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Announcements
ANNUAL STUDENT PRESENTATION - SATURDAY JUNE 19TH - 3-5PM!
It's that time of year again, when our wonderful students present all the flamenco & belly dance they have learned! Please join us in this celebration of their hard work & dedication!
Saturday, June 19th
3-5pm
Del Espadin Flamenco & Soraya's School of Belly Dance Studios
3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160
Houston, Texas 77057
Tickets - $15.00/per person; $10.00 for kids 11 & under
Seating is first-come, first-served.
Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information, please call 713-977-3900.
STUDENT PRESENTATION AFTER-PARTY AT ANDALUCIA TAPAS!!!
STUDENTS! We know how stressful preparing for your annual presentation can be. So after you've wowed the audience, come unwind with some sangria & paella at ANDALUCIA TAPAS RESTAURANT in the Houston Pavilions (at the corner of Polk & Caroline)!!!
Guillermo Serpas (Flamenco & Latin Fusion Guitarist) & his musicians will provide world class entertainment for the evening from 7:30pm-10:30pm.
After-party is open to the public, of course! Please make a reservation! Please call 832-319-6673 or 832-319-6674.
ANSUYA WORKSHOP & PERFORMANCE! GYPSY SUGAR CHOREOGRAPHY CERTIFICATION- JUNE 11TH-13TH
Ansuya Ansuya
JUNE 11TH, 12TH, & 13TH, 2010
SORAYA'S SCHOOL OF BELLY DANCE
3939 HILLCROFT, SUITE 160
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77057
(713) 899-3771
**(look for the FLAMENCO HOUSTON sign)**
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
Friday, June 11th - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 12th - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 13th - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
(Vending open 1 hour before class times by Magical Fashions and La Zambra Dancewear & Ladies Apparel Boutique)
Sunday, June 13th - Belly Dance Performance STARRING ANSUYA - Doors open at 6:00 p.m., show begins 6:30 p.m. at Cafe Byblos Restaurant (6134 Richmond Ave, Houston 77057)
Tickets - $26.00 (includes dinner & show; gratuity & tax not included)
To reserve your spot now, please call 713-899-3771 or 832-251-0505
Registration Fees (ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!):
Friday workshop: $70.00
Saturday workshop: $85.00
Sunday workshop: $85.00
3 days SPECIAL: $220.00
TO REGISTER ONLINE, PLEASE CLICK HERE!
***Certificates will only be granted to students with full weekend attendance. Upon completion of the full workshop, participants will receive a certificate for Ansuya Bellydance Certified - Gypsy Sugar Choreography!***
REGISTRATION IS NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE.
SPECTATORS AND VIDEO CAMERAS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE STUDIO.
Internationally-renowned Superstar of Bellydance, Ansuya, is one of the most talented and accomplished performers, choreographers and instructors in the bellydance world today. Her style is unique, blending the best aspects of bellydance with Indian, Spanish and African moves. Energetic, sensual and innovative, Ansuya is a master of improvisation, musical interpretation, emotional expression, original moves and costume design. Students are captivated by Ansuya's unparalleled skill as an instructor. With 25 years of experience, she remains accessible and fun, having a great time with students while helping them to achieve their best.
Ansuya is a multi award winner and has been seen on television shows, music videos and commercials as both a bellydancer and an actress. She has performed for countless celebrities and her top selling instructional videos are some of the best reviewed on the market. She is a second generation bellydancer with secrets handed down from mother to daughter, adding mystic and legend to her soulful performances and devoted instruction.
A sought after choreographer, she worked for CBS and for her own dance company, "Yaleil," which was now under her directorship. Yaleil was nominated for Best Troupe by the International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance. Ansuya herself was voted Best Cabaret Dancer of the year 2001 and received the Golden Belly Award for Best Cabaret dancer in 2003, 2005 and 2007.
She also continues to appear with the Bellydance Superstars with a recent tour of the U.S. and recent television appearances on Mexican TV Show, Otro Rollo and the Regis and Kelly Live Show.
Ansuya will be coming to Houston to hold a certification workshop focusing on her BRAND NEW GYPSY SUGAR CHOREOGRAPHY!
SUMMER 2010 SCHEDULE NOW POSTED
The Summer 2010 Class Schedules for Flamenco & Belly Dance have now been posted.
The last day for the Spring Session will be Wednesday, June 16th, with the Annual Student Presentation following on Saturday, June 19th, from 3pm-5pm.
The Summer Session will begin on Monday, July 12th, & continue for 6 weeks, ending on Tuesday, August 17th. For more information, please click here.
FLAMENCO:
Mondays:
11am-12pm Flamenco Technique with Tempestad (all levels)
6:30pm-7:30pm Flamenco Technique with Tempestad (levels Intermediate 2 & Advanced)
6:30pm-7:30pm Flamenco Beginners with Maria del Espadin
7:30pm-8:30pm Flamenco Cante with Maria del Espadin
8:30pm-9:30pm Flamenco Juerga with Maria del Espadin (guitarist accompaniment)
Tuesdays:
10am-11am Flamenco Technique with Tempestad (all levels)
5:30pm-6:30pm Childrens' Flamenco with Vinona Malaguilla
6:30pm-7:30pm Flamenco Technique with Maria del Espadin (levels Beginner & Intermediate 1)
6:30pm-7:30pm Guajira Choreography with Tempestad (levels Intermediate 2 & Advanced)
7:30pm-8:30pm Tango & Tanguillo Choreography with Maria del Espadin
8:30pm-9:30pm Flamenco Beginners with Maria del Espadin
8:30pm-9:30pm Flamenco Technique with Tempestad (levels Intermediate 2 & Advanced)
BELLY DANCE:
Mondays:
10am-11am Belly Dance Technique & Drills with Soraya (all levels)
7:30pm-8:30pm Belly Dance Technique & Drills with Soraya (levels Beginner 2 & up)
8:30pm-9:30pm Arabic Rhythms & Combinations with Soraya (all levels)
Tuesdays:
11am-12pm Belly Dance Technique & Drills with Soraya (all levels)
7:30pm-8:30pm Beginner Belly Dance with Soraya (for students new to belly dance)
NEXT MONTHLY SEVILLANA NIGHT - FRIDAY, JULY 9TH!
Sevillanas Night! Photo by Scott Corron
Our monthly Sevillana Night now has a new day of the week & new location. Every second Friday of the month will be Sevillanas Night at the Del Espadin studios. NEXT SEVILLANA NIGHT, FRIDAY, JULY 9TH.
Sevillana Night
Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy
3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160
Houston, Texas 77057
7-9pm; FREE Sevillana lessons!
$7.00 or $5.00 per couple
BYOB. Light refreshments provided.
Come dance Sevillanas all night long! Don't know how to dance Sevillana??? That's ok! FREE LESSONS! Large dance space! BYOB! Come dressed in costume if you like!
Second Friday of every month!
ZAMBRA WORKSHOP WITH TEMPESTAD/SORAYA - SUNDAY, JULY 25TH

