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SOLEA: the mother of all flamenco palos

SOLEA: the mother of all flamenco palos

Jun 18, 2025

When I teach the flamenco 12 count to a group of new beginners, I usually start in Solea because it’s slow enough for them to grasp the concept of the compás. But then I move them...

Dancer’s Guide to the Palos (Rhythms) of Flamenco

Dancer’s Guide to the Palos (Rhythms) of Flamenco

May 15, 2025

When learning flamenco, dancers can become so overwhelmed with understanding the different rhythms or palos. They think they must learn them all at once. That’s impossible even for you over-achievers! When I teach palos or...

Flamenco Dance Solea Upper Body Technique

Flamenco Dance Solea Upper Body Technique

Dec 18, 2022

Enjoy this 20 minute flamenco dance class focusing on the upper body for all levels. We work on mobility, expression and strength in the palo (rhythm) of Solea. ¡Ole! 💃🏻 💃🏻 THE ONLINE FLAMENCO STUDIO...

Solea, the heavy hitter of flamenco

Solea, the heavy hitter of flamenco

Dec 7, 2018

When I teach the flamenco 12 count to a group of new beginners, I usually start in Solea because it’s slow enough for them to grasp the concept of the compás. But then I move...

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