
June 2020 - March 2024
Spanish Experience in London’s Theatreland - Taste and Sound of Opera Tavern
Opera Tavern of Covent Garden has launched two cultural projects - ‘Sound of Spain’ and ‘Taste of Spain’.
French generosity and Spanish inspiration - London Spanish Film Festival ‘Spring Weekend’
Ciné Lumière, a cosy and inspirational French cinema in London, is hosting the London Spanish Film Festival ‘Spring Weekend’.
Our flamenco immersion and impression in Seville (3) - Calle Betis
In Calle Betis in Seville, we chanced to witness spontaneously emerging flamenco, a different type of art form from a staged show.
Our flamenco immersion and impression in Seville (2) - La Carbonería
Offering free flamenco every night, ‘La Carbonería’ instantly became our home of nightlife in Seville.
Our flamenco immersion and impression in Seville (1) - Tablaos
In this series, I’d like to share some experiences of flamenco in Seville, starting from two particular tablaos we went to.
My little playlist - Sevillanas for chilling (2)
April is the month of ‘Feria de Abril’ when flamenco aficionados enjoy dancing Sevillanas, but we can also appreciate the music as is.
La Saeta al Cristo de los Gitanos
As ‘Semana Santa’ started on 10th April, we share the belief in the power of arts through the profoundness of Saeta.
Singing for peace in flamenco styles - el Día de Andalucía
Celebrating Andalusia Day on 28th February, the regional anthem sung in flamenco styles will resonate with our universal hope for peace.
Rocking the cradle of flamenco at Christmas - ‘Su Carita Divina’
Our flamenco-style Christmas mood continues with another beloved Villancico ‘Su Carita Divina’.
The centenary celebration of Antonio El Bailarín
Celebrating the centenary of the iconic figure of Spanish Dance, Antonio Ruiz Soler, aka Antonio El Bailarín.
Hidden Andalusia in Barcelona - Los Juanele and the culture of Sevillanas
During our first holiday after the pandemic, we revisited Los Juanele, a hidden flamenco gem in Barcelona.
Reminiscing the Spanish flavour - Pasodoble music (2)
Although Pasodoble can be danced to other music, we would prefer to have Spanish flavour in its music too.
Passion for the Spanish stereotype - Pasodoble music (1)
Pasodoble or Paso Doble is a popular style in ballroom dancing and assumed as typical Spanish, but there is more cultural richness in it.
Wearing the weight of Spanish heritage - ‘Hybrida’ at Bow Open Show
Among many inspiring artworks at Bow Open Show, I was particularly fascinated with 'Hybrida', the dress-sculpture on a Spanish theme.
Embracing Rainy Days - ‘La Gata Bajo La Lluvia’ and Flamenco
Rainy days can be inspiring - embracing the song 'La Gata Bajo La Lluvia' and its adaptations in flamenco
Celebrating one year anniversary with Spanish summer drinks
Baile Plus is celebrating its one year anniversary, while I'm resuming my dancing life. It's time for Spanish summer drinks.
Walking in compás at Semana Santa
Being inspired by the philosophy of processions of Semana Santa, we reorganise our pasos (steps) with hope.
