Ole! Flamenco! Dramatic Dance Brings Out The Gypsy In Everyone

Ole! Flamenco!  Dramatic Dance Brings Out The Gypsy In Everyone

If you think you have a little gypsy in you, then Flamenco might be the dance for you!

Characterized by various heelwork rhythms (zapateo), hand-clapping (palmas) and expressive, lyrical arms, Flamenco demonstrates the passionate Spanish temperament.  

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Eddie Q's Interview For Salsa/Mambo NYC

Eddie Q's Interview For Salsa/Mambo NYC

Eddie Q (Edward Quiros) was born in Manhattan and is a first generation Puerto Rican.  He began studying piano at the age of 10 and guitar at the age of 12.  He and has evolved into an accomplished jazz guitarist.  Eddie formed and was director of his musical group, Progression, with the fusion of elements of be-bop, funk, Latin jazz and R & B.  Some of the musicians that played along side Eddie Q in Progression were the likes of such greats as, Arturo O’Farril on piano, son of the late, great composer, Chico O’Farril, and also on piano, Igor Atalita (who has played and recorded with all the major bands in the New York Metropolitan area). 

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