December is here, and it’s time for villancicos.
Here is one of the letras Camarón sings por bulerías in today’s video:
It is a traditional verse
![12-Count Marcaje with Footwork [Flamenco Dance Steps]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/568079e7bfe873f15c115eee/1669797365233-QNZEJ5WL91Y65TR3P1AN/IMG_4502.JPG)
Here’s a step that combines marking with footwork.
Use it with any palo in the rhythm of 12.
Ready to try it?
Caña
En el querer no hay venganza,
tú te has vengaíto de mí
castigo tarde o temprano
del cielo te ha de venir.
![Footwork & Palmas Combination [Flamenco Dance Steps]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/568079e7bfe873f15c115eee/1669278461804-0OUBH1HPR0K5TT65S2IW/IMG_4354.JPG)
Here’s an exercise n the compás of 8 you can use to practice coordinating footwork with palmas.
This one is also good for practicing beginning on the same foot you end on, which can be challenging as you build speed.
![12-Count Footwork Combination [Flamenco Dance Steps]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/568079e7bfe873f15c115eee/1669278935394-OL3QTQOMQYA1PE63QLAB/IMG_4360.JPG)
Here’s a flamenco footwork pattern in the compás of 12.
Use this as practice exercise, or add it to a dance.
The second part of the pattern is a remate, so this step would work well to close something in your dance.
Looking for flamenco dance tutorials?
You’ve come to the right place.
This past year, I began creating and sharing short flamenco dance lessons online.
Here are ten videos in celebration of El Día Internacional Del Flamenco,
A day to celebrate, honor and raise awareness about the art of flamenco.
Don’t have time to watch all of the videos now?
Bookmark this page to come back to when you need some flamenco inspiration.
![Simple Abanico Percussive Step Tutorial [Flamenco Dance Steps]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/568079e7bfe873f15c115eee/1668501129127-RGTR3VOD4A48M5OUEDE8/IMG_4147.JPG)
Here’s a simple marcaje that uses the abanico to make a little bit of noise.
With this step we close the fan when tapping it against the body to make sounds.
The step goes like this…
![Simple Tangos Marking Steps [Flamenco Dance Steps]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/568079e7bfe873f15c115eee/1667711883972-0ALCO6174JQ4DKRSVZ1A/IMG_4021.JPG)
Ready to dance tangos with me?
Below find two simple flamenco marking steps you can put to use today!
Bulerías
Tengo pena porque tengo
una camisa sin mangas
sin cuello y sin delantero
y rotita por la espalda
We have been working on alegrías in palmas class.
Below watch a beautiful example, which you’ve very likely seen, of the great Matilde Coral dancing to Rancapino and Chano Lobato in Carlos Saura’s classic film, Flamenco.
![Bulerías Marcaje Tutorial [Flamenco Dance Steps]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/568079e7bfe873f15c115eee/1666742148526-LB8HQFV4RFS0KBOF74XA/IMG_3601.JPG)
Looking for a simple marcaje to add to your bank of bulerías steps?
Here’s one you can use in a variety of ways.
Try it with me here:
Here’s another one David Lagos shared with us during his last workshop.
Bulerías por Soleá
A nadie quiero
mientras que viva mi compañero
According to David Lagos if you’re looking for an example of soleá de Triana, you’ve got to listen to El Arenero.
(You can watch a video of him below.)
But first, here’s one of the letras he sings:
![Try This 12 Count Marcaje [Flamenco Dance Steps]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/568079e7bfe873f15c115eee/1665466262191-D9CAQ31E7J3U528M9ZSA/IMG_3270.JPG)
Below I take you through a marking step in the compás of twelve.
Add it to one of your dance choreographies, or use it as an exercise to practice changing directions, spotting, holding a focused gaze, or body positioning.
Below watch a vintage video of El Lebrijano shared by David Lagos.
This is one of the letras you’ll hear:
Soleá de Alcalá
No quiero ir a Alcalá
porque me dan camarones…
Soleá de Triana
Traditional
Ay se murió
y mi pañuelo yo se lo eché a la cara
pa’ que no tragara tierra
![Learn This Bulerías Remate [Flamenco Dance Steps]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/568079e7bfe873f15c115eee/1664409857751-PCRNMSJNNHRCG3R4ZQ18/IMG_3033.JPG)
Do you love a little slapping and clapping?
Here I share a flamenco dance tutorial for a bulerías remate with contratiempo.
A remate can be done using footwork or body movements or a combination of the two.