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Flamenco Abierto Dance Studio

Andrés Marín opens the doors of his new center, Flamenco Abierto, towards the teaching of flamenco dance. The space is located in the Historic Center of the city, in the neighborhood where the Sevillian dancer was born and raised. This part of the city is perhaps one of the areas of greatest personality in all Seville. In its streets one can appreciate the fusion of people and lifestyles which make it one of the most culturally dynamic and interesting areas of the city.

The Flamenco Abierto dance studio seeks to contribute to and to participate in the emerging cultural development this neighborhood is undergoing. The Andrés Marín Flamenco Abierto dance studio offers a highly qualified staff of professionals to impart the various dance activities: Úrsula López, Marta Arias, Leonor Leal and Vicky Barea.

Flamenco Dance Classes

We offer many and varied Flamenco Dance courses, at all levels, from the most basic to expert level.

The Dance Academy's activities include the following courses (check the Flash version of this site to read detailed and updated information, or call us at [+34]954 388 032):

- Flamenco for children from 3 to 7 years old.
- General classes of technique and choreography. Beginner.
- General classes of technique and choreography. Beginner / Intermediate.
- General classes of technique and choreography. Intermediate.
- General classes of technique and choreography. Intermediate / Advanced.
- Intensive classes with Andrés Marín.
- Tangos with Vicky Barea.
- Flamenco Dance for non-professionals.

Andrés Marín - biography

Andrés Marín is one of the most significant artists in flamenco today. His productions have centered on traditional flamenco and, specifically, on classic flamenco singing (cante); not from a conventional perspective, but through a radical personal vision and an utterly contemporary style. His dancing is considered one of the most innovative in flamenco dance.

Son of flamenco artists, Andrés Marín was born in Seville in 1969. He began dancing as a child alongside his father, but his formation continued autonomously until his professional debut in 1993. Marín travelled the world as guest artist and choreographer in diverse companies and shows until the formation of his own company in 2002.

“Más Allá del Tiempo”, the first show of the Compañía Andrés Marín, debuted in the Maison de la Danse in Lyon and completed more than sixty performances in different countries including such revered venues as the XII Bienal de Flamenco in Seville, the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris, the Festival de Jerez, the Ópera de Lille and the New World Flamenco Festival in Los Angeles. He participated in the festival “¡Mira! in the National Theatre of Toulouse and in “Dance Celebration!”, a live dance gala including choreographers Jiri Kylian, Bill T. Jones and Montalvo, broadcast for the Art Channel from the Maison de la Danse in Lyon. He conducted dance workshops for the Spanish National Ballet and the Andalusian Dance Company.

In 2004 “Asimetrías” debuted with great success within the framework of the XIII Bienal de Flamenco in Sevilla. Once again the show was received by some of the most prestigious European theatres including Sadler´s Wells in London, the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris, the Maison de la Danse in Lyon, and the Latvian National Opera in Riga. “Asimetrías” was featured in the Festival de Jerez and in flamenco festivals of Barcelona, Helsinki, Monterrey, Albuquerque, Düsseldorf and Hamburg. Andrés collaborated with Andalusian performance artist Pilar Albarracín in the video piece “I Will Dance on Your Grave,” displayed in the Reales Atarazanas in Seville.

The 7th of October of 2006 Marín presented “El Alba del Último Día” in the XIV Bienal de Flamenco in Seville, a show which was praised by the press as one of the best proposals of the Bienal. Andrés was named Best Male Dancer of the Bienal by the Diario de Sevilla newspaper. In 2007 the show was featured in the XVII Flamenco Festival of Nîmes, in the 10th edition of Flamenco Viene del Sur in Granada and Málaga and in the Monterrey Flamenco Festival, among other events. During the summer of the same year Andrés interpreted Lorca in “Poet in New York”, a production of the Centro Andaluz de Danza under the direction of Blanca Li for the 8th edition of “Lorca y Granada en los Jardines del Generalife” (Alhambra) with 38 performances and 55.000 spectators. His participation earned him a nomination for Best Male Interpretation in Dance at the Premios Max.

In 2008 the company toured with the show “El Alba del Último Día” in Holland and France, including Montpellier Danse. In Spain the show was featured in the XII Festival de Jerez and the XXIV Jornadas Flamencas de Fuenlabrada in Madrid. In March Marín was invited to participate in "Le Bal de la Rose" an annual benefit gala organized by the Principality of Monaco and dedicated this year to film director Pedro Almodóvar. In April “Asimetrías” was presented in the Teatro Campoamor as part of the Festival de Danza Oviedo 2008. In May Andrés returned as Lorca in the show “Poeta en Nueva York” for 10 performances in the Théâtre Chaillot in Paris.

Marín is currently preparing his next show, “El Cielo de tu Boca,” which premières in the XV Bienal de Flamenco in Seville. He combines his choreographic and artistic activities with the direction of Andrés Marín Flamenco Abierto S.L, his own production office and dance studio located in Seville.

Teachers

Apart from the participation of Andrés Marín, the Flamenco Abierto Dance Studio has an excellent staff of teachers which include: Úrsula López, Vicky Barea, Marta Arias y Leonor Leal.

Úrsula López

Úrsula López was born in Córdoba in 1976. She began her studies at the age of 8 in the Dance Conservatory in Málaga. At 17 she moved to Seville where she studied with Manolo Marín, who took her to the Spoleto Festival in 1995 to perform in the opera “Carmen”, directed by Carlos Saura. In 1997 Úrsula received her degree in Classical and Spanish Dance from the Professional Conservatory of Seville.

