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Event
Boise Flamenco Jamboree with Luis de la Tota and Estefania La Ishi
July 20th-August 20th
Wednesdays 7:30-8:30
4 week session
Luis and Estefanía (Shimi Tree Flamenco, Escuela de Ritmo) lead a 4 week group rhythms class. Stomp your feet, snap your fingers, clap your hands, learn basic cajon and drum technique. We can even show you how to turn your nylon string guitar into a percussive instrument without breaking it! We will experience the sultry rhythms of southern Spain.
We will have a few extra percussion instruments to lend during class time, so please don't worry if you do not own a drum.
Class will be held outdoors on our lush Escuela de Ritmo Patio beneath our shimmery trees.
Very beginning non-experienced to experience beginner class level
4 week session
40
Drop In per day/at the door
12
Instructor's Bios
LUIS DE LA TOTA
Luis is a beloved teacher known for his ability to share the secrets of flamenco's polyrhythms (compás) with endless energy, humor and grace. Born in one of the oldest Gypsy neighborhoods of Jerez de La Frontera, El Barrio de Santiago, Luis de la Tota began his career as a percussionist at the age of 8. He takes his artistic name from his grandmother La Tota, who has been an inspiration to him since his infancy. As a percussionist and palmero, Luis tours with flamencos top artists such as Antonio Del Pipa, Maria Del Mar Moreno, Fernando de La Morena, El Capullo, Moraito, Diego Carrasco and Angelita Vargas and has come to the USA several times with dancer Maria ChachaBermudez. As a Flamenco lyricist, his verses (letras) have been recorded widely and his work as a percussionist can be heard on many CDs such as 'Yo Soy Asi' by Antonio de La Malena, and 'Gitanos de Jerez' albums. He currently resides in Boise, ID with wife Estefanía La Ishi, bringing his mastery of Flamenco rhythm, dance and culture to the USA.
ESTEFANIA LA ISHI
'From her beginnings at Solo Flamenco (Portland,OR) in 2003 studying with Laurena Marrione, to her travels in search of connections with enthusiasts in cities such as Seattle, Santa Cruz, and San Francisco, Estefanía literally went on a journey following her passion for Flamenco and it's origins.
She began studying in Sevilla,Spain in 2009 with Angelita Vargas and Juan del Gastor. Then in the late summer of 2009, Estefanía decided to plunge deep into the Gypsy culture of Andalusia, taking on La Chiqui de Jerez (cantaora) as her Maestra not only of singing but of Spanish language and culture. This is what Estefanía calls her point of no return, studying with La Chiqui exclusively and intensely for 3 straight years before slipping on her dance shoes again to apply to the dance, what she had learned from the cante (song of Flamenco). She continues to study dance, cante (singing), and rhythm, however she learns with respect to the culture of Flamenco. This means returning to Spain frequently to study exclusively with world renown maestros such as Maria del Mar Moreno, continuing to share with her network of American Flamencos, and always always asking herself the same questions-wheres the connection? How does this tie into my life, and how do I cultivate the culture, the lifestyle where ever I go? The journey continues, it becomes more beautiful everyday, aging to perfection like a bottle of wine.
Artists she has studied intensively with include: Maria Bermudez, Chiqui de Jerez, Ana de los Reyes, Luis de La Tota, Maria del Mar Moreno, Concha Vargas, Gema Moneo Angelita Vargas Jose Fernandez de Los Reyes El Rin and Juan Del Gastor She continues to dance and has studied with, Ani Bermudez (Hermana de Luis de la Tota)
She performs in Boise as lead vocalist and dancer at Shimi Tree Flamenco, in the Northwest for Peña de Flamenco Portland, Arte Flamenco (Seattle) OCF Gypsy Caravan Stage as well as internationally for festivals such as Obwald Festival (Switzerland).
2016 as a Master instructor, Estefanía was awarded a Grant by the Idaho Arts Commission to teach apprentice Amalia Romero the art of Flamenco.
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LocationEscuela De Ritmo Studio and Patio (View)
4507 Alamosa St
Boise, ID 83703
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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