Flamenco Dance Class with Antonio El Pipa April 2nd & 4th (JUMP)

Flamencos United in collaboration with JUMP Jack’s Urban Meeting Place present

A special flamenco dance class with internationally acclaimed choreographer dancer  Antonio El Pipa. Join us as we explore Flamenco body technique, arms and hands with a master artist direct from Jerez, Spain! 

April 2nd Thursday 

6-8pm 

April 4th Saturday

1030-1230pm

Anyone is welcome to join the class, general admission applies to

-attendees that are not dance instructors or professional dancers 

-attendees that teach, study or perform Flamenco already

Special rates/discounts for

-teachers of language/culture (any educational level Pre-K, K-12 & College)

-Professionals of genres that are not Flamenco

-CONTACT Estefanía for info/special discount code: nwfcollective@gmail.com

General Admission:

65/per class   70/at the door

120/Both Thurs/Saturday Classes         140/at the door

Paypal: phanie627@yahoo.com

(For Cash/Check Payments please contact Estefanía: nwfcollective@gmail.com)

Discounts for teachers of any language/culture 

*****Dance Instructors (Non-Flamenco) Professional Dancers (Non Flamenco): Free —

Contact Estefania for discount code:  nwfcollective@gmail.com 

Antonio El Pipa (Antonio Ríos Fernández), dancer and choreographer, was born in Jerez de la Frontera to a Gypsy Family in the Santiago quarter. He is a grandson of Tía Juana la del Pipa, a matriarch of Flamenco, and a nephew of Antonio and Juana la del Pipa, from whom he inherits his stage name. He first learned to dance in his family circle and later studied with Fernando Belmonte, Paco del Río, Angelita Gómez, Matilde Coral, Manolo Marín and Manolete. He began his professional career with Manuel Morao, Cristina Hoyos and La Tati.

In 1997 he founded his own critically acclaimed company, which has debuted numerous award-winning shows, including “Vivencias,” a tribute to his grandmother’s memory; “Generaciones,” with the special collaboration of Matilde Coral; “Puntales,” which premiered at the Seville Biennale; “Pasión y Ley,” with original music by Dorantes and guest starring Lola Greco; as well as “Puertas Adentro,” “Danzacalí,” “Gallardía,” and “Así que pasen XX años,” a celebration of its twentieth anniversary.

His numerous awards and honors include: LEGEND AWARD (Pasarela Flamenca de Jerez, 2019), PALMA DE PLATA (City of Algeciras, 2015), NATIONAL PRIZE FOR FLAMENCO (Jerez Flamencology Chair, 2008), STARS OF FLAMENCO (for “De Tablao” del Corral de la Morería, Madrid, 2006), BEST DANCER (Flamenco Hoy, Madrid, 2001), CRITICS’ PRIZE (Festival de Jerez, 1999), NATIONAL CRITICS’ PRIZE (National Association of Spanish Critics, Lucena, 1998), COPA PAVÓN (for ‘Vivencias’ del Círculo de Bellas Artes de Madrid, 1997), and many others.

Antonio El Pipa is considered a true heir of the purest and most authentic gypsy dance, free from artificial and superfluous ornaments. The specialized press has named him a worthy successor of veterans Antonio Gades, Mario Maya and El Güito.