The Flamenco Posture: body work, placement and understanding center, arm and hand exercises.

Exercises and drills in relation to the compas (rhythm) and palos (rhythm family).

The compas, or rhythm, of Flamenco is the key musical element that unites the three fundamental forms of expression that make up Flamenco: toque (guitar), cante, and baile. It is essential in learning and creating the art form. Flamenco consists of various palos, and the difference between them lies predominantly in the rhythm structure and melody. We will study the structure through phrase work and rhythm training with palmas.