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SOLEA: the mother of all flamenco palos

SOLEA: the mother of all flamenco palos

Jun 18, 2025

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

The Ultimate Guide to Flamenco Shoes

May 15, 2025

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

Dancer’s Guide to the Palos (Rhythms) of Flamenco

May 15, 2025

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

Stuff I Always Tell My Flamenco Dancers

Mar 24, 2025

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

Ultimate Resource Guide for Flamenco Dancers

Mar 11, 2025

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....

How to Pick a Bata de Cola

How to Pick a Bata de Cola

Jan 8, 2025

The bata de cola is such an amazing piece of costuming in flamenco. However, it’s not something you put on and prance around in. It takes lots of dedication, practice and good technique to dance...

What I learned from 9 years of teaching flamenco online

What I learned from 9 years of teaching flamenco online

Nov 9, 2024

Nine years ago, I opened the doors to the Online Flamenco Studio with a handful of videos and dancers.  Now, with over 60 courses and 500+ videos, thousands of dancers worldwide have joined me! Teaching...

Palos of Flamenco: Caracoles

Palos of Flamenco: Caracoles

Jun 16, 2024

The 12 count palo (flamenco rhythm) of Caracoles belongs in the family of Cantiñas, musically similar to Alegrías. It got its name because of the style of estribillo (short phrases sung at the end of a song, the chorus)...

Palos de Flamenco: Garrotín

Palos de Flamenco: Garrotín

Jun 11, 2024

I’ve avoided the palo of Garrotín for YEARS! You know, there are just some palos you don’t vibe with? Garrotín was one of them! I always thought it was rather juvenile seeing adults dancing cutesy...

Palos of Flamenco: Farruca

Palos of Flamenco: Farruca

Jun 11, 2024

FARRUCA is a dramatic palo (rhythm) and the danced in a masculine style with strong lines, lots of footwork and many moving parts. It’s a 4 count rhythm with the emphasis on the “1.” It was originally danced...

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