Here’s a simple marking step in the rhythm of twelve.
Add this step to a choreography, or use it as a body technique exercise.
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Here’s a simple marking step in the rhythm of twelve.
Add this step to a choreography, or use it as a body technique exercise.
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Use the following flamenco step as a marcaje, a marking step, or as a remate, an accent or close.
Following the tutorial you’ll find a written breakdown of the steps and more on how to use this.
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Ready to try a new flamenco footwork step in the 12-count rhythm?
Here’s one for you!
Watch the video tutorial here…
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How often do you practice accompanying yourself with palmas while dancing?
Namely while doing footwork.
Use the combination below to work on your palmas and footwork coordination in the compás of 12.
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Learn this step and use it in your bulerías pataíta.
You could use this step as a llamada, remate, or even a patá.
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Looking for a bulerías llamada with a twist?
Here’s one for you to try.
Watch the video tutorial then check out the notes below for additional support with this step:
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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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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.
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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Below I take you through a marking step in the compás of twelve.
Add it to one of your dance choreographies, or use it as an exercise to practice changing directions, spotting, holding a focused gaze, or body positioning.
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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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Here’s a flamenco step that combines marking with footwork.
Use it with any palo in the rhythm of 12.
Or use it as a technique exercise.
I recommend approaching the step like this:
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In anticipation of Bulerías Made Simple this weekend….
Below find a step for you.
It’s a Bulerías Marcaje.
I recommend approaching the step like this:
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