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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
We flamenco teachers are a jealous lot. Well, perhaps even all dance teachers. We love our students and we especially love loyal students, the ones who have been with us from the beginning. They are...
When I teach the flamenco 12 count to a group of new beginners, I usually start in Solea because it’s slow enough for them to grasp the concept of the compás. But then I move...
So, you’re getting ready to do a show and you want the passion of Carmen Amaya to flow through you. Maybe you’ve been dancing a while and you feel that you’ve known your choreography and...
Wow! We had a great show this weekend! Here are just a few pictures taken from some audience members. I can’t wait to see the video! This was definitely the best show we’ve ever had....
I’ve been presenting my students in showcases since 2005. They started off as rag tag events at a restaurant in Hermosa Beach, and I am amazed at how they’ve evolved into a polished show at small...
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