Flamenco is more than a beautiful art form. It is an attitude and a way of life. Similar to blues and rock&roll, it's a way to break down the walls of mediocrity that surround us every day, and tap into something deeper. It is a rejection of the status quo, an enthusiastic endorsement to live free, to feel the extreme ups and downs in life, and rise victorious.
Flamenco is for everyone who is open to it. Yes, the gypsies own it in their own way. Yes, it is an authentically Andalusian art form with a long history and strong cultural roots, but the feeling is universal. We believe the greatest art, the inspiration of the moment, comes from a higher power. It's not something we own, but are lucky enough to channel sometimes.
At it's highest level, flamenco not judged by its peers so much by the amazing sense of rhythm, or beautiful melodic structure and lyrics, or it's insane level of technical ability, all that is really a given. The true flamencos judge a performance by the "duende". That magic moment when time stops and something profound happens. Where you can't even describe what you are feeling. Whether they are tears of joy or sadness, the flamenco gives you a way to release it.
This is what guides us on this incredible journey. We have experienced these precious moments with our friends, family and teachers in Spain and from performing around the world. We live for and from our art without compromise, so we can pass this experience on to you. We are dedicated to bringing this beautiful art to Seattle, to bringing the greatest flamenco talent directly from Spain, to plant a seed that will grow for years to come. We faithfully teach what we have been taught to all who have the desire, hoping some will surpass us and do the same. E&E
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