Flamenco Dance Steps : Flamenco Dance 12 Count Step Claps

In flamenco dancing the 12 count steps are very popular and require specific clapping rhythms. Learn more about 12 count step claps in flamenco dancing with tips from a dance instructor and choreographer in this free dance lesson video.

Expert: Andrea Del Conte
Contact: www.lotusmusicanddance.org
Bio: Andrea Del Conte is an instructor at Lotus Music and Dance in New York City.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller

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[muydemaria]

BESTEVAAR, do you dance flamenco? Have you been to Spain to study flamenco?

Compás is the Spanish word for metre and time signature in classical music theory. In flamenco, besides having these meanings, it also refers to the rhythmic cycle, of a palo or flamenco style. When performing flamenco it is important to feel the rhythm — the compás — rather than mechanically count the beats, but a beginner must start somewhere (one must learn to walk before they can run, no?).

[muydemaria]

There are also free-form styles, not subject to any particular metre, including, among others, the palos in the group of the tonás, the saetas, malagueñas, tarantas, and some types of fandangos.

There are Americans and many other nationalities across the globe that are actually getting paid to perform flamenco. It's interesting that I haven't seen your name appear on any marquee.

Please cease to verbalize your ignorance.

[MegaMusicaitaliana]

ole ole y ole

[Evumasan]

CALLA PUTA VIEJA, SUCIA BASTARDA ,NO TIENES NI PUTA IDEA AHHAHA , ME DAS ASCO MOMIA

[ihath]

I sometimes think that the palmas (flamenco hand clapping) is my favorite part of flamenco, other times I think it is the fast footwork ... can't decide.

[nadaquefazer]

i've seen flamenco dancers do sudden 'tortilla' palmas while dancing Bulerías. Or, while singing, when the singer is infused into the rhythm, he/she may often gesture 'tortilla' palmas.

[BESTEVAAR]

If you look hard enough, I do have a website with playing and photos and up coming promotions. As far as not seeing my name on a marqee, there are only a handful of Flamencos today in the World that are able to live decently. Yes, I have credentials and I'll get on this media this year so I can back up my thoughts. I don't have anything against tortillas. I do when someone plays palmas like making tortillas. Ignorance? I've been taught by the best in Espana. I can back up, but why?

[nonalapiconera]

Soy profesora de Flamenco en españa y si que se cuenta el ritmo. La profesora de video lo está haciendo perfectamente.

[lola42]

Hola! Gracias........por fin he conseguido comprenderlo.........aunque no entienda el ingles.........lo explicas muy bien en muy poco tiempo. Felicidades:)

[JSBach5000]

Thanks for the offer. Actually, I have eaten plenty of fresh tortillas in Mexico and you are right, they are lovely. I have friends here in Northern California who make me fresh tortillas, and fresh tamales. I still think the best commercial packaged tortillas are Trader Joes. Ummm, Mexican food!!!!