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Spanish Dancing
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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