Clap and Stamp Your Madrid Weekend with Flamenco - By: Jessica Thomson

Flamenco can be described as the classical dance of Spain. A vibrant dance form involves dancing to fast music accompanied by clapping and stamping. Flamenco is popular act in most clubs and there are separate venues that perform this art and even teach a piece of it to ardent fans. Historically this dance was dance of the gypsies who danced their feelings out to express their opposition to the catholic conversion in Spain. Some packages in hen and stag weekends offer flamenco as an activity to do in their packages.
Flamenco consists of the dancer and the music players. There are three elements to it: the dance or baile, song or cante and music or toque. Both men and women dance flamenco with mild differences in techniques. Toque is essentially guitar playing. The rhythm is given by clapping and stamping of the feet by the dancers and by the crowd to encourage and appreciate the dance.
The music is replete with passion and the feeling in the song is intense. There are various expressions in the song that range from elation to deep grief, all sung by seated singer cum musicians, while a dancer dances to the tunes, expressing the emotion through the dance. It is also performed during festivals, rituals and in church ceremonies
Some of the best places to witness the wonderful madrid flamenco performances are Corral de la Moreria, Tablao Las Carboneras, Café de Chinitas, Taberna Casa Patas and many more. During carnival and festivities, all these shows will be booked and hence you will be required to make early reservations to ensure you get to watch the magic of song, music and dance all at one place. The best choice to watch flamenco would be to choose a restaurant that offers great food along with the performance.
There are a few etiquettes to be observed during such performances. Prior to recording the show, ask if it is permissible to make a video of the dance. Do not talk or make any comment while the dancers are performing as it is considered disrespectful. Appreciating at the right moment is however very much encouraged. When in doubt, follow suit of the locals.
Nightlife in Madrid is very famous for its high style nightclubbing, accommodation in madrid and pubs. Some of the pubs and night clubs have in house flamenco performers. Watch a great show while sipping your beer or while having your gourmet dinner with friends. A Madrid trip without witnessing a live flamenco show is simply not complete
Flamenco is an art, which has been passed on from one generation to the next generation. The high level of patronage the sensuality of the dance, music and song has resulted in immortalizing the art form. It is a moment of a lifetime to experience something of this nature. Do not fail to be part of the flamenco adventure during your Madrid weekend

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