You Can Dance FLAMENCO
… even if you have no dance experience!
Is flamenco CALLING you?
*You hear the singer and guitar and your HEART FLUTTERS.
*You watch MESMERIZED as a dancer twirls on stage and you think, "I want to dance with abandon and passion, too!"
*You might be kind of shy and wonder if you could ever dance with CONFIDENCE and BRAVADO.
*You may have been wanting to dance flamenco FOREVER and wonder if it's too late.
Yes? Then you've got the flamenco bug!
Well, guess what? You can learn how to dance flamenco with passion and confidence, STARTING HERE AND NOW!
Intro to Flamenco, part 2: 12-Count Course
with Rina Orellana
This online video course is the PERFECT CONTINUATION for those that have completed the Intro to Flamenco (4 Count Tangos) Course. OR for you adventurous beginners that want to cut straight to the meat of Flamenco!
There are various time signatures in Flamenco- 4's, 5's, 6's. But the majority of it is in a 12 count.
These lessons are EASY TO FOLLOW with Rina Orellana's clear and compassionate teaching.
You will first learn the FUNDAMENTALS of the 12 count rhythm with some basic movements of arms, hands and clapping.
Then we'll apply that and add movement techniques to create a SHORT CHOREOGRAPHY to the passionate rhythm of Solea por Bulerías.
Purchase now and start dancing immediately!
Here’s What You’ll Get
Learn at Your Own Pace
With 24/7 streaming wherever you have internet access, you can dance anytime, anywhere. Plus you'll have life-time access!!
Easy to Follow Lessons
Dance along with me as I show you how to dance step by step. Then practice on your own with the music.
Understand the Complexities
You'll not just learn a choreography, but you'll learn structure of the dance, vocabulary and technique that will guide you throughout your journey.
Dance with a Supportive Community
Join the free Facebook group that's filled with flamenco dancers just like you!
JALEOS for Intro to 12-Count
Jaleos (hah-lay-os) are the words of encouragement and approval that get shouted during a performance. ¡Olé! ¡Toma! ¡Arsa!
CLEAR EXPLANATIONS
Wow, Rina that was a great 1st lesson (New Beginners Module I). Very well done, excellent & clear explanations, and great camera angles so you could really see the movements.
~Tino J.
I'M LOVING IT
I just joined the online course, and I’m loving it. Rina's lessons are fun, yet challenging. I started as a complete beginner with no previous flamenco dance experience, just an appreciation for the art form. In her online course, she shows us the steps and guides us through choreography. I enjoy learning how to dance flamenco at my own pace. Thank you!
~Maria M.
BRILLIANT COURSE
It's a brilliant course for me. I never thought I would have the opportunity to study flamenco- no classes nearby, no need to travel, learn at my own pace with an excellent teacher.
~Angela E.
Intro to 12-Count Course... what's inside
This course introduces the more complex 12 count rhythm. You'll learn the palmas (hand clapping) and compás (rhythm) of a basic 12 count rhythm called Solea por Bulerias. Then you'll build on that technique for a short choreography that introduces more markings and footwork.
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Module 1: Foundations
The lessons in this module include an introduction to the course and a brief overview of flamenco: compas, palmas, front marking, side marking.
Links to the music used are provided.
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Module 2: Demos
Here are the front and back view demonstrations of the complete Solea por Bulerias choreography you will learn. Plus there's a complete practice session that's nice and slow without the music.
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Module 3: Solea por Bulerías Choreography Lessons
The choreography includes a llamada (accented footwork sequence that "calls" the singer") and a letra of Solea por Bulerías (the singing verse) that includes various marking steps and accented moves.
Meet Your Teacher,
Rina Orellana
Rina is a Madrid-trained professional flamenco dancer with over 20 years of experience. She also has had her own dance academy in Los Angeles, California for over 15 years. There she trains many dancers from beginners looking for a fun community and workout all the way to training dancers to perform on their own in tablaos (flamenco venues.) She also has the Online Flamenco Studio, a thriving site with over 30 courses for dancers of all levels.
Rina has a special gift with breaking down the mysteries of flamenco into easy to understand elements. So, she thoroughly enjoys watching the progress her dancers have made whether it's finally "hearing the 12" for a beginner to a tablao dancer using one of her choreographies for her show.
It’s her hope that you, too, can begin your flamenco journey with the Intro to 12-Count Course and unleash your own flamenco beast!!
Here’s what people are saying about Rina Orellana
THOROUGH, YET CONCISE
Rina is a generous and enthusiastic teacher. Her love of flamenco is infectious. She explains things thoroughly, yet concisely. She demonstrates movements - not only steps, but body position and arms and hands. After showing what she is going to teach, she breaks it down, then builds it back together, then practices with us! Thank you, Rina, for sharing your gift with us.
~Kathy S.
WARM & ENCOURAGING
Rina's teaching is warm, encouraging and thorough, and you really feel that you are in a live class as you dance with her. For all of us who live in a "flamenco desert" this is a fantastic resource to find.
~Angela N.
PATIENCE & SENSE OF HUMOR
Flamenco is a challenging dance form. Rina has a clear and unique way of breaking it down. She teaches the forms and movements clearly and slowly and also the structure of the dance. She has grace and power, expertise and patience and sense of humor. The Online Flamenco Studio is really a University of Compás! Ole!
~Cydney R.
INTRO TO 12-count course
3 module course for new beginners
$47 USD
Frequently Asked Questions
You'll need a reliable internet connection for your computer, tablet, mobile or television. For dancing, you'll need a good pair of flamenco shoes if you're sure you want to stick with flamenco. You'll also need a space to dance. If you buy flamenco shoes, then you'll need a dance floor. The dance floor can be something as simple as an inch think piece of plywood from the home improvement store covered with a coat of clear polyurethane. You'll receive resources for both with your purchase.
The choreography is 1 minute and 27 seconds long. You'll want to dedicate time to learning this choreography. I spend about 6-8 weeks teaching this material to my new beginners live group class. That would be once a week for an hour. However, if you can spend 15 minutes a few times per week, I'm sure you could complete this in 4 weeks.
The videos are available by streaming only. So you need an internet connection for your mobile, tablet, computer or television to access the course. Downloading the videos are not possible.
You will be able to download the music from the choreography directly from the site. However, there is a link for the practice music for you to purchase. There practice music is "solo compás", or rhythm by itself like a drum machine. You can also find this music for free on YouTube.
It would most helpful if you have had the Intro to Flamenco course OR any other beginner flamenco like Tangos. However, it is NOT necessary. I always start off teaching Tangos to super brand new beginners and then move on to teach Solea por Bulerias. But there have been many students that just start off right away with Solea por Bulerias.