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⚠️The Golden Triangle of Flamenco

⚠️The Golden Triangle of Flamenco

Jan 16, 2026

When one mentions the “Golden Triangle of Flamenco,” it refers to where most people believe the cante jondo (deep song of flamenco) originated. The flamenco triangle is between the cities of Cádiz, Jerez de la Frontera and Triana...

Palos of Flamenco: Farruca

Palos of Flamenco: Farruca

Jun 11, 2024

FARRUCA is a dramatic palo (rhythm) and the danced in a masculine style with strong lines, lots of footwork and many moving parts. It’s a 4 count rhythm with the emphasis on the “1.” It was originally danced...

Palos of Flamenco: Colombianas

Palos of Flamenco: Colombianas

Jun 11, 2024

Colombianas is considered one of the newer palos of flamenco, which came about in the 1930’s by the singer Pepe Marchena. Even though it’s considered one of the palos of “ida y vuelta,” there’s nothing...

Besides structure of flamenco, you need to know THIS

Besides structure of flamenco, you need to know THIS

Mar 25, 2024

I talk about structure, structure, structure of flamenco all the time. That’s understanding the flow of most dances, the ones that are danced as solos. These include Alegrías, Solea, Guajiras, Tientos, etc, but not to...

How to K.I.S.S. like a flamenco

How to K.I.S.S. like a flamenco

Aug 25, 2023

Although I’ve been teaching flamenco for 20 years, it’s from teaching online that I’ve learned my most valuable lesson…. how to kiss like a flamenco! Or actually- K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple and Strong! Flamenco is...

Build Your Own Flamenco Practice Dance Floor

Build Your Own Flamenco Practice Dance Floor

May 15, 2023

So, you’re taking flamenco classes and you know the only way to really improve is to take time to practice. The best thing you can do is either rent studio space or build a home...

What’s Your #1 Challenge In Flamenco?

What’s Your #1 Challenge In Flamenco?

Aug 21, 2022

We are drawn to flamenco because it INSPIRES us, and makes us feel ALIVE. But then when we start learning and practicing, it can become a little OVERWHELMING. I’ve been dancing flamenco for 25 (!!)...

Flamenco Holiday Gift Guide Is Here!

Flamenco Holiday Gift Guide Is Here!

Dec 3, 2018

It’s that time of year again when all us flamencos start slipping secret messages through our kids’ letters to Santa. We dream of a cornucopia of flamenco supplies, shows and trips to Spain. We can dream!...

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