• Home
  • About
    • Contact
    • Media
      • Gallery
      • Videos
  • Live Classes
  • Online Lessons
    • Free Lessons
    • Courses
    • Online Flamenco Studio Membership
  • Log In
  • Shows
  • Blog
  • Privacy Policy
RINA ORELLANA FLAMENCO
  • About
    • Contact
    • Media
      • Gallery
      • Videos
  • Live Classes
  • Online Lessons
    • Free Lessons
    • Courses
    • Online Flamenco Studio Membership
  • Log In
  • Shows
  • Blog
Love Letter to Flamenco

Love Letter to Flamenco

Feb 14, 2022

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,...

Gracias a Flamenco

Gracias a Flamenco

Nov 19, 2021

Just like the great Mercedes Sosa sings, “Gracias a la vida, que me ha dado tanto,” (Thank you, life, for giving me so much,) I have many things to be thankful for: my husband, my kids,...

Sevillanas and Feria Fever……Again

Sevillanas and Feria Fever……Again

Jan 22, 2020

Spring is not quite here, but Feria is on my mind since my students and I will be presenting at the Feria de Abril en Los Alamitos. Good times! But as Flamencas, we sigh longingly...

Flamenco as Therapy

Flamenco as Therapy

May 10, 2019

I had my annual student showcase last weekend and I’m blown away at the progress that many of my dancers have made. Also, I’m so impressed with the dancers that performed flamenco for the first...

Flamenco is the ULTIMATE New Year Goal

Flamenco is the ULTIMATE New Year Goal

Dec 31, 2018

I NEVER make New Year’s resolutions, but I LOVE making goals. Even though the specific goals change every year, they do tend to revolve around the same themes: working out, making time for family and...

Are you showing up for flamenco?

Are you showing up for flamenco?

Nov 9, 2017

I just completed a dance challenge in my Online Flamenco Studio where dancers had to learn one of two Solea por Bulerias choreographies…… and then post them on the internet. Learning the choreography is one...

The winners of the first OFS Dance Challenge!

The winners of the first OFS Dance Challenge!

Jul 7, 2017

We all know that it takes dedication to learn flamenco. My dancers in my live group classes take up to four classes per week with me. Now THAT’S dedication. But, the dedication of the participants...

Announcing OFS DANCE CHALLENGE!

Announcing OFS DANCE CHALLENGE!

May 30, 2017

I know very well that my dance students learn more quickly when we’re getting ready for a show. It’s having the deadline, everyone else relying on you to know your part, and the overall excitement...

It’s Never Too Late To Learn Flamenco!

It’s Never Too Late To Learn Flamenco!

Apr 4, 2016

Starting from the very beginning with flamenco is exhilarating and daunting at the same time. We are all drawn to it because of the sheer passion and expression of the dancers, as well as being...

Quiz: How Flamenco Are YOU?

Quiz: How Flamenco Are YOU?

Mar 25, 2016

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 buleria while brushing your...

  • 1
  • 2

POPULAR POSTS

  • How to Pick a Bata de Cola
  • RESOURCES for Flamenco Dancers
  • The Beginner’s Guide to Flamenco
  • The Men of Flamenco
  • Dancer’s Guide to the Palos (Rhythms) of Flamenco
  • La Nueva Generación: the next generation of flamenco dancers
  • Getting Ready For The Dog Days Of ̶S̶u̶m̶m̶e̶r̶ Flamenco
  • Hot Avant Garde and Experimental Flamenco

Search This Blog

Categories

FREE ONLINE LESSONS

© 2022 — Rina Orellana Flamenco.

  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Learn the ENTIRE 1st copla of Sevillanas in this FREE video workshop with Rina Orellana!

(You'll also receive tips, inspiration & other flamenco goodies. You may unsubscribe at any time.)

x

Receive the first lesson to this choreography FREE!

This tangos choreography is to the song "Como el Agua" by the legendary Camaron de la Isla.

(You'll also receive inspiration, tips & other flamenco goodies. You may unsubscribe at any time.)

x