DANCE & CULINARY,

SONGWRITING & PERFORMANCE

PAYMENT OF WORKSHOPS

The Art House accepts both cash and checks for workshop fees.

Checks should be made payable to the Intersection for the Arts with "Red Poppy Art House: title of workshop" in the memo line. Checks may be mailed to (or dropped off at):

the Red Poppy Art House

2698 Folsom Street

San Francisco, CA 94110.

Pre-payment is necessary to secure your space in the workshop. Payments cannot be made the day of the workshop. Payments are non-refundable. This is because there is often a waiting list for the workshop and some people cancel last minute when we have already turned others away. We hope you understand.

TANGOCEVICHE RETURNS!!!   -  Raw Fish & Argentine Tango

Instructed by Adrian Arias & Todd Brown

 After more than a year's respite, TANGOCEVICHE returns to the Art House.

Keeping with the Art House aesthetic, that art is a total experience of living, this workshop is brought to you by two artists intent on keeping food and art in the same room. In an unsual workshop that combines an introductory Argentine tango class with instruction on how to prepare the delicacy of Peruvian CEVICHE (white fish cured in fresh limejuice with onion, garlic, and spices), you will discover the sublime truth that raw fish and a close embrace share a common sentiment.

The first hour is spent on tango, developing lead/follow skills and basic figures (varies in levels I & II). The second hour is spent with food, learning the smells, colors and tastes of a few variations of Peruvian ceviche. The last hour is for eating and dancing, with an occasional toast.

Bring a bottle of wine for the meal if you like!

Date: TWO separate 3-hr workshops

TANGOCEVICHE I: Saturday, March 22, 1-4pm

TANGOCEVICHE II: Saturday, March 29, 1-4pm

Instructors: Adrian Arias & Todd T. Brown

Cost: $30 per person

Class size limited to 16 students

No partner necessary.

**Pre-registration is required

contact: todd@redpoppyarthouse.org

mail checks (made payable to Intersection for the Arts) to the Art House (see address above)

photos by Nathanael Keck: http://www.natekeck.com

- Special Weekend Engagement!

“Urban People, Urban Dance” & “Exploring Intimacy, Exploring Ourselves.”

Part of an ongoing series/collaboration between the Red Poppy Art House and See.Think.Dance., curated by Ebony Senai Hawkins

Weekend Dance Workshops:
“Urban People, Urban Dance” & “Exploring Intimacy, Exploring Ourselves.”
Date: Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday May 4th, Noon - 4:00 pm

This workshop is designed for the purpose of training flamenco artists to have an understanding of the basics that one needs to interact with a singer, guitarist or/and dancer and also understand the importance of "palmas" (hand clapping) in a performance situation. Each dancer/guitarist/singer will have a slot of time to perform or simply ask questions to get a better understanding of this art form. Along with La Tania there will be a professional singer and guitarist assisting with this workshop. We recommend you bring some material prepared to experiment with: a dance, or part of a dance or song. La Tania will be taking advantage of the Art House’s informal friendly setting by inviting students, who seem most ready, to participate in her upcoming shows. Through this process students will begin to acquire experience performing in front of an audience.

All levels are welcome.

" La Tania's combination of restraint and release are capable of unleashing the extraordinary...clean, furious, incessant...La Tania made grace and beauty the defining features..."
David Gere, LOS ANGELES TIMES

Date: TBA
Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm
Instructor: La Tania (www.latania-flamenco.com/latania)
Cost: $40 per class
Class size limited to 12 students.

PLEASE NOTE:
REGISTRATION FOR THIS WORKSHOP MUST BE DONE THROUGH LA TANIA
To Register: Send check made out to La Tania
P.O. Box 460044
San Francisco CA, 94146

Registration deadline: two weeks prior to the class.

For more information: (415) 738-0459
E-mail: latania@latania.org

This 4-week class is an introduction to Zouk, a popular rhythmic dance originating from the French West Indies, combining African drumming styles and Caribbean music.

