THE REVOLUTION IN FLAMENCO FOOTWEAR
The importance of each movement
In flamenco, each step, each blow, each stroke is a manifestation of strength, endurance and agility.
The scientific community has shown that it requires a physical dedication comparable to that of elite sports.
The heart rate of professional flamenco dancers is around 150 beats per minute and in a six-minute dance they can give up to 10,000 zapateados.
These data give us an idea of the wear and tear, ailments and injuries to feet and joints that can result without the necessary care, especially related to the impacts of footwork.
Measures such as dancing on an appropriate floor, the necessary physical preparation or a biomechanical analysis can minimize these risks, but the first and easiest step would be to choose the right footwear.
Technical Data
According to the conclusion of researchers from the University of Cadiz and the Centro de Investigación Flamenco Telethusa (CIFT) and experts in foot health, footwear is a fundamental preventive factor in the health of dancers, so their choice should include aspects of safety, comfort and health such as:
- Heel height less than 5.5 cm (preferably Cubano heel).
- Good impact absorption properties.
- System that keeps the foot as tight as possible to the shoe, mainly in the instep.
- Avoid excessive hardness and stiffness.
- Suitable insole and interior finish.
While footwear in general has evolved enormously in recent years, the flamenco shoe has hardly evolved at all.
tran tran defying conventions
Avoiding pain while dancing
Pain is a warning from the body that there is a problem and to avoid it, it is necessary to wear comfortable shoes, mainly for day-to-day use.
While footwear in general has evolved enormously in recent years, flamenco shoes have hardly evolved at all. It is necessary to value craftsmanship as a cultural manifestation and ensure that traditional techniques are preserved, but the time has come to start down a new path in parallel and adapt the advances in shoes to this area, introducing the necessary modifications to maximize comfort and minimize ailments and injuries.
Taking that idea as a source of inspiration, TRAN TRAN defies convention by developing an ergonomically designed sports shoe that redefines the limits of comfort in flamenco, ready to lead a true revolution in the world of dance footwear where health, performance and style can meet in perfect harmony. And it does so by adopting a clear commitment to quality, using innovative materials that ensure the durability of the product.
We are entering a new era where tradition and innovation converge and this is not only possible, but essential to move forward. Flamenco remains true to its roots, but it is constantly evolving, exploring new rhythms and seeking the fusion of styles. Tran Tran wants to be part of this development by providing dancers with a modern tool to elevate their art, allowing them to overcome physical barriers to focus entirely on artistic expression.
The real revolution in flamenco is to understand that it is no longer necessary to dance with pain.
