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Your Resource for Flamenco Dance Articles, Guides, Insights and Inspiration
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced flamenco dancer, our collection of guides and tutorials is tailored to enrich your dance experience.
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FOOTWORK ESSENCIALS: LA SUBIDA
What is a Llamada -The Flamenco Dance Student Guide
In flamenco “Llamada” means “cue” and it is a crucial element used by both dancers and guitarists.
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FOOTWORK ESSENCIALS: SUBIDA
What is a Llamada -The Flamenco Dance Student Guide
In flamenco “Llamada” means “cue” and it is a crucial element used by both dancers and guitarists.
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GUAJIRAS
What to look for when buying a fan for flamenco dance. Where to get it and the different sizes from regular to pericon
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced flamenco dancer, our collection of guides and tutorials is tailored to enrich your dance experience.
Flamenco Dance Essentials Free Tutorials:
Explore Maria’s articles on then fundamental elements of flamenco, including compás, llamada, palos, and a glossary of terms. For those of you starting, check out Maria’s Flamenco Dance Essentials videos
Free Flamenco Dance Tutorials:
Check out our collection of free tutorials designed to enhance your flamenco dance skills. From Sevillanas to a step-by-step guidance on starting with castanets including follow-along exercises, Maria’s video tutorials are free and a great resource to support your flamenco dance journey.
Sevillanas Review – Free Videos:
Polish your Sevillanas with our follow-along videos. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your technique, our tutorials provide valuable insights.
Flamenco Dance Student Guides:
A detailed guide on choosing your first pair of flamenco dance shoes and an intro to flamenco dance props such as the iconic “Bata de Cola,” the shawl, and the fan. Learn where to buy these props and what it takes to incorporate them into your dance.
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Student Showcase June 2024
Flamenco and Ballet Dance School Maria Osende Fiesta & Student Showcase
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FOOTWORK ESSENCIALS: SUBIDA
What is a Llamada -The Flamenco Dance Student Guide
In flamenco “Llamada” means “cue” and it is a crucial element used by both dancers and guitarists.
![mini-tutorials serve as the building blocks of your learning journey and include short exercises that reinforce your skills through repetition](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_300,h_200/https://www.flamencoschool.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/12/FSMO-in-class-shoes-©KP-2019-7299-300x200.jpg)
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FLAMENCO DANCE HUB
Your Resource for Flamenco Dance Articles, Guides, Insights and Inspiration
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GUAJIRAS
What to look for when buying a fan for flamenco dance. Where to get it and the different sizes from regular to pericon
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PALOS FLAMENCOS: ALEGRIAS
A palo flamenco is a style variant within flamenco characterized by specific musical and cultural aspects.
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The Fan
What to look for when buying a fan for flamenco dance. Where to get it and the different sizes from regular to pericon
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FOOTWORK ESSENCIALS: LA SUBIDA
What is a Llamada -The Flamenco Dance Student Guide
In flamenco “Llamada” means “cue” and it is a crucial element used by both dancers and guitarists.
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_300,h_94/https://www.flamencoschool.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/11/Compas-Bannet-300x94.png)
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The Benefits of Dance
Dance is a fun activity that sharpens the mind, increases aerobic power, strength and flexibility, builds social bonds, and can reduce pain, stiffness and anxiety. Recent findings suggest that dance offers double the benefits of other types of physical activity,