Fandango & variations - Cancelled

22 Jan 2023 – 10:30-16:00

GC De Maalbeek

Generaal Lemanstraat 118

1040 Etterbeek

Belgium

Teacher : Koen Dhondt

Target audience : Advanced, Intermediate

Workshop organised by Frisse Folk

Registrations are over, pleasecontact us if you wish to attend this course.

Registration is closed for this event

Workshop Fandango with Koen Dhondt

Program

This lovely but difficult basque dance (Northern Spain) is a nice challenge for advanced dancers. Most of the challenge is in the dexterity of the feet and in the transitions between the different parts. The fandango -a dance with four figures on a 3 beat music – is always followed by an arin arin, with comparable steps, but on music in two times. Both Fandango & arin arin are danced in pairs or in small circles.

Basic steps and style of fandango on slow music
Transitions between the 4 figures, with attention for the musical structure
Gradually we will speed up the music
Fandango in circle and in couple
Differentiation: A difficult variation for each of the figures, for those who already master the basic steps (bonus)

ATTENTION! To participate in the fandango workshop, it is necessary to have already learned the arin arin or the basic step (4th figure) of the fandango, OR to participate in the arin arin workshop on Saturday 21 January, in which we prepare the learning of the fandango.

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If you need any help to make a reservation, do not hesitate to contact us (also in English, Spanish or Portuguese).

Practical Info

Language

Our workshops in Brussels are usually given in French, with translations into Dutch or English if necessary. Koen is fluent in 5 languages, so you will get individual feedback in the language of your choice.

Ponctuality

Please arrive 15 minutes before the advertised starting time of the workshop, so we can start on time.

LEVEL

Advanced level or a solid semi-advanced level.

It is necessary to have already learned the arin arin or the basic step (4th figure) of the fandango, OR to participate in the arin arin workshop on Saturday 21 January, in which we prepare the learning of the fandango.

You have to master the basic steps of the waltz smoothly. No prior knowledge of Basque dancing is required, but a high general dance level and a good learning speed are necessary to learn this difficult and fast dance in a short time. This intensive workshop is not recommended for people with bad physical condition.

Dance Partner

You do not have to register together with a dance partner.