How much do flamenco dresses cost? What accessories do you need? đ€Â Before we dive into the details of how to create your look for feria, there are some things to know upfront. First, shops normally start to get new flamenco dress inventory starting in mid-February, and will continue to get new dresses weekly until the…
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What to know before attending the Pasarela Flamenca in Jerez
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Pasarela Flamenca in Jerez de la Frontera. The event takes place mid-February every year at the beautiful GonzĂĄlez Byass Bodega (TĂo Pepe). Over 14,000 people attend the Pasarela Flamenca from Thursday to Sunday; itâs ideal for anyone looking to learn more about flamenco culture and the local…
Everything you need to know about attending Pasarela Flamenca Jerez
This weekend I had the opportunity to attend Pasarela Flamenca Jerez, the city’s largest flamenco fashion event of the year. People from all over Spain were in attendance, including prominent flamenco fashion bloggers, musicians and Spanish celebrities. The Pasarela Flamenco Jerez is the perfect way to stay on top of this year’s hottest trends and…
What you need to know about attending feria in Spain
My first feria experience was unforgettable; the beautiful dresses, horse carriages, decorative casetas, and festive atmosphere were mesmerizing! I was instantly enamored with this event and as soon as it ended I began counting down the days until the next feria began. Cities all over Spain have their own feria (annual festivals or fairs), but the ones in Andalusia…
Where to see the best Flamenco performances in SanlĂșcar de Barrameda
After attending my first feria in SanlĂșcar de Barrameda I was determined to learn how to dance Sevillanas! Sevillanas is a type of folk music and dance which originated around the 15th century in Seville. Sometime in the 18th century it mixed with other Spanish dance forms acquiring its beautiful flamenco flare. In my quest to find a…
Don’t miss out on the Ruta del Mosto in SanlĂșcar de Barrameda!
SanlĂșcar de Barrameda is known as a summer destination by Spaniards and tourists alike, but one of my favorite events of the year happens in autumnâthe Ruta del Mosto. What is the Ruta de Mosto? Starting in early November SanlĂșcar’s Barrio Alto (uptown) is full of locals, live music, and wine! Mosto is a local wine that…