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Las Flamencas - New Professional Flamenco Ensemble Over the last few years, our community has supported both FlamencoTalk and Camino Flamenco in countless performances and special events. The two companies have collaborated on many occasions such as WorldFest, Estaciones, Poema del Cante Jondo, dozens of community and educational programs, and now this year’s Mosaico Andalus. The collaborative efforts and common goals have helped us to achieve great success and create memorable experiences for our audience and supporters. Therefore, we are pleased to announce that founders of Camino Flamenco (Juliana Bravo, Kristen Mercker, Brenna O´Hara, and Christina Smith) and FlamencoTalk (Director, Mariya Tarakanova) are joining forces under the non-profit organization, Academy of Flamenco Arts, and forming the professional dance company “Las Flamencas.” We hope you will join us in celebrating this special union and we thank you, our fans and supporters, from the bottom of our heart for your generosity and encouragement throughout the years.

Newsflash

Vote for FlamencoTalk on Pepsi Project Dear friends, family, and aficionados of flamenco,
FlamencoTalk (Academy of Flamenco Arts, Inc) has a real chance to win a grant from Pepsi to bring 600+ kids from Jefferson County to see a world-class flamenco show free of charge. We need your help to get us there! There are several ways to participate:

1. Please vote for our project daily until the last day of November (November 30) by clicking on one of the links below:

http://pep.si/ungJWD

http://www.refresheverything.com/flamencotalkforstudents?f=1127883827

2. You can also vote daily by texting 109521 to Pepsi (73774) to vote from your mobile phone. (Standard text messaging rates apply)

3. Spread the word and encourage your friends to vote by forwarding this message and texting instructions.

We thank you for your time and your clicks/texts ;) We can make a real cultural difference in our community by being able to bring more than 600 kids to see a world-class flamenco show!

Sincerely,
Mariya Tarakanova
Director, FlamencoTalk

Flamenco

What does the word "Flamenco" mean? There are several theories of what the word "Flamenco" actually means, all of which are pretty speculative. One popular theory says that the word originated from Arabic 'felag mengu' or 'fellah mengu', which means 'peasants without land'.

Performances

From Madrid to Jerez – Flamenco Stars Shine in Louisville WHAT:     Mosaico Andalus (Andalusian Mosaic), brand new flamenco production, directed and choreographed by Antonio Granjero
WHEN:     Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 8pm
WHERE:    Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater, 501 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202
TICKETS:   purchase tickets online or by phone (502.584.7777, 502.562.0730 TTY).

TIP: purchase tickets directly at the Kentucky Center Box Office to avoid convenience fees associated with purchasing online or by phone. Box Office is open Mon-Sat: 10am - 6pm. Sun: noon - 5pm. Drive-Thru Window Open Monday - Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

INFO:        For more information contact info@flamencotalk.com or call 502.345.2945

On March 17, 2012 Kentucky Center’s Bomhard Theater will welcome Antonio Granjero and Roberto Lorente as part of the stellar cast of international artists of Mosaico Andalus – a new flamenco production presented by FlamencoTalk. Through a kaleidoscope of colors and emotions, Mosaico Andalus, or Andalusian Mosaic, will unravel the complex patterns of ancient flamenco forms that make up this art of contrasts. Age-old rhythms, coursing like a heartbeat through the movement of dancers, answering the passionate plea of the guitar and the laments of the cantaores (singers), create a palpable tension that’s waiting to explode like a sonic boom in a fury that is flamenco. Mosaico Andalus is directed by Antonio Granjero (Jerez de la Frontera) and will feature singers Roberto Lorente (Madrid) and José Cortés (Almeria), as well as other national and local flamenco talent.

Glossary of Flamenco terms

Flamenco Dictionary In this section of the website you'll find a dictionary of most-widely used flamenco terms. If you would like to contribute to the content, please feel free to do so here .

Classes

Baile II - Continuing Beginners WHEN: Starting Thur, Apr 26, 2012 at 7-8pm

Registration Form
WHERE: FlamencoTalk Studio
COST: $75/session of 6 x 1-hr classes
INSTRUCTOR: Kristy Mercker, tel: 502.419.9004, email: kristyb143@hotmail.com This class will practice basic markings, footwork drills, palmas and arm movements frequently used in Flamenco choreography. Some previous training required. Contact the instructor for guidance and clarification on prerequisites for this class.