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<p>IN-PERSON CLASS - PLEASE READ OUR COVID SAFETY GUIDELINES BEFORE ATTENDING.</p>
<p>TERM A: Sept 8 to Oct 26</p>
<p>TERM B: Oct 27 to Dec 20</p>
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<div><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">This class will introduce students to the fundamentals of Flamenco and Danza Estilizada (often referred to as "Classical Flamenco/Clasicó Español" it is a stylized fusion of flamenco and ballet techniques). We will focus on "braceo" (arm positions/port de bras), body postures, arm and feet coordination, "zapateado" or "taconeo" (footwork) and introduction on how to play castanets. </span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">DRESS CODE: Students will need flamenco or character shoes and castanets. Dress code: comfortable workout clothing that isn't baggy. Women can wear full-length skirts (optional). Hair should be pinned back away from the face. <br /></span></div>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Castanets</strong>, also known as palillos, are a <a title="Percussion instrument" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percussion_instrument" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percussion_instrument&source=gmail&ust=1599142546414000&usg=AFQjCNGz54IcTWT3X6vc7S2H7YDVfbXOhg">percussion instrument</a> used in <a title="Music of Spain" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Spain" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Spain&source=gmail&ust=1599142546414000&usg=AFQjCNFy7oyJcU-7ZjQE4uLoVAvlBA-YlQ">Spanish</a> dance. The instrument consists of a pair of concave shells joined on one edge by a string. They are held in the hand and used to produce clicks for rhythmic accents or a ripping or rattling sound consisting of a rapid series of clicks. They are traditionally made of hardwood or <a title="Glass-reinforced plastic" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass-reinforced_plastic" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass-reinforced_plastic&source=gmail&ust=1599142546414000&usg=AFQjCNFqvzgvhJcg5tmbiAW3RiCI5I9sAQ">fibreglass</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">In practice, a player usually uses two pairs of castanets. One pair is held in each hand, with the string hooked over the thumb and the castanets resting on the palm with the fingers bent over to support the other side. Each pair will make a sound of a slightly different <a title="Pitch (music)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitch_(music)" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitch_(music)&source=gmail&ust=1599142546414000&usg=AFQjCNFjj1ZKQr-_5_rX00BUdMG1iE0BCw">pitch</a>.</span></p>
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<p>Registration required, repeatable. One class per week</p>
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