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Hi Melissa, I'm so glad to hear you enjoy my content 😍🥰 Thank you for asking about my course! There is a discount available on my Bulerias course via the Masterclass - I have a $100 discount plus a couple of bonuses offered which is available for 5 days after you sign up to the Masterclass. I'll drop the link here if you wish to check it out 😊 Belinda x www.theflamencocoach.com/glsxeqwo

Awesome! Did you sign up for the free training to learn the whole verse? If not, here's the link if you want to take a look and learn it 😊 www.theflamencocoach.com/courses

@theflamencocoach no I haven't signed up but thank you for the link

You're welcome! I'm so happy to hear you had fun 😍

Hey Tamera! Thank you for your questions! In this video the remate is 2 sets of 12 counts. The remate can be used to accent or punctuate the singing, usually to coincide with the caida. In a Bulerias letra this is usually at the end of the second sung line. If you need help on how the bulerias letra works, I have made a video on this topic, so check this one out: th-cam.com/video/_mmUHLbTCNY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DNmA04sKTzCce-Wf A remate is different to other steps in that its short, say 6 to 12 counts, and its percussive, as opposed to something like marcaje which is just silent moving/marking steps. And also, I give more information in the full video that this short was taken from, which might help you too 😍 th-cam.com/video/79PUufYBL3Q/w-d-xo.htmlsi=3DwMy-UNFnTkbsEY Belinda x

Hi Tamera! I’m glad you enjoyed learning this step! When it comes to placing the remate in the dance, there are a few options. Generally speaking you will put your remate to finish in time with the end of a sung line, with the caida, which is the drop in tone of the singing when the singer is wrapping up a phrase. Not every sung line will sound like it has a caida so its just getting to know where to expect them based on the style of the letra and palo. Listen out at 7:49 and 8:01 in the video for 2 examples. Another good place is when the guitarist is playing a cambio, that’s like a caida for the guitar. The remate I do at 7:38 in the video is an example of this. And another place where a remate can go is with the respiro, which is a short break in the singing. There isn’t one in this video though. I hope this helps to explain a little. It can a tricky concept to pick up, unless you’re super familiar with the cante, which is the singing in flamenco. That’s why as dancers its also good for us to learn how the cante works too 😉 Thank you for your question!

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You're welcome 😊

Thanks Elizabeth! I'll add Solea to my list 😊 do you mean a footwork warmup to Solea? or a lesson more on the structure of Solea?

@theflamencocoach well yes the footwork but mostly the entire structure

@@starmelodyelizabethb7380 fantastic, I've been planning to make some videos on the structure, so I will make sure to include some on Solea 😍💃🏼

You're welcome 😍I'm glad you liked it!

Hi! Thank you for lovely comment about my channel and videos, I do appreciate it 🥰 I would hope my videos can be useful for male dancers as well as female dancers - although you are right, I don't specifically detail the nuances or differences for male dancers... when it comes to flamenco, males tend to not be so flourishing with their wrist and hand movements, and probably more upright in their body posture. But that's not to say males can't use hands and wrists like the females, or the body movements either, these days I see that some males are enjoying those aspects of flamenco and like to express themselves that way. Its all personal preference! And also vice versa, females don't always have to use hands and wrists, a lot are keeping their hands straight and fixed some of the time.. Do what works for you 😊 Belinda

😆 yeah, its the best! I'm getting a whole second education!!

@@theflamencocoach i agree

Wow!! I love hearing this 🥰 How lucky are we that we CAN learn online now! When I was a teenager learning flamenco I had never seen anyone outside my class in Perth dancing flamenco, and I used to daydream about who are the best flamenco dancers in Spain, what do they look like, what is their life like, what costumes do they wear.. we didn't have internet back then, or even any videos 🦖😆 I have no doubt that you can achieve your dream of dancing flamenco professionally! Its an art form that gets better with age. Have you heard of Paloma Gomez? She was in the National Ballet of Spain, and has been to Perth for workshops a couple of times. She has a wonderful classical style and gives classes online too I believe, you might like to check her out 💃🏼 Belinda x

@@theflamencocoach I never heard of Paloma Gomez she sounds interesting

@@starmelodyelizabethb7380 Here is a link to Paloma on Facebook - she does a lot of flamenco combined with the classical music, its her specialty, so I think you'll like her :) facebook.com/paloma.gomez.9400

🤣 lol, her face when the teacher tells her she should colour her hair, so funny - although the whole entire clip has me laughing every time 😅

@@theflamencocoach it was really funny.

Thank you for this feedback 🥰 Its so good to get insight from some of the worlds best flamenco dancers, because we can then put that in our dancing - thats how I feel anyway 😊

Thank you! I'm so glad you like it :)

😀 Let me know how you go!! The challenge starts off pretty easy, but by the end, when the music builds in tempo thats when the challenge really begins!!

Thank you 😍

Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear you like them 🥰 Belinda x

Thank you! I would say this step could be used in other 4 count palos, however it is more suited to the palo of Tangos - so you would see it used more commonly in Tangos, and not very common in other palos 💃🏼 Belinda x

Hi Astrid! yes look after your toe first and I'm sure your speed will get better with practice 😊

@@theflamencocoach Merci coach! I have to be patient I know.. but I do not always have that. 😉😊have a good weekend!

Hi Astrid, yes I bought it from Vinci Dance Mats, here's their website: vincidancemats.com/products/flamenco-pad - I've had this mat for about 5 years and it is sooo good, it has a bit of cushioning which is good for your legs, no one else in the house can hear me practice, and I can hear myself practicing very clearly! win win 😀

@@theflamencocoach thank you .. yes it is very helpfull I can imagine that. I have to practise outside garden now and in a very small room farrest away from my neighbours. It is very handy but the price is quite high. I just started with your lessons with basic steps. And perhaps in future I am able to buy me something like that. Thank you for the tip website. Have a nice day dear coach🦋🌿

Hi Astrid, lovely to meet you! I'm so happy to hear you are learning well from my videos 😊 Belinda x

So glad 😍

I'll make one! 😊

@@theflamencocoach thanks so much

Absolutely!! I already have ideas for a few more videos similar to this one 😍 Thank you so much for letting me know you are enjoying them - I love to hear that 🥰 Belinda x

Thank you Annalouise 😊

Hi Georgana, the step I've demonstrated in this video is the most simple and 'classic' version of the Paso de Bulerias step. There are other versions or variations of this step, such as using more intricate footwork, but the step always takes six counts and has that 'forward and back' motion.. Belinda x

@@theflamencocoach thankyou so much

Hey Lou! Thank you so much for that beautiful compliment!! 😍 And yes, I am intending to branch out into teaching other styles as well very soon 😊 I have received requests on an ongoing basis to teach more, so I will! Belinda x

Hi! Yes it's the best, I really like it. I've had mine for 4 years 😆 You can hear all your footwork without disturbing anyone else at home, or the neighbours! I bought mine online from vincidancemats.com/products/flamenco-pad. But it appears they're currently out of stock. I would suggest messaging them before purchasing one. Here's a link to their facebook as well facebook.com/flamencopracticepads/ Let me know how you like it if you do get one! Belinda x

Thank you Jane! I'm so glad you liked it 😍