→teachingRae is a passionate and dedicated teacher, helping students evolve both body awareness and expression, as well as a thorough understanding of the principles guiding the relationship between music and dance.
to read more ↓ She has been flamenco coach for the Cirque du Soleil on numerous projects, has taught many workshops in various Cegep programs in Montreal, and in Vancouver and Edinburgh in collaboration with guitarist Ricardo Garcia. She opened her dance school - École Flamenco RB - in 2003, and created her own space, la Puerta Negra in 2013.
Her methodology is rich and ever expanding. From her mentors, her experience and a mind that never ceases asking questions, Rae incorporates somatic practices, music theory and training, anatomy awareness, and anything that will help students find autonomy. Her illustrative approach encourages the student to work "from the inside out", through the creative mind. Technique and poetry guaranteed!
→the classesClasses for beginners to professionals
to read more ↓ Every class is an exploration into base principles of movement and rhythm, and how these are realized in flamenco.
The difference between the levels is the speed and complexity of the material covered in class. (LEVEL 1 is very slow - LEVEL 5 is very fast..) If you are not sure what level to try, I invite you to try more than one!
All the information is here. Please don't hesitate if you have any questions. ☺️ EFRB FLASHMOB 2020 |
Choreographer, performer, musician and teacher Rae Bowhay began her career in contemporary dance in the early 90s in Los Angeles.
Her desire to work with live music led her to flamenco, which triggered an irresistible urge to pursue this art form. to read more ↓ She moved to Montreal in 1996 and began studying with extraordinary local teachers (Lynne McGee, Patrick Schupp, Marie Parisella) and guest teachers from Spain (La Chiqui, Javier Cruz and many others over the years). She returned to Spain to breathe again the air, images and sounds she experienced in 1991 (the first time she immersed herself in this art at its source - it's a love story..). There she took classes with incredible maestra/os such as Juana Amaya, Manolo Marín, Domingo Ortega and Manuel Reyes.
With a solid background in movement and performance, Rae launched herself onto the Montreal flamenco scene in the early 2000s, and hasn't looked back since. Her ‘rebel with a cause’ attitude and curiosity to find authentic expression in this traditional form has resulted in original works and collaborations with talented and inspiring local and international artists. Rae has been supported by the Canada Council for the Arts for numerous projects and received the Victor Martyn Lynch-Staunton Award in 2005 for outstanding achievement in dance. ➡️ BIO / photos / video 
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