Dance Algarve is, once again, offering a four-day intensive dance programme based on Classical Ballet, including Répertoire, Flamenco, and new in 2010, Contemporary and Mask Workshops.

Daily classes in each of these subjects:
Approximately 6 hours daily.

Groups:

Select your Group according to age and / or level.
The organisers and faculty reserve the right to place students in a different group to the one to which they had originally applied if this is felt to be of greater benefit.

# Please note: Dance Algarve 2010 has been created for students who have studied ballet for at least two years. Whilst we recognise that students can start learning ballet at any age, we regret that Dance Algarve 2010 will be inappropriate for beginners!

Daily class focusing on all aspects of the classical class with every session accompanied by experienced and inspiring dance pianists. Students will work on technique, dance quality and musicality and enjoy learning new enchaînements under the guidance of world-class ballet professionals.

Répertoire: Extracts from the classical répertoire or dances especially arranged.

Virtuosity: A special daily session for male students working with Kenn Burke.

A powerful yet graceful dance form, Flamenco originates from the Andalucia region of southern Spain. Characterised by its rhythmic footwork, elegant and controlled use of the body and intricate hand movements, all classes will be accompanied by Brigitta’s guitarist, Juan Gomez, from Andalucia.

Brigitta will help students already familiar with Flamenco dance to develop style, or if beginners, will guide them through the basic stages of this unique and dynamic genre.

Classes are based on Natalia’s dance experiences from which she has developed her own method combining different modern and contemporary techniques.

She will help students explore the modern and contemporary dance form in a relaxed and stimulating atmosphere.

Students will develop and strengthen contemporary technique and interpretative skills through Natàlia’s guidance.

“Three Masks - One Course !”
the using and making of masks:

Once more, John will share his broad knowledge of the theatre to focus on Expression and Communication, aspects of performance integral to ballet and all forms of dance.

A chance for participants to perform in the demonstration and show some of the pieces studied during the course. This will take place in the theatre at the Centro Cultural during the early evening of Saturday 3rd April, 2010 for parents, teachers, friends and invited guests.