For Sale - Flamenco Cajon

"Arco" stringed Flamenco cajon for sale. $135. ***SOLD APRIL 1***
Call Elysia @ 434-1125 or email flamencoedmonton(at)telus(dot)net.

Resources for Palmas (Rhythmic Flamenco Clapping)

Palmas provide the rhythmic backbone for Flamenco dance, guitar, and song. Solid palmas are an art, requiring an understanding of song forms, the ability to keep straight time, and musical sensitivity.

"When you’re a palmero/palmista you’re the human metronome and the support for the whole ensemble---you’re an anchor and you’re the strong roots of a tree, even though your role may seem trivial to the unknowing eye." Read the whole article by Ravenna about palmas from a dancer's perspective. Don't miss the excellent compás (rhythm) section of the site, where rhythmic cycles are demonstrated with audio clips.

Aside from listening to music and practicing alone and with friends, resources for palmas study include Solo Compas CDs and Jerónimo Utrilla's DVD: Learn and Practice "Las Palmas" - (Flamenco Clapping), available through all major Flamenco material vendors (see links section).

Palmas Lessons

Improve your palmas tones, solidify compas (Flamenco rhythm), and learn more about common Flamenco forms.

Private and semi-private palmas lessons are available at the beginner and intermediate levels. Perfect for dancers or anyone interested in exploring Flamenco rhythm and beat patterns through palmas (rhythmic hand clapping). Lessons can be booked for 30 minute or 1-hour sessions.

Elysia has several years experience providing palmas accompaniment for guitar, singing, and dance. She performed regularly with the Aire Flamenco & Arabic Group and various groups at the Kino Café in Vancouver.

***Classes no longer available - Sept 09***