Classes taught by Professor Carmen de Vicente
Graduate of the Royal Superior Dramatic Arts and Dance
Madrid, Spain

Classical and Contemporary Genres
Flamenco
Folklore
Castanets
18th Century Dances from Spain (Escuela Bolera)
Classical Spanish Dance (Estilization)
Private Flamenco and Castanet Lessons Available
Choreography, Makeup, Stage Production

Class Schedule Effective Jan. 2, 2010

Class Level (All classes in Room 129)	Day	Time
Children - Beginners Group: No prior experience required	Thurs.	6:00-7:00pm
Children - Group I: "Paco Fernandez" Goals: Knowledge of general technique; arms, footwork, steps  Dances: Bahia de Cadiz and Tangos	Sat.	dancing: 1:00-2:00pm castanets: 2:00-2:30pm
Children - Group II: "Antonio Ruiz Soler" Goals: Knowledge of general technique; arms, footwork, steps. Add the castanets to the sevillanas step by step.  Dances: Alegrias and Candil	Sat.	dancing: 2:30-3:30pm castanets: 3:30-4:00pm
Children - Group III: "Antonia Merce" Goals: Knowledge of general technique; arms, footwork, steps. Add the castanets to the sevillanas. Keep practicing all the dances that you already know.  Dances: Starting with Polo Gitano and Jota Aragonesa	Sat.	castanets: 3:30-4:00pm dancing: 4:00-5:00pm
Adults - Group I: "Antonio Gades"   Goals: Knowledge of general technique; arms, footwork, steps Dances: Habanera and Sevillanas	Tues.	dancing: 6:30-7:30pm castanets: 7:30-8:00pm
Adults - Group II: "Pilar Lopez"   Goals: Knowledge of general technique; arms, footwork, steps. Add the castanets to the sevillanas step by step. Dances: Alegrias and starting with Polo Gitano	Tues.	castanets: 7:30-8:00pm dancing: 8:00-9:00pm
Adults & Advanced/Intermediate Children - Group III: "Mariemma"   Goals: Knowledge of general technique; arms, footwork, steps. Keep practicing Polo Gitano with the castanets. Dances: Escuela Bolera, Ole de la Curra and Bolero Liso, both with castanets	Thurs.	7:00-8:00pm

Academy Policies Effective September 2009

Class  Payment	In order to ensure an enjoyable and educational dance experience for all, please read the following guidelines:  ALL CLASS PAYMENTS ARE DUE TO BE RECEIVED BY PROFESSOR CARMEN DE VICENTE THE FIRST CLASS OF EVERY TWO MONTH SESSION (Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec, Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun). Classes are to be paid on a bi-monthly basis.  There will be no discounts due to missed classes.  Students that have not paid prior to the third class of each month will not be allowed to keep attending class. Make-up classes will be provided in the case of cancellations due to inclement weather and facility closing. No special discounts will apply if class is cancelled due to weather conditions or facility closings, as make-up classes will be available.
Continued  Class Participation	The success of this activity depends on the dancer's ability and the team spirit/positive attitude of both students and parents.  Professor de Vicente reserves the right to decide who will continue to be allowed to attend class.  Decisions will be based on the student's ability and the attitude/behavior of both student and parent.
Participation In Shows	A.  Students will be selected for participation in the shows based on their ability to dance.   Students will be selected to perform in the castanet ensemble based on their ability to play the castanets.  Class attendance does not guarantee student participation in the shows.  Professor de Vicente reserves the right to make the final decision as to who participates in each show and in what dance(s).  This is to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of the shows. B.  Once students are selected to dance in a show, they must commit to participate in all rehearsals and remain at the theater/presentation until the event has ended or until Professor de Vicente has determined that dancers may leave.  Rehearsals will likely occur at times other than regular class hours.  Students that cannot commit must let Professor de Vicente know as soon as possible.  She will then decide if the student will participate in the show. C. All students will be required to provide a security deposit for performance costumes. Deposits will be returned when costumes have been received by the Costume Coordinator after the show.
Make-Up  Classes	There will be no "make-up" classes for missed classes with the exception of inclement weather and facility closings.

 

Class Location: 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive Room 129 Arlington, VA  22206 (Former WETA Building; next to I-395 in Shirlington) **Entrance to the building is located in the rear parking lot, which is accessible by Nelson Street.**

Note:  Workshops will be announced during regular classes and will have different schedules and fees.  *Scholarships available, please contact Carmen directly
**For multi-child discounts, please contact Carmen directly