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Bianca Rodriguez

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Flamenco Fundamentals

Thursdays, starting November 1, 2018, 7:00-8:00

A fun approach to learning brazeo, body alignment, turns, and rhythm in the style of Flamenco. Beginner / Intermediate levels welcome!

Bianca Rodriguez began dancing Clásico Español at the age of 3 in Laredo, Texas with Cristina Greco and Mina Gutierrez, who both performed with Jose Greco. She learned Sevillanas at the age of 7 from Jose Greco II and began assisting classes in her school. Bianca received a degree in flamenco dance from the University of New Mexico under the direction of Eva Encinias. She performed with the National Institute of Flamenco studying with El Torombo, Karime Amaya, Inmaculada Ortega, and Manuel Linan. Bianca continued her studies in Sevilla with Juana Amaya, Farruquito, Antonio Canales, and Angelita Vargas. She returned to the US and began working with various companies including Juan Siddi, Antonio Granjero, and Flamenco Vivo. She was first featured as a soloist in “El Pintor” at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. In 2012 Bianca produced “Esencia” in her home town of Laredo with Jose Cortez, Ricardo Diaz and Jesus Munoz as well as a full drum set, cello and flute. She also began a four year project and toured with “Flamenco India,” a twelve-piece band featuring sitar, tabla and Kathak dance, as choreographer and soloist.

Bianca’s proudest moments have been working with gypsy singers Keka Villar, Silverio Heredia, Kina Méndez, Jose Mendez and legendary dancer Carmen Ledesma. She has performed at La Cueva de Lola in Madrid and while learning from young up-and-coming artists, Juan Debel, Sara Perez, and Paz de Manuel. In 2013, Bianca moved to the Bay, performs regularly in tabloas and co-produces and directs, along with Jenny Luna, Balkan and Turkish singer, “Ole, Opa!” She has worked with Theatre Flamenco since 2017 and visiting artists such as Juana la del Pipa, Pastora Galván, and Adela Campallo. With utmost respect for the art form, Bianca still considers herself a student with so much more to learn.

 

 

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SPECIAL THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Thursday, November 28
11:00am-12:30pm: RitmoKa with Katy
($15; no class cards accepted)
Friday, November 29
12:00-1:00pm: Dance Colombo with Emanuel
12:30-2:00pm: Jazz Blues with Roger
7:00-8:30pm: Afro Cuban with Susana
Saturday, November 30
10:00-11:00am: RitmoKa with Katy
12:15-1:30pm: Afro Cuban with Susana
1:30-3:00pm: Afro Cuban with Susana
Sunday, December 1
9:30-11:00am: Afro Samba with Jacque
11:00am-12:00pm: Intro to Salsa with Luz

Casamento! Every 4th Sunday at the Beat

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Teachers and Classes

  • Aisha Gorson  Kids / World dance
  • Andrea Spearman Afro Fusion
  • Andreas Asmus Tai Chi Chuan
  • Beth Ellis-Dickson Modern/Jazz for Kids
  • Bianca Rodriguez Flamenco
  • Chi Chi Okonmah  Tap
  • Debi Stone Massage Therapy
  • Eddy Rodríguez Latin Workout
  • Emanuel Colombo Ballroom
  • Felipe Martinez Tango
  • Gregg Geoffroy  Tap
  • Helio Conceicao  Capoeira
  • Homer & Cristina  Tango
  • Isaura Oliveira  Brazilian
  • Jacque Barnes Afro Samba
  • Jessica Erin Judd  Big Moves
  • Jhonathan & Daniela  Bachata
  • Kathryn Golden  Yoga
  • Katy Yong  RitmoKá
  • Luz Mena  Salsa
  • Matilda St. John  Big Moves
  • Nick & Irina  Tap & Swing
  • Patricia Lowe  Soul Line Dance
  • Paul Parish  Ballet/ Pilates
  • Roger Dillahunty  Jazz
  • Susan Main Tap
  • Susana Arenas  Afro-Cuban Folkloric
  • Yismari Ramos Tellez Salsa

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