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First Flamenco

12/9/2014

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“Break the ballerina,” I have deliberated. I want to be reconstructed, transformed into another kind of dancer – that of flamenco. I want to learn, I want to be of that world.

Flamenco is something that has always drawn my attention, yet I've never had ample time or opportunity to pursue studying it—and unless you’re born into it flamenco is a type of study. It’s like learning a new language, a new culture. Serious students only, for flamenco is far too complex and challenging for the easy going. In many ways, I find flamenco more difficult than ballet or any other form of dance I've carried out. It requires absolute immersion physically, mentally, and spiritually. I don’t know whether it’s where I am in life today or if the timing is suddenly just ripe, but I am shifting things around to make room to absorb and to learn, to train. I can tell in my heart of hearts that there is no turning back for me. I've caught the “flamenco bug” and I’m in the midst of a new and lasting love affair.

Currently, I am dancing with Pasión Flamenca under the direction of Lucia Andronescu. A good fit for me in both style and method, I am receiving superb technique training along with continual performance experience. I began this particular journey about two months ago.
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At Black Box Theater/Emporium Center for the Arts. This was my first short performance at the Knoxville First Friday event in November after only a few weeks of lessons. We also received a nice mention from that night in the video ad to the right...
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Photos provided by Pasión Flamenca member, Sharon Mansoor.
One day, I will look back at the progression, my metamorphosis from one kind of dancer into another. Flamenco is truth by fire, a matchless, mystical pilgrimage that, in a strange way, provides a sense of balance for this spiritually attuned dancer/novelist.
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Betsy David
12/9/2014 05:37:15 pm

Tessa, I can see flamenco in you. You will go far. I have always enjoyed watching flamenco dances. Flamenco guitar is amazing too. Many of my friends never understood why I enjoy Charo's work, but she is one of the best flamenco guitarists and can dance too. Keep going my friend!

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Tessa Stockton link
12/10/2014 02:04:33 am

Thank you, dear Betsy!

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