Palos of Flamenco: Tangos
Tangos is the palo that I always, always, always teach to new beginners of flamenco. Why? It’s an uptempo 4 count rhythm that is easy to grasp for beginners. However, this light-hearted and fun palo...
Your Guide to Sevillanas
It’s springtime so time to start thinking about Feria and Sevillanas! The Feria de Abril en Sevilla is an annual event with lots of dancing, eating, drinking and socializing takes. There are carnival rides and...
Palos of Flamenco: Guajiras
Guajiras is a palo of flamenco that’s super feminine, languid, and humid. The music originated in Cuba and was brought to Spain and became “flamencofied.” These kinds of palos are called “de ida y vuelta”...
⚠️The Golden Triangle of Flamenco
When one mentions the “Golden Triangle of Flamenco,” it refers to where most people believe the cante jondo (deep song of flamenco) originated. The flamenco triangle is between the cities of Cádiz, Jerez de la Frontera and Triana...
Finding Your Voice as a Dancer
Hola %FIRSTNAME%,I get asked by my students sometimes, especially after they’ve been taking classes with me for awhile, what they can do to get to the next level.But it’s a trick question because they know all...
SOLEA: the mother of all flamenco palos
When I teach the flamenco 12 count to a group of new beginners, I usually start in Solea because it’s slow enough for them to grasp the concept of the compás. But then I move them...
The Ultimate Guide to Flamenco Shoes
Buying flamenco shoes can be such a hassle since you can’t run to the local mall to find them. They’re also very expensive, which makes them unattractive to new beginners. If you buy them online...
Dancer’s Guide to the Palos (Rhythms) of Flamenco
When learning flamenco, dancers can become so overwhelmed with understanding the different rhythms or palos. They think they must learn them all at once. That’s impossible even for you over-achievers! When I teach palos or...
Stuff I Always Tell My Flamenco Dancers
I have been dancing flamenco for over 25 years now and I’ve compiled a list of the not-so-secret advice I give to my dancers so they can dance flamenco with expression and confidence. Here they...
Ultimate Resource Guide for Flamenco Dancers
As a flamenco dancer, there are so, so many resources out there for shoes, accessories and more. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with not knowing how to decipher through aaaaaall those websites. Well, don’t worry....
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