Antonio by Mariana BO

Coaching Notes:

Pre-Teach: Yes
Focus: External
Purpose: To experience the essence of Flamenco

First move: Dramatic-Arms. Start on the spot with these big dramatic arms. Add lots of breath. Chin lifted. Dramatically looking places for no reason. Now start to add a little heel movement. Press those heels into the ground. But keep the drama in the arms. Chest lifted. Now start to follow the heels. Keep the arms moving. Build it but don’t lose the drama. Deep dramatic breaths. Lift your chin. Dramatic looks. Strong. Passionate. Confident. Let your heels start to create your flamenco dance. If you want to change direction, you can. Breathe with it. Make it your own flamenco dance. Drama. Passion. Confidence. Build with the music. Keep the arms dramatic.

Second move: Run-4-Hip-and-Hip. Run, 2, 3, 4, Twist and Twist. Don’t lose your confidence and drama. Let your arms dance. Flip skirts or dance. Play with it. Chest up. Strong upper body. Moving to a new spot. You can even look with it if you want.

*You can also use a scarf or skirt for this song as a prop.

Transitions:
0:00 Dramatic Arms
1:00 Run-4-Hip-and-Hip
1:31 Dramatic Arms
2:32 Run-4-Hip-and-Hip