| Flamenco dancing was originated in a region called | | | | performing the flamenco dance along with the |
| Andalusia in Spain. This type of dancing is native | | | | castanet. |
| to the Andalusian people. In addition, it is influenced | | | | Traditionally, this type of dancing is performed to |
| by other cultures such as Sephardic, Moorish, and | | | | a small group of people. Modern dancing is |
| Byzantine. The influences of the different cultures | | | | performed to a larger audience. The flamenco |
| in the flamenco dance happened during the 1400 | | | | festivals are held during the summer in Andalusia. |
| A.D. | | | | During the flamenco festival, the local people will |
| The term flamenco was not mentioned in any | | | | dance spontaneously. |
| archaeological source until the 18th century. | | | | When performing this dance, the women wear |
| Flamenco dancers are well known among the | | | | different kinds of costumes. Th costumes are |
| gypsies in Andalusia. The gypsies that lived in | | | | usually black or red in color. Some women also |
| Andalusia are also known as the Gitanos. The | | | | wear white and navy blue dresses. The dresses |
| people that live with the gypsies are also familiar | | | | are equipped with many ruffles and high heel |
| with this dance. The contribution to the | | | | shoes. The men will wear tuxedo and stretchy |
| development of the flamenco dance happens in | | | | pants during the flamenco performance. |
| Extremadura and Murcia. This type of dance also | | | | There are three types of this dancing including |
| incorporate influence from culture that belong to | | | | guitarra, cante and baile. The cante and baile |
| countries outside Andalusia including Cuba. Many | | | | dance styles have many similarities. Many |
| musical dances and styles are derived from the | | | | flamenco schools were established during the |
| Jewish and Moorish societies. | | | | 1800 in Seville. |
| The golden age of flamenco took place in | | | | This type of dancing is not accompanied by music |
| between 1869 - 1910. During this period, this type | | | | instruments. Instead, the people would sing and |
| of dance was performed at the cafes. People | | | | clap the hands. In this type of dancing, the dancer |
| who want to watch the flamenco dance are have | | | | performs the dancing steps based on his or her |
| to pay for the ticket charges. Later, more and | | | | emotions. The dancers may shake their body or |
| more cafes that offer the flamenco dance show | | | | kick their feet high to express their emotions. |
| are opened. | | | | Sometimes, the dancer may lose control of their |
| This type of dancing is very popular during the | | | | emotions through this dancing. Nevertheless, the |
| Roman Empire. Roman writers such as Pliny and | | | | flamenco dancing is always performed with grace |
| Strabo made many statements about the Cadiz | | | | and precision. |