Would you believe that this amazing flamenco dancer, Cristina Hall, still gets nervous before going on stage?
She actually appreciates this feeling because it reminds her that she continues to have respect for what she does.
So what does she do when the nerves set in?
She sprays on a lot of perfume. 😂
Cristina says she’s not exactly sure why she does this but that it has a sensory element to it. She thinks perhaps it reminds her of the smells at the flamenco shows she went to see when she was starting out.
You can listen to her talk about it here.
What else does Cristina do as part of her pre-performance ritual?
She usually gives thanks then kisses her hand and places it on the stage before going out.
Siguiriyas
Que latido más grande da mi corazón
que se me ha muerto la marecita de mi alma
Ay que dolor
How heavily my heart beats
for my dear mother has passed away
Oh, what pain
This first letra, sung by Amparo Heredia, hit close to home.
In this clip:
Baile: Cristina Hall
Cante: Amparo Heredia, Sebastian Sánchez
Guitarra: Juani de la Isla
Percussion: Peter Basil Bogdanos
Palmas: La Repompilla, Raul Ortega
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