It's been 9 long years since the exquisite Sonia Ochoa last visited NYC. Seize this valuable opportunity to study from a highly respected and world-renown artist to take your dance to the next level.
WHAT:
Flamenco Essentials for Fusion Dancers Workshop:
Learn some of the essential flamenco techniques and stylizations, and how to seamlessly weave them through a variety of dance styles. Find how to adapt your movements to the typical rhythms heard in flamenco music. This is a unique opportunity to experience Sonia’s approach as a fusion artist and how she draws from various styles to create one harmonious dance.
No flamenco shoes required. Feel free to wear a skirt if you would like to get in the mood.
Elegant Raqs Sharqi Workshop:
Renown for her elegance and grace, Sonia will share her approach to Raqs Sharqi technique and combos to add to your repertoire.
WHEN:
Friday April 14th 6.30-8.30pm: Flamenco Essentials for Fusion Dancers Workshop
Saturday April 15th 12.30-3pm: Elegant Raqs Sharqi Workshop
Sunday April 16th 7-9.30pm: Djam NYC Flower Power Show
WHERE:
In-Person Workshops: Bellyqueen @Playwrights, 440 Lafayette St, 4th Floor, Studio 4A, New York, NY 10003
Online Workshops: Via Zoom
In-Person Show: Djam NYC @Secret Room, 707 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036
COST:
In-Person:
Flamenco Essentials: $55
Elegant Raqs Sharqi: $65
Sonia Ochoa Package Deal: $95
(Sign up for Flamenco Essentials and select the package deal during check out)
Online:
Flamenco Essentials: $28
Elegant Raqs Sharqi: $35
Sonia Ochoa Package Deal: $49
(Sign up for Flamenco Essentials and select the package deal during check out)
Recordings available for those who cannot make it live.
A Zoom link will be sent out 10 minutes beforehand to online students.
SIGN UP NOW (Navigate to April 14 and 15)
SONIA OCHOA
Her love of music and dance has led her on a lifelong journey, exploring a vast collection of artistic movement, expression, and language. With a career spanning almost 25 years, Sonia Ochoa has toured with companies of various genres featuring her as a principal dancer and contributing choreographer, most notably with the Bellydance Superstars (2002-2010). Managed by music mogul Miles Copeland, she was catapulted into the world of raqs sharqi, performing in some of the most prestigious theaters and popular television shows across the globe. Yet, her passion did not come to a standstill with one dance form. A dedicated and ardent student, Sonia circles the globe to undergo intensive dance training.
She has travelled extensively through India, Egypt and Spain to study Odissi Indian classical dance, Egyptian folk dances, flamenco and classical Spanish dance. Drawing from a vast background, she has developed a signature style of her own and has been presented with opportunities to collaborate with fellow artists worldwide. Whilst residing in her native city of Los Angeles, she collaborates with local artists, conducting workshops and directing the Sonia Ochoa Dance Co., among other projects. Always seeking to enrich her artistic voice, Sonia hopes to make a small contribution to our global dance communities, bridging cultural gaps and uplifting audiences through the knowledge and beauty of music and dance.