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Dame Besos De Tu Boca | The Weekly Letra

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Dame Besos De Tu Boca | The Weekly Letra

August 18, 2023

Here’s a tangos estribillo and a video of Patricia Guerrero at just sixteen years old.

Dame besos de tu boca
Que cuando me besas
me pones nervioso

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Simple Tangos Marcaje [Flamenco Dance Steps]

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Simple Tangos Marcaje [Flamenco Dance Steps]

August 18, 2023

Here’s a simple yet punchy tangos marking step for you to add to your collection.⁣

The ending works great with the caída of the cante or when the guitar resolves.⁣ ⁣

Watch the tutorial here

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How Many Different Palmas Patterns Can You Identify? | The Weekly Letra

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How Many Different Palmas Patterns Can You Identify? | The Weekly Letra

August 12, 2023

Watch the following videos then try the bulerías palmas activity at the end of this post.

Here is one of the letras:

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A la Sierra de Armenia  | The Weekly Letra

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A la Sierra de Armenia | The Weekly Letra

August 4, 2023

Here’s a video of a young Estrella Morente por siguiryas and a letra

A  la sierra de Armenia
yo me quiero ir …

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Would You Believe This Flamenco Dancer Still Gets Nervous Before Going on Stage?  | The Weekly Letra

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Would You Believe This Flamenco Dancer Still Gets Nervous Before Going on Stage? | The Weekly Letra

July 28, 2023

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 still has a lot of respect for what she does.⁣ ⁣

So what does she do when the nerves set in?

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¡Ay Marinero! | The Weekly Letra

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¡Ay Marinero! | The Weekly Letra

July 28, 2023

I could listen to this estribillo all day long…

Ay, marinero

Oh, sailor

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Quien Mal Anda Mal Acaba | The Weekly Letra

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Quien Mal Anda Mal Acaba | The Weekly Letra

July 17, 2023

Don’t you love watching the musicians dance during the fin de fiesta?

In today’s clip you get to see percussionist Luis Amador dance a pataíta which is sure to make you smile. Then be wowed as you watch Pastora Galván do her thing.

Check it out here

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Dímelo | The Weekly Letra

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Dímelo | The Weekly Letra

July 16, 2023

Here’s another video of Antonio Reyes that I know you’ll want to listen to over and over again…

This is one of the letras he sings:

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Yo Tengo Una Penita Grande | The Weekly Letra

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Yo Tengo Una Penita Grande | The Weekly Letra

July 6, 2023

Tangos

Yo tengo una penita grande
grande muy grande, grande muy grande,

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A Esa Liebre No Tirarle | The Weekly Letra

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A Esa Liebre No Tirarle | The Weekly Letra

July 6, 2023

Rondeñas

A esa liebre no tirarle
cazadores de la sierra
porque está haciendo en la tierra…

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 You Don't Deserve Even a Minute of My Day | The Weekly Letra

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You Don't Deserve Even a Minute of My Day | The Weekly Letra

July 6, 2023

Tangos

Haces conmigo herejías*
Tú no mereces
Ni un minuto del día

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Tengo en Mi Casa un Jazmín | The Weekly Letra

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Tengo en Mi Casa un Jazmín | The Weekly Letra

June 10, 2023

This is one of the letras David Lagos shared with us during his workshop, La Caña/El Polo, La Soleá, Bulería por Solea y Bulería de Jerez.

Soleá de Triana

Tengo en mi casa un jazmín…

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Bulerías Move [Flamenco Dance Steps]

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Bulerías Move [Flamenco Dance Steps]

June 6, 2023

Learn this step and use it in your bulerías pataíta.

You could use this step as a llamada, remate, or even a patá.

Watch here

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Yo Le Di Un Duro al Barquero | The Weekly Letra

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Yo Le Di Un Duro al Barquero | The Weekly Letra

June 6, 2023

Watch this young talent, Ángeles Toledano, sing por alegrías.

She will amaze you.

Here is one of the letras she sings:

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Bulerías Llamada with Skirt Movements [Flamenco Dance Steps]

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Bulerías Llamada with Skirt Movements [Flamenco Dance Steps]

June 2, 2023

Looking for a bulerías llamada with a twist?

Here’s one for you to try.

Watch the video tutorial then check out the notes below for additional support with this step:

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Aquí Estoy Para Morir  | The Weekly Letra

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Aquí Estoy Para Morir | The Weekly Letra

May 27, 2023

Listen to this little boy sing!

Now twenty years old, this clip is from when Raúl El Balilla was a little boy blowing people’s minds with his talent.

Watch him wow José Mercé here…

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Try This Flamenco Marcaje with Abanico | Flamenco Dance Steps

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Try This Flamenco Marcaje with Abanico | Flamenco Dance Steps

May 25, 2023

Fancy up a basic flamenco marcaje with this simple but pretty abanico movement.⁣

Below I show it to you in the 12-count compás, but you could adapt it to any rhythm.⁣

Take a peek at this tutorial video then see the notes to follow for additional support:

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Si Te Llamas Dolores | The Weekly Letra

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Si Te Llamas Dolores | The Weekly Letra

May 19, 2023

Ready to be blown away?

Check out the following video of little Manuel Monje singing por bulerías.

Be sure to watch to the end to see his moves!

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Learn This Flamenco Remate with Abanico [Flamenco Dance Steps]

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Learn This Flamenco Remate with Abanico [Flamenco Dance Steps]

May 13, 2023

Here’s a flamenco step (a tangos remate) with abanico.⁣

Add it to a dance, or use it as an exercise to work on: ⁣

* Contratiempo⁣

* Opening the abanico⁣

* Coordination ⁣

* Strengthening your rhythm

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Tú Eres Una Dalia del Campo | The Weekly Letra

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Tú Eres Una Dalia del Campo | The Weekly Letra

May 13, 2023

I thought you’d enjoy this peek at inside the Feria del Caballo in Jerez.

It’s Angelita Gómez and Ana María López dancing bulerías at the Peña Los Cernícalos caseta as Manuel de la Fragua sings.

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