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Spanish Dancing

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.

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Spanish Dancing

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  1. Aspects of Spanish Culture Spanish Dancing

  2. 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

  3. Flamenco • Paso Doble • Bolero • Jota • Sevillana • Salsa • Merengue • Tango Types

  4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiuH7yOMCVo • Folk art • Andalusia, Spain • Tripartite dance (singing, dance and guitar) • Rhythmic punctuations • Art form Flamenco

  5. Theatrical Spanish dance • Man characterized as a matador • Woman is his cape • Arrogant and passionate • More of a competition dance Paso Doble

  6. 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 Bolero

  7. Folk dance • Originated in Aragon, Spain • “jump” • Lively, bouncy movements • Quick Spanish dance • Traditional, regional costumes Jota

  8. Seville, Spain • Celebrations • Couples of all ages and sexes • Useful dance • Composed of 4 (sometimes 7) parts • Vivid dance Sevillana

  9. Syncretic dance • Cuba • Normally a partner dance • Popular • Few basic steps • Many different styles of salsa Salsa

  10. http://www.ehow.com/video_2382519_merengue-dance-demonstration.htmlhttp://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 Merengue

  11. Originated in Rio de la Plata • Early tango is known as tango criollo • Today there are many versions • Open embrace • Close embrace Tango

  12. Hopefully this has inspired you El Fin (The End)

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