Kristy Manuel

Flamenco Dance and Yoga Teacher

Kristy has been teaching flamenco dance since returning from her first trip to Spain in 2003. She spent 14 months training intensely in Madrid with some of the most renowned flamenco teachers. She has since returned to Spain three times, in 2006, 200 and 2011, to build on her training in Seville.

She has developed a unique style that inspires many of Adelaide's flamenco students. Her ability to put people at ease and demystify some of the complexities of flamenco is refreshing.

Kristy is a qualified and experienced Yoga Teacher Dip (IYTA) and fitness leader (TAFE) and has lead group fitness classes for over 12 years. Her enthusiasm for seeing others reach their own fitness goals is evident and her unique blend of dance training and knowledge of the body has lead her to being able to offer classes that will not only improve coordination and posture but increase fitness and core strength. She has identified that core strength and flexibility are essential for a long and healthy dancing career and improve the quality and enjoyment of everyday living.

For this reason at Casa de Flamenco Kristy also offers yoga classes, these classes are optional but encouraged and are available to anyone who wants to increase their core strength and flexibility.

Also an Ausdance SA Dance Tutor, Kristy is available to teach workshops and perform as part of the Dance in Schools program.

For more information about Kristy, including videos and photos visit Chispa Flamenca's website.

Aloysius Leeson

Guitar Teacher and Accompanist

Aloysius has been playing guitar since he was a child. After studying classical guitar at the Elder Conservatorium, he took up flamenco. This led him to spend time in Spain following the traditional apprenticeship of accompanying singers and dancers, studying with maestros and playing at Juergas (parties). Eventually he was able to work at the dance studios of Javier Cruz and Maria Angeles in Seville.

Since coming back to Australia he has continued to work as a soloist and with a variety of dancers and singers. He has released two CDs of original compositions, the most recent one "Chispa Flamenca", and continues to explore the possibilities of the guitar in many different styles. For more information, including video and audio clips, visit Aloysius' website.

"It is more than evident that Leeson is a virtuoso guitarist, with a style that easily moves from sensitive to frenetic"- Michael Hunter, dB magazine.
"Professional and intense" - Scott McLennan, Rip it up magazine.
"A superbly authentic sound" - Celia Brissenden, The Advertiser.

Juliana Hernandez Camargo

Spanish Language Teacher

Juliana’s aim is to make learning Spanish an interesting and enjoyable experience. She has taught Spanish language classes at Casa de Flamenco for amost two years and is highly regarded by all her students.

Her love for teaching began 10 years ago when she studied Education at University. Her professional education with a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and a Masters in Education and Social Development have focused her work on language and communication processes, helping students to reach higher learning levels. As a qualified teacher, Juliana worked in Colombia, South America for more than 5 years in formal teaching. Juliana has had great success teaching due to her combination of being a native Spanish speaker, her teaching knowledge and training as well as her creative and encouraging spirit.

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Le Fleurieu magazine	Marion City Limits	The Adelaide Advertiser