Chiara Mangiameli: Flamenco Classes

Posted on Friday, October 16

New Classes for beginners taught by Chiara Mangiameli
8 week course runs October 17th through December 12th – No classes on November 7th

Classes Held at
Flamenco Arts Center
3755 N. Western Ave

Saturdays:
10am to 11am Fundamental Technique
11am to 11:30am Palmas & Compás (Clapping & Rhythm)

Fundamental Technique – Specifically for students new to flamenco. This class will cover not only flamenco specific technique and drills, but also basic dance toning exercises for proper posture and body awareness.

Palmas & Compás – Hands are considered musical instruments in flamenco and an integral part of this art form. Hand clapping is an essential skill for any aspiring dancer, singer or guitarist. Learn how to accompany different palos (rhythms) with the dynamics and musicality of palmas. Musicians, singers and dancers alike are welcome!
Cost for group classes:
Single class: $20, Single palmas class $10
8 week Fundamental Technique Course $120*
8 week Palmas & Compás $60
Both Saturday classes for 8 weeks $165

*Group class fees are due on the first day of class. No refunds. Cash or check only.
Chiara Mangiameli is also available for private and semi-private lessons. For full class schedule visit www.lamangiameli.com

Bio

A graduate of The Theater School at De Paul University, Chiara Mangiameli is an accomplished performer, flamenco singer and dancer. She is co-founder of the contemporary flamenco trio Idilio which recently released its self-titled debut album, a collaborator with Clinard Dance Theatre and the world music ensemble Las Guitarras De España.

Furthermore, Chiara has performed with the Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater in Warsaw, Poland alongside guitarist and singer José Cortés “Panzekito.”

She has studied flamenco singing and dance in Seville Spain with the likes of Carmen Gamero, Emilio Cabello Real, and Yolanda Heredia among others, as well as with Michelle Nascimento “La Caoba,” her first teacher.

In 2008 she was awarded one of twenty five positions in Jacobs Pillow first ever flamenco workshop, studying intensely under Soledad Barrio and members of Noche Flamenca.

In addition to teaching classes at Flamenco Arts Center, Chiara has been invited to teach workshops and give educational presentations at institutions such as State Street Dance Studio in Geneva IL, Indiana Ballet Theater, and the University Of Illinois at Chicago.