Flamenco Completo is a unique workshop featuring Ulrika Frank (flamenco dancer and choreographer) and Marija Temo (flamenco singer and guitarist), where both have combined their teaching approaches and artistic talents to offer a complete workshop experience that unites dancers, guitarists, and singers in the same class. In addition to their Instructional Program, which also includes Coaching Sessions and Technique classes, Ulrika Frank and Marija Temo offer performances as a duo and or with local artists.

 

 

2012 Flamenco Completo schedule- Instruction & Performance

JANUARY - FEBRUARY, 2012

Welcome to Flamenco Completo's 2012 Kickoff!
Ulrika Frank and Marija Temo, would like to welcome you to start off 2012 with an exciting six week Soleá por Bulerías, Flamenco Completo Cursillo, which includes a Studio Recital at the new Casita Flamenca Dance Studio in Vienna, VA.

Flamenco Completo Cursillo including Studio Recital $125

Dancers, guitarists, and singers will be taught (separately and together), the different components that make up a routine. Each class will cover technique and the application of these components, and the recital will be an opportunity to perform the material. By accompanying one another, students will realize and learn the adjustments that are needed to participate in any type of flamenco setting. The Flamenco Completo cursillo will enhance your awareness to listen, react, and respond.


SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 - ENTRADA 4:00-5:30PM

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 - LLAMADA 4:00-5:30PM

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 - LETRA 4:00-5:30PM

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 - ESCOBILLA 4:00-5:30PM

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 - SALIDA 4:00-5:30PM

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 - RECITAL 4:00-5:30PM

The total Cursillo package is $125. Separate classes are $30 per class. You may take any class.
Please send your registration to ulrikafrank@verizon.net. You will receive an email with directions after you have registered.

MARCH, 2012

March 23, 2012: Flamenco Completo in Performance (Ulrika Frank and Marija Temo) present their production of Mano a Mano at the Richmond Flamenco Festival, VA. More details TBA.

JUNE, 2012

June 23, 2012: Ulrika Frank and Marija Temo are invited guest artists with the Kenneth Symphony of Chester County. More details TBA.

 

Flamenco Completo Workshop Description

Dance, Guitar, and Singing - all in one workshop!

Ulrika Frank (flamenco dancer) and Marija Temo (flamenco guitarist and singer), each known for their informative teaching styles, have collaborated to offer a complete workshop experience that unites dancers, guitarists, and singers in the same class. Flamenco Completo is unique in that the workshop focuses on the structure of letras (verses of flamenco singing), how the structure varies, and is improvised in different ways.

Dancers are given choreography to letras, guitarists learn to accompany both the letras and the dance simultaneously, and singers are taught letras with melodic and structural changes. While accompanying one another, dancers and guitarists will realize and learn the adjustments needed in order to interpret the variations that occur in the singing.

Flamenco Completo will enhance your awareness to listen, react, and respond.

(This is a sample poster organizers will receive to help advertise when booking Flamenco Completo.)


 

Flamenco Completo Coaching Session Description

Dance, Guitar, and Singing - all in one Coaching Session!

The Flamenco Completo Instruction program also includes Coaching Sessions where Ulrika and Marija teach together in form of private, semi-private, or group instruction. The Coaching Sessions are offered to help students with their repertoire of falsetas, choreographies, letras, or any other particular request, in order to develop their structure and communication skills. This type of individual Coaching will enhance students' abilities on how to work with any guitarist, singer, or dancer. Private classes are also available. Payments are due at the end of the sessions.

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Flamenco Completo Performance Description

Ulrika Frank and Marija Temo have teamed up together to offer performances of music and dance which combines classical / flamenco guitar and vocal with flamenco and contemporary style dance. Their skills have merged into a silent but noticeable connection that is a visible pleasure to the eye and a musical feast to your ear.

Other than Ulrika and Marija performing as a duo, their program can include their own group of Artists or the participation of local performers. For more information, contact Artists via their websites: www.marijatemo.com or www.frankflamenco.com.

To view Ulrika Frank (flamenco dancer) and Marija Temo (flamenco guitar/singer) perform Alegrias click here.


