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henrym3483

Posts: 1584
Joined: Nov. 13 2005
From: Limerick,Ireland

video of dance performance

after much time, i finally got ahold of a video from the performance i did 8wks ago, this is the first time ive ever done dance accompaniment, looking at the video i can see quite a few errors but i think ok for a first attempt.

the dancer is Alba, she trained in seville with matilde coral, (flamenco wise , she is light years ahead). im the guy on the right and on the left is niall sorensen, were both taking lessons in flamenco guitar under the same teacher.

the sound set up was'nt the best, and even though i had brand new strings on the guitar it sounded flumpy.

anyway best

henry

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 21 2008 11:32:00

Arash

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From: Iran (living in Germany)

RE: video of dance performance (in reply to henrym3483)

Oleeee Henry. I think it was really really good for a first time!!
Thanks for sharing.
The dancer is also very good.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 21 2008 11:47:51

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From: Wisconsin

RE: video of dance performance (in reply to henrym3483)

I'm no expert but that looked pretty darn good for a first attempt!! I've recently started accompanying dancer's and we have been working on Sevillanas and Farruca which have been challenging but fun. The only way I can describe how difficult it is to accompany when you first start is my analogy of when I learned to drive a car. Way back then I remember the first time behind the wheel; I could barely take my eyes off the road to roll up the window or move the turn signal to make a lane change but as time and practice went on, I could not only roll the window up, but fiddle with the radio, and eat a burger while driving!!
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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 21 2008 15:16:52

John O.

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From: Seeheim-Jugenheim, Germany

RE: video of dance performance (in reply to Arash)

Very good job for the first time, and you didn't pick the easiest to start with either! Only thing I'd add is if you have a video cam it can help to record and practise at home. Experienced players frown upon this but I think as a beginner it's better for analyzing the movements and order of the choreographies - you'll realize quicker how often they repeat themselves in all the palos. Don't be afraid to learn by heart at first: no use in trying to train an intuition if you don't know what you should expect yet.

Got off the beaten path there: GREAT JOB and keep working at it

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 21 2008 17:02:43

Ailsa

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From: South East England

RE: video of dance performance (in reply to henrym3483)

You're man of many talents Henry - martial artist, hunter and guitarist

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 21 2008 19:23:01

Estevan

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From: Torontolucía

RE: video of dance performance (in reply to henrym3483)

Nice work, Henry - congrats on your debut!

cheers
Steve

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 21 2008 19:34:01

henrym3483

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Joined: Nov. 13 2005
From: Limerick,Ireland

RE: video of dance performance (in reply to Estevan)

thanks guys, i just said since i got the vid id throw it up for ye to see.
once again, alot of work to do but thats the fun of it.

had a really amazing class with my teacher today, and things just kinda clicked re the fretboard, notes, scales etc and my picado.

best

henry

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 21 2008 20:23:21

Ricardo

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From: Washington DC

RE: video of dance performance (in reply to henrym3483)

Nice work henry!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 22 2008 19:01:02

Ron.M

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From: Scotland

RE: video of dance performance (in reply to henrym3483)

Fine stuff, Henry!
As I've always said, Flamenco does not have to be either virtuoso or complex to be good and enjoyable.
I thought it was great myself.
A big olé to your dancer too!
A little bit of cante would have made the performance really spot on IMO.

cheers,

Ron

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 22 2008 19:26:18

ddk

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Joined: Jan. 10 2006
From: California

RE: video of dance performance (in reply to henrym3483)

Ole! I wish I could play as well!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 23 2008 0:15:26

henrym3483

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Joined: Nov. 13 2005
From: Limerick,Ireland

RE: video of dance performance (in reply to ddk)

thanks very much guys,

ron,

yeah alba is a great dancer, she's givining lessons in the city centre now i hope its going to be a success for her. if i had some more spare time i would go and try to accompany in class but my life is only uni exams at the moment.

ricardo,

thanks, it means alot.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 23 2008 9:44:35