- Flamenco isn’t just heard, it’s felt, lived, and expressed through the entire body. In this art form, the human body becomes a complete instrument, capable of creating rhythm, transmitting deep emotion, and entering into dialogue with the music and the cante. Every part of the body ~ the feet, hands, arms, face, and torso ~ carries its own expressive and rhythmic purpose. 🔥𝟏. 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 (𝐙𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐨): 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐡𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 The feet in flamenco mark the compás like a true percussion instrument. Heel, ball, toe, strike, drag… every part of the foot creates a different sound. Zapateado blends speed, precision, and power. It doesn’t only keep the rhythm ~ it brings energy and drama to the dance. ✨𝟐. 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 & 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐬 (𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐨): 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 The movement of the hands and arms is fluid, expressive, and symbolic. The arms draw shapes in the air that give form to the dance. The hands move delicately, as if they were speaking. All of the braceo visually enriches the music. 👏𝟑. 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐬: 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 The body creates sound through flamenco palmas. Muted or open depending on the palo. They’re not just accompaniment ~ they’re essential to the compás. Palmas can mark the beat, spark encouragement (jaleo), or create counter-rhythms. 🪭CONTINUES in COMMENTS🪭

FELIZ DÍA DEL FLAMENCO ♥️ 🌹 #internationalflamencoday To everyone who loves, protects, and nurtures this art form day after day… Thank you for keeping this ancient fire alive as it travels from body to body, heart to heart. ❤️‍🔥🔥❤️‍🔥 To the most beautiful, pure, and truthful art I know. Nothing inspires me, lifts me, or fills my soul the way Flamenco does. It reminds me who I am, where I come from, and the direction my spirit chooses to dance. - Collaborations🙏🏼 @artangosteakhouse @surabhiensemble @david_chiriboga_music @loganuchicago @mspattyortega @ensembleespanol @andreasalcedoguitar @neiumusicanddance @ronniemalley @interculturalmusic @larissarolley - #diainternacionaldelflamenco #flamencodancer #dancer #chicagoflamenco #flamenquito #flamencoshow #flamencodance #flamencochicago #flamenco

In celebration of International Sherry Week, join us at @mamadeliachicago / @bordelchicago on Weds. 11/5 from 7-10 pm for a special night of Flamenco and the sherries of Bodegas Valdespino! @sherrywinesjerez Bodegas Valdespino is one of the oldest sherry producers in the world. Originally founded in 1264 when King Alfonso awarded Knight Alfonso Valdespino vineyards for helping free Jerez from the Moors, the current commercial incarnation of the winery dates back to 1875 and has been the supplier of wines for the royal families of Spain and Sweden. Painstakingly adherent to traditional methods of Sherry production, the wines of Valdespino are an exercise in balancing terroir and technique. Tickets will include a guided tasting of four Valdespino expression and a Flamenco guitar/dance performance. Tickets in BIO 🔝🪭 - Flamenco Guitar Hugo Salcedo & Tom Kimball Flamenco Dance Leticia Aravena - - - - #sherryweek #flamencochicago #chicagoflamenco #bailaora #flamenca #flamenco #flamencostyle #dance #dancer #choreography #choreographer #privatelessons #flamencodancer #chicagogram #bestoftheday #life #monday #chicago #artist #goodvibes #chicagodancer #soulpreneur #creative #latinxartist #latina #instagood #picoftheday #photooftheday #chicagoentertainment #chicagowine

- Scroll. No but really. Happy Halloween 👻 🎃 🦇🍎 Samhain Blessings 💀🌹 Wishing you all the blessings of this portal and the wisdom and energy that will come through it for you. - @johnny.v.alchemy 📍@jackspumpkinpopup #chicago #samhain🎃 #ʜᴀʟʟᴏᴡᴇᴇɴ2025 #friyay #fridayfeels