Teachers
Guest Teacher:
FIONA MALENA (Flamenco Workshop)
July 13th – July 17th, 2009
A solo dance artist and choreographer, Fiona has been immersed in flamenco through living in Spain. Her teachers include Juana Amaya, Farruquito, Andres Marín and Isabel Bayón, among others.
Fiona has choreographed and presented new works for the stage since 2001. Past performances have included collaborations with Spanish and international artists such as Ramón Martínez, Oscar Lago, David Palomar (Aire Flamenco), Vicente Griego, Ricardo Diaz (Tierra), Juan Ogalla and Niño de Elche (Triana).
Performances in Spain have included performing as a soloist in the production “Y ahora soy yo la Torera” in the Alcazár of Seville, Teatro Cerezo of Carmona and the Alcazár of Jerez de la Frontera. Other performances include Patio Las Cruces “Flamenco sin Fronteras,” Arrayan’s “Tarde de Flamenco Puro” and “Tablao Flamenco” in Bar Puerta del Sol, among others. Fiona continues to perform regularly with her flamenco ensemble featuring guitarist Juan Ramírez.
Fiona has also performed at several venues in Canada and the States, including opening for Academy Award winner Buffy Sainte-Marie (Jack Singer Concert Hall, Calgary). Fiona has also been a guest artist with Pavlo, the Jorge Miguel Flamenco Ensemble and with Flamenco Rosario in “Mis Hermanas,” which soon will tour Mexico. Recently Fiona has also performed with Enrique Esmeralda Spanish Dance Company and guest artists Juan Ogalla and Encarna Anillo (Harbourfront Centre, Toronto). 2009 has included several performances in Spain as well as teaching workshops in London, England with Escuela de Baile Londres and performaning in the Peña de Londres accompanied by Jerez based guitarist Pascual de Lorca.
The Mission Dance Centre is very happy to have Fiona Malena back for another amazing workshop. Don’t miss it!