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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,...

The Ultimate Guide to Flamenco Shoes

The Ultimate Guide to Flamenco Shoes

Aug 10, 2022

Buying flamenco shoes can be such a hassle since you can’t run to the local mall to find them. They’re also very expensive, which makes them unattractive to new beginners. If you buy them online...

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,...

Getting Ready For The Dog Days Of  ̶S̶u̶m̶m̶e̶r̶ Flamenco

Getting Ready For The Dog Days Of ̶S̶u̶m̶m̶e̶r̶ Flamenco

Jun 22, 2022

We know that the dog days of summer are coming up.  You know what that means- those lazy, hot days when all you want to do is lie down in a hammock, in the shade,...

Does Being an Innie or an Outie Make You a Better Dancer?

Does Being an Innie or an Outie Make You a Better Dancer?

May 11, 2022

“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

The Rules of Tablao

May 3, 2022

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....

All About Siguirilla ( or is it Seguiriya?)

All About Siguirilla ( or is it Seguiriya?)

Oct 22, 2021

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...

3 Keys to Dancing Flamenco

3 Keys to Dancing Flamenco

Oct 7, 2021

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...

Struggles and Enlightenment in the Flamenco Journey

Struggles and Enlightenment in the Flamenco Journey

Aug 16, 2021

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...

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