Flamenco meets Opera I A Spanish Social this weekend I Shop for Spanish shawls


Hola Reader

Step into the drama of this Spanish dance! 🔥 In Carmen Fantasy, we bring the drama and beauty of Bizet’s iconic opera into the world of Flamenco—complete with the mantón (Spanish shawl) and castanets! 💃✨

  • Sneak peek behind the scenes of our rehearsals as we prepare for an upcoming showcase in April.
  • I share the music inspiration below.
  • Plus join the waitlist if you'd like to learn this choreography!

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Happy February!

Warmly

Tania


In the Making

Flamenco meets Opera

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Join me, as I take you behind the scenes of this vibrant choreography, crafted by Spain’s Paloma Gómez.

Whether you’re a dancer eager to explore new performance repertoires or a curious beginner looking to master Spanish dance techniques, there is a workshop for you! 🌟

Let’s move with boldness and feminine flair —from the studio to the stage. 🎭🎶

➡ Ready to start your Spanish dance journey?


Spanish Music Inspiration

Choosing music for dance is not easy. There are many renditions played by different musicians, and instrumentation (from piano to orchestra, from guitar to harp).

Here's the one I liked best, with violinist Hilary Hahn's dynamics, which I could imagine us dancing to.

Listen to it and let me know what you liked about it!

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Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25: Intr...
Pablo de Sarasate, Hilary Ha...
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Spanish event this week

Dance + Culture + Spain

Date: This Sunday, 23 February

Time: 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Level: For Pure Beginners wanting an experience of Spanish culture.

Where: Crane Club, in the cool Joo Chiat 'hood, followed by social drinks and conversations about Spain!


Shop Spanish

Spanish mantón (shawl) in different colours. Price: S$35.

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Learn some Spanish: Did you know in Spanish language, we use a lot of diminutives? It's quite a cute way to tell you that something is smaller.

So mantoncillo, means a small mantón!


Enjoy Spanish Lifestyle

Here are the new restaurants. Last week, I tipped you off on 3 new restaurants to try. Here's my video tour of one of them.


Activities this week (2025)

Sun 23 Feb, 2.30pm: Flamenco Intermediate, Guajiras with Fan

Sun 23 Feb, 6.30pm: Spanish Socials - Dance + Culture + Food

Contact Tania for private & focus group choreo sessions.

Contact Tania

Whatsapp: (+65) 97377703

Email: tania@spanishdance.sg

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