PART 1. General Orientation and Engagement

QUESTION 1. ORIENTATION

What are you most looking for right now in your relationship to flamenco? (select all that apply)

A space for conversation, inspiration, and shared reflection
A clearer understanding of how flamenco works as a system
Ways to apply what I already know through structured study
Focused work on rhythm and compás
Live interaction with others in real time
A long immersive flamenco experience where I can focus fully for a defined period of time
Time and support to develop a personal artistic idea or project
Tools and guidance to strengthen my professional artistic practice

QUESTION 2. MODE OF ENGAGEMENT

How do you most enjoy learning and engaging with flamenco?

Through conversation, listening, and exchanging ideas
Through structured classes, explanations, and guided study
Through hands-on exploration and doing things together
Through live interaction, responsiveness, and real-time exchange
Through a mix of all of the above

QUESTION 3. FORMAT AND ACCESS

Which formats are realistically accessible to you right now?

QUESTION 4. TIME AND ENERGY

In your current life rhythm, how much time and energy can you realistically dedicate to flamenco right now?

Very limited time, but I value continuity and staying connected
I can dedicate some regular time, but it needs to remain flexible
I’m ready for consistent, structured study and engagement
I can commit deeply for a defined period of time, including weekends or immersive formats

QUESTION 5. PRACTICES IN YOUR FLAMENCO LIFE

QUESTION 6. CURRENT MINDSET

Which statement feels closest to your current mindset?

I want to enjoy flamenco without pressure
I want more clarity and deeper understanding
I want to strengthen skills by actively applying what I learn
I want to work with others and engage through interaction
I want to build something of my own

PART 2. GLOBAL FLAMENCO UNDERSTANDING

QUESTION 7. HOW YOU CONCEIVE FLAMENCO

Which statement feels closest to how you currently understand flamenco?

I see flamenco as a large repertoire of songs, dances, and music that I need to learn by heart
I know there are rules and structures, but I don’t always see the connections or how things function
I sense that flamenco is a language with shared structures across palos, but I don’t yet know how to grasp or apply this concept
I can think in terms of open structure, real-time interaction, and function when engaging with flamenco

QUESTION 8. HOW YOU APPROACH LEARNING FLAMENCO

When you’re learning something new in flamenco, what do you usually focus on first?

Reproducing what I’m shown as accurately as possible, trying not to do it “wrong”
An instructor’s explanations that tell me what goes where and why
Taking the information apart and fitting it into my own way of understanding how things work
Seeking to understand the role and function of what I’m learning within a larger structure
Exploring how everything shifts and adapts depending on context, interaction, and intention

QUESTION 9. HOW YOU EXPERIENCE PALOS

When working with different flamenco palos, which statement feels closest to your experience?

Each palo feels like its own world, and I mostly rely on memorized material to orient myself
I recognize palos and their identities, but I don’t yet see clearly how they relate to each other
I look for structural reference points that help me navigate different palos
I understand palos as different contexts shaped by shared principles, and I can transfer understanding from one to another

QUESTION 10. HOW YOU UNDERSTAND INTERACTION IN FLAMENCO

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Which statement feels closest to how you understand interaction in flamenco?

I mainly focus on doing my part correctly
I’m aware that others influence what I do, and that I influence them, but I don’t always know how to respond or guide
I understand interaction as listening and adjusting within shared rules, but I still feel unsure about the language and possibilities
I’m aware of the different roles and real-time choices, and experience flamenco as an ongoing conversation shaped in the moment

QUESTION 11. HOW YOU NAVIGATE UNCERTAINTY IN FLAMENCO

When something feels unclear or open ended in flamenco, which reaction feels closest to yours?

I look for clear answers, models, or fixed versions to rely on
I prefer guidance from a teacher or reference before making choices
I try to understand the underlying rules so I can make informed decisions
I feel comfortable making choices in the moment and adjusting as things unfold

PART 3. COMPÁS AND RHYTHM

QUESTION 12. COMPÁS AND PALMAS

Which statement feels closest to how you understand palmas in flamenco?

I know, I know, everyone says palmas are important, but I mostly want to focus on my dancing/playing/singing
I understand palmas mainly as a way to make compás audible
I see palmas as an instrument with its own vocabulary, dynamics, and expressive role, used to highlight structure and support interaction
I understand palmas as a subtle tool that shapes compás, energy, cues, and responses, and plays a central role in group cohesion and communication

QUESTION 13. YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO COMPÁS

Which statement feels closest to your current relationship with compás and rhythm?

Compás feels new to me and still quite mysterious or complex
I often need to count to stay oriented
I can feel and recognize different compás, but I tend to rely on fixed or memorized patterns
I can maintain compás, but I want more consistency and flexibility to be a stronger support within a cuadro
I feel compás physically, with enough mental clarity to adapt while staying grounded and present
“Soniquete” is my middle name!

QUESTION 14. COMPÁS IN RELATION TO OTHERS

When compás around me shifts or feels unclear, I tend to…

Lose my own orientation
Try to hold my version and hope it settles
Listen and adjust until things align again
Actively clarify or stabilize compás for the group

QUESTION 15. WHAT YOU WANT FROM COMPÁS RIGHT NOW

When it comes to compás, what do you most want right now?

To understand compás more clearly at a conceptual level
To develop a more physical and intuitive sense of compás
To produce a more reliable and consistent compás in real situations
To embody compás confidently within interaction

PART 4. CANTE AS THE AXIS OF FLAMENCO

QUESTION 16. HOW YOU RELATE TO CANTE

Which statement feels closest to how you currently relate to cante in flamenco?

I know, I know, everyone says I should listen to the cante, but what I really want to do is just dance/play/sing
I hear the cante, but it feels mysterious and unstable to me, and I struggle to find clear reference points
I know cante is central and can recognize a few melodies, but I don’t always understand its rules or how it shapes structure
I understand that cante organizes form, pacing, and intention, but I still need support navigating interpretation in real time
I can actively listen to cante, anticipate structure and timing, and make informed choices in interaction

QUESTION 17. WHAT YOU WANT FROM CANTE RIGHT NOW

When it comes to cante, what would you most like to develop or understand better at this stage?

How letras, styles, and melodies are organized within each palo
How cante shapes structure, transitions, and timing
How to listen and respond to cante in real time within a group
How cante connects poetry, emotion, and musical function
I’m not sure yet, but I know cante matters and I want tools to approach it

PART 5. INTENTIONS, COMMITMENT, AND RESPONSIBILITY

QUESTION 18. YOUR PROFESSIONAL INTENTIONS

Which statement feels closest to your current professional intentions in flamenco?

I’m not seeking a professional path. Flamenco is a space for learning, enjoyment, and community
I’m curious about professional practice, but I still see myself in a learning and skill building phase
I’m actively developing projects, teaching, performing, or presenting work
I want tools, structure, and guidance to strengthen and sustain my professional artistic practice

QUESTION 19. YOUR COMMITMENT

Which statement feels closest to what you’re ready for right now?

I want low commitment spaces where I can listen, reflect, and connect
I’m open to regular study and guidance, but without pressure to perform or produce
I’m ready to commit time and energy to deep, structured learning and sustained practice
I’m ready to take responsibility for developing my work, skills, or projects seriously, and to be accountable for results

FINAL QUESTION. OPEN REFLECTION (OPTIONAL)

If you imagine your flamenco life one year from now, what would you most like to be different?

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