The Art of Flamenco

Tuesday November 19, 2024 | 2pm – 3:30pm | 123 La Rose Ave Part of the “Stay Connected Program”. Learn More: www.stdemetrius.ca/community-programs Join Valerie Scannura (Flamenco dancer & teacher) and Roger Scannura (guitarist & composer) for an engaging interactive workshop! Flamenco is an integrated form of dancing, singing and music. It is a bold and elegant expression of deep and powerful feelings. Flamenco was declared UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010 and was named as a World Heritage Treasure. Join us at this event and • Experience Valerie’s exquisite flamenco dance and Roger’s masterful guitar performance. • Practice flamenco moves • Discover fascinating facts about the art form • Immerse yourself in the experience by shouting the traditional Spanish “Jaleo” to cheer on the performers • Get ready to be captivated by the beauty and passion of flamenco unfolding right before your eyes! Valerie Scannura is a graduate of the National Ballet School’s prestigious teacher training program and taught ballet for several years before flamenco became her main love. Valerie has studied flamenco with many great artists such as Merche Esmeralda, Ciro, Manolete, El Guito, Paco Romero, Maria Magdalena, Carmela Greco, Alejandro Granados, Yolanda Heredia and others too numerous to mention. Since 1992 she has been travelling to “the heartbeat of Flamenco”,i.e. Andalusia in Southern Spain, every year, where she participates in various workshops and continues to add to her creativity and inspiration as both a teacher and a dancer. Valerie has guided many dancers to professional careers in Spanish dance and flamenco. She is also a compelling performer. Roger Scannura Flamenco Guitarist/Composer, Disciple of Paco De Lucia, Course Director at York University. Roger is an internationally recognized flamenco guitarist and a leading exponent of Nuevo Flamenco. He has been immersed in music since early childhood and mastered the techniques and nuances of Flamenco guitar while in Spain for 12 years under the auspices of Pepe Habichuela and other gypsy masters. Roger with his music and dance ensemble has performed for Prime ministers, Dignitaries as well as an assortment of celebrities including Russell Crowe and Sting. Roger has recorded eleven discs of original flamenco music encompassing both traditional and modern styles. Valerie and Roger are owners of Ritmo Flamenco Dance School. —– • To register or for more information please call 647-725-0877 or community@stdemetrius.ca • Programming is FREE for members