Highly trained and acclaimed Flamenco Dancer and Teacher, Gloria Maria, is your Instructor. Gloria studied at The Academia de Baile Flamenco de Manuel Betanzos in Sevilla, Andalucia, Spain; the National Flamenco Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico; and for years under the guidance of World Class Flamenco Guitarist, Juan Serrano. If you follow her helpful instruction, you will learn how to do colorful, basic, beginning, technical moves that comprise the Flamenco dance. This includes: "Compass" the rhythm or rhythmic measure of the music; "El Macro" marking with a specific dance movement to the Compas; "Floreo" expressing and marking dance movement with hands and fingers to the rhythmic measure; "Llamada" a call or sign for the singer or guitarist to enter into the mix of the number; "Brazeo Compas" circular, diagonal, lateral and vertical arm movement to the Compas; "Taconeo" Flamenco footwork; "Pata de Mula" "Foot of a Mule, " a colorful, hard foot step to the music; "Brincos" hopping as part of the dance to the Flamenco rhythm. Gloria Maria's Flamenco instruction is followed by footage of her gracefully performing, accompanied by Palmista Rosalina, itself a treat for dance lovers and students of dance. 55 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.
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If you want to learn how to dance Flamenco, this is perfect for you. You will receive detailed instruction on how to perform basic Flamenco movements such as: “Taconeo” basic Flamenco footwork; “Floreo” basic Flamenco hand movements; “Braceo” fundamental Flamenco arm action; “Palmas” Flamenco hand clapping; proper body movement, including hip swinging; how to work the skirt like a Flamenco dancer; and how to use “Castanets” as a dancing tool. You will view exciting performance demonstrations, and will receive tips on how to get the “Flamenco Look” and “Mood". Your Flamenco Master Teachers are Ms. Eva Amador and Ms. Reina Contreras of the Classical/Flamenco Dance Group, Cuadro Espanol, based in Central California, where traditions and secret dance techniques are passed on going back to Spain. 60 mins. (2002) DVD-All-Region.
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$ 39.95
An intermediate Flamenco lesson for men and women. The Gypsy Tango or Tango Gitano is a Flamenco dance (not to be confused with Argentinean). Renowned Spanish Dance Teacher, Ms Eva Amador, has choreographed the Gypsy Tango so you can see and learn to perform it professionally. She has broken it down into its component parts in a systematic and enjoyable way – from the Entrada (Entrance) to La Salida (Exit). With the assistance of Flamenco Dancers, Reina Contreras, and Ricardo Ramirez, you will learn how to perform the Taconeo (footwork), Floreo (hand moves) including "Pitos", as well as Braceo (arm moves) that are typical of the Tango. By breaking the dance down into its simplest forms, this professional demonstration will teach you how to perform this Flamenco Tango. When you master these moves, you should be able to perform the Gypsy Tango at the intermediate to advanced level, depending upon your own style and the energy you put into it. Music provided live by Flamenco Guitarist, Nao Vang. 58 mins. (2003) DVD-All-Region.
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$ 39.95
Fuego! is Spanish for fire. Indeed, Carmen Mota's spectacular Spanish dance productions is a fierce celebration of Mediterranean rhythms combined with refined, modern-classical elements. Eighteen stunning dancers and five talented singers/musicians brings the best that Spain has to offer. Strength, passion and temptation blend in an explosion of rhythm, light and color. Live Flamenco Music and vocals melt gracefully with music from epic composers. Splendid costume and light design accentuate the often impressive, sometimes intimate and sensual choreography. Fuego is passion, with light-footed finesse and the show received overwhelming response from all over the world. 45 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.
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$ 39.95
The excitement of flamenco dance is the result of years of arduous training. Difficult to master, and requiring the talents of specially trained guitarists and singers, it is not for the amateur or the faint of heart. This DVD brings together performances for some of the great artists that thrilled audiences in the mid 1960’s. 50 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.
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$ 39.95
The story of Omayra Amaya's unusual life as a flamenco dancer in Boston. The program is a tribute to her struggle to keep a fiery dance form from burning out in this chilly New England city. Also included is dazzling historical film footage of Amaya's great aunt, the legendary Carmen Amaya, considered one of the greatest flamenco dancers of all time, as well as rare archival footage of Gypsies flamenco dancing in Spain. 50 mins. DVD-All-Region.
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