Dance is an important part of the vibrant Spanish culture. A cultural tour to Spain remains incomplete without watching a lively Spanish dance performance. Spanish dance conjures images of men and women stomping their feet to the lively tunes of Spanish guitars. Although, flamenco is the most popular dance form of Spain, there are a number of other attractive traditional dance styles such as Sardana, Zambra, Bolero, Jota Aragonesa, Muneira and Sevillana.

Spanish Dance
Flamenco originated in southern Spain in Andalusia. The dance form inspired by the lively gypsy dance has incorporated elements from Greek, Roman, Moorish and Jewish cultures. Flamenco dance as we today is a rich blend of the different cultures that came together to form the rich cultural scene of Spain.

Spanish Dancer Costume

Dance Clothes
Ankle length dresses with frills is the traditional costume of female flamenco dancers. Male flamenco dancers wear pants and shirts or suits. In Flamenco Nuevo, a contemporary flamenco dance style, female dancers wear smooth jersey dresses to emphasize their bodyline and men often dance bare-chested. Props such as shawls, fans and castanets are frequently used in traditional flamenco dance, but rarely are they used in the modern dance form.

The traditional Spanish dance costume has evolved into elegant designer dancing dresses. The conventional flamenco costumes are usually long body suites or skirts that fit perfectly to the body with ruffles at the lower end and V-neck blouses with elbow length sleeves. Sleeveless layered long dresses with open back are popular among modern female flamenco dancers. Red, different shades of blue, black, brown, burgundy and violet are the most popular colors of the elegant flamenco dancing dresses. To ensure perfect fit, the dancing dresses are hand crafted. It may take up to four weeks to design a perfect Spanish dancing costume. The skirt with godet panel usually comes with elastic waistband that fit tightly to the hip. Long dresses with straps are simple functional costumes for flamenco dancers. The necklines vary. There are dancing skirts with square or V-shaped neckline.

Shawls
Shawls are an important constituent of Spanish dance costume. Silk fringe shawls and embroidered silk shawls are frequently wrapped over the tops or blouses.

Shoes and Accessories
Appropriate shoes and accessories are needed to complement the Spanish dancer’s costume. The classic flamenco shoes are leather shoes with wooden heel, strap, buckle and anti-slip rubber half sole. Accessories include medium or long earrings, ornamental combs, necklaces, brooches and flamenco flowers.


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