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Are you showing up for flamenco?

Are you showing up for flamenco?

I just completed a dance challenge in my Online Flamenco Studio where dancers had to learn one of two Solea por Bulerias choreographies…… and then post them on the internet. Learning the choreography is one […]

By rina@rinaorellana.com November 9, 2017 Flamenco Community, Flamenco Craft & Practice, Flamenco Dance, Flamenco Health & Fitness, Learning Flamenco No Comments
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How YOU can dance your BEST on stage

How YOU can dance your BEST on stage

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 […]

By rina@rinaorellana.com March 2, 2017 Flamenco Craft & Practice, Learning Flamenco, Performing Flamenco 2 Comments
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A Complete Flamenco Dance Course for New Beginners

A Complete Flamenco Dance Course for New Beginners

I am so happy to finally have this on my Online Flamenco Studio site. A brand spanking new complete course for NEW BEGINNERS. I mean new, new. I knew it was time to add one […]

By rina@rinaorellana.com September 23, 2016 Flamenco Craft & Practice, Learning Flamenco 1 Comment
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Camaron de la Isla is a Genius

Camaron de la Isla is a Genius

Tangos is such a fun rhythm. It’s perfect for beginners because it’s in 4/4 time, which is usually more easily recognizable than the 12 count rhythm. But it’s also great for more advanced students because […]

By rina@rinaorellana.com July 22, 2016 Flamenco Craft & Practice, Flamenco Dance, Learning Flamenco, Palos - Flamenco Rhythms No Comments
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It’s Never Too Late To Learn Flamenco!

It’s Never Too Late To Learn Flamenco!

Starting from the very beginning with flamenco is exhilarating and daunting at the same time. We are all drawn to it because of the sheer passion and expression of the dancers, as well as being […]

By rina@rinaorellana.com April 4, 2016 Flamenco Community, Flamenco Health & Fitness, Learning Flamenco 5 Comments
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Farruquito Fever

Farruquito Fever

Farruquito is coming to SoCal this weekend and I’m.so.excited! Although I’ve seen the rest of his family perform in the U.S. within the last 10 years, I haven’t seen him since I lived in Madrid […]

By rina@rinaorellana.com February 26, 2016 Flamenco Craft & Practice, Flamenco Dance, Flamenco Dance Styles No Comments
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How to Reach the Next Level in Flamenco

How to Reach the Next Level in Flamenco

I recently held a student show last month at Tapas Restaurant in Newport Beach, CA. It was great because it was a lower stress event for me since I didn’t have to worry about all […]

By rina@rinaorellana.com December 16, 2015 Flamenco Craft & Practice, Flamenco Dance, Flamenco Dance Styles, Learning Flamenco, Performing Flamenco, Teaching Flamenco No Comments
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All I Really Need to Know in Life I Learned in Flamenco Class

All I Really Need to Know in Life I Learned in Flamenco Class

Have you ever seen that book, “All I really need to know I learned in kindergarten?” Well, here’s the flamenco version of it!   1.You gotta put in the work. In flamenco, if you want […]

By rina@rinaorellana.com September 29, 2015 Flamenco Community, Flamenco Craft & Practice, Learning Flamenco, Performing Flamenco 4 Comments
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Unleash the Flamenco Beast: Be Confident!

Unleash the Flamenco Beast: Be Confident!

Here is the final installment and most special of the Unleash the Flamenco Beast Series. You can read parts one (practice), two (listen), three (watch), and four (get strong) here. You can have as much technique under your belt […]

By rina@rinaorellana.com September 7, 2015 Flamenco Craft & Practice, Flamenco Dance, Learning Flamenco, Performing Flamenco 2 Comments
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Unleash the Flamenco Beast: Get Strong!

Unleash the Flamenco Beast: Get Strong!

Here is the fourth installment of the Unleash the Flamenco Beast Series. You can read parts one (practice), two (listen) and three (watch) here. You can’t always go to the dance studio and you may […]

By rina@rinaorellana.com August 18, 2015 Flamenco Dance, Flamenco Health & Fitness, Learning Flamenco No Comments
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