Basic flamenco footwork names:

Golpe (Flat)-strike with the entire sole of the shoe

Planta/Mediaplanta (Ball)-strike with the ball of the foot

Tacón (Heel)-lift heel keeping ball of the foot on the floor and strike with heel

Talón/Tacón (Heel/Jab)-lift entire foot and strike with edge of heel

Punta (Point)-strike with the point of the toe

flamenco terms:

Aficonado-enthusiast, fan, knowledgeable observer of flamenco

Aire-description of general character of a flamenco performance

Alante-front of stage

Atras-rear of stage

Baile-dance

Bailaor(a)-dancer

Braceo-arm movement

Cajón-percussive box drum

Calo-language of the gypsies

Cantaor(a)-singer

Cante-song

Cante chico-light song

Cante jondo-deep song

Compas-beat, rhythm, measure, the characteristic rhythm of a form

Copla-verse

Cuadro-group of flamenco performers

Duende-soul

Entrada-entrance of dance

Estribillo-flamenco phrase

Falda-skirt

Floreo-movement of the hands

Gitano-gypsy

Hondo-deep

Juerga-flamenco party or jam session

Jaleo-shouts of encouragement

Jondo-variation of “hondo”, deep

Letra-verse or lyrics of song

Llamada-“call” or “break” during dance, usually signals letra/singing to begin

Manton-big shawl

Mantoncillo-small shawl

Marcando-marking of rhythm by dancer

Marcaje- marking of rhythm by dancer

Palillos-castanets

Palmas-rhythmic handclapping

Palmeros-people who do the palmas/handclapping during a song

Pasada-pass, passing a partner during the course of a dance

Paseo-walking step

Payo-non-gypsy

Pellizco-small flirtatious, humorous gestures made by the dancer

Pitos-finger snapping

Planta-sole of foot

Punta-toe of foot

Quejio-lament

Salida-exit or entrance of dancer

Silencio-traditional section of the Alegerias played much slower

Sordas-soft or muffled hand clapping

Silencio-traditional section of the Alegerias played much slower

Sordas-soft or muffled hand clapping

Tablao-club with stage for flamenco shows

Tocaor-flamenco guitarist

Tacon-heel, drop of heel

Talon-heel, strike with the edge of heel

Taconeo-footwork

Toque-guitar playing

Vuelta- turn

Common flamenco phrases…

Agua Water! It’s so hot I need water!

Asi se baila That’s dancing!

Asi se toca That’s playing!

Asi se canta That’s singing!

Eso es That’s it!

Olé! Or Alé!

Toma que toma take it!

Vamos alla go there!

Vamo’ ya! Let’s go!

If you have information you’d like to share on various opportunities to study flamenco at workshops in the U.S. or internationally, please email us and let us know of any workshops you would like see added!

IV CURSO INTERNACIONAL DE FLAMENCO – PUEBLA DE CAZALLA (Sevilla)
11.-18. SEPTEMBER 2010

To enroll or for more information contact Antonio Andrade (www.antonioandrade.com) at: infoconarte@aol.com

CURSO DE BAILE with URSULA ROSALIA MORENO
• WS I  (intermediate)–6 x 1,5 h (Guajira with fan). 210.- Euros
• WS II (advanced)——6 x 1,5 h (Taranto). 210.- Euros
• WS III (tecnique)——6 x 1,0 h. 150.- Euros

- Special offer:
Curso I+II: 380,- Euro
Curso I+II+III : 450,- Euro
Curso I+III or Curso II+III: 340,- Euro

CURSO DE GUITARRA with ANTONIO ANDRADE
• WS IV (beginner)———–6 x 1 h. 150.- Euros
• WS V  (intermediate)——6 x 1 h. 150.- Euros
WS VI  (advanced)———6 x 1 h. 150.- Euros

CURSO DE CANTE  with JOSE PARRONDO (and Antonio Andrade)
•WS VII  6 x 1,5 h. 170.- Euros

Participants of courses I-V pay a reduced fee of 150.- Euros on the “Curso de Cante”

CURSO DE CAJÓN with JAVIER PRIETO
WS VIII  6 x 1,5 h. 120.- Euros

HOTEL
“Hostal Los Angeles” Puebla de Cazalla (Sevilla) or independent appartements or houses

If you wish to be picked up and brought back to the airport, you may book our transfer service. Airport  Malaga 30,- Euro, Airport Seville 20,- Euro.

