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Flamenco Dancing in Costa del Sol

Flamenco
Flamenco is a Spanish art form with its roots deep in Andalucia, Spain’s southern region. Even the origin of its name is elusive. Some attribute it to the early 1500s and the Flemish courtiers during the reign of Spain’s Charles V.

Flamenco is an individualistic, yet structured folk art, which is often improvised and spontaneous. Flamenco combines acoustic guitar playing, singing, chanting, dancing and staccato hand clapping.

The song, dance and guitar are blended together by the passionate rhythms of southern Spain, which is flamenco's geographical birthplace.

The flamenco dancer performs with passion, fervour, even tortured expressions but always striving for grace and dignity.

There are more than a dozen varieties of flamenco songs. One classic type the Petenera tells the story of a beautiful girl named Petenera who brings tragedy to herself and her village.