Soraya's School of Belly Dance Logo
On JULY 25, 2010, Tempestad/Soraya will be teaching her Zambra Workshop again for both FLAMENCO & BELLY DANCERS.
Choreography will be taught to the live flamenco guitar of Guillermo Serpas!
Workshop Date: Sunday, July 25th
Workshop Time: 3:30pm-6:30pm
Workshop Location: Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy & Soraya's School of Belly Dance
3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160
Houston, Texas 77057
(look for the Flamenco Houston sign)
Workshop Cost: $45 - pre-reg (deadline on or before July 12); $55 - reg (after July 12)
For more information on the Zambra, workshop, or to register online, please click here.
Cuadro La Tempestad Upcoming Performance Dates

Cuadro La Tempestad - Photo by Bhavin
Cuadro La Tempestad is happy to announce that it is now performing at Executive Chef, Youssef Nafaa's ANDALUCIA TAPAS Y TAVERNA in the Houston Pavilions! NO COVER!!!
June & July performance dates:
Wednesday, June 23rd - 8pm-10pm (Andalucia)
Saturday, June 26th - 7:30pm-10:30pm (Andalucia) CELEBRATING TEMPESTAD'S BIRTHDAY!
Wednesday, July 7th - 8pm-9pm (Cafe Byblos)
Saturday, July 10th - 7:30pm-10:30pm (Andalucia)
Saturday, July 17th - 7:30pm-10:30pm (Andalucia)
Wednesday, July 21st - 8pm-10pm (Andalucia)
Saturday, July 31st - 7:30pm-10:30pm (Andalucia)
Cuadro La Tempestad
Andalucia Tapas y Taverna
1201 San Jacinto at the corner of Polk & Caroline
Houston, Texas 77002
To make a reservation, please call 832-319-6673
Cuadro La Tempestad
Cafe Byblos Restaurant
6134 Richmond Ave
Houston, Texas 77057
To make a reservation, please call 832-251-0505
NTERESTED IN AUDITIONING FOR OUR PERFORMING COMPANIES?:
DEL ESPADIN BAILE ESPANOL (Classical & Regional Spanish Dance)
SOLO SEVILLANAS (Regional Spanish Dance)
CUADRO LA TEMPESTAD (Flamenco)
LA ZAMBRA BELLY DANCE TROUPE
PLEASE CONTACT MARIA DEL ESPADIN AT MARIA@FLAMENCOHOUSTON.COM. INDIVIDUAL AUDITION DATES GIVEN.
Upcoming Performances

