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Thoughts on Dancing Tablao

Thoughts on Dancing Tablao

May 24, 2022

I had an amazing weekend workshop with students from my Online Flamenco Studio flying in from all over the country and even Canada, as well as some of my local dancers. We worked on Tablao...

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....

The Structure of Flamenco

The Structure of Flamenco

Jan 27, 2022

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...

How to Dance Flamenco with Your Mind, Body & Soul

How to Dance Flamenco with Your Mind, Body & Soul

Jul 1, 2021

I’m all about dancing flamenco with our entire Mind, Body and Soul. What does that mean? It means dancing wholeheartedly with passion and understanding. It means understanding the structure, being meticulous with technique and allowing...

The Mind, Body and Soul of Flamenco

The Mind, Body and Soul of Flamenco

Mar 19, 2021

We are drawn to flamenco because it INSPIRES us, makes us feel ALIVE. But then when we start learning and practicing, it can become a little OVERWHELMING. For me, my biggest struggle in my first years of learning was being able...

On the Road to Dancing with Confidence

On the Road to Dancing with Confidence

Sep 25, 2020

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...

The Soloist is Never Alone!

The Soloist is Never Alone!

Nov 14, 2019

“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...

My Favorite Funky Diva Flamencas

My Favorite Funky Diva Flamencas

Oct 31, 2019

I remember when I was living in Madrid, I would go every day to a dance studio to practice before heading over to my flamenco classes. The studio was called Arte Jondo in the Embajadores...

Is Flamenco Really Flamenco Without Live Music?

Is Flamenco Really Flamenco Without Live Music?

May 24, 2019

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,...

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