To enroll or for more information contact Antonio Andrade at: infoconarte@aol.com

If you have information you’d like to share on various opportunities to study flamenco at workshops in the U.S. or internationally, please email us and let us know of any workshops you would like see added!

VI CURSO INTERNACIONAL DE FLAMENCO -PUEBLA DE CAZALLA (Sevilla) 3.-10. JULY 2010

To enroll or for more information contact Antonio Andrade at: infoconarte@aol.com

CURSO DE BAILE with URSULA ROSALIA MORENO
• WS I  (intermediate)–6 x 1,5 h (Tientos). 210.- Euros
• WS II (advanced)——6 x 1,5 h (Alegrias). 210.- Euros
• WS IIIa (tecnique/intermediate)——3 x 1 h 20 min. 100.- Euros
• WS IIIb (tecnique/advanced)——3 x 1 h 20 min. 100.- Euros

- Special offer:
Curso I+II: 380,- Euro
Curso I+II+III : 420,- Euro
Curso I+III or Curso II+III: 300,- Euro

CURSO DE GUITARRA with ANTONIO ANDRADE
• WS IV (beginner)———–6 x 1 h. 150.- Euros
• WS V  (intermediate)——6 x 1 h. 150.- Euros
WS VI  (advanced)———6 x 1 h. 150.- Euros

CURSO DE CANTE  with JOSE PARRONDO (and Antonio Andrade)
•WS VII  6 x 1,5 h. 170.- Euros

Participants of courses I-V pay a reduced fee of 150.- Euros on the
“Curso de Cante”

CURSO DE CAJÓN with JAVIER PRIETO
WS VIII  6 x 1,5 h. 120.- Euros

CURSO Make yourself your own cajón
WS IX  one afternoon (aprox. 3 hours) incl. material     75.- Euros

INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP PRICES:
•flamencofestival in puebla 10.of July
•free swimmingpool
•live concerts and cultural activities

HOTEL
“Hostal Los Angeles” Puebla de Cazalla (Sevilla) or independent appartements or houses

If you wish to be picked up and brought back to the airport, you may book our transfer service. Airport  Malaga 30,- Euro, Airport Seville 20,- Euro.

If you have information you’d like to share on various opportunities to study flamenco at workshops in the U.S. or internationally, please email us and let us know of any workshops you would like see added!

II CURSO INTERNACIONAL DE FLAMENCO – MÁLAGA, SPAIN 22.-29. MAY 2010

To enroll or for more information contact Antonio Andrade (www.antonioandrade.com) at: infoconarte@aol.com

CURSO DE BAILE with URSULA ROSALIA MORENO
• WS I  (intermediate)–6 x 1,5 h (Tientos). 210.- Euros
• WS II (advanced)——6 x 1,5 h (Alegrias). 210.- Euros
• WS III(tecnique)——6 x 1,0 h. 150.- Euros

- Special offer:
Curso I+II: 380,- Euro
Curso I+II+III : 450,- Euro
Curso I+III or Curso II+III: 340,- Euro

CURSO DE GUITARRA with ANTONIO ANDRADE
• WS IV (beginner)–6 x 1 h. 150.- Euros
• WS V  (intermediate)——6 x 1 h. 150.- Euros
WS VI  (advanced)———6 x 1 h. 150.- Euros

CURSO DE CANTE  with JOSE PARRONDO (and Antonio Andrade)
•WS VII  6 x 1,5 h. 170.- Euros

Participants of courses I-V pay a reduced fee of 150.- Euros on the
“Curso de Cante”

CURSO DE CAJÓN
WS VIII  6 x 1,5 h. 120.- Euros