Studio Flamenco Workshops

Each year Studio Flamenco endeavours to offer students holiday workshops as well as short courses with visiting flamenco artists from interstate or overseas.

In addition, teachers from Studio Flamenco are invited to give workshops around Australia. Recently Studio Flamenco held workshops with flamenco students in Lismore and Byron Bay, NSW.

Upcoming Workshops at Studio Flamenco

Summer Workshops with Rosalie Tomas

ELEMENTARY/INTERMEDIATE (For students with at least of 2 years experience )
Wed 20 and Thurs 21 Jan 6-7:30pm
Sat 23 and Sun 24 Jan 1-2:30pm
(6 hours total)
ADVANCED
Wed 20 and Thurs 21 Jan 7:30-9pm
Sat 23 and Sun 24 Jan 2:30-4 pm
(6 hours total)

Workshop Fees $120 per level (6 hours)
Under 16s $100
Single Sessions $45 (1.5 hours)
Both levels (12 hours) $210

Originally from Australia, Rosalie Tomas has spent the last 6 years living in Madrid where she has dedicated her life to flamenco. She began her dance training in classical ballet on a scholarship for 12 years at the prestigious Dame Joanna Priest ballet school in Adelaide, South Australia. She turned to flamenco in 1994 and began seriously dedicating herself under the guidance of Diana Reyes, in whose company she performed in, as well as teaching for from 1999 to 2003. She attends classes daily at the prestigious Amor de Dios academy in Madrid, learning flamenco from such renowned dancers as; Concha Jareno, Inmaculada Ortega, Manuel Linan, Olga Pericet, Belen Fernandez, La China, La Truco, Maria Juncal, La Tacha, Rafaela Carrasco, Mercedez Ruiz and Domingo Ortega with whom she studied for 4 years. Rosalie has fast become a leading young Australian flamenco artist, demonstrated by her acceptance into highly competitive performing circles in and around Madrid. Rosalie has performed in some of Spain's most renowned and respected tablaos such as ‘Torres Bermejas’, ‘Al Andalus’ and 'Cafe de Chinitas' as well as weekly shows at 'El Juglar' flamenco club. Others venues include; El Arte Club, Barco, as well as giving workshops in El Horno dance academy.

Recent Workshops held at Studio Flamenco

Workshop with Soledad Barrio of 'Noche Flamenca' June 2009

Soledad Barrio was born in Madrid. She has appeared as soloist with Manuela Vargas, Blanca del Rey, Luisillo, El Guito, Manolete, Cristobal Reyes, and El Toleo, Ballet Español de Paco Romero, Festival Flamenco and many other companies. She has performed throughout Europe, Japan and North and South America with such artists as Alejandro Granados, Isabel Bayon, Jesus Torres, Miguel Perez, Belen Maya, Manolo Marin, Javier Baron, Merce Esmeralda, Rafael Campallo, Belen Maya, etc. She has won awards from over 12 different countries around the globe for her excellence in dance. She recently received a "Bessie" award for Outstanding Creative Achievement. She is a founding member of Noche Flamenca and is married to Artistic Director Martín Santangelo. They have two beautiful daughters, Gabriela and Stella.

Dance and Cajon Workshops with 'La Chica' and Andrej Vujicic February 2009

Francesca Grima ‘La Chica’
Principal dancer with Sevilla-based company, ‘Puerto Flamenco’, ‘La Chica’ has performed at famous flamenco tablaos in Seville including La Arenal and appeared as a soloist in international productions at the 2006 Bienal de Flamenco in Seville. For the past 6 years Francesca has appeared as a soloist in “Etnikafe- Fusion de Flamenco y Jazz” and has performed at many festivals in Ireland, Italy, France, Belgium, Germany, and Luxembourg.
Andrej Vujicic
Originally from Belgrade, Andrej began his career as a flamenco percussionist in Sydney. Now based in Sevilla, Spain, he has collaborated with many famous flamenco artists, toured extensively in Asia, Australia and Europe with Puerto Flamenco, and performed in Spain’s major flamenco festivals including the Bienal de Flamenco, Sevilla and Festival de Jerez. He is also featured on the well-known ‘solo compás’ flamenco cd series.

Workshop with Jessica Statham (Sydney/Madrid) Oct 2007

Jessica discovered flamenco and began her training at the age of 13 in her home town of Sydney . After 'graduating' from junior troupe 'Las Flamenquitas', Jessica spent many years performing in Sydney tablao 'La Campana'. In 2004, she moved to Madrid where she spent 3 years dedicating her life to intensive daily training under the world's greatest flamenco dancers at the Amor de Dios academy. Jessica has performed in Madrid 's popular 'El Juglar' tablao and currently performs in the Sydney company of Elena Varga, 'the 'Flamenco Crew'. She has gained a reputation in flamenco circles here and overseas for her impeccable rhythm and footwork. Her technique, individuality and passionate commitment to flamenco make her a leading artist among Australia 's new flamenco generation.

 

Workshops with Ana Romero, February 2006

Ana was born in Australia to Andalusian immigrants. She began studying flamenco at an early age, moving to Madrid where she has lived and worked for many years. There she trained intensively for many years in the famous academy 'Amor de Dios' with maestros including 'La China ', Paco Romero, 'Ciro', 'El Guito' and Manolete. She began her professional dance career in some of Spain 's most famous tablaos and soon after began dancing in some of Spain 's leading flamenco dance companies, including those of Manuela Vargas, Luisillo, Manolete, El Guito and Cristina Hoyos. Ana has continued to share her brilliant artistry and technique, running workshops throughout the world including Spain , Brazil , Canada , Australia and the US . She is also a founding partner of the highly respected 'Las Carboneras' tablao in Madrid.

 

Masterclass with Ramón Martinez, September 2005

Soloist (dancer) with the Paco Pena Flamenco Company

Ramón is one of Spain 's rising young flamenco stars. Originally from Málaga, he has worked and toured with Spain's most renowned companies, including in the Compañía Andaluza de Danza under the direction of Mario Maya and the companies of Javier Latorre, Manolo Marín, María Pagés, Eva la Yerbabuena, Javier Barón, the Ballet Cristina Hoyos and the Spanish Ballet of Murcia to name a few. He has performed in many of Spain 's most famous tablaos, including Los Gallos   in Sevilla and Casa Patas en Madrid . Recently he has worked with Alicia Márquez to produce 'Jóvenes flamencos' in 2003/04 in Seville . He has also recently presented the first production of his own company ' Raíces Flamencas' (Flamenco Roots) in Korea and Rome and performed as a soloist in the last Bienal de Flamenco in Seville in the 'Jóvenes Promesas.' Currently, he is touring Australia as a soloist with Paco Pena.

 

 

 

 

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