Marisol “SOL” Apostol

Photo: Kalju Kotka

Sol’s dancing is all about “juerga.” Her dancing is vibrant and earthy, is the embodiment of fun, wholesome, and in the moment as she connects with the singer and musicians. Her classes are energetic, earthy and fun while working on the essence of Flamenco in order to develop clear footwork and self expression. Emphasis is given to posture, braceo and floreo (arms and hands) marking, basic footwork, palmas, jaleos, rhythm, ante-guitar-dance relationship awareness, body movement isolation, and an earthy presence.

Currently, she is studying Flamenco cante from various singers to develop her understanding of musicality and melody, as well as the importance of cante in the improvisation of dance.

Sol began her Flamenco studies with Yaelisa in 1989. Since then, she has embraced Flamenco through many classes and workshops from local and visiting Flamenco artists such as Farruquito, Juana Amaya, Domingo Ortega, Maria del Mar Moreno, Cihtli Ocampo and Ethan Margolis, Oscar Nieto, La Chacha, Sara Olivar, Carola Zertuche, Luis Pena, Javier Heredia, and Lakshmi among others; as well as, New York City-based artists Victorio and Jose Molina, and by participating extensibly in Flamenco gatherings.

She currently teaches at Dance Place San Diego, the new dance complex at Liberty Station, and in Oceanside at Art Dance Academy. She also performs twice a month with Flamenco fusion band Flamenco-Nova at Le Papagayo in Leucadia.

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