Tuesday 6th May 2008
EN SUS 13
Town Hall, Birmingham
8.00pm - Book tickets

Tickets - £10 to £25 - concessions available
Running time - 1 hour 20 minutes

Olga Pericet, Manuel Linan, Marco Flores

As part of the new Birmingham International Dance Festival, we present three stars of the Spanish scene in a brand new flamenco show - En Sus 13 (meaning "to stick to one’s guns").

Saturday 3rd May 2008
THE TG COLLECTIVE
Town Hall, Birmingham
11.00am - Book tickets

Tickets - £5 - concessions available
Running time - 90 minutes with interval

Jamie Fekete (guitars), Sam Slater (guitars), Percy Pursglove (double bass), Holly Jones (flute), Louis Robinson (violin)

The acclaimed gypsy, jazz and flamenco ensemble present a morning family workshop session, followed by a second half performance programme. Visit the TG Collective website for more details on the group.

You can download the full programme for the Birmingham International Dance Festival in pdf format here, or visit the festival website.

As part of the International Dance Festival, we’re also pleased to present a series of Flamenco workshops … All sessions take place at DanceXchange studios, located at Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TB.

FLAMENCO TASTER CLASS
Saturday 3rd, Sunday 4th, Monday 5th May 2008
10.00am - 11.00am each day
£30.00

If you’ve always fancied trying it, but never quite got round to it, then this is the perfect introduction to flamenco dancing!  Price includes all three days. Taught by Ana Garcia.

LEVEL 1 FLAMENCO
Saturday 3rd, Sunday 4th, Monday 5th May 2008
11.00am - 1.00pm each day
£55.00

Brush up on the basics of flamenco in this class designed for those who have done a little flamenco before at beginner level.  Price includes all three days.  Taught by Ana Garcia.

LEVEL 2 FLAMENCO
Saturday 3rd, Sunday 4th, Monday 5th May 2008
2.00pm - 4.00pm
£55.00

A workshop for those who have been going to flamenco classes for some time and have grasped the basics.  Price includes all three days.  Taught by Olga Pericet.

LEVEL 3 FLAMENCO
Saturday 3rd, Sunday 4th, Monday 5th May 2008
4.15pm - 6.15pm
£55.00

A workshop for advanced level dancers taught by Olga Pericet.  Price includes all three days.

GUITAR LEVEL 1 WORKSHOP
Monday 5th May
11.00am - 12.30pm
£15.00

A chance to expand your musical technique.  For those who have mastered the basics of classical or flamenco guitar.  Tutor - Antonia Jimenez.

GUITAR LEVEL 2 WORKSHOP
Monday 5th May
12.45pm - 2.15pm
£15.00

For people with a few years experience in flamenco or classical guitar.  Tutor - Antonio Jimenez.

CLAPPING WORKSHOP
Monday 5th May
1.00pm - 2.00pm
£10

A chance to learn another side of flamenco culture - no previous experience necessary.  Tutor - Jose Anillo.

SINGING WORKSHOP
Monday 5th May
6.30pm - 7.30pm
£10.00

This is a fun session for those wanting to learn more aout the rhythms and words used in flamenco song. No previous experience necessary, and particularly helpful for dancers wanting to learn more about the music that influences the dance style. Everyone welcome - no need to know Spanish. Tutor - Jose Anillo.

Monday 3rd - Sunday 16th March 2008
Sadler’s Wells, Rosebery Avenue, Islington, London, EC1R 4TN
London Flamenco Festival
Various times - Info / Book tickets

The annual Flamenco Festival London features some of the finest artists from across Spain.

Opening the festival is Compañía María Pagés, whose outstanding dancers are renowned for their vibrant, colourful performances - the perfect introduction to flamenco, as well as as a treat for aficionados.

Los Farruco, the royals of the flamenco world, present a truly authentic display of gypsy flamenco - mixing song with acrobatic turns and fast, furious footwork.

Other highlights include modern flamenco dance from Rafaela Carrasco and the avant-guarde Israel Galván; a show dedicated to great women of flamenco Mujeres; concerts by new star Concha Buika and traditional singers Carmen Linares and Miguel Poveda; and a celebration of gypsy flamenco from Andalucía, Viva Jerez!

PREVIOUSLY IN BIRMINGHAM …

Friday 28th - Saturday 29th September 2007
CHANTA LA MUI
DancExchange (dx), Birmingham Hippdrome, Hurst Street, Birmingham

Wednesday 3rd October 2007
THE TG COLLECTIVE with ANA GARCIA
The Glee Club, Birmingham

Friday 9th November 2007
PEPE MOLINA AND COMPANY
Town Hall, Birmingham

Saturday 10th November 2007
LOS ARRIERITOS IN ‘13 ROSAS’ - UK Premiere
Town Hall, Birmingham

Sunday 11th November
ULTIMO TANGO FUSION
Town Hall, Birmingham