Flamenco Beginner or "Refresher" Workshop-If you've always wanted to learn flamenco dance or have taken classes in the past and need a refresher, this is for you! Classes will cover the following technique: footwork, upper/lower body movement and placement, movement of the hands. In addition, students will learn the cultural/historical underpinnings of the art form as well as the musical structures and communication with the other elements in a performance (singing, guitar, percussion). Classes will build on each other and a short choreography will be taught. Therefore, students must register for the full course. Sorry, no ”drop ins.” Six sessions, Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, $90 total cost ($15 a session), starting June 24.
Attire: Women/Men, a closed toe shoe with a substantial heel no more than 2” in height, long wide skirt for women; men, comfortable slacks to move in.
Movement as Metaphor and Healer-An Introduction to Dance/Movement Therapy-Certified dance/movement therapist Ana Miranda introduces the theory and practice of dance/movement therapy and its benefits. Session with be both didactic and experiential covering the history, training and current practice of dance/movement therapy, movement observation techniques, kinesthetic empathy and body/mind awareness tools utilized in the profession.
Participants will have the opportunity to explore their own metaphors in movement, discovering its wisdom for awareness and growth.
The intention of this workshop is to inspire those seeking personal growth using the powerful medium of body movement. Also suitable for health professionals, teaching artists and yoga/movement practicioners interested in enhancing their skills and service to others.
For more info on dance therapy visit, www.adta.org
Saturday, June 26, 1-4pm, $35
To Register for workshops, make check payable to Art Works For Us, Inc.
Include Name, Address, phone and email when sending payment and indicate which workshop(s) you would like to attend.
Send payment to:
North Miami Arts Collective
845 NE 125th Street
Miami, Fl 33161
***You may also register by calling the studio: 305-892-9961
To learn more about the North Miami Arts Collective, visit:
May 1, 2010; Carl Ferrari at the Wallflower Gallery
April 17, 2010; North Miami Arts Collective, Ana Miranda premieres new choreography, "Baton Rouge" (flamenco and the blues)
March 19, April 9, 2010; Gypsy Cat at Moonchine with Oscar Fuentes
February 20, 2010; Gypsy Cat at Naomi's Garden, Fundraiser for Haitian Relief
February 12, 2010; Gypsy Cat at The White Room, Clusterfunk Festival
February 9, 2010; Gypsy Cat at The Forge (Private event)
January 23, 2010; Gypsy Cat at Tom's in Miami Springs
January 2010; "Ready Readywith Art Works For Us" Early Literacy Programming at Miami-Dade Library Locations; Creative story time events with Ana Miranda, Roberto Garrido and Howard Moss.
December 5, 2009; Gypsy Cat Urban Flamenco Fusion at Kafa Cafe in Miami Design District, 7-12pm (during Art Basel)
November-December, 2009; "Ready Readywith Art Works For Us" Early Literacy Programming at Miami-Dade Library Locations; Creative story time events with Ana Miranda, Roberto Garrido and Howard Moss.
November 14, 2009; Gypsy Cat Urban Flamenco Fusion at opening of Miriam Fernandes Galllery, Miami Design District, 6-9pm
October 24, 2009; Gypsy Cat Urban Flamenco Fusion at Kafa Cafe in Miami Design District, 7-12pm
October 2009; "Percussion Jam" workshops with Ana Miranda and Howard Moss at Miami-Dade Library locations
September 20, 2009; Hollywood Beach Latin Festival presentions with Gypsy Cat Urban Flamenco Fusion and Sol e Lua Capoeira, Hollywood Beach Bandshell, 1-5pm
September 11, 2009; Leisure Access Talent Show at AD Barnes Park, 7pm
September 9, 16, 2009; Gypsy Cat Flamenco Fusion at Wine 69, 6909 Biscayne Blvd, 8-11pm, 305-759-0122
March-May 2009; "Flamenco For the Soul" at Bagua
Classes concentrated on the music, rhythms and movements of Flamenco as a means of self-exploration, integration and connection to others. Classes included an overview of Flamenco history, musical structure and context. Dance instructor, Ana Miranda; music instruction and guitar accompaniment, Carl Ferrari; percussion, Nestor Prieto
Monday evenings, 7:30-8:45pm, Flamenco classes for inspiration, connection and expression. $10/class, 9 week session
Bagua, 4736 NE 2 Ave, Miami, 33137, 305-757-9857
Art Works For Us, Inc awarded Parks and Recreation CBO grant to conduct therapeutic dance programming for Leisure Access services; program runs throughout the year.
Ana Miranda was awarded Artist Access grant to travel to Seville's Flamenco Bienal and study flamenco dance with Isabel Bayon and Alicia Marquez (Sept-Oct)
Hollywood Beach Latin Festival Bandshell performances featuring Latin Jazz Fusion with Carl Ferrari and Friends, Arte Compás Flamenco and Sol e Luna Capoeira, September 21, 2008 1-4pm
Ana Miranda collaborates with Charmille Walters, as part of the HEAL program of Rhythmic Rapture, to provide dance therapy for domestic violence survivors at Safespace.
Performance with "Carl Ferrari and Friends" at Jazz Brunch at the Riverwalk in Ft. Lauderdale, August 3, 2008.
Ana Miranda teaches mixed ability flamenco for Creative Children's Therapy Summer Camp program.
"Blues de las Ramblas" an original flamenco piece was selected for Karen Peterson's Emerging Choreographer's Showcase, May 2, 3, 4, 2008, Excello Dance Space; performed and created by Carl Ferrari and Ana Miranda.
Ana Miranda and Carl Ferrari perform original flamenco music and choreography for Field Day at Camposition Studio, March 8, 9, 2008.
Art Works For Us, Inc awarded Parks and Recreation CBO grant to conduct therapeutic dance programming for Leisure Access services; program runs throughout the year.
Ana Miranda performs original flamenco fusion choreography at Field Day, Camposition Studios, December 1, 2007
Miami "Preview premiere" of Gypsy Caravan film at Miami Beach Cinematheque, September 19, 2007; presented with Siempre Flamenco
*Hollywood Beach Latin Festival, Bandshell performances, September 16, 2007
"Flamenco For All" Master Artist Workshop at FIU, May 17, 19, 20, 2007
*"Flamenco For All" at the Miami Children's Museum, May 18, 2007
*"Flamenco For All" performance at South Miami Hospital, May 17, 2007
Yard Sale for Charity, March 31, April 1, 2007
*Mixed ability flamenco at Miami Childrens' Museum, March 17,2007
AD Barnes Leisure Access Talent Show, March 16, 2007
City of Miami Show for persons with disabilities, February 23, 2007
Art Works For Us and Siempre Flamenco present Miami Preview Premiere of "Gypsy Caravan" at the Miami Beach Cinematheque; September 19, 2007
Ana Miranda and Art Works For Us, Inc. supports Rhythmic Rapture Inc. and Arts at St. Johns in H.E.A.L. project:
Artist Trainings in Community Activism through the arts, Ana Miranda, co-facilitator with Charmille Walters, Lela Lombardo and Dr. Elsa Orlandini, July 7 and 21st, 2007 at Arts For Learning.
Ana Miranda facilitates dance/movement groups at Safe Space shelter for survivors of domestic violence.
