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The weekend is coming and I’m so happy about it. This week’s Alegrías, Bulerías and fan technique intensives have left my feet in pain and my lower right arm in agony (wasn’t aware of those muscles before! 😅) Totally worth it, but I still can’t wait to put my feet up and enjoy other people’s art. I’ll go to @lizmakesphotos’ Cyanotype Impressions launch tonight and see @michaelacisarik perform with @201dancecompany tomorrow. Can’t wait 😊 ... #flamencodancer #flamencophotography #powerfulwoman #tiredbutinspired #lovedance #loveart

Today I’m sharing a curious little piece of information about the origins of the mantón de Manila, the shawl in this picture. Manila is the capital of the Philippines, but what does this typical Spanish scarf have to do with South East Asia? Manila was once part of Spain’s colonial empire and played an important role in Spanish colonial trade. As part of the complex trade system Manila traded with Canton in China, where silk garments were expertly made and traded. When these scarves arrived in southern Spain, where they became very popular, they were wrongly named after Manila and the name stuck. ... #quiteinteresting #qi #mantondemanila #instaknowledge #flamencodancer #flamencolondon

When I dance Flamenco, my arms and hands reveal my heart. If it’s alive and completely consumed, you will see it electrifying the torso all the way into the finger tips and beyond or, in the case of this picture, all the way into the accessory! ... #lovedance #passion #flamencodancer #londondancer #professionaldancer

The polka dots on this dress, “lunares”, are possibly an adaptation of early Gipsy dresses that included little pieces of mirror to ward off evil spirits. Even though I’m not superstitious, I like the idea and mention it to clients, especially if I perform at their wedding 👰🏽🎩 But I don’t think evil spirits could be present at a wonderful party anyways! ... #weddingentertainer #luckycharms #positivenergy #trajedelunares #gridpost

Tailoring a Flamenco dress is one of the most complicated and elaborate works for tailors. They are high-quality, durable garments made by hand, and creating one dress takes several days. I got the dress I'm wearing in this picture in a small Sevillian dressmaker’s shop on the fringe of the historic city centre. I still remember how excited I was when the seamstresses put their needles in to make the final adjustments. A dress like this is worn during the feria in Seville. But more about those some other time. ... #gridpost #flamencodress #flamencostyle #tailormade #instatailor #lovesevilla

Have you ever wondered what this special, heightened, magical, in-the-moment quality is that you only get in a live performance, be it of music, poetry, theatre, dance or something else? In Flamenco it’s got a name: Duende. Duende is at the heart of what Flamenco is and while you can’t describe it in simple words, you will definitely feel it and know it when you see a true Flamenco performance! ... #duendeflamenco #liveperformance #flamencodancer #flamencolondon #gridpost #instaflamenco

Dance can be characterised by its dynamics, use of arms, footwork, turns, jumps and so on. In the case of baile Flamenco, it would be majestic arm movements, explosive footwork, fiery turns, a very rare passionate jump, juxtaposing poetry and suspense with bursting out wild, free and passionately. But Flamenco must first and foremost be defined be a different, mysterious quality. I’ll write about it tomorrow! ... #duendeflamenco #lovedance #flamencodancer #mystical #mysterious #latenightthoughts #instanight

Because I feel like I would either say way too little or way too much, I’m making a recommendation instead for today’s topic “toque”, the Flamenco guitar playing. Paco de Lucía was one of the best and probably the most famous Flamenco guitarist. Even if you’re not familiar with Flamenco, have a listen to some of his music. I’m sure it will open a creative, inspiring, relaxing or stimulating space for you. Let me know what you think if you get the chance and enjoy 🎶 ... #toque #flamenco #gridpost #learnsomethingnew #lovemusic #musicdiscovery

A million things can be said about Cante Flamenco, the singing... I am choosing this one thing because it’s something many people aren’t aware of. Its origins are not just in Spain or with the Spanish Gypsies. Its influences also include Arab, Jewish, West African, Latin American and Persian traditions! Tomorrow #toque ... #learnsomethingneweveryday #quiteinteresting #dancehistory #musichistory #instafact

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