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The Dancer’s Guide to the Structure of Flamenco

The Dancer’s Guide to the Structure of Flamenco

Oct 11, 2023

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...

Is Flamenco Really Flamenco Without Live Music?

Is Flamenco Really Flamenco Without Live Music?

May 24, 2023

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,...

Flamenco Dance Basics | Braceo (Arms Placement)

Flamenco Dance Basics | Braceo (Arms Placement)

Dec 20, 2022

In this video, you will learn the basics of braceo (arms placement). New beginners will learn positioning while experienced dancers can use this as a warm up. ¡Ole! 💃🏻 💃🏻 THE ONLINE FLAMENCO STUDIO ACADEMY:...

Flamenco Dance Basics | Palmas

Flamenco Dance Basics | Palmas

Dec 16, 2022

In this video, you will learn the syncopated palmas (hand clapping) for flamenco. ¡Ole! 💃🏻 💃🏻 THE ONLINE FLAMENCO STUDIO ACADEMY: Hands down this it the BEST online flamenco dance education out there- a true...

Flamenco Dance Basics | Learning the Fundamentals for New Beginners

Flamenco Dance Basics | Learning the Fundamentals for New Beginners

Dec 14, 2022

Learning the absolute fundamentals of flamenco in 15 minutes. You will learn about rhythm (compás), clapping (palmas), arm placement (braceo) and hand movements (manos). ¡Ole! 💃🏻 💃🏻 THE ONLINE FLAMENCO STUDIO ACADEMY: Hands down this...

Flamenco Dance Basics | Compás (12-Count)

Flamenco Dance Basics | Compás (12-Count)

Dec 12, 2022

Learn the basics of counting, accents, hand clapping (palmas) and two fundamental marking steps in the compás (12-count flamenco rhythm). ¡Ole! 💃🏻 💃🏻 THE ONLINE FLAMENCO STUDIO ACADEMY: Hands down this it the BEST online...

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,...

All about Alegrías, the happy palo of flamenco

All about Alegrías, the happy palo of flamenco

Oct 6, 2022

Alegrías is such a fun rhythm. It’s a mid to fast tempo with a 12 count compás. The aire is happy and light and danced by both men and women. Many times it’s danced with...

Learn Flamenco with your EARS

Learn Flamenco with your EARS

Jul 31, 2022

Learning flamenco is more than learning a bunch of moves. It’s understanding a whole new language! Of course, there’s a whole new dance vocabulary and structure as part of the language. But it’s also the...

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,...

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