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Flamenco

__ What is the background of flamenco? __
It developed from several centuries from Gypsy, Moorish, Andalusia, and other roots. In the 19th century flamenco dancing became very popular as café entertainment, also guitar accompaniment and solos became more common to join the dance.There are three different types of flamenco: Cante (the song), Baile (the dance), Guitarra (guitar playing).

__ What do people wear and to during the dance? __
For the dancing men have intricate toe-heel clicking steps and women have grace of the body and hand movements. Gypsies do an untraditional flamenco, with fingers snapping, hand clapping, and shouting, but the gypsies are known as the father of flamenco. People wear big dresses that are normally red and some others are bright colors with polka-dots. They can have props such as c astanets and fans.