Children's And Family Programs
The children's and family programs are appropriate for children ages 5 years+ and their entire families. Both feature a variety of dances, brief introductions to them, and lots of audience interaction. Children learn how to yell “jaleos” such as Olé!, move their arms and hands like flamenco dancers and clap to flamenco rhythm. Towards show's end volunteers are invited onstage to perform a simple rumba flamenca danced with scarves. Afterwards I invite children (and adults) to try out my various dance props such as the Spanish fan, bullfighters cape, mantón (Spanish shawl) and castanets.
Adult Program
The adult program features more dance, as well as more anecdotal and educational information about Spanish arts and culture. I've recently created a popular program, perfect for the library, that incorporates an introduction to the great Spanish poet (an avid flamenco aficionado), Federico García Lorca. Afterwards I offer an introductory castanet class to interested audience members (I bring the castanets).
Add A Second Performer To The Children's, Family Or Adult Program:
Enrich any program by adding a solo guitarist, who plays a selection of the timeless classical compositions created for the Spanish guitar. It gives an audience the opportunity to experience two uniquely Spanish performing arts, both dance and music, in one show. I particularly recommend adding a second performer for adult programs.
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