Elena Bojchovska
The flamenco is a professionalized art-form that is based on folkloric music traditions. It is a trademark of Spain and its roots are on the Southern part of the country, in Andalusia to be precise. Extremadura and Murcia are another regions where flamenco is still popular and well-saved tradition, part of the Spanish culture, however Andalusia is a master of it!
It is believed that the first flamenco records date from 1774. One can even read about it in ”Las Cartas Marruecas” by Jose Cadalso. Over the years the flamenco has been influenced by the Roman people in Spain. It became that popular, even away from Spain, that had been taught in non-Hispanic countries. Among the most interested in flamenco are United States and Japan.
As late as November 16, 2010, UNESCO eventually declared this traditional dance as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Even before that, one can not pay a visit to Spain and not ask for a flamenco show! The performers represent it to the audience with passion, showing their dancing and singing skills that have it in their veins. It is part of their culture, of the Spanish heritage, it is something that makes them unique!
I think the Flamenco dance is beautiful. I love to watch it.
I´m glad you enjoy flamenco, Branca! You should definitelly visit Andalucia then 🙂
Thank you for sharing this story of the Flamenco dance.
Isn’t it one of the most beautiful dances around the world? I just love it!
The Flamenco Dance is wonderful.
It’s a wonderful dance to watch…I wish I could dance!
I find it very difficult to learn how to sing it or dance it. One should be veery very talented!
This is so beautiful!
It’s so enjoyable, isn’t it? I’m so in love with this dance and music!
Wow! I can feel the music, the passion, the dance, I can feel Spain. I can feel it!
You have to visit Spain in order to feel it with your senses! That’s indescribable!
Good point. If you’re gonna be my tour guide then I’ll see you when I get there.
Agreed! You only have to let me know when you wanna pay a visit to Spain, I’d be your tour guide:)
It’s beautiful ad your post is an awesome introduction to a delightful dance.
Do you, as well, enjoy watching flamenco? It’s my favourite foreign dance!
I would have to say after La Cumbia it’s my favorite too!
I would love to see this dance. I imagine it would be very beautiful
It is, indeed! I enjoy it whenever I watch a show!
I think the Flamenco dance is beautiful. I love to watch it.
One can not help but enjoy the rhythm!
All the comments make me want to dance lol. Love it!
Ohh so you can dance flamenco? Lucky you! I find it very dificult to learn it!
I can hear the music in my head as I read your post!
Even the street artists do it extraordinary! I just love it!
I love to watch Flamenco… Will not hesitate to see you dance!
Ohh if only I could dance flamenco… xD It’s a perfection! The best of Spain!