The word Zouk translates to “party” in the Creole language, and the dance is light, lively, and intimate—similar to merengue only slower & sexier!

Partners are encouraged but not necessary. All levels of experience are welcome.

Originally from Cameroon, arriving to San Francisco via Paris, artist and dancer Achille Massoma has been teaching African dance for six years.

Date: tba

Instructor: Achille Massoma

Cost: $48

Class size limited to 16 students

Length:

Deadline to Pre-register: tba

This multi-diciplinary workshop will combine traditional Afro-Peruvian percusion, singing, history, and culture in two afternoons of interactive learning. During the first half of the class, Lalo Izquierdo will provide an introduction to Afro-Peruvian rhythms using the guitar and Cajon, the Peruvian box-drum. For the second half, vocalist Marina Lavalle will teach traditional Peruvian songs, elaborating on the meaning behind each.

Participants may enroll in one or both halves of the class. All levels of experience are welcome.

Born in Lima, Perú, Lalo Izquierdo is a founding member of the Afro-Peruvian Cultural Association Perú Negro. A master percussionist, choreographer, and dancer, he has been teaching in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America for the past 30 years.

Marina Lavalle is an acclaimed singer and dancer born in Lima, Perú. Lavalle started singing at age 8, where singing was a family tradition. She became the lead singer with the renowned performance company, Perú Negro. She has also performed with Sonero Clasico del Caribe and La Sonora Caracas in Venezuela.

Date: tba
Noon-2pm: Cajon & Guitar

2:30-4:30: Voice & Song

Instructor: Marina Lavalle & Lalo Izquierdo (www.perunegro.org)

Cost:

Class size limited to 16 people.

Deadline to Pre-register: tba

PRIVATE EVENTS

**Adrian and Todd are available to teach TANGOCEVICHE for private events/parties. Contact the Art House for more information.

SUSHISOUKOUS:  A delicacy of fish, and a dance from the heart of Africa

Instructed by: Achille Massoma & Angela Wen-Yi Chu

“For the pleasure of the pleasure”

Dance and food, in every culture on the planet, are almost always at the heart of celebration. Originally from Cameroon, arriving to SF via Paris, Achille Massoma will share with us his passion for living the good life which begins, naturally, with an introduction to dancing SOUKOUS! todays popular dance from Central Africa. Joining Achille will be Angela Wen-Yi Chu demonstrating the preparation of SUSHI.

"My feelings about sushi are that it's a very intimate, balanced, delicate, almost synergistic food. That it's a sliver of all these flavors, colors, and textures that compliment each other so perfectly that all you need is this tiny little roll for it to be satisfying."

Prepare yourselves for an adventure of the senses!

And don't worry, men especially, the Soukous part is not as tough as you might imagine.

DATE: tba

Instructors: Achille Massoma & Angela Wen-Yi Chu

Cost: $25

Class size limited to 16 students

Deadline to Pre-register: tba

VOCAL TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP

Instructed by: Claudio Santomé

Claudio Santomé is a music and voice teacher trained under the masters of Theater Colon in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He regularly performs opera, zarzuela, and popular music around the Bay Area. Under Mr.Santomé's tutelage, the Red Poppy Art House presents a singing workshop oriented for professional singers or beginners who want to learn specific exercises and guidance to realize their full potential. The workshop will focus on vocalization techniques, range exploration, musical line creation and emotional expression.

Prior to the workshop Claudio will hold a free 'audition' to get to know each potential student in order to design a workshop based on the specific needs and goals at hand. Feel free to bring your songs and questions about the workshop.

Voice/Singing Workshop:

Voice/Singing Workshop Audition:

Date: tba

Instructor: Claudio Santomé

Cost: $80 (for all 4 classes)

Class size limited to 10 students

Deadline to Pre-register: tba

For more information go to www.claudiosantome.com

or send him an email at: santometenor@hotmail.com