Eri Takahashi: BGFLAMENCO Interview | September 2022
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《What is your name, and how old are you?》
Eri Takahashi
I am 36 years old.
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《What inspired you to start flamenco, and how long have you been practising it?》
I started after watching a flamenco recital in which my mother, who was studying flamenco, performed.
I have been practising for about 14 years.
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《How long have you been attending BGFLAMENCO?》
I have been attending for one year and two months.
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《Which events have you performed in with BGFLAMENCO?》
I have not performed in any yet,
but I would like to perform on a variety of stages.
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《What led you to start attending BGFLAMENCO?》
I found Beni, my teacher, on Instagram and YouTube.
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《What do you like about BGFLAMENCO?》
Being able to learn the aspects of flamenco that are small details, but very important.
The movements that can easily go unnoticed
are taught to us through feeling, passion and words.
Of course, there are demanding moments too, but I get to take lessons taught with a lot of care and affection.
Beni, the substitute teachers and all the students are very kind.
Beni's clever jokes in Japanese
make me laugh, and I love them!
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《Which flamenco style are you studying?》
Siguiriyas, a flamenco style.
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《How would you like to approach dance from now on, and what is your dream for the future?》
I want to become a dancer with a clear idea of what I want to express, who goes beyond personal satisfaction and can convey even a little of flamenco's beauty and emotional power to the people watching.
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