Internationally acclaimed as a performer, choreographer and director, Maria Benitez is recognized as one of the finest exponents in her field - Spanish dance and all that it embraces. Ms. Benitez is best known for the work of the company she and her husband Cecilio founded and direct - Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco. With a long standing reputation for excellence, the company's history includes performances at festivals and major concert halls in all 50 states, Canada, Germany, Holland, Spain, Austria and 12- week summer seasons in Santa Fe, NM since the early 1970's. SATURDAY, JULY 11: ARRIVAL OF ALL OUT-OF-TOWN STUDENTS
SUNDAY, JULY 12: DEMONSTRATION OF ALL CLASSES, YOUTH & ADULTS*. FINALIZE REGISTRATION.
REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD IN THE MAIN ARMORY BUILDING, SUNDAY, JULY 12 FROM 9:00AM UNTIL 5:00PM.
(* As demo classes also serve to evaluate student placement, no demos will be given for Youth Theatre, Painting or Cajon classes or Adult Cajon class)
* Students are encouraged to attend all demonstrations before selecting workshop classes. consult the class schedule for specific demonstration times. Note: Once you have registered for a class after demonstrations, changes cannot be made.
Class Demonstration Day Schedule:
Bata de Cola – 9:30am
Youth Dance – 10:00am
Youth Guitar – 10:30am
Solea Por Bulerias – 11:00am
Classical Flamenco – 11:30am
Tangos – 12Noon
Alegrias – 12:30pm
Martinete – 1:00pm
Adult Beginning Flamenco – 1:30pm
Adult Guitar – 2:00pm
MONDAY, JULY 13 THROUGH FRIDAY, JULY 17: REGULAR CLASS SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, JULY 18: PREPARATION, REHEARSAL AND MATINEE PERFORMANCE BY ALL PARTICIPANTS.Rehearsals begin 10:00am, Performance time 2:00pm.
ADULT WORKSHOP CLASS TIMES:
(CLASS TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
9 – 10:15 Bata De Cola
11:15 – 12:30 Solea Por Bulerias
12:30 – 1:45 Classical Flamenco
1:40 – 3:00 Jose Junco
3:00 – 4:15 Alegrias
4:15 – 5:30 Jose Junco
5:30 – 6:45 Beg. Flamenco Dance
(TBA) Cajon
(TBA) Guitar 1 & 2
PRICES INCLUDE SUNDAY DEMO CLASS AND ALL FIVE WEEK-DAY CLASSES.
Drop-in’s will be accepted for classes.
Drop-in rates for each class ~ Jose Junco & Maria Benitez classes ~ $55 each class. All others ~ $40 each class
>SCHEDULE FOR ADULTS CLASSES RANGE FROM 9AM UNTIL 6:45PM.
>PLEASE CHECK BACK WITH US FOR ANY UPDATED INFO ON CLASSES,DESCRIPTIONS AND PRICES.
>REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE NOW.
IF YOU’D LIKE TO FAX US YOUR REGISTRATION INFORMATION,
OUR FAX # IS 505-955-8562
>PAYMENT OPTIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THIS WEBSITE SOON!
>LODGING ARRANGEMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE DIRECTLY THROUGH ISA, BUT WE’LL BE DELIGHTED TO ASSIST YOU WITH INFORMATION REGARDING LODGING IN SANTA FE, NM.
>ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE