Flamenco Dance is a Spanish dance practiced in the Andalusia, the southern region of Spain. The dance reflects the passion, romance and fervor of people and is beautifully crafted with grace and dignity. The dancers of the Flamenco Dance are required to stand still for a few moments after the start of the music. As the dancer gets engrossed in the music, absorbing everything which comes his/her way, the inspiration makes him/her start the act.
Flamenco Dance is basically a physical expression of the emotions meted out in the song. It is basically tries to convey the meaning of words through dance. Flamenco Dance depends on the personal expression of the performer, improving at each instance of the performance. Duet is the most popular form of Flamenco Dance. The dancers look at each other passionately, emoting passion, sexual tension and emotions.
Flamenco Dance History
A form of dance done in the Andalucian region of Spain, Flamenco is an amalgamation of all cultures. It has drawn its inspiration from Greek, Roman, Indian, Moorish and Jewish cultures. This form of dance first appeared in the 18th century, in its proper structure, and gained recognition. Flamenco dance form caught up in the 19th century and is today quite evident at weddings, parties or social events. It is being performed by gypsies as well as non-gypsies, far away from its birthplace, and achieved acclaims globally.
Flamenco Dance Categories
Flamenco dance is popular in the regions of Southern Spain and does not enthrall its viewers to just a single type of it. It has as many as 50 different dimensions, each projecting the different moods of a person. The mood reflects the nature of the dance and sets the melodic parameters and the cultural backdrop for it. The three main categories of Flamenco music and dance are:
- Jondo or the grande, which depicts the lament and the grief of the people. It centers on themes of death, anguish, despair or religious sentiment.
- Intermedio (intermediate), which is of a lesser intensity, but is reflective in nature. It is often accompanied with an oriental cast to the music.
- Chico (small or light), which depict the feelings of love, ribald humor and happiness.
