A centuries old dance genre is being celebrated and brought to Kansas City and the surrounding area by OLÉ  Music and Dance of Spain.  

Tamara "La Garbancito" is the founder and Artistic Director.  She is also a professional dancer and educator. Tamara "La Garbancito" has brought together a diverse group of talented musicians and dancers who share her vision of bringing the passion and energy of Flamenco and Spanish Dance to all communities. She is a member of the Missouri Arts Council (the traveling artist roster) and also a member of the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance Alumni Board.

Dressed in native Spanish costumes, La Garbancito and her troupe use castanets and footwork to demonstrate the colorful and lively dances of Spain.  The dancers are accompanied by live Flamenco guitar, violin, voice, and cajon. The group has been performing together since 1994. 

Tamara La Garbancito is a graduate of the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance and teaches at the UMKC Conservatory; she also teaches with the Kansas City Ballet and  City in Motion, as well as her private studio in group and private classes.  

OLÉ  offers flamenco classes for different level students as well as  private flamenco lessons.  The performance group is active year around with  flamenco performances in many different areas and venues.

For more information on lessons and class schedules call  816-741-6171

SUMMER WORKSHOP WITH

VIDA PERAL & JACCO MUELLER

FRIDAY JUNE 12 through SUNDAY JUNE 14, 2009

There will be two classes each day: 

Farruca and Solea with Manton. 

Classes will be at the Prairie Village Campus of the Kansas City Ballet School, (94th and Nall).  Private Lessons will be available by appointment with Vida on Thursday,  (For Privates, contact Vida at vidaperal@hotmail.com.  Suggest a time and give her an idea what you want to do)

call 816-741-6171 for more details

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