¡Qué Alegría!
Alegrías is such a wonderful rhythm in flamenco! Happiness! Joy! Plus there’s so much depth and emotion that can be expressed. This palo of flamenco (flamenco rhythm) originates from the coastal town of Cádiz and...
On the Road to Dancing with Confidence
I usually say that learning flamenco is like learning a language. It’s a long process and you wouldn’t expect to be fluent in French after a six week course, right? The same with flamenco. But...
Becoming The Dancer You Want To Be
I get asked by my students what they can do to get to the next level. But it’s a trick question because they know all the physical things to do: practice intentionally in compás in...
In Search of Duende
La Pescailla DUENDE. Such an effervescent word. It’s so mysterious and longed for. It’s that special quality of a moment in flamenco or of a flamenco artist. “Ese bailaora tiene mucho duende.” That dancer has...
When Can I Dance Like Carmen Amaya?
People love flamenco and then they want to try dancing. How hard could it be? You just stomp around with a pretty dress and a scowl, right? I get questions all the time that go...
Learn How to Dance the Flamingo!
Improvising in the Thursday “Cuadro” class. Oh, sorry. I mean, “How to Dance Flamenco” Well, actually, I mean “How to Improvise Your Own Dance” AKA “WTF You’re Supposed to Do in a Solo” This entry...
The Soloist is Never Alone!
“Tablao Flamenco” by Fernando Botero You know this cuadro is backing her up! So, you have your solo. It’s choreographed. You know it inside and out. Maybe you even allow yourself some breathing room for...
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Feet Outside of the Studio
Do you want to improve your taconeo in flamenco? Besides going to the studio to pound out some escobillas (in compás!!!!), try these exercises next to the copy machine, while waiting in line for coffee, or...
Flamenco as Therapy
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 Head Trips
What are Flamenco head trips? They’re about how we WANT to dance and express ourselves, but we get caught up with all those frustrations, insecurities and the stories we tell ourselves of about how much...
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