History of Spanish and Flamenco Dance
Spanish dance has a rich and diverse history, incorporating many different styles and influences. In the last century, Spanish dance has undergone significant changes, reflecting the social, cultural, and political transformations that have taken place in Spain during this period. At the beginning of the 20th century, Spanish dance was dominated by classical ballet and […]
Deanna Blacher- Flamenco Dance Specialist
Deanna Blacher is a renowned flamenco dancer, choreographer, and teacher based in Australia. She has dedicated her life to studying and performing flamenco dance and has become one of the most respected and influential flamenco specialists in the country.
CASTANETS, C(H)ORDS AND KEYS
The sheer variety of musical experiences enjoyed by RSMC audiences was no better illustrated than in this terrific programme of Spanish music for piano and castanets (in their own arrangements) presented by Deanna Blacher OAM and Neville Cohn. It was a rare chance to hear a virtuoso on the castanets, those small shell-like percussion instruments […]
Deanna Dances
From 1952 to 1956, I was a student of that great pioneer of Spanish Dance in Cape Town, Elizabeth Coombes, who introduced me and a generation of dancers, to the intricacies, technique, and styles of Spanish Dance. We were expected to be at least proficient if not perfect in all aspects of the genre, whether it was Soleares, Seguidillas, or Jota.
Introducing Deanna Blacher
Drawn to the exacting discipline of the Spanish dance in its manifold forms, Deanna Blacher, founder of Danza Viva, has devoted a lifetime to the study, teaching, performing, and choreography of Spanish dance.