flamenco practice Archives - RINA ORELLANA FLAMENCO

When you just don’t feel like practicing….

Nov 2, 2023

We all know that dancing flamenco takes consistency, dedication and lots and lots of practice if you truly want to reach a higher level of expertise. Before I had kids I had time to go...

Stuff I Always Tell My Flamenco Dancers

Mar 13, 2023

I just held my annual student showcase and it was the best one ever. I know, I know, I say that every year, but this time it *really* was!! Why? The soloists had a deeper...

Flamenco Dance Conditioning & Warm-Up Sequence | Foot Exercises

Jan 1, 2023

Use this sequence to warm up your feet before putting on your flamenco dance shoes. These exercises can be used before dance class or anytime you want to strengthen and warm up your feet. ¡Ole!...

Flamenco Dance Basics | Footwork Drills

Dec 26, 2022

Syncopated picado footwork technique with Rina Orellana. ¡Ole! 💃🏻 💃🏻 THE ONLINE FLAMENCO STUDIO ACADEMY: Hands down this it the BEST online flamenco dance education out there- a true “University of Flamenco!” You will unleash...

Tangos (Rosa Maria by Camaron de la Isla) – Flamenco Dance Choreographies by Rina

Dec 22, 2022

Complete Tangos flamenco choreography with the song “Rosa Maria” by Camaron de la Isla. Learn this choreography with Rina Orellana inside the Online Flamenco Studio💃🏻 💃🏻 THE ONLINE FLAMENCO STUDIO ACADEMY: Hands down this it...

Flamenco Dance Basics | Braceo (Arms Placement)

Dec 20, 2022

In this video, you will learn the basics of braceo (arms placement). New beginners will learn positioning while experienced dancers can use this as a warm up. ¡Ole! 💃🏻 💃🏻 THE ONLINE FLAMENCO STUDIO ACADEMY:...

Flamenco Dance Basics | Palmas

Dec 16, 2022

In this video, you will learn the syncopated palmas (hand clapping) for flamenco. ¡Ole! 💃🏻 💃🏻 THE ONLINE FLAMENCO STUDIO ACADEMY: Hands down this it the BEST online flamenco dance education out there- a true...

Flamenco Dance Basics | Learning the Fundamentals for New Beginners

Dec 14, 2022

Learning the absolute fundamentals of flamenco in 15 minutes. You will learn about rhythm (compás), clapping (palmas), arm placement (braceo) and hand movements (manos). ¡Ole! 💃🏻 💃🏻 THE ONLINE FLAMENCO STUDIO ACADEMY: Hands down this...

Flamenco Dance Basics | Compás (12-Count)

Dec 12, 2022

Learn the basics of counting, accents, hand clapping (palmas) and two fundamental marking steps in the compás (12-count flamenco rhythm). ¡Ole! 💃🏻 💃🏻 THE ONLINE FLAMENCO STUDIO ACADEMY: Hands down this it the BEST online...

Is Passion All You Need?

Jun 25, 2021

We have the romantic notion that a flamenco dancer is all passion. That that passion drives her to practice hours on end and then she explodes on stage with all that intensity. And that may be true...