http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#0af42133-d066-4766-9622-0975292f7f0b I agree. Start with Rumba. Not only b/c it's on a four-beat, which most of pop music is on, but also b/c the music is very accessible: you can find Rumba's much much easier than you can other things. Gypsy Kings you can buy out of any store in the US. Plus it's a "party" dance, so it's something you'll feel the courage to do. :) There have been two instructional videos I've seen: Maria del Mar Moreno's maestros jovenes (which is advanced, but very good) and the Juan Galvan or something like that, instructional videos. His are good if you truly truly are just starting in flamenco. It explains the palo, where it came from, how it's broken down, gives warm-up exercizes and breaks down each step. Solea' is also one of the "cante jondo" - the serious dances, usually very experienced dancers dance it b/c it had a LOT of ups and downs, footwork, and they are usually very long. It's really great for arm & body work, which is probably why your teacher chose that as a beginner. But still, that is unusual. Sat, 12 Jun 2004 00:29:07 GMT http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#0af42133-d066-4766-9622-0975292f7f0b Dalia 2004-06-12T00:29:07Z http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#d45332bd-9bd1-4344-a4c7-43940330f635 I'd recommend tangos for starters. It's a good introduction to flamenco rhythms without being too confusing. Mon, 31 May 2004 21:01:17 GMT http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#d45332bd-9bd1-4344-a4c7-43940330f635 Kapaali 2004-05-31T21:01:17Z http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#0ef61ae8-33dc-47af-8843-b000a311b544 It's one of the 12 count formas. Of all of them, it is the easiet one to start with, since many of the others paly off of it. I agree it's not a beginner form. But if you joined a class that havs been running for some time, the other student may be done with 4/4 stuff. Sun, 30 May 2004 17:49:58 GMT http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#0ef61ae8-33dc-47af-8843-b000a311b544 In a kind 2004-05-30T17:49:58Z http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#f5f7bf12-2407-4ce0-99bd-a2e2aa8eee12 Hey ra, what's solea? Sun, 30 May 2004 16:46:18 GMT http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#f5f7bf12-2407-4ce0-99bd-a2e2aa8eee12 Olu 2004-05-30T16:46:18Z http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#1079b6c1-3d69-4cba-ae2d-56e917f9ea3a i *wish* my teacher would have started with tangos or rumba or something, cuz we were doing solea, and for some reason, though i understand the timing, the footwork just wasn't coming. i've since dropped out (the class was actually called 'beginner' but was more like advanced beginner, and i'm going to start again with 'introductory'... flamenco is tricky!!!) patience be with me! ra Sun, 30 May 2004 07:50:32 GMT http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#1079b6c1-3d69-4cba-ae2d-56e917f9ea3a ra 2004-05-30T07:50:32Z http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#6f849934-1b11-4fb6-bc7c-844e7495b366 I would agree with rumba - its a 4/4 beat that should be easier for beginners. How ever Sevillanas can be tricky - do you mean the simple kind you dance with your uncle Jose at the Spring feria in Sevilla? then, yes - its the equivalent of waltzing at your cousin Sadie's wedding. However, if its stage Sevillanas you want - that has many variations and is usually done to a tempo twice as fast. Also can be done in many formations: duos, quartets, our company did one with 12 people with groups that changed for each copla. Personally, I would go with Tangos next. Just my humble opinion. cheers. Sun, 30 May 2004 04:18:09 GMT http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#6f849934-1b11-4fb6-bc7c-844e7495b366 In a kind 2004-05-30T04:18:09Z http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#45beb87d-8eb6-47d7-b512-407f12a6f989 ~M...Good point, I'm glad you brought this up! Sat, 29 May 2004 16:01:44 GMT http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#45beb87d-8eb6-47d7-b512-407f12a6f989 Olu 2004-05-29T16:01:44Z http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#70c84efb-c00e-4f4f-84e8-d03eeac7ed4a Sevillanas or rumba, I guess... Dahlia... need your help on this one! Sat, 29 May 2004 06:43:05 GMT http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#70c84efb-c00e-4f4f-84e8-d03eeac7ed4a $item.owner.firstName 2004-05-29T06:43:05Z http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#90232b27-6272-44a9-8c02-2d182552e7ca I'd suggest Tangos or Sevillanas, only because those are the styles I have studied as a beginner. Fri, 28 May 2004 18:24:27 GMT http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#90232b27-6272-44a9-8c02-2d182552e7ca Kari 2004-05-28T18:24:27Z http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#188f036e-b9a5-4c91-8277-03a1636ae005 ok one question.... checking all these videos out... for a beginner who really needs technique training... what should i start out with? each video seems to have a different style... rumbas, tangos, bulerias? sevillanas (which i really want my boyfriend to learn...) Fri, 28 May 2004 15:49:13 GMT http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#188f036e-b9a5-4c91-8277-03a1636ae005 ~M 2004-05-28T15:49:13Z http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#61a820d8-eab2-4e78-8c0f-527a09a71537 ohmygod thank you! i've been searching through amazon and others for videos... taking one intense class per week isn't cutting it and yes, the cost is adding up... gracias! Fri, 28 May 2004 15:40:52 GMT http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#61a820d8-eab2-4e78-8c0f-527a09a71537 ~M 2004-05-28T15:40:52Z http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#4efae18d-4f21-4095-81a3-be9a9feefcd0 Thanks Mariela...I'll check it out! Ideally, I'd love to take classes in person but finding the time and money is so hard right now. One day...soon I hope, I'm going to make it a priority. Fri, 28 May 2004 05:15:26 GMT http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#4efae18d-4f21-4095-81a3-be9a9feefcd0 Olu 2004-05-28T05:15:26Z http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#23ab15de-e56f-4ec0-a206-18c312350ce5 There are two sets of extensive video collections. I would suggest going to Flamenco-world.com They're very professional and they'll definitelly have what you're looking for. The website is from Spain, so the prices are in Euros. However, once they realize you live here, they will do the conversion themselves and charge you an extra dollar for doing the transaction. Ole! Fri, 28 May 2004 03:40:03 GMT http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#23ab15de-e56f-4ec0-a206-18c312350ce5 $item.owner.firstName 2004-05-28T03:40:03Z http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#6ea968c5-0976-4178-aee0-541c7c7ab773 In the world of belly dance, there are sooo many teaching videos for beginning and advanced levels. I was wondering if there are flamenco teaching videos for beginners and if so, where can I find them? Fri, 19 Mar 2004 07:38:18 GMT http://duende.tribe.net/thread/0e33733c-3e08-4a9c-842d-e3a3d7ffa9b5#6ea968c5-0976-4178-aee0-541c7c7ab773 Olu 2004-03-19T07:38:18Z