Explore the beautiful world, music and culture of Flamenco step by step, from A to Z with this entertaining program that provides great insights into its dancing, singing and feeling. With illustrated definitions, interviews and archive pictures. What does 'Duende' mean? Would you like to know more about 'Sevillanas'? Learn Flamenco expressions with this in-depth program that includes performances and shows by some of the most prestigious Flamenco masters and professors from around the world. Laura Vital, Manuel Betanzos, Pedro Sánchez, Milagros Menjíbar, Christina Heeren and others. 101 mins. (2010) DVD-Region 1.

An intermediate DVD 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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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 DVD 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.

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.

The story of Omayra Amaya's unusual life as a flamenco dancer in Boston. The DVD 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. (2005) DVD-All-Region.

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