OpenLab “Israel Galvan Special Workshop in Japan
Dates] June 26 (Sat.) – June 27 (Sun.)
Venue] Dance Base Yokohama

*Additional applications for the two classes “Advanced Flamenco Class” and “Contemporary Dance Class” are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. It is possible to participate in the same class with other classes.[6/23更新]

*Registration for “Basic Flamenco Class for Inexperienced Dancers and Beginners” has been closed.[6/23更新]

Dance Base Yokohama is pleased to announce a special workshop by Israel Galvan, who has made a miraculous visit to Japan. The workshop will include a contemporary dance class for experienced flamenco dancers, an advanced flamenco class for experienced flamenco dancers, and a basic flamenco class for beginners and those with no previous dance experience.
This is a unique opportunity to learn not only flamenco technique but also the art of flamenco expression directly from Israel Galvan, “the flamenco revolutionary. Please register now.
Due to the expected high volume of applications for the workshops, participants will be selected by lottery. Please note that only one person per person may apply for one workshop. Please understand this beforehand. You will receive an e-mail from the DaBY office later to confirm whether you are accepted or not.

◆Workshop Details

 

Saturday, June 26
13:30-15:00 Contemporary Dance Class
16:30-18:00 Advanced flamenco class for experienced flamenco dancers

Sunday, June 27
13:30-15:00 Basic flamenco class for inexperienced dancers and beginners

*Workshops will be conducted in Spanish with Japanese interpretation.

Contemporary Dance Class” has been renamed from “Contemporary Dance Class for Experienced Flamenco Dancers”. This class is open to students with no flamenco dance experience. No genre of dance is required. All are welcome to join.[6/23更新]

 

◆Things to bring

 

Contemporary dance class: No shoes required, barefoot is also acceptable.

Advanced Flamenco Class for experienced flamenco dancers: Flamenco Shoes

Basic flamenco class for beginners: Please bring flamenco shoes or sneakers or other comfortable shoes.

 

◆Venue

 

Dance Base Yokohama (https://dancebase.yokohama/access)
KITANAKA BRICK&WHITE BRICK North 3F
5-57-2, Kitanaka-dori, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Directly connected to “Yokohama Kitanaka Knot”, Exit 2a, Bashamichi Station, Minatomirai Line

 

◆Terms and Conditions of Participation

 

• Those who have seen Israel Galvin’s “The Rite of Spring” at the theater (either Kanagawa or Aichi performance)
• Those who can present a negative certificate of PCR test within 3 days before the visit or those who can cooperate with antigen test at the time of visit to DaBY .

 

*If you wish to have antigen testing done by DaBY, a separate fee of 2,000 yen will be charged for the test kit.
*We will ask you to present your ticket stub for the performance at the workshop reception, so please be sure to bring your ticket stub with you and do not throw it away.
*This program is not applicable to visitors through the free admission program for those 18 years old and under who live or attend school in Yokohama City.

 

◆Capacity & Fees

 

Contemporary dance class for experienced flamenco dancers (20 students): 7,000 yen (tax included)
Advanced flamenco class for experienced flamenco dancers (20 students): 10,000 yen (tax included)
Basic flamenco class for beginners (25 students): 5,000 yen (tax included)

*If you wish to have antigen testing done by DaBY, a separate fee of 2,000 yen will be charged for the test kit in addition to the above amounts.

 

◆Application Method

 

Please click the link below to apply for the additional “Advanced Flamenco Class” and “Contemporary Dance Class”.[6/23更新]

https://galvan2021-ws.peatix.com

 

Please fill out the form below.*This form is no longer accepted.

https://forms.gle/ohfWVXB8W9TyqowN8

Due to the expected high volume of applications for the workshops, participants will be selected by strict lottery. Please note that only one application per person is allowed per workshop. Please understand this beforehand.
The result of the lottery will be announced in an e-mail sent by the DaBY office at a later date regarding the acceptance or rejection of participation.
Please note that we cannot respond to inquiries regarding the results.

 

 

◆Application period

 

June 9 (Wed) 10:00 – June 18 (Fri) 18:00

We will inform you of the results by June 21 (Monday).

We are still accepting applications for the “Advanced Flamenco Class” and “Contemporary Dance Class”.[6/23更新]

 

◆Instructor Profile

Israel Galvan
Dancer and Choreographer

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Born in Seville, Spain. Known for her intricate and speedy footwork, her superb sense of rhythm, and her originality in opening up new worlds of flamenco, she studied flamenco with her parents, who were both famous dancers, and began performing at an early age. In 1994, he joined Mario Maya’s Andaluza Dance Company, where he won accolades such as “genius,” “revolutionary,” and “avant-garde. In 1998, he founded his own company, which has presented a series of innovative works that defy conventional thinking. He has received numerous awards in Spain, including the 2012 Bessie Prize in New York and a Special Mention at the 16th National Dance Awards in the UK in 2004. He is an associate artist of Theatre de la Ville de Paris. In recent years, he performed “SOLO” and “FLA.CO.MEN” at the Aichi Triennale 2016, and in 2006, he visited Japan for “The Golden Age,” which attracted much attention.

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