flamenco
Musings Abroad-My Life in Spain: Flamenco Passion
I imagine that if a flamenco dancer could transform into an animal, it would be something fierce and stunningly beautiful. From watching a flamenco cave show to the street dancers, flamenco is a powerful dance that demands the viewer’s attention. […]
VISUAL: Dance around the globe
This infographic shows the distribution of popular dances and their origins on three different continents. Ballet, Waltz and Flamenco originated in Europe. Tango and Samba originated in South America. Kathak, Kecak and the Celestial Dance originated in South America. This […]
Musings Abroad-My Life in Spain: A Fusion of Spanish Music
Flamenco, a form of both dance and music, originates from southern Spain. It’s an art form and includes not only dance, but guitar playing, singing and jaleo (finger snapping and handclapping). A well-known Spanish flamenco artist, Paco de LucÃa (1947-2014), […]