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People often have this common misconception that Flamenco, the international sensation, is the only dance form existing in Spain.
You will be surprised to learn that a plethora of traditional dances from different regions in Spain ruled the extensive history of Spanish dance. From the gypsy communities of the south to the Celtic heritage of Galicia in the north, the ethos of Spain is perfectly captured by these 15 traditional Spanish dances. If you travel within Spain, you will observe a noticeable difference in the dance forms too.
The Guanche civilization profoundly influences the traditional music of the Canary Islands, whereas the bagpipe music of Galicia and Asturias reflects the ancient Celtic heritage in the northern regions.
What started as the religious and ceremonial dances celebrating battles turned into a defined form of dances, centuries later during the Middle Ages. During the 15th century, the restrained dancing dissolved, giving way to a much joyful way of expression by dancing freely and without any reservations. During the Renaissance period, the folk dance continued to make considerable strides in the history of Spanish dance and even gained recognition internationally.
Sometimes, these regional dances flourished on their own or merged with other regional dances to birth new Spanish dance forms. These traditional folk dances represent cultural heritage, music and, are reflections of the ethnic history of the Spanish people. They are popular all around the globe in unique forms and characteristics. These traditional Spanish dances are performed at dance gatherings and events with the accompaniment of lively music of the local region.
These dances are not formal or regulated, and they slowly adapt over time. The soaring popularity of the gypsy music and dance, Flamenco, reached its peak in the history of Spanish dance when the gypsies came to the Iberian continent in the Baroque period.
What followed later is history. However, as the fame of Flamenco grew, the regional dances underwent a decline during the 20th century, when the dictator Francisco Franco banned all the regional things like languages, music, and dance.
Luckily today there has once again been a boost in the pride and the practice of traditional dances, and the history of Spanish dance continues! Jota Aragonesa. Several couples join hands and dance in a closed circle in this traditional dance from Catalonia. Danced in twos or alone along to the music of bagpipes, this traditional "Miller's Dance" is typical throughout Galicia and Asturias.
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.
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. At one point the most famous dance of Spain, the fandango is a lively, happy Spanish danced in two's. A passionate dance hailing from gypsies, flamenco is internationally famous.
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