In Honor of Our Flamenco Ancestors
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
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...
How to K.I.S.S. like a flamenco
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...
Quiz: How Flamenco Are YOU?
Do you wonder whether it’s more important to pay the utility bill or buy flamenco shoes? Have you ever wanted to cry while listening to a Siguirilla? Have you ever danced a Bulería while brushing your...
The Never Ending Flamenco Journey
We all wish we were gifted with starting flamenco in the womb, being born into a flamenco family with the art in our blood. But for most of us, that is just not the case....
Is Flamenco Really Flamenco Without Live Music?
If a flamenco dancer performs with recorded music, is she really dancing flamenco? Do you think this is a question like a tree falling in the forest making a sound? Could be. From my training,...
Build Your Own Flamenco Practice Dance Floor
So, you’re taking flamenco classes and you know the only way to really improve is to take time to practice. The best thing you can do is either rent studio space or build a home...
How much discipline do you need to dance flamenco?
You *must* be disciplined to dance flamenco. You must practice consistently and diligently. If not, then you must not truly love flamenco and have the passion that it takes to dance it with any proficiency....
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...
Flamenco Rhythms (Palos): Solea por Bulería
Solea por Bulerías is a great palo for beginners to learn because the letra is short, has great places to accentuate and the structure is very clear. Plus, it has that passionate, aggressive energy that...
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