Flamenco rhythmic footwork is called "Taconeo". This clip from Carlos Saura's movie, "Carmen", is an excellent example of the different rhythmic combinations of Taconeo.
Elements of "taconeo" include...
Planta: Ball of the foot
Tacon: the heel of the foot. It also refers to the drop of the heel from the planta or golpe position
Punta: the toe of the foot. It also refers to striking the floor behind or in front of the standing leg with the tip of the toe, immediately rebounding to approximately the ankle of the standing leg. Thus, the point of the toe makes an audible sound on the floor.
Golpe: the full sole of the foot striking or stamping upon the floor. Golpe also refers to rhythmic acceleration.
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Taconeo from "Carmen"
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