She joined the Compañía Andaluza de Danza under the direction of José Antonio Ruiz and performed as a soloist in production such as:”Vals patético” (1999), “Dharma” (2000), “Picasso” (2001), “La Leyenda” (2002). In 2002 she appeared in “Bodas de Sangre” under the direction of Antonio Gades. La Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla de 2004 confirms her as a soloist with her participation in Rafael Campallo´s “Don Juan” and Andrés Marín´s “Asimetrías”.

During the years 2004-2006 she performed as a guest artist with the Spanish National Ballet under the direction of José Antonio in the shows “Leyenda” and “Café de Chinitas”, among others. Úrsula presented her own show, “Abriendo Caminos” in the Sala Compañía during the Jerez Flamenco Festival 2007.

Vicky Barea  

Vicky Barea received her flamenco training in Seville. She has danced with numerous flamenco companies and has already worked with many flamenco greats. Her projects have included the role of the bride in the production "Don Juan" by Catarina Mora, as well as the principal role in "Do not dream of the blood of the moon", a portrait of the great Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca. She has also danced in the productions "Antonio - Magic of Dance" by Swarovski, "Preludio Andaluz" by Miguel Vargas and in "Evocación" by Esperanza Fernandez at the 13th Bienal de Flamenco in Seville.

Vicky has also appeared at numerous internationally-renowned dance and music festivals. As a soloist and company member, she has travelled to countries including Tunisia, Morocco, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Ireland, Scotland, England, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Poland and Portugal. In 2003 she founded her own company, with which she has since presented concerts and productions in various line-ups with huge success.

In addition to her activities as a dancer, Vicky Barea has made a name for herself as an exceptional teacher both in Spain and abroad. She has many years of teaching experience behind her and is regularly invited to teach flamenco in various countries of Europe. Her great intuition, her geniality and special didactic abilities make her a very special teacher. In addition to the necessary technical skills, she has an outstanding ability to convey the essence of flamenco, so that each individual student can grow as a dancer in their own way.

- More information about Vicky Barea: www.flamenco-vb.com

Marta Arias

Marta Arias Marta Arias was born in Seville in 1978. She received her degree in Spanish Dance from the Professional Conservatory of Seville. She complemented her studies at the Conservatory with flamenco classes by teachers such as Manolo Marín, Javier Latorre, Fernando Romero, Ana María Bueno, Pepa Coral, Israel Galván, Belén Maya, Javier Barón, Mario Maya.

She has also recieved training in the bolero school as well as in modern, regional and stylized dance. Marta has been a member of companies such as: Compañía Andaluza de Danza under the direction of José Antonio Ruíz; María Pagés “La Luna Al Viento”, “La Tirana”, “Flamenco Republic”, “El Perro Andaluz”; Eva Yerbabuena “Eva”, “Cinco Mujeres Cinco”,”La Voz del Silencio”, “A Cal y Canto”; Andrés Marín “Asimetrías”; and performed in the companies of José Joaquín, Juana Amaya, Aida Gómez and María Serrano. As a soloist, Marta performed in Jóvenes Flamencos in the 2006 Bienal de Flamenco in Seville, in the festivals El Corral del Carbón in Granada, Larachí Flamenca in Seville, and in the XXIII Flamenco Festival El Búcaro.

She has also been a featured soloist in diverse tablaos such as Chinitas, Casa Patas, and Casa de la Memoria, among others. Marta Arias is currently a dancer with the Ballet Flamenco of Andalucía under the direction of Cristina Hoyos.

- More information about Marta Arias: www.myspace.com/martarias

Leonor Leal

Leonor Leal was born in Jerez in 1980. She obtained her degree in Classical and Spanish Dance from the Professional Conservatory of Seville. She received training at the hands of maestros like Manolo Marín, Pilar Ortega, Carmen Montiel, Pepa Coral and the Galván family. Since then, she has passed through the companies of Antonio el Pipa (“De Cai, el baile”, “Vivencias”), Andrés Marín (“Más Allá del Tiempo”, “Asimetrías”), Ángeles Gabaldón (“Femenino Plural”) and Javier Barón’s group (“Meridiana”).

During 2005-2006 she travelled all over the world with the Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía under the direction of Cristina Hoyos. Leonor collaborated with the theatre company Los Ulen in “Alicia, Ballet Flamenco” and in the concert-show for classical piano and flamenco dance “Serenata Andaluza” with pianist Mie Matsura and Joaquín Grilo in the Teatro Lope de Vega in Seville. In August of 2007 she was invited to perform in the XII Flamenco Festival de Berlín together with flamenco guitarist Tino van der Sman with “Cartas a Nadie”.

The Jerez-born dancer confirms her reputation for personal style and original details with“¡Leoleolé!”, the first show of her own, presented in the Sala Compañía during the XII Festival de Jerez (2008). Apart from performing in tablaos such as La Casa de la Memoria in Seville or El Corral de la Morería in Madrid, Leonor is currently preparing for her participation in the XV Bienal de Flamenco with the show “Tiempo Pasado”.

- More information about Leonor Leal: www.leonorleal.com 

Contact

ANDRÉS MARÍN FLAMENCO ABIERTO S.L.

c/ Divina Pastora nº14 Local
41003 - Seville (Spain)

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Tlf: (+34)954 388 032 / (+34)637 439 992

E-mail address:

estudio@andresmarin.es

Links

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