SPAIN

THE FLAMENCO
Presented to you by
Equipo de Espaa
(David, Emily, Gabriella)

INTRODUCTION

THE FLAMENCO
Location of Origin: Andalusia
Influenced by:
Gypsies

Moors/Arabs
Sephardic Jews
Christians

THREE ELEMENTS OF FLAMENCO

Cante (Song) often sung by a singer with a hoarse voice. Incorporates

words from gypsy language. Often about love, death, the sea, beauty, tragedy, sorrow.

Baile (Dance) usually done by a female; smooth and graceful; uses arms a lot.

Singer known as Cantaor

Dancer known as Bailaora

Guitarra/El Toque (Guitar; Music) almost always a male, incorporated to react to

the song and dance; adjusts to mood, tempo, etc.

Guitarist known as Tocaor

COMPONENTS OF THE FLAMENCO

Comps rhythmic cycle and foundation for all flamenco dancers;

Most common: 4/4; Combination of 3/4 and 6/8 meter

Jaleo encouraging words and phrases flamenco performers or aficionados shout

while flamenco is being performed: Ol!, Anda, vamos ya, alla, and

eso es

Palmas rhythmic clapping; hand claps that accompany flamenco singers,

dancers, and guitarists.

Pitos - rhythmic finger snaps

THE WHEN AND WHY OF FLAMENCO

Initially, flamenco had been performed at family parties or by
peasants
Modern day: This all depends on where you go in Spain.
Sometimes Flamenco is danced on special occasions, but
sometimes people "live flamenco."

THE LOOK OF FLAMENCO

As all traditional dances, the flamenco
also has proper attire

THE LOOK OF FLAMENCO

Female Flamenco Dancer

THE LOOK OF FLAMENCO

Male Flamenco Dancer

THE SOUND OF FLAMENCO

Jos Merc:

Carmen Linares

Estrella Morente

THE FEEL OF THE FLAMENCO

We now request that everyone stand up for a
brief flamenco lesson.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN MORE?

We are out of time now, but please visit our webpage,

http://www.equipodeespana.com http://www.equipodeespana.com

Includes:
Information on the arrival and meaning of flamenco
Videos and information on different forms of flamenco
Links to flamenco guitar music and lessons
Videos on basic flamenco, as well as use of the castanets
Links to where you can learn the flamenco in person, both locally and in
Spain!
And if you still need more a link to email Equipo de Espaa!

QUIZ TIME!
Relax! You are not being graded This is just a
moment to see how much of an impact this presentation
made on you. Please raise your hands to answer, and
those who answer correctly will receive prizes!