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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 (!!)...

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!...