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The A to Z's of Flamence Dance:  I is for Instruction

10/26/2016

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The importance of quality instruction in Flamenco dance and guitar (and anything in life for that matter) is often, unfortunately, highly underrated.  We seem to be living in a fast-paced "now" world:

Read the full article at DanceUS.org



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The A to Z's of Flamenco Dance: "A" is for Attitude

2/13/2014

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(by Linda Machado)

It is said attitude is everything.  Well it’s true, especially in Flamenco.  The right (or wrong) attitude can get you anywhere (or nowhere).  Let’s discuss attitude ABOUT Flamenco dance and attitude IN Flamenco dance.

Having the right attitude ABOUT Flamenco dance is really an underrated skill. Dancers that approach Flamenco dance from a position of “I am going to be the best Flamenco dancer in [insert city, state or country],” or “I am going to make career out of Flamenco dance,” are starting out on the wrong foot (pun intended).  Flamenco is ABOUT the journey, it is not something tangible that you can “collect” or a “skill” that you can master and then go on to master other skills.  Remember, Flamenco is not a dance; it is a cultural art form of which dance is only one part.  So developing an attitude of becoming a “dancer” can be limiting.  It’s not about the dance; it’s about the art of the dance.  Work on the dance but embrace the art.  Practice your technique but dance from your heart. 

To read the full article go to DanceUS.org

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It's Flamenco...not Flamingo!

2/12/2014

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(by Linda Machado)

It’s true – no pink birds here, so don’t say Flamingo (fluh-MING-o), say Flamenco (fluh-MEN.co).  In fact, Flamenco is not a dance.  “What???  But, I saw some amazing dancers in some gorgeous costumes doing some real fast footwork to incredible music – what do you mean it’s not a dance??”  Stay calm – an explanation is in order.

Flamenco is actually the cultural art form of the Andalusian Gypsy.  In Flamenco there IS dance; but there is also singing, guitar playing and percussion.  Flamenco is not any one of these things by itself – it is the interaction of all these things with each other that give us Flamenco.  As a dancer, I am heavily invested in the dance portion, but I know that without most of the other parts, I will not be able to dance Flamenco – well, at least the kind of Flamenco I enjoy the most – improvisational Flamenco.  There are different types of Flamenco, such as improvisational and theatrical (sometimes referred to as ballet Flamenco). 

To read the complete article go to DanceUS.org



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    Ricardo de Cristobal is a Master Flamenco Guitarist and Flamenco Historian with over 50 years experience in the art form.
    Linda Machado is a professional Flamenco dancer and instructor with over 25 years experience in the art form.

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