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Quiz: How Flamenco Are YOU?

Quiz: How Flamenco Are YOU?

Jul 6, 2023

Do you wonder whether it’s more important to pay the utility bill or buy flamenco shoes? Have you ever wanted to cry while listening to a Siguirilla? Have you ever danced a Bulería while brushing your...

Does Being an Innie or an Outie Make You a Better Dancer?

Does Being an Innie or an Outie Make You a Better Dancer?

May 11, 2022

“Flamenco at El Farol” by Roland Van Loon I go through different phases on how I like to perform. Sometimes, I feel boisterous and want to just strut some stuff. Other times I feel I...

3 Keys to Dancing Flamenco

3 Keys to Dancing Flamenco

Oct 7, 2021

At its most basic level, flamenco is made up of 3 things: cante (singing), baile (dancing) and toque (guitar.) In the beginning of flamenco, there was really only cante. As dancers, we rely on the...

How to Dance Flamenco with Your Mind, Body & Soul

How to Dance Flamenco with Your Mind, Body & Soul

Jul 1, 2021

I’m all about dancing flamenco with our entire Mind, Body and Soul. What does that mean? It means dancing wholeheartedly with passion and understanding. It means understanding the structure, being meticulous with technique and allowing...

The Mind, Body and Soul of Flamenco

The Mind, Body and Soul of Flamenco

Mar 19, 2021

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...

When Can I Dance Like Carmen Amaya?

When Can I Dance Like Carmen Amaya?

Jun 7, 2020

People love flamenco and then they want to try dancing. How hard could it be? You just stomp around with a pretty dress and a scowl, right? I get questions all the time that go...

How YOU can dance your BEST on stage

How YOU can dance your BEST on stage

Mar 2, 2017

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...

How to Reach the Next Level in Flamenco

How to Reach the Next Level in Flamenco

Dec 16, 2015

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...

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

Sep 29, 2015

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...

Unleash the Flamenco Beast: Be Confident!

Unleash the Flamenco Beast: Be Confident!

Sep 7, 2015

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...

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