1. Flamenco By Amelia R. Mercedes A. Cristobal M. Pasqual F.

2. Flamenco The Flamenco is a dance with countless different versions depending on mood and occasion such as death and mourning or marriage and celebration The Flamenco can be danced with couples or singles but is most commonly a single dancing woman Danced, slower paced and more elegant with long dramatic sweeping movements of the hands and body That are sometimes coupled with short powerful stomping motions of the feet that are meant to keep a beat

3. Origin The Flamenco originated in the Andalucian region of Spain as a musical outlet for the poor or opressed Where it then received influence from the… Greek Roman Jewish Moorish Indian

4. History The Flamenco first became public in the 19th century along with the café cantantewhich slowly became more popular over time Gave rise to the Flamenco Guitar

5. Traditional Dress Flamenco Shoes: the only real necessity to the outfit. Must be tight fitting, with a 2 inch heel to make firm stomping noise Flamenco Skirt: Very long with a large flare and many ruffles. Has a “full” look. Accessories: Silk Flowers, Fans, Earrings, Castanets, Shawls are sometimes added to personalize a dancers appearance

6. Occasions Flamenco was usually danced at Parties Concerts Formal Events Juerga (gatherings with singing and dancing)

7. Instruments Classical Guitar Flamenco Guitar (made of different wood, lighter, and smaller, higher pitched) Cajon Palillos/Castanets Palmas

8. Popular Artists Paco de Lucia Camaron de la Isla Gerardo Nunez Carmen linares

9. Vocabulary los bailaores: Flamenco dancers el cantante: singer el canto: song lascastañuelas: castanets laspalmas: handclapping el zapateo: footwork; dance performed with high heels