Ria Ria PiTa LEVEL TWO

Ria Ria Pi Ta is a structured online e-course of practical classes devoted to playing the Spanish Castanets, by Deanna Blacher.

On 3 levels, from complete beginners to advanced professional standards, the levels can be acquired individually or together in any combination.

Tried and tested over many years, these studies are sure to have beginners playing in record time.

More seasoned artists will rapidly improve their speed, control and dexterity.

Course Two:

An introductory historical vignette.

20 plus exercises designed to develop clarity and strength:

1. Reexamining contents of Level 1 but with the introduction of various arm movements in preparation for dances with castanets.

2. Building strength, control, and stamina through extending and lengthening a carefully selected set of Flamenco rhythms, as well as various musical time signatures.

These serve to introduce the need for mastering the more complex castanets patterns for Clasico Espanol.

DEANNA BLACHER OAM

Founder, Instituto de la Danza Espanola (IDE)

Member, International Dance Council

Conseil International de la Dance (CID)