The investigations and studies that have been carried out make it difficult to clearly define the true origins of flamenco. It dates back to approximately two hundred years ago, although its actual roots may go back even further. Thus, in order to obtain an adequate level of comprehension it is necessary to study its origin, principal characteristics and goals.įlamenco dance is a form of body language and an integrated part of rhythm, uniting the most varied psychologically motivated elements with the art of movement and transforming the most spectacular skills into harmony and beauty. of the Andalusian and gypsy populations (Moon, 2015 Ropero, 1995). Flamenco is considered as a manifestation of the human form, culture and language, etc. The customs, religion, climatic characteristics, economic and geographic conditions, way of dressing, history, level of evolution, etc., are represented in a society’s dance (Ossona, 1984). Because of this and the huge impact of flamenco in our time, the need to research this art is clearly justified.Īll types of dance truthfully reflect culture and society.
In 2010 flamenco reached a status that was never thought possible when it was named as a World Heritage Treasure. Flamenco has reached not only theatres and social centres in general, but also primary and secondary schools and universities. Nowadays flamenco has crossed frontiers and nationalities and has become integrated and recognised both at a national and international level.ĭue to the great impact which flamenco dance has had in recent years, it has become widely known and practised around the word. It originates from popular and marginal roots that have developed throughout time. Finally, this article develops some final thoughts and reflections about the situation of flamenco and the problems it faces in different fields, the factors contributing to it and some proposals for its development.įlamenco is a way of life which is born from the necessity of a population to express itself. Subsequently, sources available for the improvement, development and learning of flamenco have been established, with a particular focus on technological sources. For this purpose an analysis of both the origins of flamenco and its main features and terminology has been developed. The aim of this article is to clarify the most usual gestures and technical abilities of flamenco dance which preserve its essence as well as to favour an autonomous learning of flamenco. All types of dance truthfully reflect culture and society. Because of this and the huge impact of flamenco in our time, the need to research this art is clearly justified. Due to the great impact which flamenco dance has had in recent years, it has become widely known and practised around the word. Flamenco is a way of life which is born from the necessity of a population to express itself.
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