Flamenco+P.10

Flamenco The traditional, genuine, Southern Spanish art of Flamenco comes in three forms. The first form is Cante, which is the song. The next form is Baile, otherwise known as the dance, and the last form is called Guitarra, which in English means guitar playing. It is believed that gypsies played an important role in the development of the Flamenco. Popular dances and songs later influenced it as well as Tartessos and seven centuries of Muslim occupation. Flamenco is known for its sweeping arm movements and rhythmic feet. The tradition has only been documented for the past 200 years, although the word "Flamenco" did not come until the eighteenth century. A traditional festival of Feria de Abril takes place in Seville, Spain for an entire week in April consisting of Flamenco music, singing, and dance.