Intro to Abanico (Portland & Online) - Saturdays [12:30-1:30]

In this Beginning class we'll explore how to dance with the abanico (flamenco fan).

LOCATION: 1734 SE 12th Ave. Portland at Steps PDX or ONLINE

Intro to Abanico

**In Person w/Online option**
*Saturdays |* 12:30-1:30pm* PT
Fall Series: September 27 - November 1 *(no class October 25 due to* *Emilio Ochando workshops*)
**IN PERSON**
**$85** ($88 credit card)
**ONLINE**
**$73** ($75.50 credit card)
**Series price includes 5 classes, video library & *one make up class (of anything we offer) within same term* & live guitar during the final class.**
*Your friends and family are invited to come watch you dance the piece we learn w/live guitar on November 1st at the end of class.*
Drop-in **($25/hr)**
*Class may be taken in real time or on demand after the fact via recording.

Register Here

What’s Included?

In person or livestream real-time class
Access to recordings of class to review on your own
Video library with breakdowns of class material (for students who purchase full series)
One make-up class (to any of our classes) within same term (for students who purchase full series)
Live guitarra during the final class session

You may pay now via credit card, Zelle, ApplePay, or check.

All payments are non-refundable, but you may transfer your payment to another class within the same term if you are unable to attend.

We'll study basic technique of the abanico including:

How to hold the fan correctly
Multiple methods of opening the fan
How to use your wrist to move the fan in different ways
What to do with the other hand

In addition we'll study upper body positioning and how this works with the abanico

And we'll learn a short choreography with the abanico. This will be an opportunity to integrate abanico technique with full body movement in compás. (Here is an example of what it can look like to dance with abanico).

What if I don't have an abanico?
No problem. We have fans for sale and loan.

What if I'm not a beginner?
This workshop addresses beginning-level skills, but higher level dancers, who are interested in breaking down abanico technique are welcome to join.

Where does this workshop take place?
1734 SE 12th Ave. Portland at Steps PDX and ONLINE via Zoom.

Get directions here.

*Purchase of this workshop in non-refundable and non-transferable. *Workshop may not be taken by drop-in or class card without instructor permission.