Data Collection and Organization
Instruction: List the
information on flamenco dance from the paragraph below.
The world of flamenco interests me greatly. That
is why I decided to find out more about it, to discover more about where it
comes from. Flamenco is originally from Andalusia, a region in southern Spain.
It was originally the dance of Spanish gypsies who came to southern Spain
through Iran, Iraq, Greece and Turkey. The gypsies used all of these different
cultures to create the flamenco dance and music. The gypsies were very
different from the Spaniards. They spoke not Castilian but their own language.
Their clothes were also different, and for these reasons Spanish society tried
to reject them. The gypsies used Moorish, Jewish and African influences to form
flamenco. Flamenco music often sounds sorrowful, reflecting the hard lives of
the gypsies who had to do manual work to get by. The roots of flamenco
therefore lead us back to lives of hardship and sadness. However, it was in
Jerez de la Frontera that the gypsies managed to find their place. They managed
to integrate into society and were more accepted by the Spaniards. I spent my
Erasmus year in Cádiz, a city in Andalusia which is famous for its flamenco.
There were so many opportunities to see flamenco shows. Their style of flamenco
is known for having a more jolly and upbeat style, which I enjoyed. People also
say that their flamenco is influenced by the sea, which is an integral part of
life in Cádiz; it is surrounded by water and has lots of beautiful beaches with
soft sand. For this reason, I believe their flamenco took on a more relaxed
style. What I really like about flamenco is the beautiful outfits the women
wear. They are often red and flowing and the women often wear a red flower in
their hair. The flamenco movements convey lots of passion and energy, and I
like the way the dancers’ shoes make a ‘clacking’ sound on the floor as they
dance. Their movements are abrupt and create lots of suspense and emotion. I am
glad to finally know the roots of flamenco; its history is so interesting, and
we owe everything to the gypsies who created it using their influences from all
around the world. Now flamenco can be enjoyed by everyone, and I certainly hope
to see more flamenco shows and maybe even learn a few steps!
Happy Learning!
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