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Previous tours have included the following cities:

Tours have included cities such as: Managua, Nicaragua, Miami, FL; Towson and Takoma Park, MD; Vienna, VA, Long Island, NY; Atlanta, GA; Washington DC; The Plains, Charlottesville and Staunton. VA; Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, PA; Bath, Novelty, Berea, and Mayfield, OH; San Francisco, CA; Hendersonville and Asheville, NC.

Some highlight performances include: Teatro Ruben Dario, Managua, Nicaragua; The GSFA (Guitar Society of Fine Art) Pittsburgh, PA; the World Music Series at Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH; Long Island University, Long Island, NY; the Blue Ridge Performing Arts Theatre, Hendersonville, NC; BEBE Theatre, Asheville, NC; Live Arts Theatre, Charlottesville, VA; and the Mayfield Village Performing Arts Center, Mayfield, OH.


 

Flamenco Completo fall 2011, United States

September 16-18, 2011, Atlanta GA:Marija Temo and Ulrika Frank's collaborative workshop - to view Flamenco Completo flyer click here.

9/16: 7:15pm - 8:30pm / Introduction to flamenco & 8:45pm - 10:00pm / Social gathering at *ACN lobby (see location).

9/17: 2:15pm - 4:15pm / Beg.- Tangos & 4:45pm - 6:45pm / Int./Adv.- Bulerias
8:30pm - / Juerga at Spanish Harlem: 262 Edgewood Ave. Atlanta 30303, phone no.
(404) 420-0077 (make your reservation)

9/18: 1:00pm - 3:00pm / Beg. - Tangos & 5:00pm - 7:00pm / Int./Adv. - Bulerias

Workshop location: *Athletic Club Northeast, 1515 Sheridan Rd Ne. - Atlanta GA 30324 - phone no. 404.325.2700.

Questions? Contact Rebecca or Loly at rmdfa@bellsouth.net or lolyrosas@yahoo.com

Tour schedule spring 2011, United States

March 27, 2011, MD: Ulrika Frank and Marija Temo will perform with dancer Ana Menendez and legendary flamenco singer Manolo Leíva at Leisure World, Club House II Auditorium, Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring, MD 20906, at 3:00p.m. Fee: $10.00. Note! Only Leisure World residents can purchase tickets for themselves and outsiders. No tickets will be available at the door.

.April 1-3, 2011, Managua, Nicaragua: Flamenco Completo (Marija Temo and Ulrika Frank's collaborative Workshop) - for further information click here.

April 2, 2011, Managua, Nicaragua: Flamenco Completo in Performance - Ulrika Frank and Marija Temo with local artists - for further information click here.

April 9-10, 2011, Takoma Park, MD, and Vienna, VA: Flamenco Completo (Marija Temo and Ulrika Frank's collaborative Workshop) - for further information click here.

April 16, 2011, Pittsburgh, PA: Flamenco Completo in Performance - Ulrika Frank and Marija Temo for the GSFA Guitar Series - for further information please visit http://gsfapittsburgh.org/node/62

April 17, 2011, Novelty, OH: Flamenco Completo (Marija Temo and Ulrika Frank's collaborative Workshop) - for further information click here.

 

Tour schedule fall 2010, United States

October 2-3, 2010, Atlanta, GA: Workshops - Tientos for Beginners and Solea por Bulerías for Intermediate/advanced. Contact Gloriela Rosas for information about location and time and registration for workshops and or privates/coaching at lolyrosas@yahoo.com or visit http://www.meetup.com/The-Atlanta-Flamenco-Meetup-Group/calendar/14298685/

October 10, 2010, at 4:15-6:15PM, Vienna, VA: Alegrías workshop, suitable for all levels. For information about location and registration email ulrikafrank@bahnhof.se or call 301.642.3424. Privates/Coaching classes are available Oct. 9, 2010, at 3-6PM and Oct. 10, 2010, at 3-4PM in Vienna, VA. Please contact Ulrika or Marija for other privates/coaching sessions in the DC area.

October 14, 2010, at 7-10PM, Pittsburgh, PA: Flamenco Completo in Performance, Ulrika Frank and Marija Temo, as special guests for a FLAMENCO FUNDRAISER - "Inheritors of a Burden" - Documentary, the history of flamenco arts in the USA. Directed by Carolina Loyola-Garcia. (Marija Temo is one of the featured US performers in the film). Location: Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, 6300 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA.

