Thoughts on Dancing Tablao
I had an amazing weekend workshop with students from my Online Flamenco Studio flying in from all over the country and even Canada, as well as some of my local dancers. We worked on Tablao...
Does Being an Innie or an Outie Make You a Better Dancer?
“Flamenco at El Farol” by Roland Van Loon I go through different phases on how I like to perform. Sometimes, I feel boisterous and want to just strut some stuff. Other times I feel I...
The Rules of Tablao
So, you want to dance in flamenco tablaos. Well then you’ll have to learn the rules, AKA the rules of engagement! I’ve been dancing flamenco for over 25 years now (!!!!)– studying, performing, teaching, producing....
Love Letter to Flamenco
On this Valentine’s Day, I write my own love letter to my sweet love, FLAMENCO. For all the highs and lows of our relationship, I think we’re on pretty good terms right now. “But, Rina,...
The Earthy Palo of Tientos
I’ve been working on a new Tientos choreography to dance this weekend. It’s been just about 2 years since I’ve performed- and even longer since I’ve danced Tablao (flamenco restaurant venue)! I love dancing to this...
Holiday Gift Guide for Flamenco Dancers!
¡Olé! I LOVE compiling lists like this!! Even if some of us aren’t dancing the way we did pre-pandemic, we still ❤️ getting flamenco goodies!! Wondering what to get your favorite flamenca this year (or...
3 Keys to Dancing Flamenco
At its most basic level, flamenco is made up of 3 things: cante (singing), baile (dancing) and toque (guitar.) In the beginning of flamenco, there was really only cante. As dancers, we rely on the...
Stay in compás… or else!!
In flamenco, we’re always talking about compás. What IS it anyway? First it’s RHYTHM, the BEAT as in the time and tempo. Being IN rhythm or ON the beat is being IN compás. So, in...
Struggles and Enlightenment in the Flamenco Journey
I’ve been dancing flamenco for over 25 years now, but I still consider myself a student, always learning, always trying to understand more. One thing I know is that, as dancers, we all want to...
The Beginner’s Guide to Flamenco
Flamenco is such a captivating art form and it enthralls and entices novices to begin a journey of learning it. So, they sign up for a class and then…… FREAK OUT! Why? Who knew flamenco...
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