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Flamenco for Beginners Video
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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Learn Flamenco Video
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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Learn Flamenco II - Gypsy Tango Video
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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Fuego! Video
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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Masters of Flamenco: Early Television Concerts Video
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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Gypsy Heart: The Heart and Soul of Flamenco Dancing Video
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. (2001/2005) DVD-All-Region.
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