SPANISH DANCE SOCIETY
1 Blackett Close, Staines, Middlesex TW18 3NW, UK
The SDS takes pleasure in announcing that Maria Vega will be conducting a one day workshop in London.
The SDS workshop provides an ideal opportunity to capture the atmosphere of Spanish Dance in a friendly environment. Join us and experience a day of study with an expert teacher offering you the chance to develop your existing skills, increase your knowledge and create new opportunities. We look forward to welcoming our members and friends to an exciting workshop.
MARIA VEGA (FLAMENCO AND DANZA ESTILIZADA TECHNIQUE)
Maria Vega was born in Madrid where she studied Spanish dance and flamenco at the Royal Professional Conservatory. She continued her studies at the famous Amor de Dios studios under Merche Esmeralda, Blanca del Rey, Belen Maya, Lola Greco and Rafaela Carrasco. Her studies also included ballet and contemporary. Professionally she performed in the companies of LuisilloTeatro de la Danza; Nuevo Ballet Español with well-known directors Carlos Rodriguez and Ángel Rojas where she was a soloist; as a principal dancer she appeared in Antonio Najarro Spanish Dance Company (currently the director of the Ballet Nacional de España) and amongst others Carmen Cortés. Maria additionally has choreographed for many important events and her teaching has taken her to New York, Detroit, Paris and Lisbon. Currently she is teaching in London. The SDS would like to welcome her warmly to her third experience with the Society!
WORKSHOP INFORMATION
DATE: Sunday 1st March 2015
VENUE: The Dance Attic, 368 North End Road, Fulham, London SW 16 1 LY (Nearest Tube: Fulham Broadway – 5 minutes’ walk)/ Tel: 0207 610 20 55
FACULTY: Maria Vega (Flamenco & Technique)
WORKSHOP FEE:
Non SDS members £40.00 per level
SDS subscribed members £35.00 per level
Watching fee £15.00 per level
Live musicians will accompany the classes.
LEVEL 1 Improvers Course (11 years and over): Participants should have some basic knowledge of Spanish Dance technique. Ideal for those participants wishing to strengthen their technique and style and secure their compás (SDS Segundo Año - Cuarto Año or up to 3 years of solid training).
LEVEL 2 Consolidation Course (Elementary/Lower Intermediate/Advanced): Participants should have a good technique, a fairly good knowledge of Spanish Dance, an understanding of the compás and be able to ‘pick up’ fairly easily. Ideal for those participants wishing to be challenged (SDS QuintoAño - TercerAñoEstudiante or 4-6 years solid training).
TIMETABLE
Kindly note: The timetable is subject to alteration
Level 2: Please register between 10.00am – 10.15am
Level 1: Please register between 1.30pm – 1.45pm
LEVEL 2 / LEVEL 110.30 – 11.45 / Technique (MV)
11.45 – 12.00 / Break
12.00 – 1.30 / Flamenco (MV)
1.30 – 2.00 / Lunch
2.00 – 3.30 / Flamenco (MV)
3.30 -3.45 / Break
3.45 – 5.00 / Technique (MV)
5.00 / Farewell
LUNCH
There is a small canteen at the studio. It is advisable to place your order before the classes commence. There are many shops, pubs and restaurants nearby.
ENROLMENT
To ensure enrolment and avoid disappointment it is advisable to book early, as space is limited. Kindly return the enclosed enrolment form together with a cheque made payable to the SPANISH DANCE SOCIETY by the 10th February 2015. No booking can be accepted without an enrolment form and cheque. Receipts will be given out on the first day. Should you require one beforehand or confirmation of the course, kindly send a self-addressed and stamped envelope with your enrolment form.
CANCELLATION
Once a place has been booked on the workshop no refunds will be given if the place is cancelled for any reasons other than illness. In the case of illness 10 % of the fee will be refunded upon production of a doctor’s certificate no later than 7 days after the course. No refund is available if anyone does not attend the course due to transport problems; if anyone is dissatisfied with the course; if anyone falls ill or is injured during the course. Once a place has been booked it is not transferable to another person.
ACCOMMODATION
Most accommodation will involve either a journey by train or tube. It is advisable to book early.
- Hotel La Reserve (This hotel is very near the Dance Attic Studio)
Bed and continental breakfast
Please quote the Spanish Dance Society
00 44 (0) 207 385 8561
GENERAL
The SDS accepts no responsibility for any injury, loss of personal property, damage to personal property or accidents before, during or after the course.
Kindly note: The recording or taking of videos of the course is strictly prohibited. A fee will be charged if anyone attempts to do so.
Participants are kindly asked to dress neatly in the correct attire and switch off their mobiles during the classes.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Inquiries:
Tel: (00 44) (0) 1784 460 419
The SDS looks forward to welcoming you to its workshop.
Yours sincerely,
SHERRILL WEXLER (UK and European Executive Administrator)
INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL ADVANCE INFORMTION
Date: 24th – 28th 2015
SDS WORKSHOP
1 Blackett Close, Staines, Middlesex TW18 3NW, UK
REGISTRATION FORM
NAME…………………………………………………………………………………......
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TEL.………………………………………………MOBILE………………………………
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DATE OF BIRTH......
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN STUDYING SPANISH DANCE? ………months / ………...... years
PRESENT TEACHER’S NAME……………………………………………......
LEVEL 1 / LEVEL 2 (please delete as appropriate)
ARE THERE ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT THE SDS SHOULD BE AWARE OF?
YES / NO
IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN......
AMOUNT OF CHEQUE ENCLOSED: £…………. (PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO THE SPANISH DANCE SOCIETY)
I have read the course information and understand the rules and regulations determined by the SDS:
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