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Trials & Tribulations of a Flamenco Dancer – Part 1
By Michelle Harding
August 28, 2007
Michelle's professional Bulerias in Cafe de Chinitas, Oct 2006 - Photo by: Elvira Yebes
This special edition is by Michelle Harding, beloved AMFDA student and Mozaico Flamenco company dancer for the…
Cajon with David Carmona
Aug 11 & 12, 2007 Recap and Pics
By Kasandra “La China”
August 15, 2007
Al Mozaico Flamenco Dance Academy warmly welcomed percussionist extraordinaire, David Carmona of Seattle's flamenco cuadro, Carmona Flamenco, for an exciting…
The Foundations of Flamenco Community
By Kasandra “La China:
August 5, 2007
Many people who come to our Vancouver flamenco performances often comment on the strong sense of community they feel at Mozaico Flamenco. Whether at our El Jaleo performances at the school, community…
Cajon – Origins in Peru & why we want to learn!
By Kasandra “La China”
July 25, 2007
Origins & Evolution
According to Wikipedia's definition, the cajón is the most widely used Afro-Peruvian musical instrument in the 20th century. The instrument has been officially declared…
Palmas – What are they and why do we need em?
By Kasandra “La China”
July 12, 2007
Palmas aka handclaps are an integral part of Cuadro Flamenco. True gypsy flamenco is comprised of a cuadro including singer, guitar, palmas and dancer.
There are two kinds of palmas: sorda…