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Quiz: How Flamenco Are YOU?

Quiz: How Flamenco Are YOU?

Jul 6, 2023

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...

Gracias a Flamenco

Gracias a Flamenco

Nov 19, 2022

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,...

What’s YOUR Flamenco Story?

What’s YOUR Flamenco Story?

Jul 17, 2022

I just love hearing people’s flamenco stories. What *was* it that initially piqued their interest?  For me, I always knew something about flamenco and was intrigued by it. Not sure how since I’m not Spanish,...

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,...

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...

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...

All I Really Need to Know in Life I Learned in Flamenco Class

All I Really Need to Know in Life I Learned in Flamenco Class

Sep 29, 2015

Have you ever seen that book, “All I really need to know I learned in kindergarten?” Well, here’s the flamenco version of it!   1.You gotta put in the work. In flamenco, if you want...

Flamenco Envy

Flamenco Envy

Jun 9, 2015

I have Flamenco Envy. Have you ever experienced that? When everyone seems to be doing some fun flamenco thing and you’re not? I mean look at this picture! Dancing on the tables! Wine bottles on...

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