Cuadro La Tempestad - Photo by Lionlight Images
Del Espadin Flamenco & Soraya's Belly Dance is the home of four separate performing companies:
Cuadro La Tempestad (authentic gypsy-style Flamenco performing company) (Photo by Lionlight Images)
Solo Sevillanas (Regional Spanish Dance performing company)
Del Espadin Baile Espanol (Classical Spanish Dance & Flamenco Estilizado performing company)
Soraya & La Zambra Belly Dance Troupe (Egyptian-style Cabaret belly dance & gypsy fusion belly dance) (Photo & design by Bhavin & Lionlight Images)
Performance Dates:
The performing companies have many shows coming up in the next few months. Here are some of the highlights (full performance calendar with show details can be found at www.flamencospirit.com & www.bellydanceintexas.com):
EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT - SORAYA & LA ZAMBRA AT CAFE BYBLOS!
Show begins at 9:30pm
Byblos Belly Dance Night Special - $5 Margaritas
EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT - SORAYA & LA ZAMBRA AT PETIT CAFE!
1250 N Eldridge Suite 500
Show begins at 7:30pm
EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT - SORAYA & LA ZAMBRA AT SHISHA EXPRESS!
9511 Westheimer
Show begins at 10pm
JUNE 13, 2010 - SORAYA & LA ZAMBRA AT ANSUYA SUNDAY NIGHT SHOWCASE (CAFE BYBLOS)
JUNE 23, 2010 - FLAMENCO WEDNESDAY AT ANDALUCIA TAPAS WITH CUADRO LA TEMPESTAD
Andalucia Tapas y Taverna
1201 San Jacinto at the corner of Polk & Caroline
Houston Pavilions)
Houston, Texas 77002
NO COVER
8:30-10:30pm
To make a reservation, please call 832-319-6673
JUNE 26, 2010 - FLAMENCO SATURDAY AT ANDALUCIA TAPAS WITH CUADRO LA TEMPESTAD
Andalucia Tapas y Taverna
1201 San Jacinto at the corner of Polk & Caroline
Houston Pavilions)
Houston, Texas 77002
NO COVER
7:30-10:30pm
To make a reservation, please call 832-319-6673

Zambra Thursdays at Cafe Byblos - Photo & design by Bhavin & Lionlight Images
Photo & design of Cuadro La Tempestad & La Zambra Belly Dance by Bhavin & Lionlight Images

Mama & Hija Flamenca - Photo by Bhavin Special Thanks to Marbella Banquet Hall
Carrying on a generations-old family tradition, Maria Del Espadín and her daughter, Tempestad, bring decades of teaching & performing experience to their students.
Regardless of the constant commercialization and modernization of Flamenco, Mama Flamenca and La Hija Flamenca (as affectionately called by their many students) strive to preserve the authenticity of Flamenco and to present Flamenco to the public as the gypsies of Andalucia intended Flamenco to be. To learn true Flamenco...not only as the music & dance that it is, but also as a way of life...this Flamenco family invites you to come observe a class or try one out at no expense upon registering with the Academy. We invite you to experience first-hand what it is that sets Del Espadín Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy apart from all others!
All new registrants can try out their first Flamenco class for free. Please visit www.flamencohouston.com & print the coupon from the home page to present at time the class is taken. Coupon applies to only first Flamenco or Belly Dance class. All other classes and/or workshops are excluded from this promotion.
Thank you for your time & support promoting education of Flamenco Puro & Belly Dance in the Houston community!
Sincerely,
Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy, Inc. & Soraya's School of Belly Dance
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