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BIO
La China has been a flamenco performer since her arrival in Madrid as a young flamenco artist from her native Argentina. She danced in all of the “tablaos” in Madrid: Los Canasteros, Las Bujas and Torres Bermejas and has toured the globe many times over. Since 1997 she has dedicated herself to teaching flamenco to students worldwide. Currently you can see former students of La China on major stages all over the world, including dancers performing this year in the Flamenco Festival, Manuel Linan, Belen Lopez, Rocio Molina, among many others.

La China lives for flamenco. She gives her students the tools to dance correctly, honestly, and with dignity. In her class students learn true flamenco carriage, finding their center, flamenco turns, “tocar las palmas.” She places special emphasis on her students achieving good technique, especially in footwork since in Spain today, dancers have very advanced technique. She reminds students of what Adrian Galia said years ago: Flamenco is universal and anyone who know its roots can learn to dance.

5 day workshop - February 20-24
Mt Vernon Dance Academy
1720 Mt Vernon st
Philadelphia, pa 19130

Saturday Feb 20
2:00-3:30 Beginner Level
3:30-5:00 Intermediate Level

Sunday Feb 21
12:30-2:00 Beginner Level
2:00-3:30 Intermediate Level

Monday Feb 22
5:30-7:00 Beginner Level
7:00-8:30 Intermediate Level

Tuesday Feb 23
6:30-8:00 Beginner Level
8:00-9:30 Intermediate Level

Wednesday Feb 24
5:30-7:00 Beginner Level
7:00-8:30 Intermediate Level

$25/class
Please email to register or with any inquiries.
Pre registration is required.
email me at monica@flamencomherrera.com
or mnh928@yahoo.com

TINTO RESTAUARANT
114 South 20th st
Philadelphia, Pa

Located in the city’s Rittenhouse Square neighborhood, the cozy restaurant, which draws inspiration from the rich cultural and culinary traditions of Basque country, inspires, tantalizes and satisfies all who enter with extraordinary cuisine created by Chef Jose Garces.
Cristian Puig will be performing solo at Tinto restaurant every friday night from 6:30 to 8:00pm.
He will be playing in the cozy bar area.
www.tintorestaurant.com

Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:30pm
Angler Movement Arts Center
1550 E. Montgomery Ave
Philadelphia, Pa 19125
$15/class
Street parking available. Easily accessible form the El train-Market/Frankford line.

Learn the language, technique and the different rhythms of flamenco. We will focus on technique (posture, footwork and arms).
We will be working with a musician/singer to understand how to dance to the different rhythms and interpret the different letras (verses).
Wear comfortable clothing. If you do not have flamenco shoes, wear shoes with a wooden heel that have plenty of support.
* No previous experience necessary. Please feel free to e-mail with any questions.