Lesson Details
Piano
- Levels Taught:
- Beginner, Intermediate
Piano has been my source of great joy, relaxation and means to collaborate with other musicians since I was 7.
Deirdre teaches
About
- Teaches students:
- Ages 5 to 77
- Teaching since:
- September 1974
Languages have always fascinated me. Traveling a lot as a child, I studied French, German, and then Twi when I had a semester studying dance & music in Ghana. The other two constants have been piano and dance. Classical Spanish music is what originally hooked me on the piano and later the world of flamenco ensnared me. For 18 years, I produced the internationally touring Dance on Camera Festival, co-produced by the Film Society of Lincoln Center. I have been published in over 15 publications and also enjoy editing.
Experience
Writer
Nov 2014 - PresentWriter for this web magazine covering dance in NYC.
Producer/Outreach Director
Apr 2012 - PresentOur documentary LA CHANA about a flamenco prodigy has won 15 awards, including The Grand Prix from the International Festival of Films on Art in Montreal, 5 Festival Audience Awards in Hungary, Netherlands, Italy, Croatia, and Spain, the Premio Feroz and Gaudi Awards. It was nominated for the 2017 European Film Awards, the Oscars of Europe.
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Sep 2000 - PresentChoreographing a contemporary meets traditional guajiras for Paloma de Vega Centenera to be performed at Hudson Valley Flamenco Festival in Rosendale, NY October 12, 2019, 4:30pm.
Teaching Artist
Dec 2004 - Mar 2016Teaching artist in NYC Public Schools during the annual Flamenco Festival at City Center, as well as residencies during the year.
Executive/Artistic Director
Jan 1994 - Feb 2012DFA created the longest running dance film festival in 1971, the Dance on Camera Festival, which I co-produced with the Film Society of Lincoln Center and developed its internationally touring program,, edited the bimonthly journal, and managed its fiscal sponsorship and educational initiatives.
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MA
Sep 1979 - May 1981BA
Sep 1969 - May 1973Music & Dance
Jan 1972 - Jun 1972Languages
French & Spanish
Awards
Grand Prix for the documentary LA CHANA
Mar 2019Audience Award for LA CHANA
Nov 2016Affiliations
Chamber Music Network, The
Mar 2010ACMP — The Chamber Music Network is a non-profit organization that facilitates informal music-making by people of all ages and nationalities, from beginners to professionals. Founded as a non-profit organization in 1947, ACMP, originally the Amateur Chamber Music Players, was the idea of Leonard Strauss, an American businessman whose work frequently included travel. Tired of practicing alone in hotel rooms, he dreamed of a network of musicians who could contact each other for chamber music sessions while at home or “on the road.”
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7 Reviews
Write a ReviewShe is a great professional. I would recommend her to anyone interested in improving pronunciation and English fluency.
I am a beginner, so I was skeptical at first. She seems to be patient and kind and I have just started with her, so I will be able to give a better assessment after my 5 lessons.
Great!!!
Deirdre has this rare ability to be a very kind and gentle teacher who at the same time shows you clearly and thoroughly what you need in order to develop and improve your skills. It also helps to be learning in a beautiful bright space to which you look forward to coming back to. I was truly inspired after my lesson and couldn't wait to get home to try all the things she showed me - wonderful experience!!
Show MoreExcellent person and good teacher
Fantastic!
Very sweet and patient with kids