How are your pitos, finger snaps?
Here’s a simple tangos marcaje combination you can use to work on details like that as well as:
Arm movements, coordination, hands, head placement, and hips.
Watch the video tutorial here
![Simple Flamenco Marking Step with Pitos [Flamenco Dance Steps]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/568079e7bfe873f15c115eee/1737153402186-VDWBQ5A04F6PW900Y3HV/IMG_8459.JPG)
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marcajes
You’ve probably heard the word, marcaje, a lot in your flamenco dance classes.
But what does it mean?
A marcaje is a step that marks the rhythm of the music.
![Simple Tangos Marcaje [Flamenco Dance Steps]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/568079e7bfe873f15c115eee/1692388104999-UMRXHJWW2E7NX309W3YT/FLAMENCO+TANGOS+STEP+THUMBNAIL.png)
Here’s a simple yet punchy tangos marking step for you to add to your collection.
The ending works great with the caída of the cante or when the guitar resolves.
![Abanico Step with Contratiempo [Flamenco Dance Steps]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/568079e7bfe873f15c115eee/1683448679531-SJO4PZCU3CPYNMAR1EOO/IMG_8067.JPG)
Here’s a video tutorial of a flamenco step with abanico.
Incorporate it into a choreography, or
Use it as a practice exercise to improve:
opening and closing the fan
contratiempo
coordination
![Easy Tangos Step [Flamenco Dance Steps]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/568079e7bfe873f15c115eee/1676533002213-RY7PJUWD4881D1OKB4TZ/IMG_6378.JPG)
Here’s a simple tangos marcaje you can use to work on:
Pitos (finger snaps),
Hips,
Coordination, and
Arm positioning
![Tutorial: Flamenco Marking Step [Flamenco Dance Steps]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/568079e7bfe873f15c115eee/1675758979349-R8QOHVMHU9OYR1A1UBTG/IMG_6077.JPG)
The following twelve count marking step is all about the body.
The feet are pretty simple. (Phew.)
It’s the movement of the body and arms that makes the step.
![12-Count Flamenco Step Tutorial [Flamenco Dance Steps]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/568079e7bfe873f15c115eee/1671228831782-S9GAX4MR7XND5TRS2OVE/IMG_4866.JPG)
Ready to dance?
Below find another step to put with any palo in the rhythm of twelve.
Let’s learn it step by step:
![12-Count Marcaje with Footwork [Flamenco Dance Steps]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/568079e7bfe873f15c115eee/1669797365233-QNZEJ5WL91Y65TR3P1AN/IMG_4502.JPG)
Here’s a step that combines marking with footwork.
Use it with any palo in the rhythm of 12.
Ready to try it?
![Simple Tangos Marking Steps [Flamenco Dance Steps]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/568079e7bfe873f15c115eee/1667711883972-0ALCO6174JQ4DKRSVZ1A/IMG_4021.JPG)
Ready to dance tangos with me?
Below find two simple flamenco marking steps you can put to use today!
![Bulerías Marcaje Tutorial [Flamenco Dance Steps]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/568079e7bfe873f15c115eee/1666742148526-LB8HQFV4RFS0KBOF74XA/IMG_3601.JPG)
Looking for a simple marcaje to add to your bank of bulerías steps?
Here’s one you can use in a variety of ways.
Try it with me here:
![Try This 12 Count Marcaje [Flamenco Dance Steps]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/568079e7bfe873f15c115eee/1665466262191-D9CAQ31E7J3U528M9ZSA/IMG_3270.JPG)
Below I take you through a marking step in the compás of twelve.
Add it to one of your dance choreographies, or use it as an exercise to practice changing directions, spotting, holding a focused gaze, or body positioning.
![Try This Abanico Move [Flamenco Dance Steps]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/568079e7bfe873f15c115eee/1663016607130-ZFSBYQZN0LS5IBC4KJ7M/IMG_2572.JPG)
Dance with me!
Learn this short tangos combination with abanico.
We begin with a simple marcaje in the first compás,
And finish with a remate in the second compás.
![12 Count Marcaje Tutorial [Flamenco Dance Steps]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/568079e7bfe873f15c115eee/1662187008426-9UN4DWBGJJYF9BSDHL9W/IMG_2123.jpg)
Here’s a flamenco step that combines marking with footwork.
Use it with any palo in the rhythm of 12.
Or use it as a technique exercise.
Ready to try it out?
I recommend approaching the step like this:
![A Bulerías Marcaje for You [Flamenco Dance Steps]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/568079e7bfe873f15c115eee/1661536649254-R68NWEEIE12YKEMEGH3B/IMG_1984.jpg)
In anticipation of Bulerías Made Simple this weekend….
Below find a step for you.
It’s a Bulerías Marcaje.
I recommend approaching the step like this:
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