Classes

At the present time, Mariano is teaching seminars, special groups and private instruction.
He teaches and choreographs in the theatrical styles of Spanish Dance, Escuela Bolera,
Escuela Andaluza, Baile Classico and Flamenco.
Mariano wants to spend his "Golden Years" creating dances and good dancers to execute them.
"My mentor and teacher, Juan Martinez said good choreography with bad dancing is bad choreography and visa versa."

Comments:

"Mariano Parra, where have you been all my dance life? Mariano Parra knows dance. How the student learns and how the student translates his or her dance education into performance...that's what a dance doctor does...he will always correct kindly, graciously, so that the student's self esteem is never damaged and one retains that important ingredient, the love of dance."
Layla Hannan, Middle Eastern Dancer/Dance Critic, FALL RIVER FUSION

"Mr. Parra is a very gifted teacher. Not only is his knowledge of his subject matter vast and varied, ranging from classical ballet technique to ethnic dance techniques and choreography, but his teaching manner is both supportive and experienced. He has a keen eye and the ability to look beyond the surface into his students' personalities. He takes time to reach out to each student in the class, to discover the means to draw each one out to realize her/his maximum potential. He has a warm, generous manner and a natural grace and dignity."
Denise Jefferson, Director, The Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, NYC

Mariano Parra clarifies the misconceptions that many people -including
dancers- have about Spanish dance. His profound knowledge and analysis of
all Spanish dance forms, conveyed with clarity and compassion, enable the
dancer to quickly gain mastery and greater authenticity.
Barbara Romero and Isabel Soler, Danzas Españolas

"My summer intensive with Mariano was a wonderful immersion in syncopations of body and soul. Mariano fuses elegant line with total body placement, precision footwork and compelling flamenco rhythmns. His choreography is edgey. His classes are equal opportunity, there are no stars, only dancers. Each student is given full attention. He sets a tone of respect that makes true learning possible. What a rare combination!"
Linda Giuliano

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