Spanish Dance - Rumba Flamenca and Zambra - Instructed by June Seaney
Thursday, September 19 from 6:30-7:30 pm - Dance Studio
Ages: Teens and Adults
Come explore Rumba Flamenca and Zambra, Spanish Romani dances in the 4/4 compás (rhythmic structure)! Considered women’s solo dances, the movements for both of these styles are similar, yet the music will determine how we use the movement.
Rumba Flamenca - an improvisational dance that is light hearted and fun! We will learn the movements to the compas - rhythmic structure of this fun dance. We will put the moves together in a short choreography to get a feel of this dance and music. The history and culture of this fun dance and Romani-Cale people will be covered.
Zambra - an improvisational Flamenco Woman's dance born in the living quarters of the Roma - Cale of Granada. We will learn the movements to the compas-rhythmic structure in 4/4 that is played in a variety of tempos. We will put the movements together in a short choreography to get a feel for this dance and music. The History and Culture of this dance and Roma-Cale people will be covered.
Movements for these dances consist of beautiful arm and hand movements, turns, basic steps and adding more advanced steps. These dances often employ the use of full skirts and we will learn their use in the dance. Wear leggings or other comfortable clothing for movement. Full skirt is optional. No previous dance experience is necessary.