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Bulerías…. the Holy Grail of Flamenco

Bulerías…. the Holy Grail of Flamenco

May 14, 2024

I can’t tell you *how* many times I hear students lamenting how they want to be able to go out and do a little pataíta por Bulerías (“patada”- which means a little dance, a little something.) But...

Besides structure of flamenco, you need to know THIS

Besides structure of flamenco, you need to know THIS

Mar 25, 2024

I talk about structure, structure, structure of flamenco all the time. That’s understanding the flow of most dances, the ones that are danced as solos. These include Alegrías, Solea, Guajiras, Tientos, etc, but not to...

All About Siguirilla ( or is it Seguiriya?)

All About Siguirilla ( or is it Seguiriya?)

Mar 2, 2024

Siguirillas (also spelled Seguirillas, Seguiriya, Seguidilla- take your pick!) is an intense palo, considered cante jondo (deep song.) It’s similar to Solea in that it is profound and extremely soulful, however, it tends to be more...

What Every Dancer Needs From Santa

What Every Dancer Needs From Santa

Dec 1, 2023

Olé! I LOVE compiling lists like this!! Wondering what to get your favorite flamenca this year (or yourself)? Then check out these great holiday gift ideas. ONLINE FLAMENCO LESSONS It’s not enough to be able...

When you just don’t feel like practicing….

When you just don’t feel like practicing….

Nov 2, 2023

We all know that dancing flamenco takes consistency, dedication and lots and lots of practice if you truly want to reach a higher level of expertise.  Before I had kids I had time to go...

⚠️The Golden Triangle of Flamenco

⚠️The Golden Triangle of Flamenco

Oct 31, 2023

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...

In Honor of Our Flamenco Ancestors

In Honor of Our Flamenco Ancestors

Oct 26, 2023

El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Latin American tradition, although Mexico celebrates it a bit more “spectacularly”. During this time (November 1 & 2), family and friends gather to pray...

The Dancer’s Guide to the Structure of Flamenco

The Dancer’s Guide to the Structure of Flamenco

Oct 11, 2023

When the general public watches Flamenco, they see a dancer just stomping away on stage with an impassioned look on her face. Little do they know that there is a structure to the dance, a...

Palos of Flamenco: Guajiras

Palos of Flamenco: Guajiras

Sep 21, 2023

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”...

How to K.I.S.S. like a flamenco

How to K.I.S.S. like a flamenco

Aug 25, 2023

Although I’ve been teaching flamenco for 20 years, it’s from teaching online that I’ve learned my most valuable lesson…. how to kiss like a flamenco! Or actually- K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple and Strong! Flamenco is...

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