Spain Flamenco, Sevillanas, Tourism and Dinner ShowsCasa Cebadillas on Facebook
A trip to Spain is not complete without seeing flamenco or sevillanas. Local Spanish tourism, has created many dinner shows to showcase these talents, however some truly "Spanish" flamenco occurs in out of the way bars among locals. When we first arrived to Torrox Spain, we wanted to see REAL Flamenco and ended up in Pena Flamenco en Plaza Picasso. It was small, smoke filled and VERY Spanish. When we entered the room everyone stopped and stared. We ordered a beer and just sat and watched. Once the locals knew we were there to enjoy and watch and not looking for a bar to chat,, we witnessed flamenco like I have never seen nor could the Department of Tourism ever recreate.
Local Flamenco ShowsLocal Flamenco Dinner shows are not bad. You will see excellent flamenco and El Colono actually gives you a very nice meal! If you have the time, go to Granada in Sacramonte and there are some excellent tablao.The modern day "tablao flamenco" developed from the commercial needs of restaurants and Spain's tourism. Their predecessors were the famous singing cafes "Cafes Cantantes" of the second half of the 19th century. You may be lucky to see some excellent flamenco, depending upon availability of artists from the region and financial constraints of the owners, but frequently it is standard and mundane. To be fair, it is not easy for artists to perform well every night under such circumstances. Much will depend upon the atmosphere created with the public and perhaps whether boredom has set in with the repetitive nature of the show. However, just enjoy it for what it is... a flamenco show.
NERJA: El Burro Blanco (BAR only no dinner) C/ Gloria, 3 Tel: 95 252 42 00 LA HERRADURA: El Chambao de Joaquin Every Monday 21:00 from June to October 958 64 00 44 ALMUNECAR: Venta Luciano Barbacoa y Flamenco Torre Cuevas Phoe: 958 63 1379 GRANADA: El Curro: c/ Tablas, 5 Granada Teléfono: 958283537 Jardines de Neptuno: Camino de Ronda, Granada Teléfono: 958252050 Los Tarantos: Camino de Sacromonto, 9 Granada Reina Mora: Ctra. de Murcia, s/n Albayzín, Granada Mirador de San Cristóbal, Granada Teléfono: 958278228 Fax: 958401264 Venta Luciano: Almuñécar, c/ Torrecueva, s/n Granada Zambra Gitana " Venta El Gallo": Barranco de los Negros, 5 Sacromonte, Granada, Teléfono: 958220591 Flamenco Music, CDs, DVDs and ClothingVist our Tienda to select a variety of Flamenco CDs DVDs, clothings and accessories. Click here to go to the TIENDA Store for Flamenco productsTraditional Spanish DancesJota Aragonesa: This typical dance hails from the north of Spain, namely Aragón, and features a fast tempo as couples dance with their hands raised high above their heads playing castanets. Moorish influences are probable, as it is loosely attributed to a Moorish poet who was kicked out of Valencia during the 12th century.Sardana: Several couples join hands and dance in a closed circle in this traditional dance from Catalonia. Muñeira: Danced in twos or alone along to the music of bagpipes, this traditional "Miller's Dance" is typical throughout Galicia and Asturias. Zambra: The zambra began as a Moorish dance, but with monarchs Fernando and Isabel's reconquista of Spain, the Moors were able to conserve the dance by adapting it to Spanish dance customs. Bolero: One of the oldest and most traditional dances of the history of Spanish dance, the bolero is a quick Spanish dance boasting sudden pauses and sharp turns. Fandango: At one point the most famous dance of Spain, the fandango is a lively, happy Spanish danced in two's. Paso doble: A quick one-step Spanish dance. Flamenco: A passionate dance hailing from gypsies, flamenco is internationally famous. Learn more! Sevillana: Lively and joyous dance typical of Seville and reminiscent of flamenco that features four distinct parts.
The Best Flamenco Dancer in SeattleI had the pleasure to take Flamenco from Ana Montes. You can view her site here. She is often at Feria in Seville and she is not to be missed.
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