1.9 Coreografía por Soleá

Choreography for Solea. Course Description

In this Solea course, you’ll learn rhythm, songwriting, and how to dance with reference to that song. It’s a simple, visual, and flamenco choreography.

Aimed at a beginner level, we begin the explanations from scratch, so that the dance’s body awareness, expression, and positioning are developed. We don’t focus too much on complex or difficult-to-execute footwork. Instead, we emphasize the vocals, which are the core of the dance and around which the choreography revolves and develops.

The musical theme is titled “Soleá” by Jesús Méndez, from the album “Voz del Alba”.

After completing the course, we will be able to dance a Soleá, and thus express our strongest feelings, feeling what the palo wants to express, using our body as a tool and language, and the music of the Soleá as inspiration to achieve it.

A beginner level choreography

This course is designed for a beginner level and can be perfectly acquired by a student of any level.

With this course, with work and practice, any student can learn to dance this choreography.

After completing the course and learning the explanations in each lesson, you’ll gain a deeper awareness of rhythm and learn typical movements and characteristics of Soleá dancing. You’ll work on a technically simple choreography rich in features, expression, and movement.

Another advanced level Soleá choreography is available: 5.5 Choreography – Soleá “Live Music”

Learn more about La Solea

Solea is the flamenco style considered by aficionados to be the nerve center of flamenco art and cante grande. With a 12-beat rhythm, it expresses the deepest aspects of the flamenco genre.

It is the most emblematic form and the hallmark of flamenco singing and dancing par excellence. Its serenity, musical depth, lyrical messages, and expressive dance make it a respected form. It is treated with delicacy by flamenco artists and performers.

What are the requirements?

• You don’t need to have any flamenco technique to perform this choreography, so anyone can follow the course.
• Flamenco dance shoes are essential. You can purchase any flamenco product by following this link.
• Finally, it’s advisable to have a space and a mirror.

What will I learn in this course?

• You’ll have 15 lessons with 80 minutes of content.
• You’ll expand your flamenco skills, your movement coordination, and ultimately your level of knowledge.

All lessons of the course

About Instructors

David Pérez

Bailaor Profesional

An established flamenco dancer who occupies a fundamental place in the international flamenco dance scene.