Guest Artist Workshops
Each year Theatre Flamenco hosts an array of world class flamenco artists from Spain, making it possible for students to participate in special workshops by these artists right here in San Francisco. Flamenco dance, music and singing workshops have been taught by internationally acclaimed flamenco artists such as Juana la del Pipa, Pastora Galvan, Farruquito, El Farru, El Pirana, Jose Maya, Jesus Carmona, Adela Campallo, Jesus Corbacho, Pedro Sanchez, Carmen Ledesma, Andres Marin, La Lupi, África "Áfri" la de la Faraona, Farruquito, Farru, Alfonso Losa, Ramon Porrina, Manuela Rios, Cristina Hall, Pepe Torres, Gema Moneo, Luis Moneo, El Perla, Jose Valencia, Salvador Gutierrez and Daniel Suarez, Eduardo Guerrero.
EXCLUSIVE WORKSHOP WITH GUEST ARTISTS
February, 2024
Baile, Cante, Cajon, Guitar Workshop
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT till January 31st!
Diego Amador Hijo
Seville, Spain
Diego Amador Hijo was born in Seville surrounded by a gypsy family with a great flamenco influence, he debuted as a percussionist but eventually became a singer as well. In his home, many of the greats such as Camarón de la Isla, “Farruquito”, “Farruco”, Juana “La Revuelo”, “Lole y Manuel” and many more great artists passed through his doors, which marked Diego’s flamenco upbringing in a natural way. The combination of being a great composer, musician and artist in general, has allowed him to accompany many of the most influential artists such as “Tomatito”, Joaquín Cortés and “La Susi” among others. Not only in Flamenco, he also performs in Jazz with leading figures such as: Path Metheny, Birelli Lagrene and Charlie Haden.
First album “Presente en el tiempo”, directed by his father Diego Amador. Rafael Riqueni, Julian Heredia, Nazaret Reyes, Alba Ortiz, Macarena Molina, toured America with this great project.
He has worked for José Maya with the work “Liturgia” in Paris and Seville.
[Cante & Cajon]
Day 1 - Monday, Feb 5, 2024
Cante y Cajon* workshop 7:00-9:00pm (2 hours) *No extra at the studio. But, if you want to study just cante, no need cajon!
Day 2 - Tuesday, Feb 6, 2024
Cante y Cajon* workshop 7:00-9:00pm (2 hours) *No extra at the studio. But, if you want to study just cante, no need cajon!
Adrian Santana
Malaga, Spain
Adrian Santana, dancer from Malaga, will join Zertuche on stage. Santana comes from a family of artists. His uncle, Pepito Vargas, a well-known flamenco dancer, passed down all his knowledge about the art of flamenco.
Adrian has worked with Top flamenco artists for many years such as Aída Gómez, Eva Yerbabuena, Rocío Molina, Concha Jareño, Manuel Liñán, Daniel Doña, Carlos Saura’s Flamenco Hoy directed and choreographed by Rafael Estévez and Nani Paños, with guitarist Chicuelo working as partner of Fuensanta “La Moneta” among others. From all these people he has learned a great deal seeing different styles, concepts and ways of understanding the art, by how they direct their shows they’ve given him the tools to be able to enrich his career now.
Adrian presented his own production (as a director and choreographer) “SINBOISIS” at Festival de Jerez in 2019.
[Baile]
Day 1 - Mon, Feb 12, 2024
6:00-7:30pm (90 mins) Beginner level Choreography “TANGOS”
7:35-8:35pm (60 mins) “BULERIAS” for All levels
8:40-10:10pm (90 mins) Advanced level Choreography “Limited space
Day 2 - Tues, Feb 13, 2024
6:00-7:30pm (90 mins) Beginner level Choreography
7:35-8:35pm (60 mins) “BULERIAS” for All levels
8:40-10:10pm (90 mins) Advanced level Choreography “CAÑA con Manton” *Limited space
Day 3 - Wed, Feb 14, 2024
Adrian’s special techniques - Footworks/Turns/Body work/Short Choreographies!!
6:00-7:30pm (90 mins) Pure Technique for Beginner level
7:45-9:15pm (90 mins) Pure Technique for Intermediate ~ Advanced levels
Juani de la Isla
San Fernando, Spain
JUANI DE LA ISLA (Musical Director, Composer, Guitarist) aka Juan Francisco Gonzalez Caballero is a highly respected and world-renowned flamenco guitarist from the island of San Fernando near the port city of Cádiz in southern Spain. He began his musical
Private lesson only.
If you are interested in Private Guitar Lesson with Juani de la Isla, please contact us along with your desired date(s) & time(s).