Flamenco dancing may be a new or different modality for many people, but in fact it has a lot of history and strong cultural roots. New darling of dance academies, Flamenco involves body movements, tap dancing, the use of objects and singing in an intense and very sensual art.
Flamenco is not just a dance, but a whole culture that began with singing, expanded into instrument music and only later incorporated dance. The dance teacher Tatiana Bittencourt, partner of the Flamenco Art Studio in Rio de Janeiro, says that Flamenco was born from the mix between various peoples who met in the Iberian peninsula around the 16th century.
She adds that, in general, the culture of Flamenco is linked to the people who were persecuted and taking refuge in the south of Spain:? was the first form of manifestation of this art?
Despite an ancient art, Flamenco only spread more intensely from the 1970s and recently, in 2010, gained the title of intangible heritage of humanity by Unesco.
In Brazil, the activity has been getting closer to the public, bringing a larger number of people interested in learning and researching dance and its aspects. The gyms have also been expanding the options and it is becoming easier to find the mode in dance schools.
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Who can dance flamenco?
Everyone can dance Flamenco and has the ability to internalize the dance in their own way. According to Tatiana, there are no restrictions of any kind: “It is a very democratic type of dance, there is no limit of age, weight or anything. Does each one find within himself where this art touches him?
I fell in love in the first class and never stopped.
Historian Maria Cristina Martins has been taking Flamenco classes for eight years and tells how much she fell in love with dance at first sight: “I looked for dance when I was almost 30 years old and had no physical activity at all. I never liked the gym, in and out. I was getting fat and starting to feel pain. I fell in love in the first class and never stopped. It is very good for body, soul and self-esteem. It's great to move your body with beautiful, strong, vibrant live music. And when we can do that step we couldn't, when we realize that the body is less hard, responding to the practice? It's very good.?
9 Flamenco Benefits for Body and Wellness
Unsurprisingly, dances of various styles are good for body and mind. Flamenco is not only a physical activity that works on various body aspects, it has enormous power over the emotional and self-esteem, seeking self-knowledge and musical and body perception.
Check out some of the main benefits of this beautiful art:
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1. Enhances musicality
Flamenco refines musicality and musical perception, working with rhythm, marking, singing, clapping and melody. Music interacts with dance inseparably, expressed in choreographies, steps, clapping and expressions.
2. Corrects posture
Dancing requires an upright position and can assist in correcting posture problems by gradually strengthening the abdominal and back muscles.
3. Improves motor coordination
The rhythm's step count and tempo requirements, as well as the choreography, stimulate motor coordination, making it a great exercise for body perception.
4. Strengthens the body
The movements required in dance intensely strengthen the muscles of the legs and arms. In tap dancing, thighs and buttocks are exercised. In addition to the flexibility and elasticity required in choreography.
5. Improves concentration
"Flamenco is a very integrated art to music and it is essential to be listening and listening to the beat all the time," explains Tatiana Bittencourt.
6. Works the emotional
"By having a very wide range of rhythms and musical styles, we can express a large repertoire of emotions such as sadness, joy and pain."
7. Brings out body expression
Attention to the movements of various parts of the body, the required facial expressions, posture, the interiorization of music expressed in choreography. All of this contributes to a body awareness exercise and can help you better understand the possibilities of your body.
8. Improves self esteem
The flamenco dance is an intense show and of great beauty.The firm and elegant steps and the choreography combined with the music give this art a mesmerizing beauty. In addition, there are still the extravagant and sexy clothes, accessories and makeup. All this pursuit of beauty and perfection will easily influence your self-esteem.
9. Lose Weight
With so much exercise and perspiration, as well as boosting self-esteem, exercising your body and your mind, Flamenco dancing also helps burn fat: about 300 calories per class.
What is the Flamenco class like?
In Flamenco class one learns to dance in varied rhythms using the whole body. The student learns tap dancing, clapping at different rhythms, as well as dance gear such as castanets, fan and manton (a type of shawl).
Even more especially, teacher Tatiana Bittencourt adds that "Flamenco class helps to find our expression within each song and choreography."
Flamenco Lessons
Check out some videos about Flamenco dance classes, and get inspired by this beautiful dance:
Rumba Flamenco Class? Professor Izabel Moratti
In this class, teacher Izabel Moratti teaches a choreography by Rumba Flamenca. This is one of the primordial styles of dance, which includes slow and graceful movements, arms, clapping and a little tap dancing.
Tango Class with Guitar? Professor Izabel Moratti
It is common for some Flamenco classes to take place with live music accompaniment, especially the guitar or guitar. They help with rhythm perception and dance interpretation, making it even more visceral. In tango class, the movements are accompanied by tap dancing and the choreography is more intense.
Fan Choreography? Professor Izabel Moratti
In the video you can check out a flamenco performance using the fan, one of the objects used in dance. A beautiful choreography that involves a lot of tap dancing and live music once again.
Choreography class (Carmen Habanera)? Professor Izabel Moratti
In this video you can see how a flamenco dance class works. Professor Izabel Moratti teaches a choreography step by step with tap dancing, arm and leg movements.
If you are interested, do not hesitate to consult a dance school and do not be afraid: play in this art that is good for the mind and your health.
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