Discipline, Nourishment, and the Lifelong Pursuit of Flamenco

Artist’s Reflection

Discipline is essential for a dancer. Our body and our spirit must be kept strong, balanced, and healthy. For me, this means practicing almost every day and preparing wholesome meals at home with plenty of vegetables and fruits.

Flamenco is a demanding art form with roots that stretch across Indian, African, South American, and Persian traditions. A single lifetime is not enough to master it all, and that very depth keeps me inspired to keep learning and practicing.

About the Author
Bettina Castaño
Bettina Castaño transforms flamenco into an intense, border-crossing journey, merging rhythms from India, Persia, and Andalusia into performances that pulse with fierce, unrestrained energy.