Exclusive workshop on Escuela Bolera: ‘Neo Bolera’

Do you know the art of dancing with castanets and the most popular Spanish dance genre that originated in the late 18th and early 19th century? This would be the Escuela Bolera!

In the workshop ‘Neo Bolera’ we will fuse elements of Flamenco and Modern Dance into the style of the Escuela Bolera. You will learn the foundation of this classical Spanish dance through basic movements and variations and how to coordinate your dance with the play of the castanets.

This Beginners workshop has a special focus on conserving the essence of this very discipline, based on the mastery of the language, style, and repertoire of the Escuela Bolera.

Important: Castanets are included! (no need to bring your own)

Level: This is a Beginners workshop on the Escuela Bolera, although students of all levels of Ballet and Modern Dance (Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced) are of course welcome to attend and get to know this style of dance.

Footwear requirement: middle pointe or soft ballet shoes. Socks are also fine.

The maximum capacity per day (per workshop) is 20 people.

Teacher:
Henry Rodríguez is an independent choreographer and performing artist born in Cuba. He received his early education in dance at the UAD Ballet Español de Cuba of the National School of Dance in Havana, Cuba, and worked with companies and choreographers such as Ballet Español de Cuba, Rosario Cárdenas, Danza Contemporánea de Cuba Company, Pepe Hevia Danza, Ballet Rakatan, Danza Alternativa, Julio Cesar Iglesias Ungo, George Cespedes, Theo Clinkard, Lucy Suggate, Iris Reyes and Faizah Grootens. In 2022 he created Goyesca Dance Theatre (GDT), a contemporary dance company project and platform for interdisciplinary works and where he is delving into his own choreographic practice. Next to his creations, he gives dance lessons and workshops that mirror his creative process and works.

When:

Saturday 8th July at 18:30-20:00 - Book here
Sunday 9th July at 18:30-20:00 - Book here

Where:

Studio West

Price:

These workshops can be booked with any of our regular Dance lessons packages. If you are a holder of a no-limit package, or do not currently have a regular 90-minute class package, then you can purchase a Single 90-min Lesson Dance Class.

Capacity is limited!
There are only 20 spots per workshop and day, so make sure to sign up on time to avoid risking missing out on this exclusive opportunity.

Terms & Conditions: The minimum number of participants required for the workshops is 5. If there are not 5 or more participants per day by July 5th, the workshop on the affected day may have to be canceled.