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Places to shop in the Washington DC area

Le Technique

DC area guitarist John Boulet has perfected the ultimate guitarist's practice device. It's perfect for us who work only part-time as musicians and need to practice constantly to maintain and improve our technique.

http://www.letechnique.com/

(My thanks to BouletTechnologies for permission to use this image.)

Flamenco costumes by Ana

Ana Goldin, a Spaniard by birth, has been making flamenco costumes for dancers of the DC area flamenco companies for several years now. Dresses, skirts and pants are made to your specifications. Call Ana at (703)503-9492.

Flamenco costumes by Mari Alcalá

An experienced seamstress, originally from Alcalá de Guadaira which is in the province of Sevilla, just outside of the city of Sevilla, Mari can make for you bata de cola, skirts, men's flamenco costume, Sevillanas dresses etc. Very good, reasonable and reliable. Call Mari at (410)969-6408 or send email to Mari_Alcala@hotmail.com

Stein's Theatrical

This is your basic dance store that happens to sell your basic student model castanet by Matteo for about $22/pair. Stein's Theatrical & Dance Supply Centre
3100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 522-2660
(Nearest metro: Clarendon)

¡Ole! Flamenco Boutique

Flamenco accessories galore: costumes, castanets, shoes, fans, skirts...you name it, Torcuato's got it. Boutique moved back to his home as of April 2000. Call (301)587-2266.

Paco de Málaga's Guitar Gallery

Flamenco guitars sold by a knowledgable player. Also, there are flamenco accessories for sale including boots, mantones, abanicos, castanets and CD and tapes. (202) 244-4200 The only place in DC where you can buy Gianini guitar strings!
http://www.guitar-gallery.com/
(Nearest Metro: Cleveland Park)

Flamenco Connection

CD's, videos, books, cajons. Best flamenco source in US! You can find the latest by Vicente Amigo and Gerardo Nuñez as well as the antiguo flamenco masters, books such as the Enciclopedia Flamenca, instructional flamenco videos for guitar and dance including Carlos Saura's "Flamenco" video. Guillermo is an accomplished flamenco accompanist, composer and performer himself so he can competently answer any questions you might have about any items in stock. Ask Guillermo for a catalog.

http://www.flamencoconnection.com/

Melody Record Shop

They have the flamenco CD's in their own section!

http://washington.sidewalk.com/detail/16096

1623 Connecticut Ave NW DC (202) 232-4002
(Nearest Metro: Dupont Circle)

Tower Records

Flamenco CD's on the first floor between French section and Latino.

http://www.towerrecords.com/

21st St and Pennsylvania Ave NW (202) 331-2400
(Nearest Metro: Foggy Bottom)

Olsson's Books and Records

Small selection of flamenco cd's but occasionally you'll find some gems. This is where I first found the soundtrack for the Carlos Saura film "Sevillanas."

In Old Town Alexandria on Union St near the corner with King St by the Waterfront (703)694-0030 It's about a 20-minute walk from the King St Metro.

http://www.olssons.com/

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[This website was first published January 10, 1996]