BG Flamenco News

Focused rehearsals ahead of the recital led to beautiful performances. YUSUKE shared his excitement about the guitar and singing, and the audience joined in for sevillanas.

From the flea market and makeup workshop to Beni’s paella, Mari’s tortilla and salmorejo, sevillanas and the fin de fiesta. We look back on our first Flamenco Day in this chronicle published on September 5, 2022.

Tazuko Oyagi shares how she discovered flamenco and what she enjoys about BGFLAMENCO, from its teachers and Spanish culture to its welcoming atmosphere. She studies taranto and alegrías and dreams of performing as a flamenco singer. Interview dated August 26, 2022.

Almost a year after the February 2024 lesson, 13 students explored flamenco rhythm and personal expression with Beni through handclapping, arm movements, marcaje, and simple choreography.

Mayuko Harada performed alongside artists beyond her usual BG Flamenco circle at Alhambra, Tokyo’s flamenco restaurant and tablao. This September 19, 2025 account recalls the learning and student support that shaped her September 11 performance, followed by a short poem.

Hideko recounts the MAHARAJA Roppongi performance and shares Kurosu’s impressions: a 30-minute show, a 10-minute lesson and a finale with the audience dancing to “Volare.”

Matsuzaki’s second flamenco show featured Beni and welcomed an audience of 120. Sevillanas, Alegrías and calls of “¡Olé!” marked a performance made possible with help from local residents.

In this 2022 interview, Nami Kuguminato discusses her years of dancing, including breaks, her experience of Beni's teaching, and performances at a student recital, a studio live event and the Akabane Summer Festival. She also shares her hopes for continuing to enjoy dance.

Wakana Okamoto looks back in 2022 on her journey from belly dance to flamenco, creating performances with classmates and her wish to dance with everything she has.