Nami Kuguminato's Flamenco Experience | 2022 Interview
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《Name and age》
Nami Kuguminato, aged 47 at the time of the interview in 2022.
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《How did you get started in flamenco, and how long have you been dancing?》
I wanted to learn some kind of dance, and a leaflet from a cultural learning centre advertised a new flamenco course. That is how I got started.
My history with flamenco spans 20 years.
(With a few years off along the way.)
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《How long have you been attending BGFLAMENCO?》
At the time of this interview in 2022, I had just entered my fifth year.
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《Events you have performed in with BGFLAMENCO》
Student recital.
Studio live performance.
Akabane Summer Festival.
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《What made you start attending BGFLAMENCO?》
I wanted to keep dancing flamenco for many years and learn authentic flamenco, so I visited the studio where Beni, a Spanish teacher, taught.
I found his teaching very detailed and attentive, and the students' level was very high. I wanted to be able to dance like that, so I decided to join straight away.
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《What do you like about BGFLAMENCO?》
• I find the teachers' explanations very easy to understand.
• The lessons are demanding, but they also have humour and are enjoyable.
• They teach us how to prepare our bodies for dancing, as well as things beyond dance itself.
• The students are highly motivated.
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《Which flamenco styles are you studying?》
At the time of this interview in 2022, I was studying La Caña.
Previously, I had studied:
Tientos.
Soleá por bulerías.
Taranto.
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《In this 2022 interview, how would you like to approach dance going forward, and what are your dreams for the future?》
Above all, I want to keep dancing for many years and enjoy it.
I want to deepen my knowledge of flamenco and learn to dance with the care and commitment it deserves.
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