Summary: In flamenco dancing the point exercise, or punta, produces a strong, bright sound. Learn more about point exercises in flamenco dancing with tips from a dance instructor and choreographer in this free dance lesson video.
Andrea Del Conte is an instructor at Lotus Music and Dance in New York City and may be reached at (212) 627-1076. Del Conte is an internationally recognized performer, choreographer...read more
"In the next exercise we're going to add the sound called Punta. Punta is hitting with the point of the shoe. This is Punta. And with the Flamenco shoe you got a very strong, very bright sound. Punta sound. Alright. Now let's add that to what we've already been doing. We've done a Planta, a Takong, a Takong Raspado and a Punta. A Planta, Takong, Takong Raspado, and a Punta. Planta, Takong, Takong Raspado and a Punta. Planta, Takong, Takong Raspado and a Punta. So I count, one, two, three, four. One, two, three, four. One, two, three, four. One, two, three, four. One and two and three and four. One and two and three and four. Punta."