First of all, Annie, our librarian, isn't Annie there...she's ANIKA, and man can she sing...holy bananas, I had no idea that she could do that. It's like she lives a double life or something.
The Flamenco Dancing was rhythmic and fun. I've learned a lot about Flamenco.
1. It consists of four main things...all very important...the cante (singer...that would be Anika), the guitarist, a percussionist and the dancers.
2. The percussion is amazing. The "palmas", or clapping is fast and dynamic. The foot movement is also amazing...it seems like a mixture of clogging and stomping. I felt it in my heart. And the percussionist sits on a "caja", which is a type of drum and pounds away on it. And...I had no idea that a tambourine could be so amazing. WHO KNEW! WOW!
3. The dancing was exhilarating...it's sharp, fast, slow, emotional and intense. And, I loved the costumes. They were colorful and frilly.
4. The guitar...I personally LOVE guitar music. Especially on a "Spanish" guitar which is made up of all nylon strings. I happen to own one, and use to play a little (oh so very little). The guitarist was very good, and I loved watching how fast his fingers were going.
5. And of course, the "CANTE". The singing is deep and moving. I just wish I knew more Spanish so I understood it. Anika was amazing....stole the show, in my opinion.
Finally, the COMPANY & FOOD were perfect. I love being with these ladies. They are so fun and smart and beautiful. And, I love TAPAS....a bit pricy, but yummy. GOOD TIMES.
(Tami, Liz, Cecy, ANIKA, Maria, Wendy, and me)
