Spanish Dancing

Aspects of Spanish Culture

Objectives

» To inspire students to explore different aspects of Spanish culture for their own research and presentations

» To learn about the different dances of Spanish culture

» To gain an appreciation for the arts» And, of course, to have fun!

Types

» Flamenco» Paso Doble» Bolero» Jota» Sevillana» Salsa » Merengue » Tango

Flamenco

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiuH7yOMCVo

» Folk art» Andalusia, Spain» Tripartite dance

(singing, dance and guitar)

» Rhythmic punctuations

» Art form

Paso Doble

» Theatrical Spanish dance

» Man characterized as a matador

» Woman is his cape» Arrogant and

passionate» More of a

competition dance

Bolero

» Slow-tempo Latin music

» Performed solo or in a couple

» ¾ time» Originated in Spain in

the late 18th century» Dance of love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjDpshDbRJk

Jota

» Folk dance» Originated in Aragon,

Spain» “jump”» Lively, bouncy

movements» Quick Spanish dance » Traditional, regional

costumes

Sevillana

» Seville, Spain» Celebrations» Couples of all ages

and sexes» Useful dance» Composed of 4

(sometimes 7) parts» Vivid dance

Salsa

» Syncretic dance» Cuba» Normally a partner

dance» Popular» Few basic steps» Many different styles

of salsa

Merengue

http://www.ehow.com/video_2382519_merengue-dance-demonstration.html

» National dance of the Dominican Republic and Haiti

» Short, precise rhythm» Might be named after

egg and sugar mixture» Suited for small,

crowded dance floors» Easy to learn

Tango

» Originated in Rio de la Plata

» Early tango is known as tango criollo

» Today there are many versions

» Open embrace » Close embrace

El Fin (The End)

Hopefully this has inspired you