Abanico Step with Contratiempo [Flamenco Dance Steps]

May 7, 2023

Here’s a video tutorial of a flamenco step with abanico.

Incorporate it into a choreography, or

Use it as a practice exercise to improve:

opening and closing the fan
contratiempo
coordination

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Basic Flamenco Hand & Finger Movements

April 10, 2023

In the video tutorial below I take you through the basic movement of the hands and fingers used in flamenco dancing.

First we’ll focus solely on the movement of the hands.

Then we will look at the finger movements.

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Do You Practice Flamenco Hand Movements?⁣

February 20, 2023

Do you practice your flamenco hand movements?⁣

Practicing 'manos' is a must for every flamenco dancer.⁣

The good news is that there is not one right way to move the hands in flamenco. ⁣

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Easy Tangos Step [Flamenco Dance Steps]

February 15, 2023

Here’s a simple tangos marcaje you can use to work on:

Pitos (finger snaps),
Hips,
Coordination, and
Arm positioning

Let’s take a look step by step

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Tutorial: Flamenco Marking Step [Flamenco Dance Steps]

February 7, 2023

The following twelve count marking step is all about the body.⁣⁣

The feet are pretty simple. (Phew.)

It’s the movement of the body and arms that makes the step.⁣

Learn it here

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Abanico Dance Step Tutorial [Flamenco Dance Steps]

January 30, 2023

Ready to dance with the abanico?

Here’s a step you can add to:⁣

Your bulerías at the end of a guajiras⁣
Your bulerías de Cádiz at the end of alegrías⁣
A falseta or escobilla ⁣

Give it a try

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Try This Simple Tangos Combination [Flamenco Dance Steps]

January 10, 2023

Here’s a new tangos combination for you.

You may use it:

As the singer comes to the end of a line of the letra ⁣
When the singer takes a respiro, a pause⁣
Or simply as an exercise to practice coordinating contratiempo sounds with fluid body movements.⁣

Watch the video tutorial

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Tangos Llamada [Flamenco Dance Steps]

December 23, 2022

Here’s a fun llamada por tangos with lots of contratiempo and a redoble.

Learn it step by step below…

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12-Count Flamenco Step Tutorial [Flamenco Dance Steps]

December 16, 2022

Ready to dance?

Below find another step to put with any palo in the rhythm of twelve.

Let’s learn it step by step:

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12-Count Marcaje with Footwork [Flamenco Dance Steps]

November 27, 2022

Here’s a step that combines marking with footwork. ⁣

Use it with any palo in the rhythm of 12.⁣

Ready to try it? ⁣

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Footwork & Palmas Combination [Flamenco Dance Steps]

November 24, 2022

Here’s an exercise n the compás of 8 you can use to practice coordinating footwork with palmas.

This one is also good for practicing beginning on the same foot you end on, which can be challenging as you build speed.⁣

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12-Count Footwork Combination [Flamenco Dance Steps]

November 20, 2022

Here’s a flamenco footwork pattern in the compás of 12.⁣

Use this as practice exercise, or add it to a dance.⁣

The second part of the pattern is a remate, so this step would work well to close something in your dance.⁣

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FREE Flamenco Dance Tutorial Videos

November 19, 2022

Looking for flamenco dance tutorials?

You’ve come to the right place.

This past year, I began creating and sharing short flamenco dance lessons online.

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Simple Abanico Percussive Step Tutorial [Flamenco Dance Steps]

November 15, 2022

Here’s a simple marcaje that uses the abanico to make a little bit of noise.⁣

With this step we close the fan when tapping it against the body to make sounds.⁣

The step goes like this…⁣

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Simple Tangos Marking Steps [Flamenco Dance Steps]

November 5, 2022

Ready to dance tangos with me?

Below find two simple flamenco marking steps you can put to use today!

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Bulerías Marcaje Tutorial [Flamenco Dance Steps]

October 25, 2022

Looking for a simple marcaje to add to your bank of bulerías steps?⁣

Here’s one you can use in a variety of ways.

Try it with me here:

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Learn This Bulerías Remate [Flamenco Dance Steps]

September 28, 2022

Do you love a little slapping and clapping?⁣

Here I share a flamenco dance tutorial for a bulerías remate with contratiempo.

A remate can be done using footwork or body movements or a combination of the two.⁣

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Try This Abanico Move [Flamenco Dance Steps]

September 12, 2022

Dance with me!

Learn this short tangos combination with abanico.

We begin with a simple marcaje in the first compás,

And finish with a remate in the second compás.

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Learn This Tangos Step [Flamenco Dance Steps]

September 8, 2022

Ready to learn a simple remate por tangos?⁣?⁣

Use this remate to add a little flair to a choreography you already have,⁣ or ⁣
Put on some of your favorite tangos and do it over and over again as an exercise,⁣ or
Create your own dance and make this one of your steps.⁣

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