Flamenco is a Spanish art form with roots deep in Andalusia, Spain's southern region. There are many theories as to how this folk dance evolved, the details are lost in history. Even the origin of its name is elusive. Some attribute it to the early 1500’s and the Flemish courtiers during the reign of Spain's Charles V. Their bright clothing inspired the names given things garish or conspicuous, such as flamingos and flamenco.
Flamenco can be said to be Spanish music and a dance typical of the gypsies or Gitanos. Flamenco dancing is characterized by colorful costumes, intense and erotic movements, stamping of the feet and clapping of the hands. Its execution is brilliant, noisy and passionate. Like American jazz, Flamenco dancing involves improvisation; it's the dancers spontaneous expression of the movement’s emotions. The Spanish call it duende. The word means goblin or fairy. To the flamenco dancer it signifies an inner force that fuels an inspired performance. A dancer with duende goes beyond technical mastery to vent his or her feelings, achieving a powerful, compelling dance. As an observer, you don't really see Flamenco. You feel it.
Flamenco is a fundamental part of the culture of the south of Spain, with its roots in the gypsy community. It is divided into cante (the song), baile (the dance) and guitarra (guitar). The gypsies were the nomades, believed to have their origin in Northern India and they were accustomed to making their own version of local music. Music is, and always has been, an important part of their celebrations and their everyday life. Flamenco was used as a synonym for the Andalusian gypsy in the 18th century. They brought with it an emotional intensity, sentimentality and tragedy. The first flamenco dance schools appeared between 1765 and 1860, establishing a firm position in the ballrooms.
During its Golden age (1869-1910), Flamenco was developed in the numerous cafs cantantes (musical cafes). Flamenco dance achieved its climax and was the major attraction of the cafes cantantes. Guitar players who accompanied the dancers became tremendously popular with the ever-increasing audience. From 1915, Flamenco shows were organized and performed all over the world. In 1922 the popularity began to dwindle. A Flamenco Renaissance started in 1955. Outstanding dancers and soloists from the small tablaos, successors to the early cafes cantantes, made their way to the great theaters and concert houses. Guitar players acquired great reputations with their mastery of the music and their guitars. Flamenco dance is to be compared to the dances of the Orient. The elegant gestures of the female dancers resemble those of Oriental dancers, only they are more forcible. The dancers use of castanets and castanuelas can be compared to the Oriental finger cymbals. The ladies wear long dresses with voluminous skirts, sometimes used to emphasize arm movements. Handclapping or percussion, as well as song and guitar usually accompany the dancer.
There is no doubt that you will be seeing many exciting Flamenco paintings throughout the career of Fabian Perez, painting what he feels from his heart about this extraordinary blend of music, dance and passion.the paintings is by here.
Flamenco can be said to be Spanish music and a dance typical of the gypsies or Gitanos. Flamenco dancing is characterized by colorful costumes, intense and erotic movements, stamping of the feet and clapping of the hands. Its execution is brilliant, noisy and passionate. Like American jazz, Flamenco dancing involves improvisation; it's the dancers spontaneous expression of the movement’s emotions. The Spanish call it duende. The word means goblin or fairy. To the flamenco dancer it signifies an inner force that fuels an inspired performance. A dancer with duende goes beyond technical mastery to vent his or her feelings, achieving a powerful, compelling dance. As an observer, you don't really see Flamenco. You feel it.
Flamenco is a fundamental part of the culture of the south of Spain, with its roots in the gypsy community. It is divided into cante (the song), baile (the dance) and guitarra (guitar). The gypsies were the nomades, believed to have their origin in Northern India and they were accustomed to making their own version of local music. Music is, and always has been, an important part of their celebrations and their everyday life. Flamenco was used as a synonym for the Andalusian gypsy in the 18th century. They brought with it an emotional intensity, sentimentality and tragedy. The first flamenco dance schools appeared between 1765 and 1860, establishing a firm position in the ballrooms.
During its Golden age (1869-1910), Flamenco was developed in the numerous cafs cantantes (musical cafes). Flamenco dance achieved its climax and was the major attraction of the cafes cantantes. Guitar players who accompanied the dancers became tremendously popular with the ever-increasing audience. From 1915, Flamenco shows were organized and performed all over the world. In 1922 the popularity began to dwindle. A Flamenco Renaissance started in 1955. Outstanding dancers and soloists from the small tablaos, successors to the early cafes cantantes, made their way to the great theaters and concert houses. Guitar players acquired great reputations with their mastery of the music and their guitars. Flamenco dance is to be compared to the dances of the Orient. The elegant gestures of the female dancers resemble those of Oriental dancers, only they are more forcible. The dancers use of castanets and castanuelas can be compared to the Oriental finger cymbals. The ladies wear long dresses with voluminous skirts, sometimes used to emphasize arm movements. Handclapping or percussion, as well as song and guitar usually accompany the dancer.
There is no doubt that you will be seeing many exciting Flamenco paintings throughout the career of Fabian Perez, painting what he feels from his heart about this extraordinary blend of music, dance and passion.the paintings is by here.