FLAMENCO Feet

(Taken from old blog site---December 6, 2006)

Who would've thought that after indulging myself with a few flamenco classes just so i could shake off the flamenco bug that bit me during my Madrid trip last year, I would actually end up taking it seriously and even make a career out of it...It's been almost a year, 11 months (and counting) to be exact since I started taking up FLAMENCO. Fell in love with the passion and intensity that this art form demanded from me...and since then...i never stopped. The pounding of the feet, flipping of the skirt, keeping your chin up while trying to coordinate your arms, tucking your tummy in and butt at the same time (the list goes on)...just some of the things im trying to come to terms with in order to beautifully execute the grace and flair that this sensual dance requires. I LOVE IT!Everyday, am falling in love with it and to see yourself getting somewhere and gradually realizing that maybe there's a chance that you might have that "duende" within you...is something that never ceases to excite me and keep me motivated in pursuing it all the more. The process by which am discovering this inner passion and fire of being a flamenco dancer is a journey that I'm willingly taking right now...and look where it has brought me....am part of this SHOW "AY QUE JALEO!" flamenco show and we're performing on DEC 8. we already had a show last nov 24 and it was such a successful show. Am proud to be trained by CLARA RAMONA...my mentor and my inspiration to improve on my craft. I guess i would've never imagined continuing on and working hard....and be this dedicated if not for her...Oh well, am so excited right now....about the show and the future of this newfound passion...