Bulerías…. the Holy Grail of Flamenco
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...
All About Siguirilla ( or is it Seguiriya?)
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...
When you just don’t feel like practicing….
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 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...
Palos of Flamenco: Guajiras
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”...
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,...
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....
Stuff I Always Tell My Flamenco Dancers
I just held my annual student showcase and it was the best one ever. I know, I know, I say that every year, but this time it *really* was!! Why? The soloists had a deeper...
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