We are sitting inside a dance studio in Kalina, but as Shehzeen Cassum takes us through the history of flamenco and her own journey with the art form, it doesn't take us long to get transported to Andalusia in southern Spain where "flamenco is not just a dance, but a way of life".

The ambassador of the art form in India, she is the founder of the Shehzeen Cassum Flamenco Academy, and Namaste Flamenco initiative that aims to raise awareness about the dance through live performances. And this month, Cassum has been busy teaching her students the nuances of using the abanico or hand fan in flamenco. Tonight, she will perform at a Spanish cuisine restaurant in BKC.