Castanets

Hand held device used in flamenco dancing to make a tapping sound.

Flamenco dancers use their castanets to tap along with the music.

by controltouchmaster February 27, 2010

Flamenco

A form of spanish dance originated by gypsies. Flamenco is defined in spanish as 'el baile de los gitanos' or dance of the gypsies. Flamenco is a very sensual dance which incorporates elements of tap and occasional use of castanets.

Maria Benitez, Teo Morca and Carolyn Holguin are traditional spanish flamenco dancers who perform in New Mexico and the U.S. southwest.

by controltouchmaster February 26, 2010

Gitanos

Spanish for gypsies.

The gitanos in spain travel the countryside performing traditional arts such as flamenco.

by controltouchmaster February 27, 2010

gypsies

Nomadic people who travel europe doing performance arts.

Gypsies came to town and performed traditional spanish dances such as flamenco.

by controltouchmaster February 27, 2010

gypsys

Plural for gypsy. Nomadic people who travel europe doing performing arts. Alternately spelled 'gypsies'.

Gypsys came to town and performed a tradtional flamenco dance for the people.

by controltouchmaster February 27, 2010

baile de los gitanos

Flamenco; Dance of the Gypsies; The traditioal spanish salsa dance form.

Carolyn Holguin is classically trained as a flamenco dancer who performs 'el baile de los gitanos' around the world.

by controltouchmaster February 26, 2010