spanish dancing
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Aspects of Spanish Culture. Spanish Dancing. 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! . Objectives. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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