October 15, 2010, Pittsburgh, PA: Workshop - palo, location, and time click here. For information and registration to the workshop and or privates/coaching classes contact
Carolina Loyola Garcia at carolinaloyola@earthlink.net

The Flamenco Completo performance De Mano A Mano at the French Embassy in Washington DC on October 8, 2010, has been postponed.

Tour schedule spring 2010, United States

April 9 & 11: Novelty, OH. For performance information click here & workshop information here

April 18, 2010: San Francisco, CA. For workshop and performance information click here

April 24-25, 2010: Atlanta, GA. For workshop information click here

April 28, 2010: Baltimore, MD. For performance information click here

April 29-30, 2010: Staunton and Charlottesville, VA. For performance information click here

May 2, 2010: Vienna, VA. For workshop information click here


Tour schedule fall 2009, United States

October 28-30, 2009: Pittsburgh, PA. For more information click here

November 6-8, 2009: Asheville and Hendersonville, NC. For more information click here & here

November 14-16, 2009: Atlanta, GA. For workshop information click here. For performance information click here

November 18-22, 2009: Washington DC. For more information click here


Comments about the teachers

"They are a phenomenal team and they produce something that both the seasoned flamenco and the beginner would glean a lot from; and could possibly pull in more students who were looking for an introduction to the art form. I am amazed at how they are able to reach the full spectrum of students. They make you think and they also explain things well."

"I also want to take this time to say that your seminar is an awesome teaching tool and I think you all could really go far with it. You two provide a powerful combination that really helps people understand flamenco. You help codify the dance which is helpful to us Norte Americanos!!!"

"Marija and Ulrika (The Dream Team)"

"I love the team teaching with different but campatible view points. Teachers both communicate with consistent clarity."

"The dynamic you created in the class made it feel ok to ask questions or answer wrong."

"Both Ulrika and Marija are amazing individually and as a team."

"You are both full of endless good ideas."

"I think you both are priceless."

"I loved this workshop and it absolutely lived up to and surpassed my expectations. I already knew what a wonder Ulrika is but WOW, Marija blew me away. What planet is she from?! Together you two are an invaluable resource."


Comments about the workshop

"This workshop really changed my flamenco life."

"Very much liked the interchange between perspectives of the dancer/singer/guitarist.
For the first time I was able to catch variations within the letra and understand who's in charge-essentially how to communicate and who's communicating"

"I was able to understand how the give and take is achieved."

"The biggest discovery was the difference between the feel in your body during marking (relaxed, laid back) vs. the more forward -leaning position of a llamada or during footwork. Almost everything Marija taught about cante structure was new and exciting."

"I took away from this workshop, the need to listen, listen, listen, know your basic structures, and then be prepared to let them go. Heart and soul of flamenco is freedom and improvisation within the structure."

"I was able to feel more confident improvising."

"The workshop exceeded my expectations."

"I was able to understand and hear the singer's cante progression, the structure of the letra, the pitch changes, and resolving."

"I didn't realize what a good foundation I would get."

"I was able to understand how to listen to the accent patterns from the guitarist as they vary."

"It was extremely helpful to further understand the structure and interplay of flamenco structure, music, and dance."

"I really like the breakdown of the dancing with Marija playing and singing at the same time in various ways."

"The workshop was incredible."

"I really liked the imagery used."

"I love the cerebral part with charts combined with dance and hands on."

"I took away hope and inspiration from this workshop."

"The workshop was a very positive and supportive environment."

"Would love to see more of the same for future workshops and more frequent visits."


Comments on Frank and Temo in Performance

“I enjoyed seeing the THREE performers, Marija, Ulrika and that other being that comes out when Marija and Ulrika merge.”

“Temo and Frank - Splendid and Mesmerizing!”

“The two have performed together many times, and their ability to follow each other's rhythmic and interpretive cues created a rich dramatic tension that resolved into massive applause from the audience at the close of each piece.”

“The performance was fantastic! Ulrika and Marija both complement each other beautifully. Ulrika has her own personality and an original style… and what the both of them did with the Adagio was great. BRAVA and BRAVA! ” Loris Chobanian, Composer

“Ulrika and Marija work together extremely well and there is a communication between the two of them that is amazing!”

“Those two tore up the stage!”