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High culture in the street - The Royal Opera House is unlocked for recovery

Yumi La Blanca

Aug 1, 2021
2 min

High culture in the street - The Royal Opera House is unlocked for recovery

The Royal Opera House has been unlocked to an open-house free festivity with a hope of recovery after the lockdown.

Modest and charming - The opening ceremony of Tokyo 2020

Yumi La Blanca

Jul 25, 2021
4 min

Modest and charming - The opening ceremony of Tokyo 2020

The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games was a humble yet elegant performing art, reflecting the mood of the difficult times.

Now is ‘On Point’ - a centenary celebration and the long-awaited opening-up

Yumi La Blanca

Jul 18, 2021
2 min

Now is ‘On Point’ - a centenary celebration and the long-awaited opening-up

A centenary anniversary to make you dance - a review of 'On Point' at V&A, celebrating the 100th of the Royal Academy of Dance.

Cooling down in sports excitement - Torvill and Dean’s lifetime achievement award on ice

Yumi La Blanca

Jul 11, 2021
2 min

Cooling down in sports excitement - Torvill and Dean’s lifetime achievement award on ice

Taking the ongoing big sporting events aside, we celebrate the Lifetime Achievement Award for the British ice dancers, Torvill & Dean.

Abanico Flamenco - the conceptual breeze in dance, guitar and cajón

Yumi La Blanca

Jul 4, 2021
3 min

Abanico Flamenco - the conceptual breeze in dance, guitar and cajón

'Abanico', a hand fan, not only gives a fresh breeze but also spreads out to disciplines of flamenco, such as dance, guitar and cajón.

Celebrating one year anniversary with Spanish summer drinks

Yumi La Blanca

Jun 27, 2021
2 min

Celebrating one year anniversary with Spanish summer drinks

Baile Plus is celebrating its one year anniversary, while I'm resuming my dancing life. It's time for Spanish summer drinks.

‘La Fête de la Musique’ and my initiation into flamenco music

Yumi La Blanca

Jun 20, 2021
3 min

‘La Fête de la Musique’ and my initiation into flamenco music

21st June is not only the summer solstice but also the celebration day for music. We’ll revisit our favourite flamenco and more.

Dancing with gratitude - ‘Balanchine and Robbins’ by the Royal Ballet

Yumi La Blanca

Jun 13, 2021
3 min

Dancing with gratitude - ‘Balanchine and Robbins’ by the Royal Ballet

Regrowth of virtuosity, expression of joy, gratitude of companionship are the gift of the Royal Ballet’s ‘Balanchine and Robbins’.

Yumi La Blanca

Jun 6, 2021
3 min

Un poquito de flamencology 6 - Alegrías

The joy of Alegrías blooms like a pure lotus flower growing through a muddy pond of sadness and pain.

The 15th Commemoration of Rocío Jurado ‘La Más Grande’

Yumi La Blanca

May 30, 2021
2 min

The 15th Commemoration of Rocío Jurado ‘La Más Grande’

For the 15th commemoration of the loss of Rocío Jurado on 1st June, we cherish some of her legendary performances.

Yumi La Blanca

May 23, 2021
3 min

Flamenco in the Eurovision

Keeping the festive mood of the Eurovision 2021, let's dig into the fascinating history of flamenco and Spain in the past competitions.

Walk along with flamenco music - National Walking Month

Yumi La Blanca

May 16, 2021
2 min

Walk along with flamenco music - National Walking Month

Enjoy the National Walking Month with a little curation of flamenco songs featuring the concept of walking.

Elegance of ‘flamenco puro’ - Carmelilla Montoya

Yumi La Blanca

May 9, 2021
2 min

Elegance of ‘flamenco puro’ - Carmelilla Montoya

My personal tribute to Carmelilla Montoya, who sadly passed away on 4th May 2021.

New flamenco portrait - ‘Duende Uzumaki’ by Mykadelica

Yumi La Blanca

May 1, 2021
1 min

New flamenco portrait - ‘Duende Uzumaki’ by Mykadelica

Duende is inexplicable - but its essence is stylishly captured in the portrait ‘Duende Uzumaki’ by Mykadelica.

Sevillanas for chilling - Jazz Appreciation Month (4)

Yumi La Blanca

Apr 25, 2021
1 min

Sevillanas for chilling - Jazz Appreciation Month (4)

Celebrating both the Feria de Abril and Jazz Appreciation Month, we'll share some jazz-arranged Sevillanas to chill.

Appreciating forgotten names - Jazz Appreciation Month (3)

Yumi La Blanca

Apr 18, 2021
3 min

Appreciating forgotten names - Jazz Appreciation Month (3)

While Jazz Appreciation Month still continues, we'll bring up some names which we tend to overlook in flamenco jazz.

What JAM stands for - Jazz Appreciation Month (2)

Yumi La Blanca

Apr 11, 2021
2 min

What JAM stands for - Jazz Appreciation Month (2)

The abbreviation of Jazz Appreciation Month, 'JAM', makes us think what a jam session really means to us.

Nina Simone and flamenco - Jazz Appreciation Month (1)

Yumi La Blanca

Apr 4, 2021
2 min

Nina Simone and flamenco - Jazz Appreciation Month (1)

Sharing some of the legendary songs by Nina Simone and their flamenco versions in this Jazz Appreciation Month of April.

Yumi La Blanca

Mar 28, 2021
3 min

Walking in compás at Semana Santa

Being inspired by the philosophy of processions of Semana Santa, we reorganise our pasos (steps) with hope.

Looking back on the ‘80s, looking forward to the future

Yumi La Blanca

Mar 21, 2021
3 min

Looking back on the ‘80s, looking forward to the future

When it's hard to look forward, it's OK to look back on the lovely past: the golden era of the '80s in Spain.