Traditional

Dance &
Music of
Spain
Presented by:
Rashid, Sakib,
Haris & Moinuddin
Introduction: Traditional Dances of Spain
• Spanish Dance can refer to many expressions of dance that
are often considered particularly Spanish.
• The dances are reflection to the customs and traditions of
village and many are the result of the fusion of diverse
cultures that have populated throughout the years various
territories worldwide. Spain is rich in popular customs.
• The dances of Spain that have been popularized in the
world including: Flamenco, Jota, Zambra, Sardana,
Sevillana, Zarzuela, Fandango.

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Flamenco
Undoubtedly one of the most famous cultural exports
from Spain, flamenco is in fact so much more than just a
dance: it’s an art form recognized as part of the
Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of
Humanity by UNESCO. It emerged among the gypsy
communities of Andalusia and is performed by a mixture
of singing, guitar playing, dancing, finger snapping and
hand clapping.

Some of the Famous Dancers of Flamenco

• Sara Baras
• Antonio Canales
• Joaquin Cortés
• Cecilia Gomez

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Jota
The Jota is a dance which exists in distinct
forms in many of the regions of Spain,
including Aragon, Valencia, Catalonia and
Galicia, where in each case it reflects the
local culture and history. One of the best
known is the Aragonese jota, which dates back
to the 18th century and was particularly
fashionable in the 19th century. In its purest
form, the dance is particularly complex,
involving rapid foot movements and small
jumps.
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Paso Doble

One of the more famous Spanish dances,

the Paso Doble is a fast-paced dance based on
the rhythm and movement of a bullfight. It was
also used in the Spanish infantry to set the speed
of march, as well as in 18th-century comedies,
although its origins are in fact French. As a
ballroom dance it is usually performed in pairs,
one man and one woman, with the former said to
represent the matador – or bullfighter.

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Some Other Famous Dances

• Zarzuela
• Sevillana
• Zambra
• Fandango
• Bolero
• Muiñeira
• Sardana
• Cachucha

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Introduction: Traditional Music of Spain

Spanish music is often associated with traditional styles such

as Flamenco & Classic Guitar. While these forms of music
are common, there are many different traditional musical and
dance styles across the region.
Spanish music dominates the nation’s festivals and
celebrations. From flamboyant flamenco to alternative rock,
the country’s diverse regions produce and enjoy widely
different sounds
Such as : Classical guitar, Pop, Indie, Bacalao, Jazz & Jota
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Classical Guitar
When we think of Spanish music, one of the first
images that might pop into our head is of a
Guitar.
Spanish classical guitar was taken to new heights
by the likes of Carlos Montoyo, Manuel de Falla,
Joaquín Rodrigo & Narciso Yepes, and many
credit Andrés Segovia with establishing classical
guitar as a genre.

o Interesting fact is that Guitar was invented in

Spain for the very first time.

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Pop Music

Pop music is just as big in Spain as anywhere

else. Although much of what you’ll hear in bars
and clubs is American and British, Spain has
plenty of home-grown talent, too. Spanish bands D
are famous for producing some of the catchiest E
pop songs around, from Los Del Rio and their 90s S
hit Macarena P
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Spanish mainly came in trend in India after the
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famous song “Despacito"
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 Famous Spanish Actor and Actresses

Álvaro Morte Ana De Armas José María Yazpik Pedro Almodóvar

From a famous series From a famous movie From a famous series (Famous Director from
“La Casa De Papel" “Grey Man" “Narcos" Spain)

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~ Gracias
A Presentation By
Rashid, Sakib,
Haris & Moinuddin