Tag: Flamenco
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Jerez Convent and Semana Santa
Last weekend, I stumbled upon the Claustros Santo Domingo while wandering around Jerez. There are multiple sections to the structure, but it was under construction as early as 1434, according to the Jerez Tourism site. If you are interested int reading about the history of the structure, you can find more about that HERE. …
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Festival Week 2, Arcos and Sanlùcar
Dear friends, It’s been a hot minute since my last blog. My goal is to complete a new blog each Sunday if I have new information to share. The second week of the festival I had a terrible cold and then everything got quite busy. Thankfully, I was able to get some medication from the…
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New Friends and Seen on the Streets of Jerez
I’ve been impressed with how friendly everyone is here. On Sunday, I went to a documentary (Paraiso de Cristal) screening. I arrived at the venue to see a closed gate. A gentleman asked me, in Spanish, if I was there for the film and f I knew what was going on with the gates. I…
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Eighty Days in Jerez–The Adventure Begins!
As I sit in the Charlotte, NC airport, I’m excited to start my journey to one of the cradles of Flamenco-Jerez de la Frontera in Cadiz, Spain. During my time in Jerez, I will attend the famed Festival de Jerez where I will take classes and attend performances. After the festival, I will continue my…
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Guided Spain Tour with Puela Lunaris
Interested in going to Spain? Want a cultural experience? Join my fabulous mentor Puela Lunaris this May for an unforgettable trip. I can’t imagine a better guide to Spanish culture than Puela! Click here for more information: https://www.puelalunaris.com/a/2147530149/jCURz872. Puela is internationally known for her contributions to Flamenco. She is a beautiful dancer, talented teacher, researcher,…