Flamenco performance brings new colors to campus
Alijah McCracken, Content Creator|October 12, 2020
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Melinda Hedgecorth performing a Flamenco dance during the Spanish songs “Sevillanas” and “Son Cubano.” Hedgecorth has studied, performed and taught Flamenco for many years.
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Guitarists Michael McClintock (left) and Beau Bledsoe (right) performing songs of Flamenco. McClintock has a background in studying and performing in multiple music styles, while Bledsoe has performed in multiple parts of the world.
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Michael McClintock (left), Beau Bledsoe (middle), and Coleen Dieker (right) performing songs of Flamenco. The group performs a centuries old art form of music that originated in Andalusia, Spain and is considered the best at what they do.
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Melinda Hedgecorth introducing the song “Alegrias,” which means “happiness” in Spanish. She also introduces the instrument “baston,” which is a traditional cane made in Spain and helps keeps the rhythm of the Flamenco song and dance.
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Melinda Hedgecorth tap-dancing and using the baston to help keep the rhythm of the Flamenco dance and song.
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Beau Bledsoe introducing the next song, “Malaguenos.” He stated that violinist Coleen Dieker will be playing the “vocal part” of the song on her violin.
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Violinist Coleen Dieker happily enjoying the Flamenco music. She has performed in many local and national touring acts, while also performing regularly in Kansas City.
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Melinda Hedgecorth performing the Flamenco dance in the final song “Farruca.” Choreography is by Israel Galvan, who comes from a whole family of dancers.
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Michael McClintock (right) happily playing the guitar while Melinda Hedgecorth (left) enjoys the music and plays the palams, which is hand-clapping in Flamenco.
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